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Attorney General William Barr, shown here in July, says there were "serious irregularities" at the federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday morning.

Politics & Government

'Serious Irregularities' At Jail Where Epstein Died, Attorney General Says

6:23pm August 12, 2019

by Brian Naylor

Attorney General William Barr says he was appalled by the death of Jeffrey Epstein at a New York City jail over the weekend. He blamed the correctional center for failing to "adequately secure" him.

National

Where Does The Epstein Criminal Investigation Go Now That The Main Defendant Is Dead?

5:42pm August 12, 2019

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to former sex crimes prosecutor Cynthia Schnedar about where the Epstein criminal investigation goes, now that the main defendant is dead.

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Alejandro Giammattei stands before supporters in Guatemala City on Sunday, before being declared the victor in Guatemala's presidential elections.

Guatemala's Incoming President Faces Tense Migration Talks With The U.S.

5:41pm August 12, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Voters elected conservative candidate and former prison director Alejandro Giammattei to lead the country. It was his fourth bid for the presidency. He faces poverty and Washington threats.

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National

Epstein's Accusers Plan To Pursue Legal Options

11:39am August 12, 2019

NPR's David Greene talks to Paul Cassell, an attorney for four of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims, about the legal options available to them after Epstein's death.

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National

Questions Abound After Epstein Is Found Dead In His Jail Cell

11:28am August 12, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, was found dead inside a Manhattan jail cell Saturday by an apparent suicide.

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Greg Craig, who was White House counsel under President Barack Obama, departs from the U.S. District Courthouse after a hearing on April 15. His trial begins Monday.

Former Obama White House Counsel Greg Craig Goes On Trial Over Ukraine Work

11:06am August 12, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

The trial of Greg Craig, who worked for two Democratic presidents, opens in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The case against Craig stems from former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Pro-democracy protesters occupy the departure hall of the Hong Kong International Airport, which was closed on Monday.

Thousands Of Protesters Storm Hong Kong Airport, Shutting Down Flights

10:43am August 12, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Demonstrators filled the terminals, the latest in the 10th straight week of pro-democracy protests. China condemned the protests as "signs of terrorism."

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National

What's Next For Prosecutors In Epstein Case

8:28am August 11, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein's death means many of his accusers are left still hoping for justice. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with former federal prosecutor Laurie Levenson about what's next for them.

National

ICE Raids Hit Poultry Processing Plants That Rely On Latino Immigrant Labor

5:41pm August 10, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with anthropologist Angela Stuesse about the use of immigrant labor in poultry farms in the South.

After Epstein's Death, Political Leaders Demand Continued Investigation

5:26pm August 10, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Congresswoman Lois Frankel, who believes that there should still be an investigation into alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's actions, even after his death.