Wisconsin Supreme Court race breaks records The race for one seat on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court is unlike any other so far. It has broken national spending records and could decide the future of abortion and redistricting in the state. Shawn Johnson
What to know about Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump's criminal case A veteran of the New York trial court system, Merchan is no stranger to high-profile prosecutions — particularly those involving Trump and his associates. Joe Hernandez
Alec Baldwin codefendant gets 6 months' probation on gun charge in 'Rust' case Safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls also must pay a $500 fine, complete a gun-safety course and community service after agreeing to the conviction related to a death on a movie set. The Associated Press
Former President Trump's lawyer talks about his indictment in the Stormy Daniels case NPR's Juana Summers talks with former President Donald Trump's lawyer Jim Trusty about his indictment in the Stormy Daniels case. Juana Summers
Michael Cohen, former Trump lawyer and fixer, reacts to the indictment of Trump NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Michael Cohen, former "fixer" and attorney for Donald Trump, on the news that Trump will be charged with crimes related to a payment to an adult film star. Juana Summers
What happens after Trump's indictment? Here are some of the logistical considerations The historic indictment of former President Donald Trump raises all sorts of legal, political and logistical questions. While it's early days, experts expect an arraignment soon and a delayed trial. Rachel Treisman
The Justice Department adds to suits against Norfolk Southern over the Ohio derailment The federal government is accusing Norfolk Southern of "unlawfully polluting" the country's waterways and violating the Clean Water Act in the accident near East Palestine. Juliana Kim
5 key takeaways from the Trump indictment news Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury. District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office said it has contacted Trump's attorney "to coordinate his surrender" for arraignment. Emily Olson
Russia detains a 'Wall Street Journal' reporter on claims of spying Russia detained a U.S. journalist working for The Wall Street Journal, accusing him of espionage. Evan Gershkovich was reporting in the city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained. Michele Kelemen
The Vatican repudiates 'Doctrine of Discovery,' which was used to justify colonialism The doctrine, with origins in the 15th century, was invoked as a legal and religious standing by Europeans who "discovered" new lands and violently seized it from people who had been living there. Bill Chappell