National Adultery is no longer illegal in New York It was considered a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a jail sentence of up to three months. Ayana Archie
National Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide. A judge will decide Monday whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents 30 years ago. The Associated Press
Arts & Life Jonathan Majors and ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari settle assault and defamation case In a civil lawsuit this spring, the actor's former girlfriend alleged a "pattern of pervasive domestic abuse" in addition to defamation. Her legal team said the suit has been settled. Clare Lombardo
Politics Judge indefinitely postpones sentencing in Trump's hush money case The decision to indefinitely adjourn next week's sentencing date comes several days after both lawyers agreed that a stay would help sort out unprecedented legal questions. Ximena Bustillo
Politics President-elect set to shape 'Trump judiciary' for next generation Legal experts predict President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly next year to cement and extend his legacy in appointing federal judges. Carrie Johnson
Politics Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general. NPR Washington Desk
Politics Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general. Lexie Schapitl Deirdre Walsh Elena Moore
Law & Courts House Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduces transgender bathroom bill Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using facilities on federal property — like bathrooms and locker rooms — that don't correspond with the sex assigned at birth. Elena Moore
Politics Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints. Carrie Johnson
Politics Trump picks Matthew Whitaker for ambassador to NATO President-elect Donald Trump tapped Matthew Whitaker as his ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which Trump has long criticized for taking advantage of U.S. defense spending. Ryan Lucas Stephen Fowler
