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The utility company is trying to convince a federal judge to modify a wide-ranging proposal to mitigate wildfire risk. PG&E is also seeking bankruptcy protection.

A commission studying national service says there's a compelling case to be made for mandatory national service, not necessarily military, for young Americans. Final recommendations are a year away.

Bohemian Rhapsody director Bryan Singer faces renewed scrutiny over sexual misconduct and assault allegations after The Atlantic published years of detailed accusations on Wednesday.

Students at Covington Catholic High School are back after threats closed school Tuesday. Covington students are at the center of debate over a standoff at the Lincoln Memorial last week.

Voters in Chillicothe, Ohio, are divided about who's to blame for the government shutdown. Both Republicans and Democrats expressed frustration that negotiations are not happening.

The busiest airport in the world is bracing for Super Bowl Weekend with depleted security resources. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Atlanta airport general manager John Selden about his concerns.

The Trump administration is using a system that is meant to help migrant children to deport the kids and their families, according to several lawsuits filed around the country.

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the committee's chairman, said the White House appeared "to have disregarded established procedures for safeguarding classified information" — and he wants to know more.

On Tuesday, Los Angeles teachers approved a deal with the school district — ending a six-day strike. By Wednesday morning, many educators were relieved to be back in the classroom.

Tax season is more stressful this year for filers and IRS workers alike, because of tax law changes and the partial government shutdown that has left the agency with roughly half its normal staff.