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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.
Cardinal George Pell Of Australia Is Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
by Sylvia Poggioli
Cardinal Pell, a close adviser to Pope Francis, has been convicted of child sex abuse charges that go back decades. His conviction became public after a gag order was lifted.
Iran's Foreign Minister Resigns Suddenly Without An Explanation
by Peter Kenyon
Mohammad Javad Zarif abruptly announced his resignation on Monday. This news comes as the U.S. and its European allies continue to debate the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
Ahead Of Nuclear Summit, Vietnam Deports Kim Jong Un Impersonator
The Australian comedian, also known as Howard X, crashed the last U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore. A President Trump impersonator may stay, as long as he doesn't appear in public.
Officer Suspended After Suspects Make Out In The Back Of Police Car
The Florida police officer arrested a couple for shoplifting and then played Barry White for them as they smoked and made out in his patrol car, according to The Associated Press.
Anwar Ibrahim's Role In Malaysia's Dramatic Advance In Democracy
Steve Inskeep talks to Anwar Ibrahim, president of Malaysia's ruling party, about how he plans a new era of governance. His party ousted a ruling coalition that had been in power for over six decades.
Economic Change May Have Helped To Get North Korea To Nuclear Summit
by Anthony Kuhn
North Korea is gradually replacing its socialist economy with a market economy. Some experts believe that has motivated North Korea's leader to go to the negotiating table for denuclearization talks.
Airstrikes Escalate Tensions Between India And Pakistan
by Lauren Frayer
India is claiming that it has killed 300 militants in an airstrike on Pakistani territory. Pakistan disputes that the strike caused serious damage or casualties.
Trump Administration Warns Chinese Tech Giant Is A Security Threat
by Jackie Northam
The U.S. is pressuring allies to bar Huawei equipment from telecom networks, saying the company has strong ties to China's government. Some are pushing back, and say they can mitigate security risks.
Abuse Survivors Wanted Pope's Summit To Issue Zero Tolerance Rules
David Greene talks to Peter Isely, an abuse survivor and co-founder of the Ending Clergy Abuse network, about Pope Francis' conference on clergy sexual abuse.