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President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 19. On Tuesday Trump Jr. released an email exchange he had about meeting with a Russian lawyer earlier that summer.

The Question Hanging Over Washington: Did Donald Trump Jr. Break The Law?

6:57pm July 11, 2017

Trump Jr.'s email exchange concerning a meeting with a Russian attorney last year has raised questions about a federal law that prohibits foreign nationals from aiding U.S. political campaigns.

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Fethullah Gulen sits in a room at his compound in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. He has lived in exile in the United States since the late 1990s. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames Gulen for last year's failed coup and is seeking his extradition.

Cleric Accused Of Plotting Turkish Coup Attempt: 'I Have Stood Against All Coups'

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Robert Siegel

Nearing the anniversary of the coup attempt, Fethullah Gulen tells NPR's Robert Siegel that if he were to be extradited, he'd "go willingly." As for Turkey's president: "I want to spit in his face."

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Nominee for FBI Director Christopher Wray will have his confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray Could Help Steady The Bureau Amid Turmoil

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The former prosecutor operates outside the spotlight. But his friends and mentors say he appreciates Justice Department traditions and will uphold them if he's confirmed to lead the FBI.

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A photo provided by the Michigan Attorney General's office shows Dr. Larry Nassar, who treated female gymnasts and is accused by many of molesting them. He has agreed to plead guilty to child pornography charges on Tuesday.

Doctor Accused Of Molesting U.S. Gymnasts Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The former Olympic team doctor's deal to admit guilt on three counts of child pornography means he won't face some federal abuse charges. The state cases were not affected.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks a Press conference after a meeting of European Union leaders at the Chancellery on June 29, 2017 in Berlin, Germany.

Macron Got A Lot Wrong About Africa ... But Made One Good Point

6:29pm July 11, 2017

by Viviane Rutabingwa

In answering a reporter's question, the French president characterized Africa as a continent of failing states with high birth rates. Viviane Rutabingwa shares her perspective.

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience at the Vatican last month.

Pope Francis Announces New Path To Sainthood

5:51pm July 11, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The new category recognizes those who sacrifice their lives for others. The pope announced the pathway on Tuesday, and it is seen as one of the biggest changes to the process in centuries.

A young woman wears the niqab, or full face veil, as she sits in a park in Brussels in 2010. On Tuesday, the European Court of Human Rights upheld Belgium's 2011 ban on wearing partial or full face veils in public.

European Court Of Human Rights Upholds Belgium's Ban On Full-Face Veils

5:44pm July 11, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The 2011 law, which bars wearing clothing that "partially or totally covers the face" in public, had come under fire for allegedly violating Muslim women's rights to privacy and freedom of religion.

On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted images of emails he exchanged with Rob Goldstone about meeting with a Russian lawyer in 2016.

Emails Show Trump Jr. Knew Russia Was Working To Support Trump Campaign

5:41pm July 11, 2017

by Miles Parks

"This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government's support for Mr. Trump," said one email.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (from left), IOC President Thomas Bach and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo raise hands Tuesday in Lausanne, Switzerland, after the IOC voted the cities can work out a deal to host the 2024 and 2028 Olympics.

IOC Expects To Award Paris And Los Angeles 2024 And 2028 Olympics

5:28pm July 11, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Paris and Los Angeles are the only remaining contestants for 2024 after four other cities dropped out. The committee's decision means the 2024 loser can avoid mounting an arduous new bid for 2028.

Hundreds of pro-EU supporters gather on Whitehall on the first anniversary of the Brexit referendum to protest against the process of Britain leaving the European Union.

In Britain, New Dating Apps Let Brexit Opponents 'Remain' With Each Other

5:07pm July 11, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

Voting in favor of the Brexit referendum has proved to be a dating deal-breaker for many who wanted Britain to stay in the European Union. New dating apps connect those seeking other pro-EU voters.

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