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Residents of Pereslavl-Zalessky gathered for a protest against planned garbage dumps earlier this month. As Russian President Vladimir Putin approaches his 20th year in power, anger over bread-and-butter issues is sparking protests.

'The Rot Starts From The Top': Russians Protest Over Problems Big And Small

As President Vladimir Putin approaches his 20th year in power, anger over bread-and-butter issues is sparking demonstrations across the country.

The epicenter of Thursday's earthquake was about 100 miles off the coast of Northern California.

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Shakes California

The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 100 miles off the coast and that there was no risk of a tsunami. Residents in Ferndale, Calif., said they felt the earth "roll" under them.

A White House statement issued Thursday notably did not deny that President Trump used the vulgarity to refer to African countries, but Friday morning, Trump wrote: "This was not the language used."

Trump Denies Using Vulgar Slur; Top Democrat Says He Said It

Sources told NPR the president called African nations a vulgar slur Thursday. The White House didn't deny it, but Trump did so in a tweet. A Democratic senator confirmed the comment on the record.

Pentatonix performs on <em>The Sing-Off</em>.

Bow Bow, Chk-a-Bow: Five Voices Rise To The Top Of TV's A Cappella Competition

Melissa Block talks to Pentatonix, the group that recently won NBC's a cappella competition The Sing-Off.

Preguntas Frecuentes: Cómo votar en Missouri

Descubre cómo registrarte para votar en Missouri, ver dónde está tu casilla electoral, ver una boleta de muestra, qué identificación llevar y más. Esto es parte de la Guía del Votante de KC 2024, creada por KC Media Collective en asociación con The Kansas City Star.

Preguntas Frecuentes: Cómo votar en Kansas

Descubre cómo registrarte para votar en Kansas, ver dónde está tu casilla electoral, ver una boleta de muestra, qué identificación llevar y más. Esto es parte de la Guía del Votante de KC 2024, creada por KC Media Collective en asociación con The Kansas City Star.

Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann during the Arthur Andersen trial in Houston in 2002. The legal veteran, whose latest post was with the special counsel's office, is stepping down.

Top Mueller Prosecutor Stepping Down In Latest Clue Russia Inquiry May Be Ending

Andrew Weissmann, one of the best-known lawyers in special counsel Robert Mueller's office, is set to depart soon from that job and the Justice Department, NPR has learned.

Deputy White House counsel Gregory Katsas is the leading candidate for the seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

White House Lawyer Is Top Pick For Open Court Seat, And Controversy Could Follow

Gregory Katsas has a sterling legal pedigree. But his service in the Trump White House could play an important role in any confirmation hearings if he's selected as a federal appeals court judge.

George Kent, deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, arrives at a closed session with House impeachment investigators on Oct. 15. Lawmakers released the transcript of that deposition on Thursday.

Ukraine Pressure Campaign Undermined 'Rule Of Law,' Top State Dept. Official Says

"Politically related prosecutions ... undermine the rule of law," George Kent said in his deposition. The transcript of his interview with impeachment investigators was released on Thursday.

Top Kansas Lawmaker Says Governor Might OK Closing Small Business Tax Loophole

The vice chairman of the Kansas Senate Ways and Means Committee says he's been told by Gov. Sam Brownback that the governor might consider rolling back a…

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