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In this sketch, Judge Amy Berman Jackson presides over a court hearing for Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone at the U.S. District Courthouse in Washington, D.C., in February. Jackson is among the women judges playing a central role in the Russia investigation.

D.C.'s Female Judges Are Central To The Russia Imbroglio, Often Behind The Scenes

Some of the least-known but most important figures in the Russia investigation and its aftermath are the women who preside over its headline-grabbing cases.

The new strategy of some health plans for state employees is to pay hospitals a certain percentage above the basic Medicare reimbursement rate. It allows hospitals a small profit, the states say, while reducing costs to states and patients.

Health Plans For State Employees Use Medicare's Hammer On Hospital Bills

Some states have begun using Medicare reimbursement rates to recalibrate how they pay hospitals. If the gamble pays off, more private-sector employers could start doing the same thing.

Gabbard Calls For End Of 'Wasteful Wars,' Nuclear Tension

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard says her top priorities if she's elected to the White House in 2020 would be to end…

Smith, Marchessault Lead Golden Knights Past Sharks 7-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After an up-and-down second season together, the top line for the Vegas Golden Knights is starting to click again when it really…

A chimpanzee hugs her newborn at Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands, in 2010. Over the course of his long career, primatologist Frans de Waal has become convinced that primates and other animals express emotions similar to human emotions.

Sex, Empathy, Jealousy: How Emotions And Behavior Of Other Primates Mirror Our Own

Primatologist Frans de Waal believes that the way humans experience emotion is not unique: "That's a spectrum of behavior that we have, and the same thing is true for many other species."

Amy Klobuchar Runs On A Record Of Accomplishments — Including With Republicans

The Minnesota Democratic senator and 2020 presidential candidate has touted a bipartisan approach and stopped short of embracing some progressive priorities, distinguishing her from many competitors.

Winter Weather Following Spring-Like Reprieve At Reno-Tahoe

RENO, Nev. (AP) — More winter weather is headed for the Sierra after a brief spring-like reprieve. The National Weather Service says a wintery storm will…

Subban Keeps Up Home Domination, Vegas Beats Oilers 6-3

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Malcolm Subban has been nearly unbeatable at home in two seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights. With starter Marc-Andre Fleury listed as…

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Ward 3 City Council Race Heats Up

A failed congressman and assemblywoman who left the Legislature. These are just two of the seven candidates running for a seat on the Las Vegas City…

Fired By Trump, Preet Bharara Describes The Justice System He Served

In an interview, former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara talks about his new book, Doing Justice, and weighs in on Robert Mueller's probe and on how executives have been able to avoid criminal prosecution.

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