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Judge won’t silence anyone in Epstein-related prosecution

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The judge presiding over the criminal sex abuse case against Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, refused Thursday to ban prosecutors or lawyers for alleged victims from commenting publicly.

AP-NORC poll shows 3 in 4 Americans support face mask requirements

By Michael R. Blood, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

More than four months after government stay-at-home orders first swept across the U.S., the poll spotlights an America increasingly on edge about the virus.

House Democrats try to check Trump’s pardon power

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

A House panel on Thursday plans to vote on legislation that is intended to discourage presidents from giving pardons to friends and family. The legislation would also ban presidents from pardoning themselves.

AP source: D.C.’s NFL team to become ‘Washington Football Team’

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team until a new name is chosen, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.

Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released from prison

By Associated Press

A judge ordered the release from prison of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer on Thursday, saying he believes the government retaliated against him for writing a book about Trump.

White House drops payroll tax cut after GOP allies object

By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The White House has reluctantly dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, ceding to opposition to the idea among top Senate allies.

Can use of force restrictions change police behavior? Here’s what we know

By Candice Norwood

Measuring the impact of different restrictions can be complicated, making it hard to get a clear picture of whether they are effective.

WATCH: C.T. Vivian, civil rights pioneer, laid to rest in Atlanta

By Jeff Martin, Associated Press

The nation paid its final respects Thursday to the Rev. C.T. Vivian, a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement who helped end segregation across the South and left an enduring imprint on U.S. history.

Mayor of Portland, Oregon, tear gassed by federal agents

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by the U.S. government late Wednesday as he stood at a fence guarding a federal courthouse during another night of protest against the presence of federal agents sent by President Donald Trump.