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From the Democratic presidential debates hosted in Detroit, candidates (left) Marianne Williamson, Rep. Tim Ryan, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke former Gov. John Hickenlooper, Rep. John Delaney, and Gov. Steve Bullock.

Debates, Not Voters, Begin Sending Democratic Presidential Candidates Packing

The field of Democratic presidential hopefuls has begun to shrink in advance of, and because of, this week's debate. The new, more rigorous rules instituted by the party are causing some controversy.

White House counsel Pat Cipollone typically works behind the scenes. That's about to change when he takes a central role in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial.

Trump Impeachment Trial Turns Spotlight On White House Lawyer Cipollone

President Trump often surrounds himself with lawyers he sees as being good on TV. But the key attorney for Trump's Senate impeachment trial is better known for working behind the scenes.

Dr. Joel Smithers was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Wednesday for illegal opioid prescriptions.

Doctor Gets 40 Years For Illegally Prescribing More Than Half A Million Opioid Doses

Dr. Joel Smithers was convicted in May of more than 800 federal counts of illegal drug distribution. He was facing life in prison and a $200 million fine. The court ordered him to pay $86,000.

The planned demonstrations are in response to a riot that resulted in seven deaths in April at Lee Correctional Institution in South Carolina.

Inmates Plan To Hold Weeks-Long Strike At Prisons Across U.S.

Organizers say the demonstrations, which are expected to include hunger strikes and a refusal to work, are in response to a riot at a South Carolina prison in which seven inmates died.

Some people land in the hospital over and over. Although research suggests that giving those patients extra follow-up care from nurses and social workers won't reduce those extra hospital visits, some hospitals say the approach still saves them money in the long run.

'To Stop Now Would Be Foolish': Doubling Down On Services For High-Cost Patients

A study this month showed giving extra social services to the neediest patients didn't reduce hospital readmissions. Now health advocates say that might not be the right measurement of success.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, pictured in 2018, has reached an agreement with the league over his allegations of collusion by teams.

Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion Allegations

An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the "parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances." The terms are not public.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., heads to a news conference on Tuesday.

Rep. Adam Schiff: 'The Uncontested Facts Show This President Solicited A Bribe'

The House intelligence chairman told NPR that President Trump should also be charged with obstruction: "It is difficult to imagine a more ironclad case of obstruction of Congress than this one."

Rep. Adam Schiff: 'The Uncontested Facts Show This President Solicited A Bribe'

The House intelligence chairman told NPR that President Trump should also be charged with obstruction: "It is difficult to imagine a more ironclad case of obstruction of Congress than this one."

School Funding Up In Teacher Protest States; Parkland Superintendent Keeps Job

Also in this week's education roundup: a new head for Federal Student Aid, and a California law aims to make charter schools more transparent.

Rep. Susan Davis, D-San Diego, in an undated campaign photo.

Congresswoman Susan Davis To Step Down After 10 Terms

In a statement, the 75-year-old Davis said she's ready to return to her Southern California home after serving in Congress since January 2001.

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