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Politics Nov 13
U.S. government says Roger Stone ‘undermined’ Russia inquiryStone, 67, was indicted in January as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian electoral tampering.
Politics Nov 08
Steve Bannon says Roger Stone was Trump campaign’s link to WikiLeaks"The campaign had no official access to WikiLeaks or to Julian Assange," Bannon told the court. "But Roger would be considered if we needed an access point."…
Nation Nov 07
Trial reveals Roger Stone quoted Nixon as he urged witness to stonewall CongressProsecutors focused on a text exchange in which they say Stone pressured an associate, radio host Randy Credico, not to give testimony that would contradict what Stone had previously told Congress.
Politics Nov 05
On 1st day of trial, Roger Stone leaves early over food poisoningThe trial of Roger Stone, the flamboyant former confidant of President Donald Trump, kicked off Tuesday amid a host of medical issues involving both the defendant and a spectator.
Arts Oct 28
Boundary-pushing Dave Chappelle receives Mark Twain awardA host of comedians and musicians paid tribute to Chappelle, 46, describing him as a uniquely gifted and passionate performer.
Nation Sep 19
WATCH: First Lady Melania Trump participates in reopening of the Washington MonumentThe 555-foot stone obelisk was closed in September 2016 in order to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems.
Nation Aug 14
Ex-Blackwater contractor sentenced to life for Iraq shootingsProsecutors charged that Nicholas Slatten was the first to fire shots in the September 2007 massacre of Iraqi civilians at a crowded traffic circle in Baghdad.
Nation Jul 24
Judge blocks Trump’s asylum restrictionsThe policy would prevent most migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. if they passed through another country first.
Nation Jul 24
Judge won’t block U.S. asylum restrictions at southern borderA federal judge said Wednesday that the Trump administration can enforce its new restrictions on asylum for people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border while lawsuits challenging the policy play out.
Arts Jul 18
‘Sesame Street’ and Sally Field to receive Kennedy Center awardOthers chosen to receive the award for lifetime achievement in the arts include singer Linda Ronstadt, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and the musical group Earth, Wind and Fire.