Bridget Anne Kelly and William Stepien, former aides of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, insisted in court that they have a constitutional right to not comply with an order to surrender documents relating to the lane closures at the George Washington Bridge.
The Crimean Parliament on Tuesday said it would declare itself independent if its residents approve a referendum on March 16, which would split off the peninsula from Ukraine, and be under Russian auspices. The legal maneuver has been viewed as illegitimate by the U.S. and the European powers, but may de-escalate simmering tensions in the region in recent weeks.
Newly-confirmed National Security Agency director Navy Admiral Michael Rogers dodge answering questions on how he intend to change the surveillance practices at the federal agency, the Wall Street Journal said in a report.
Zachary Adams had pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and murder charges filed against him by authorities in connection to the disappearance of student Holly Bobo, CBS News said.
