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‘Bogus’ Ukraine theory led to Trump’s abuse, House prosecutors say

by LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press January 23, 2020January 24, 2020

The president is accused of trying to get Ukraine to announce an investigation into his political rival while holding back congressionally approved military aid as leverage.

Nation & World

U.S. to impose visa restrictions to curb ‘birth tourism’

by MATTHEW LEE and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press January 22, 2020January 23, 2020

The new rules are aimed at women who travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can have a coveted American passport.

Nation & World, New England

Tax evader in New Hampshire standoff should not be released, prosecutors argue

by KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

The U.S. attorney’s office says a woman who took part in a monthslong standoff with her husband U.S. marshals in 2007 should not be released from federal prison yet.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

Supreme Court seems favorable to public funding for religious education

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

The justices are sharply divided along ideological lines in arguments over a provision in Montana’s constitution that bars state aid to religious schools.

Nation & World, Politics

After tweaks, Trump trial format will be similar to Clinton’s

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

However, Clinton’s Republican prosecutors had evidence compiled by an independent counsel, while Democratic prosecutors in Trump’s trial must compile their own evidence.