Manhattan court finds New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of acting on behalf of Egyptian intelligence

The World

A Manhattan court finds New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, former head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, guilty of acting on behalf of Egyptian intelligence and steering money and weapons to the country. Also, there’s been a spike in COVID-19 this summer. Host Carolyn Beeler explores whether certain aspects of summer life might be contributing to the spread. And for those who love the Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning blend, beware. It’s banned in South Korea. That’s because the flavorful ingredient of poppy seeds are classified as a narcotic.

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