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Michael Cohen, Trump's Former Lawyer, Reaches New Guilty Plea Deal

Michael Cohen, the longtime attorney for Donald Trump, has entered a new guilty plea in federal court in New York City. This was a surprise. Cohen had already offered a guilty plea in a separate case.

Michael Cohen, Trump's Former Lawyer, Reaches New Guilty Plea Deal

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The 1975's Matty Healy Negotiates With The World

"To be honest with you, I don't have many answers. I've got a bunch of questions," Matty Healy says. Magdalena Wosinska/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The 1975's Matty Healy Negotiates With The World

The 1975 frontman's lifestyle sent him to rehab. David Greene speaks with Healy about giving up his "love affair" with drugs and the band's latest album, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships.

The 1975's Matty Healy Negotiates With The World

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Law

News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing

Attorney for the Ex-Trump campaign chairman reportedly briefed Trump's legal team on Mueller probe. Indonesian investigators report on Lion Air crash. Chinese scientist defends gene-editing research.

News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing

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Business

Google Workers, Amnesty International Protest Censored Search Engine In China

Google employees and human rights groups have been raising the alarm for some time over how Google would operate under one of the most authoritarian and information-controlling regimes in the world.

Google Workers, Amnesty International Protest Censored Search Engine In China

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News Brief: Paul Manafort, GM Restructuring, French Fuel Prices

The special counsel's office says ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort breached a plea deal and should be sentenced. GM announces a major overhaul. French protests continue over high gas prices.

News Brief: Paul Manafort, GM Restructuring, French Fuel Prices

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National

News Brief: Border Closure, Genetically Edited Babies, Climate Report

The U.S. briefly shut down its largest border crossing with Mexico Sunday. A report from The AP indicates designer babies are more within reach. A comprehensive climate report has been released.

News Brief: Border Closure, Genetically Edited Babies, Climate Report

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Anderson .Paak Comes Home: 'This Is What We Dreamed Of'

"I've gotten to share all these experiences with people in my hometown," Anderson .Paak says, "and introduce my hometown to the world." Israel Ramos/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Anderson .Paak Comes Home: 'This Is What We Dreamed Of'

The singer-songwriter-rapper-drummer is one of music's most venerable Renaissance men. .Paak discusses his early struggles, building confidence and his latest album, Oxnard, with David Greene.

Anderson .Paak Comes Home: 'This Is What We Dreamed Of'

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National

'Everything Is Ash': Grim Ritual As Search Teams Comb Through Paradise, Calif.

David Greene joins one of the many search-and-rescue teams in Paradise, Calif., looking for those still unaccounted for in the Camp Fire in the northern part of the state.

'Everything Is Ash': Grim Ritual As Search Teams Comb Through Paradise, Calif.

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News Brief: California's Camp Fire, Florida Recount, Brexit Resignation

Search teams have a grim duty as the Camp Fire death toll rises. In Florida, it's the deadline to end counting ballots in 3 races. Britain's Brexit secretary resigns, casting doubt on the latest plan.

News Brief: California's Camp Fire, Florida Recount, Brexit Resignation

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News Brief: Calif. Wildfires, Arizona Senate Race, Amazon's HQ2

California wildfires' death toll climbs to 44. Arizona elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in 30 years. Amazon is on the verge of announcing its second headquarters location.

News Brief: Calif. Wildfires, Arizona Senate Race, Amazon's HQ2

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Jeff Goldblum The Jazz Artist? Life, Uh, Finds A Way

Jeff Goldblum's new album with his jazz group, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, is called The Capitol Studios Sessions. Pari Dukovic/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Jeff Goldblum The Jazz Artist? Life, Uh, Finds A Way

At his weekly gigs in L.A. — and now on a new live album — you'll find the actor playing keys one moment, holding court with attendees the next and just generally being ... well, Jeff Goldblum.

Jeff Goldblum The Jazz Artist? Life, Uh, Finds A Way

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A 'Hopeful Story' Within Gay Conversion Therapy Drama 'Boy Erased'

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A 'Hopeful Story' Within Gay Conversion Therapy Drama 'Boy Erased'

Actor and director Joel Edgerton says that his new movie, based on a memoir of attending a religious "conversion" camp, is targeting "as many parents as possible."

A 'Hopeful Story' Within Gay Conversion Therapy Drama 'Boy Erased'

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Politics

News Brief: Midterms, Census Question, Sanctions On Iran

President Trump campaigns ahead of Tuesday's midterms. A legal battle begins over whether a controversial question remains on the 2020 census. Iran plans to sell oil and break U.S.-imposed sanctions.

News Brief: Midterms, Census Question, Sanctions On Iran

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