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House Democrats to unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump. Russia and Ukraine's presidents agree to a cease-fire. A lawsuit claims SAT and ACT are illegal in California admissions.

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died. He was 92 years old and served as Federal Reserve Chairman to Presidents Carter and Reagan. Later he was an adviser to President Obama.

The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from competing in global sports for the next four years, including the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

The FBI probes Pensacola shooting as terrorism. DOJ's inspector general will weigh in on the early stages of the Russia probe. And, a House panel hearing sets the stage for impeachment charges.

In an interview with NPR, the former vice president said no one warned him about the optics of his son working in Ukraine. Biden also defended calling a voter a "damn liar" in Iowa last week.

"The fact of the matter is, this guy stood up and he was, in fact, lying," Biden said in an interview Friday evening with NPR Morning Edition host Rachel Martin.

The original Showtime series portrayed the lives of LGBTQ women in LA. Show creator Ilene Chaiken and returning star Jennifer Beals say the show has changed — along with the LGBTQ community.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced she is asking House lawmakers to proceed with articles of impeachment against President Trump.

The impeachment inquiry moves to the House Judiciary Committee. A showdown between Turkey and the rest of NATO. And, student loan borrowers with disabilities aren't getting the help they deserve.

An article in Oxford's Journal of Environmental Law recommends the move to limit felines' impact on biodiversity.
The European Union says it strongly defends free movement rights, including for cats.

The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.

Rudy Giuliani reportedly was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor. The president plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists. And, a big blast rips through Texas chemical plant.

More transcripts are released in the House impeachment inquiry. Federal prosecutors begin a probe of some pharmaceutical companies. A report finds high injury rates among Amazon warehouse employees.

Federal judge rules an ex-White House counsel must testify in the impeachment probe. Also, the view from Moscow on that inquiry. And, Colombia is entering its sixth day of planned protests.

The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.

In an interview with NPR about Impeach, the former acting U.S. solicitor general said that when it comes to Ukraine, President Trump put "his personal interests over those of the American people."

As Vice President Pence's role in the Ukraine story comes under increased scrutiny, how might his biography inform how he navigates the crisis in the White House?

A review of Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony in the impeachment inquiry. Ten Democratic presidential contenders debated in Atlanta. And, recent racial incidents rattle Syracuse University.

Gordon Sondland also says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo knew about his efforts to pressure Ukrainians. In his prepared statement, Sondland wrote: "Everyone was in the loop. It was no secret."

The U.S. ambassador to the EU will give much-anticipated public testimony Wednesday in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. His story has changed since he first testified last month.