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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' Former Attorney, Charged With Fraud
by Kirk Siegler
Los Angeles attorney Michael Avenatti says he's confident he'll be fully exonerated on federal charges in two financial crime cases in New York and California. He was arrested Monday in New York.
Maybe Next Time: NASA Cancels Spacewalk By All-Female Team
Astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch were all ready to make history. Except for one thing: Both astronauts need medium-sized space suits and there's only one on the international space station.
Israel Strikes Hamas Targets In Gaza After Rocket Attack Injures 7 People
by Daniel Estrin
Explosions rang out in the Gaza strip after Israel's military struck Hamas targets in retaliation for a rocket fired from Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu cut short a Washington trip and returned home.
Media Outlets Became A Target After Mueller Probe Results Surfaced
by David Folkenflik
The conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into 2016 election interference ignited an immediate barrage of criticism against the media.
British Airways Flight Travels To Scotland Instead Of Germany
Upon landing, passengers were stunned to hear "welcome to Edinburgh." Their flight was supposed to go to Dusseldorf, Germany. The BBC reports the wrong flight plan was filed, and the crew followed it.
News Brief: Mueller Probe, Israel Strikes Hamas Targets, Suicide Contagion
Will the entire special counsel report be made public? Israel's military strikes Hamas targets following a rocket fired from Gaza. And, 3 recent apparent suicides follow mass shootings at schools.
Sen. Blumenthal Wants Transparency Following Mueller Report
David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who demands full disclosure following the end of special counsel Mueller's probe. NPR's Susan Davis weighs in on the topic.
Criticism Follows Italy Endorsing China's Global Infrastructure Projects
by Sylvia Poggioli
Critics say Italy's endorsement of a 21st century Silk Road will embolden China's global economic influence and not in a good way. Italian officials are to sign more agreements in Beijing next month.
It's Time To Move On, Rep. Mike Johnson Says After Mueller Probe Ends
Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana about special counsel Mueller's report that President Trump's campaign did not conspire with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election.
Flooding Along The Missouri River Subsides For The Time Being
by Frank Morris
Record flooding on the Missouri River is winding down, but the Midwestern flood season hasn't even started yet. Farmers, forecasters and others are bracing for the possibility of more flooding.
Mueller Report Is Out. Time For Republicans And Democrats To Comment
David Greene talks to conservative radio talk show host Chris Buskirk and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about what's next for both parties, now that the Mueller report has been released.