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President Trump sings during a "Celebration of America" event on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday.

Trump Turns Philadelphia Eagles Event Into 'Celebration Of America'

5:25pm June 05, 2018

by Brian Naylor

After most Eagles players decided not to attend a White House celebration of their Super Bowl victory, Trump dis-invited the the championship team, and accused it of abandoning its fans.

Designer Kate Spade is seen in 2004 among handbags and shoes from her collection. Spade was found dead in her New York City apartment on Tuesday. She was 55.

National

Fashion Designer Kate Spade Found Dead In Apparent Suicide

5:05pm June 05, 2018

by Amy Held

Police say the designer who built a billion-dollar brand of luxury handbags and accessories was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment in Manhattan on Tuesday. She was 55.

Voters in Santa Clara County are deciding Tuesday whether to remove Judge Aaron Persky from office after he sentenced a former Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexual assault to a short jail sentence instead of prison.

National

Voters Are Deciding Whether To Recall Aaron Persky, Judge Who Sentenced Brock Turner

4:54pm June 05, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Turner was convicted of sexual assault in 2016 and ultimately served three months in county jail. Outraged opponents say he is unfit to serve out the remaining four years of his term.

A genetic test could spare many women with a common form of breast cancer from receiving chemotherapy.

Health & Safety

Doctors Scrutinize Overtreatment, As Cancer Death Rates Decline

4:51pm June 05, 2018

by Richard Harris

Are some people getting too much treatment for their cancers? The answer, from the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago, is an emphatic yes.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., center, tells reporters he intends to cancel the traditional August recess to deal with backlogged tasks.

Mitch McConnell Cancels Senate's August Recess

4:21pm June 05, 2018

by Susan Davis

The majority leader blamed Democrats for slow-walking President Trump's nominees. He also said the Senate will use the extra time to pass annual spending bills.

Philadelphia Eagles players and the city's mayor have responded forcefully to criticisms from the White House, after President Trump rescinded an invitation to celebrate their Super Bowl win at the White House.

Trump Picks Fight With The Eagles, Philadelphia Takes It From There

3:51pm June 05, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The White House says "only a tiny handful" of Eagles players agreed to come to D.C., causing Trump to cancel their visit. The fallout includes many accusations — and an apology from Fox News.

Harvey Weinstein arriving to court in New York City on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to rape and criminal sex act charges.

National

Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Rape Charges

2:21pm June 05, 2018

by Amy Held

The former movie producer made his first court appearance Tuesday since his arrest late last month.

Billionaire donor David Koch has said he is stepping down from his business and political roles over health concerns.

Politics & Government

David Koch, Billionaire Political Donor, Announces Retirement

1:55pm June 05, 2018

by Tim Mak

One of the founders of Koch Industries and its ubiquitous political network said he is leaving public life amid health concerns.

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, shown here walking with President Barack Obama, says Obama was bothered by the perception that he was aloof.

Obama Staffer Looks Back On His White House Years: 'It Can Take A Real Toll'

1:52pm June 05, 2018

by Dave Davies

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes was 24 when he saw the collapse of the first tower on 9/11. He says that moment was a "fork in the road" that eventually led to the White House.

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Activist group Solidarity with Repeal holds a rally calling for abortion rights outside Belfast City Hall last week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The rally follows Ireland's vote to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion.

Ireland Voted To Allow Abortion. But It's Still Strictly Banned In Northern Ireland

1:43pm June 05, 2018

by Debbie Elliott

The recent abortion referendum in Ireland is setting off calls for change in neighboring Northern Ireland, which still has strict laws on the procedure that date to Victorian times.

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