Evening Edition: Democrats split as House to vote on whether to consider impeachment

Trump campaign makes all-out bid to protect states key to 2016 victory; Two Republican senators emerge as opponents to 9/11 victims bill

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Democrats split as House to vote on whether to consider impeachment The effort by Rep. Al Green (D-Tex.) is likely to fail as Democratic leaders are expected to use a procedural vote to table, or effectively kill, the resolution. By Rachael Bade and Mike DeBonis · Read more Campaign 2020 Trump campaign makes all-out bid to protect states key to 2016 victory The president's campaign boasts of wanting to expand the electoral map. But so far, efforts appear aimed at solidifying his base. By Toluse Olorunnipa and Ashley Parker · Read more   Two Republican senators emerge as opponents to 9/11 victims bill Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.) used a procedural move to stall the bill, saying he wants to figure out how to pay for it. Sen. Mike Lee (Utah) also has placed a hold on the bill, advocates say. By Devlin Barrett · Read more   Voraciously How to create the ice cream of your dreams Start crafting custom flavors and turn your kitchen into your very own scoop shop. By Becky Krystal · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT NASA's first Latino astronaut reflects on how space changed his immigrant identity Franklin Chang Díaz said that after traveling into space, he thinks of himself "as a citizen of the world, of the planet, and many astronauts will tell you that." By Rachel Hatzipanagos · Read more   Ebola outbreak in Congo declared an emergency of 'international concern' The outbreak is nearing its one-year mark and has killed nearly 1,700 people in eastern Congo. By Max Bearak · Read more   Life-threatening heat and oppressive humidity to roast much of the U.S. through the weekend The heat poses a public health threat as temperatures reach or exceed 95 degrees across much of the Lower 48 states. By Andrew Freedman · Read more   Video shows Trump partying with Jeffrey Epstein at Mar-a-Lago in 1992 NBC News aired the video, which it said was shot at the now-president's Mar-a-Lago Club for a segment on the lifestyle of Trump, who was newly divorced. By John Wagner · Read more   Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, notorious drug lord, receives life sentence in federal court Before he was sentenced, Guzmán — who ran the largest narcotics trafficking group — angrily denounced his treatment. By Deanna Paul and Devlin Barrett · Read more   House to vote to hold Barr, Ross in contempt over 2020 Census citizenship question Wednesday's vote comes amid soaring tensions between the White House and Congress. By Felicia Sonmez · Read more   Latin America's war on obesity could be a model for U.S. One country and one strategy at a time, the region has pushed back against sugary beverages and ultra-processed foods. By Laura Reiley · Read more   FaceApp adds decades to your age for fun, but the popular, Russian-owned app raises privacy concerns Drake, LeBron James, the Jonas Brothers and other celebrities have helped extend the future-self craze on social media. By Hannah Denham · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Recommended for you Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter PowerPost's daily guide to cybersecurity news and policy, by reporter Joseph Marks. Sign Up

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