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Putin’s Man In Crimea: We’ve ‘Returned To Russia Forever’

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Crimean leader Sergei Aksyonov meet face to face in the Kremlin in Moscow in February 2016. Alexei Druzhinin/AP hide caption toggle caption Alexei Druzhinin/AP Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Crimean leader Sergei Aksyonov meet face to face in the Kremlin in Moscow in February 2016. Alexei Druzhinin/AP When

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Steve Wynn Stepping Down As RNC Finance Chairman Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Billionaire Steve Wynn, chairman and chief executive officer of Wynn Resorts, has resigned his post with the RNC. Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg via Getty Images Billionaire Steve Wynn, chairman and chief executive officer of Wynn Resorts, has resigned his post with the RNC. Bloomberg via Getty Images Updated at 8:22

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State AG: Michigan State University Under Investigation In Ongoing Nassar Fallout

Michigan Attorney General announced on Saturday his office is launching an investigation into Michigan State University’s handling of the sex abuse scandal. Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar is seen here as a victim gives her impact statement during his sentencing hearing on Jan. 24 in Lansing, Mich. Carlos Osorio/AP hide caption toggle caption Carlos Osorio/AP

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Parts Of Paris And Northern France Flooded After Unusually Heavy Rains

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: After a month of record rainfall in France, rivers have overflowed their banks and nearly half the country is under flood alert. In Paris, the river Seine is 19 feet above its normal level. Some roads are completely underwater, and part of the metro, the city’s subway system, is shut down. NPR’s

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The 10 Events You Need To Know To Understand The Almost-Firing Of Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller is sworn in on Capitol Hill, prior to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in 2013. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Robert Mueller is sworn in on Capitol Hill, prior to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in 2013. J. Scott Applewhite/AP President Trump’s reported order last summer

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Venezuelan Supreme Court Bans Opposition Leaders From Upcoming Presidential Election

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro shows his ballot after casting a vote in 2017 for a constitutional assembly in Caracas, Venezuela. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro shows his ballot after casting a vote in 2017 for a constitutional assembly in Caracas, Venezuela. AP Venezuela’s pro-government Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that

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Jerry Brown’s Last State Of The State Mixes Optimism And Warnings

California Gov. Jerry Brown delivers his State of the State Address at the Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 25, 2018. Andrew Nixon/Capital Public Radio hide caption toggle caption Andrew Nixon/Capital Public Radio California Gov. Jerry Brown delivers his State of the State Address at the Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 25, 2018. Andrew Nixon/Capital Public

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Trump Intended To Fire Special Counsel Mueller In June, ‘New York Times’ Says

Special counsel Robert Mueller at the Capitol in June. The New York Times reports President Trump intended to fire him that month but was dissuaded by White House Counsel Don McGahn. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Special counsel Robert Mueller at the Capitol in June. The New York Times reports

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Rep. Patrick Meehan, Reeling From ‘Soul Mate’ Scandal, Won’t Run Again

Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., in March 2013. News broke Jan. 20 of his taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlement with a staff member. Now he has decided not to seek re-election in November. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., in March 2013. News broke Jan. 20 of his taxpayer-funded sexual harassment

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Trump Says ‘I Will Do It Under Oath’ Regarding Speaking To Mueller

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: In a surprise meeting with reporters tonight, President Trump said this about the prospect of being interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller as part of the Russia investigation. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Oh, I would do it under oath. UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: You would. TRUMP: Absolutely. KELLY: He added

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Bank Of America Ends Free Checking Option, A Bastion For Low-Income Customers

Bank of America is eliminating eBanking accounts this month, transferring their owners into accounts that charge a maintenance fee if they don’t maintain a minimum balance or get direct deposit. The move ends a program introduced in 2010 and completes a phaseout begun several years ago, when the bank stopped offering eBanking as an option

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Trump Says He Is Willing To Talk To Mueller Under Oath

President Trump speaks to a gathering of mayors in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP President Trump speaks to a gathering of mayors in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Updated at 7:55 p.m. ET President

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