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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., depart a press conference at the Capitol on Oct. 2. The impeachment inquiry enters a new phase this week with the start of public hearings.

The Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Begins A New Phase This Week: What You Need To Know

After weeks of closed-door depositions, Democrats are planning open hearings this week about the Ukraine affair. Here's where the story stands — and what's coming next.

The Berlin Wall went up almost overnight in 1961; in November 1989, it began to crumble.

Opinion: 30 Years After The Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall was a concrete manifestation of the barrier between democracy and oppression. NPR's Scott Simon marks the 30th anniversary of the day it began to come down.

A new home under construction in Paradise, Calif.

The Camp Fire Destroyed 11,000 Homes. A Year Later Only 11 Have Been Rebuilt

A year after the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history devastated Paradise, the state grapples with tough questions about how to rebuild in the era of worsening wildfires.

President Trump is on the defensive after congressional investigators released thousands of pages of transcripts of closed-door depositions as part of the Ukraine affair and impeachment inquiry.

What We Learned From Reading Thousands Of Pages Of Impeachment Inquiry Transcripts

Here are eight things that stood out from the past week's release of closed-door deposition transcripts.

The cast of the OB Playhouse production of "Heathers: The Musical," which was inspired by the 1988 cult film.

'Heathers: The Musical' Enters Final Weeks At OB Playhouse

Play inspired by 80s cult film

A top White House attorney placed records about President Trump's now-famous Ukraine call in a system few could access, according to Alexander Vindman, seen arriving to review his testimony in the impeachment inquiry.

White House Broke From 'Normal Process' Handling Trump-Ukraine Call, Witness Said

A top White House attorney placed records about President Trump's now-famous Ukraine call in a system few could access, Alexander Vindman testified. His was one of two transcripts released Friday.

George Kent, deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, arrives at a closed session with House impeachment investigators on Oct. 15. Lawmakers released the transcript of that deposition on Thursday.

Ukraine Pressure Campaign Undermined 'Rule Of Law,' Top State Dept. Official Says

"Politically related prosecutions ... undermine the rule of law," George Kent said in his deposition. The transcript of his interview with impeachment investigators was released on Thursday.

Ukraine Pressure Campaign Undermined 'Rule Of Law,' Top State Dept. Official Says

"Politically related prosecutions ... undermine the rule of law," George Kent said in his deposition. The transcript of his interview with impeachment investigators was released on Thursday.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent arrives on Capitol Hill on Oct. 15. His testimony from that deposition was released on Thursday.

READ: Testimony Of Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State George Kent

The leader of the State Department's European and Eurasian Bureau was described as having told House investigators that the White House deputized "three amigos" to handle Ukraine policy.

A person holding a PlayStation 4 controller. China is imposing curfews and regulations on video game playing minors.

China Introduces Restrictions On Video Games For Minors

Under new rules, late night gaming sessions and multi-hour binges are no more. Officials say these rules aim to reduce video game addiction in minors.

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