The News Roundup - International
Bolivia has a new leader, protests still rage in Hong Kong, and the climate crisis continues to wreak havoc across the globe.
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The News Roundup - Domestic
The House holds its first public impeachment hearings. A former governor of Massachusetts throws his hat in the ring for 2020. And the Supreme Court weighs the fate of about 700,000 immigrants.
As Border Apprehensions Decline For 5th Consecutive Month, Migrants Change Too
Officials say a Trump administration initiative requiring asylum-seekers to "remain in Mexico" is deterring border-crossers.
3 Indiana Judges Suspended After White Castle Brawl That Left 2 Of Them Wounded
The Indiana Supreme Court found that the three had "gravely undermined public trust." The fight apparently started when one of the judges raised a middle finger at two men yelling from a passing SUV.
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Block New York Subpoenas For His Tax Records
The president and his lawyers are fighting two separate legal battles to gain access to his tax records. The other involves a subpoena for the documents issued by the House of Representatives.
2 Dead, Several Hurt In Shooting At Calif. High School; Suspect In 'Grave Condition'
The suspect has been identified as a 16-year-old student at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita. Officials say he carried out the attack on his birthday.
Juvenile Justice Groups Say Felony Murder Charges Harm Children, Young Adults
In most states, a person who commits a property crime can face a felony murder charge if it results in someone being killed, even unintentionally. Juvenile justice advocates say the law is unfair.
In Defense Of Whistleblowers
We talk to a former whistleblower about the whistleblower that catalyzed the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
1A Across America: Mass Incarceration in the Deep South
Disturbing allegations of violence and cruelty continue to emerge in Alabama's prison system. How can it be reformed — and what can the rest of America learn from Alabama's experience?
Chad Wolf Becomes Acting Head Of Homeland Security, Names Ken Cuccinelli His Deputy
Wolf had authored a memo calling for the separation of families at the border. Cuccinelli is an immigration hard-liner who was once seen as President Trump's pick for the top job.