Guilty: 6 Takeaways From Manafort’s And Cohen’s Big Day
In a split-screen whiplash, a regular Tuesday turned into a blockbuster with two top people close to President Trump now facing prison.
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Donald Trump’s Attorney And Fixer Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty To 8 Federal Counts
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, has pleaded guilty to eight counts in federal court in New York, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday evening.
Jury Finds Paul Manafort Guilty In Federal Tax And Bank Fraud Trial
A federal jury on Tuesday found Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, guilty on eight of the 18 charges he faced in his tax and bank fraud trial.
Conservation District Sought For Champaign’s Clark Park Neighborhood
Members of a residents’ group in Champaign’s Clark Park neighborhood say they are not against new home construction. But the group wants the city to create a conservation district in their neighborhood to keep bigger houses from being built there. The Clark Park Steering Committee submitted a conservation district application to the city in early August.
Black And Latino Male Teachers; Childcare For Kids With Disabilities; ‘I Love My Librarian’ Award
On the 21st: Finding the right fit for a daycare is a tough for most parents. But what about if your child has special needs? And, we'll tell you more about the national "I Love My Librarian" Award. But first, we talk about the shortage of black and Latino men in teaching—and how recruiting more can help young boys of color.
