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Who is Cassie? The stalled music career of the Sean Combs trial's star witness
The mogul's former protégé and girlfriend emerged as a promising pop artist in 2006. On the stand this week, she said her relationship with Combs and his label quickly became more about control.
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Found Guilty
by Jimmy Jenkins
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been found guilty of criminal contempt, stemming from a 2011 racial profiling case. Arpaio faces a maximum of 6 months in jail and a monetary fine.
Power Outage In North Carolina's Outer Banks Continues
by Jason deBruyn
Power crews are working to restore electricity to the Outer Banks after a construction company accidentally severed two of three power transmission cables leading to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.
President Trump Swears In New Chief Of Staff
by Scott Horsley
Supporters hope John Kelly, a retired Marine general and former Homeland Security secretary, will bring a fresh start and new discipline to the administration.
Scaramucci Ousted From White House Communications Role
by Domenico Montanaro
Just 10 days after being named White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci is out of that job. The move comes just hours into John Kelly's tenure as the new chief of staff.
Putin Orders Cuts Of U.S. Diplomatic Corps In Russia
Russian President Vladimir has ordered the U.S. to cut its embassy and consulates staff in Russia by 755 people, in retaliation for new U.S. sanctions against Moscow.
Chechen Leader's MMA Empire: A Tool For Propaganda And More
Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has created a mixed martial arts empire that exports fighters to the UFC league — and also serves as a propaganda tool and farm team for special forces militia.
Sally Yates On Pattern Of Political Interference At Justice Department
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, who was fired by Trump, says the president's actions undermine the rule of law and threaten to destroy the independence of the Justice Department.
Vietnam War Army Medic Receives Medal Of Honor
by Tom Bowman
President Trump awards Jim McCloughan with the Medal of Honor, 50 years after he saved 20 fellow soldiers over three days during the Vietnam War.
Qatar And Saudi Arabia Take Their Feud To The Airwaves, Internet
by Jackie Northam
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have ramped up their lobbying efforts to gain international support in their 2-month-old feud. That includes TV attack ads, and flooding online media sites with competing messages.
Celebrated Playwright And Actor Sam Shepard Dies
by Neda Ulaby
Sam Shepard was both a prize-winning playwright and an an acclaimed actor. He won a Pulitzer for Drama for Buried Child in 1979 and wrote more than 40 other plays as well as short stories and essays. He died Thursday at his home in Kentucky of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 73.
Tourists Buying Marijuana In Las Vegas Have Nowhere To Smoke It In Las Vegas
by Nathan Rott
Recreational marijuana sales are booming in Las Vegas as tourists catch on. But under current Nevada law, there's only one place people can consume cannabis: their private residence.