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Historian David Greenberg argues for a more critical understanding of President George H.W. Bush's legacy. He suggests that the late president should also be remembered for his shortcomings.

In more than 30 states, it is illegal for someone with HIV to have sex without first disclosing their status. Some are now trying to change that, arguing that those laws endanger public health.

Comic actor-writer Bob Einstein has died of cancer at age 76. Einstein was known for playing Marty Funkhauser on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Super Dave Osborne, a goofy stuntman on late-night TV.

The president's position on immigration may make things harder for embattled GOP Rep. Jeff Denham in rural California. Denham hopes his moderate stance on immigration will attract Latino voters.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has tossed out decades-old rules that helped the U.S. navigate unofficial relations with Taiwan. NPR discusses whether the Biden administration may inherit new policies.

Democrats are running an ad in Montana scorching GOP Sen. Conrad Burns for taking $136,000 from Jack Abramoff, the well-connected lobbyist in trouble for huge casino tribe billings. Burns got a $3 million appropriation for an Abramoff client. The Republicans are crying foul, saying he did it to help two Democratic senators.

Ed Martin, former Missouri GOP chairman, tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro how grassroots conservatives may lean on lawmakers as they consider immigration proposals in the House.

Former President Donald Trump continues his presidential campaign after being indicted on 37 counts related to the handling of classified documents. He is to appear in federal court in Miami Tuesday.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, a two-term Republican who at his peak was one of the most popular governors in the country, will not seek a third term,…

The Senate voted with a bipartisan majority to advance a key piece of President Biden's agenda, approving a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Is it a sign that Washington may become functional again?