Paul Erickson, Boyfriend Of Russian Agent Maria Butina, Charged In Fraud Scheme
Erickson has pleaded not guilty. An attorney representing him told NPR the charges are "unfounded" and "will be met with a vigorous defense."
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Virginia Lt. Governor's Accuser Comes Forward With Account Of Alleged Sexual Assault
Vanessa Tyson released a detailed statement just days after her claim against Justin Fairfax surfaced. "What began as consensual kissing quickly turned into a sexual assault," she says.
Virginia AG Says He Dressed As A Rapper And Wore 'Brown Makeup' At A 1980 Party
Attorney General Mark Herring says when he was in college, "some friends suggested we attend a party dressed like rappers we listened to at the time."
Halting U.S. HIV Epidemic By 2030: Difficult But Doable
The Trump administration has a plan to end the spread of HIV in the U.S. in 10 years. HIV/AIDS advocates say it's feasible but that the administration's actions on health run counter to the goal.
Ahead Of 2020 Summer Olympics, A Building Boom In Kyoto Is Yielding Ancient Artifacts
Archaeologists are rushing to uncover, document and preserve centuries-old objects as new hotels and office buildings go up in the ancient former capital of Japan.
Widespread Western Snow Brings Dazzling Vistas And Dangerous Roads
School kids in Seattle and Salt Lake City celebrated a rare snow day. But dozens of accidents were reported. A deputy investigating an accident in Utah was hit by an out-of-control tractor-trailer.
Satellite Imagery Suggests Second Iranian Space Launch Has Failed
The rocket was supposed to carry a small satellite into orbit. The suspected failure comes just weeks after another launch attempt fell short.
Consumer Protection Bureau Aims To Roll Back Rule For Payday Lending
The rule would have protected borrowers from ballooning loans with giant interest rates. Now, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes ripping the rule's teeth out.
Trump Ally Tries To Remove Parkland Fathers From Gun Violence Hearing
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz called for the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee to eject two fathers of gun violence victims from a hearing after they interrupted his remarks from the audience.
Trump Nominates Outspoken Critic David Malpass To Head World Bank
The nomination of Treasury Department official David Malpass already has generated controversy in the international development community.