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Appeals court tosses some convictions in ‘Bridgegate’ case, upholds others

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Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman, is facing more federal criminal charges along with a new Russian co-defendant. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

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Mueller: Ex-Trump campaign chair lied, broke plea agreement

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Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane arrives at Montgomery County courthouse

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Former Pa. Attorney General Kane loses appeal, may soon head to jail

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Supreme Court could allow suit over Apple iPhone apps’ sales

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