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Saturday Sessions: Mavis Staples performs “Change”

Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has already won multiple Grammys. But she’s not resting on her laurels: she’s taking on tribute concerts, a tour, and a brand new album. Staples performs three songs off the new album, “We Get By.” Source

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Accused David Ortiz shooter will spend at least a year in jail awaiting trial

The man accused of shooting Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz will remain in jail for at least one year while awaiting trial. Ortiz remains in a Boston hospital, where he’s recovering from a second surgery. On Friday, his alleged shooter and eight other suspects made a court appearance in the Dominican Republic; all wore bullet proof vests and helmets. Mola Lenghi reports from Santo Domingo. Source

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Justice Department backs decision to not release Trump’s tax returns

The Justice Department released a legal opinion Friday saying that Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was right to withhold President Trump’s tax returns from a House committee that subpoenaed them. The decision is a victory for President Trump, the only president since Richard Nixon who has not released his tax returns. Nikole Killion reports from the White House. Source

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Iran warns it will reduce compliance with nuclear deal to fight U.S. sanctions

Iran said that it will continue to reduce its compliance with nuclear deal commitments made with several countries, unless those countries help the nation combat painful economic sanctions imposed by the United States. Iran’s president made the warning during a meeting with Russian, Chinese and other Asian leaders in Tajikistan. This comes one day after President Trump accused Tehran of attacking two oil tankers this week in the Gulf of Oman. Charlie D’Agata reports from the United Arab Emirates. Source

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