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• California Couple, Parents Of 13, Plead Guilty To Abuse, Torture, Imprisonment February 22, 2019
  David and Louise Turpin face 25 years to life behind bars in an abuse case the DA said was "among the worst ... ever seen." It included charges of starving and shackling children to furniture.
  Amy Held
• Amid Blackface Scandals, Virginia Black Caucus Talks About Racist Policies February 22, 2019
  With blackface scandals dominating Virginia politics — the legislative black caucus is trying to use the moment to have difficult conversations about race.
  Ben Paviour
• Judge Rules That Prosecutors In Jeffrey Epstein Sexual Abuse Case Broke The Law February 22, 2019
  A judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors broke the law by concealing a plea agreement from Epstein's underage victims. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Miami Herald's Julie Brown about the case.
• 16 States File Lawsuit Against Trump's National Emergency Declaration February 22, 2019
  A U.S. District judge in Oakland, Calif., will hear a lawsuit filed this week by 16 Democratic attorneys general against the Trump administration's national emergency declaration.
  Lily Jamali
• VA Releases Rules For Law That Would Increase Access To Private Care February 22, 2019
  The Department of Veterans Affairs released rules for a law that changes how the VA pays for outside, private care. Critics say the move is a stealth effort to privatize the VA.
  Quil Lawrence
• Rare Snow Falls In Los Angeles To The Delight Of Many Residents February 22, 2019
  Snow fell in Los Angeles this week, causing chaos, confusion and some fun.
• A Look At Why Victims Of Hate Crimes Often Aren't Believed February 22, 2019
  An effort to believe victims of hate crimes rose as a counter to a long history of disbelief. Actor Jussie Smollett appears to have taken advantage of the "impulse to believe" for personal benefit.
  Gene Demby
• National Association Of Manufacturers Proposes Compromise On Immigration February 22, 2019
  NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Jay Timmons, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, about his organization's proposal for immigration reform and his recent trip to the border.
• R. Kelly Charged With 10 Counts Of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse In Illinois February 22, 2019
  The R&B star singer has been dogged for decades by allegations that he has sexually abused underage girls and women. Now, Kelly faces 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
  Colin Dwyer
• Judge Rules Against State Department In Same-Sex Couple's Citizenship Lawsuit February 22, 2019
  Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks have twin sons, born four minutes apart. The State Department has maintained that one is a U.S. citizen and one is not. A judge sided with the couple.
  Merrit Kennedy