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Illinois Strengthens the Right to Vote
Illinois is about to make voter registration automatic. The Senate and House have passed reform bills unanimously. If the governor signs the final reconciled legislation, Illinois will become the ninth state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to adopt automatic voter registration. The bill would begin to register more than 1 million eligible but unregistered voters in Illinois. Even as states continue to pass legislation to restrict voting, this reform promises to open the doors wider.
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Efficiency and Effectiveness: Chief Art Acevedo’s Energizing First Six Months
Six months ago when Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Art Acevedo as the new head of the Houston Police Department many were scratching their heads wondering who this man was. Mayor Turner painted a vivid picture of which Acevedo was but until action is seen, well, talk in cheap. Turns out Acevedo wasn’t cheap but efficient and effective making his combining with Houston a very energizing experience.
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Couple Indicted in Texas Denny's Chokehold Death
A Texas deputy and her husband could face life in prison after a night out for two Texas families turned into a deadly fight.
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Did Girlfriend's Texts Push Teen to Take His Own Life?
On the last day of Conrad Roy III's young life, the text messages popped up on his phone, one after another.
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Cosby Accuser Returns to Stand for More Defense Grilling
Defense attorneys will continue to try to poke holes Wednesday in the testimony of the former Temple University employee who accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and assaulting her in 2004.
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Man Found Guilty of Sex Assaults in 'gifted' Girls Case
A Pennsylvania man was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting six young sisters married off by their parents in return for financial support.
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Lee Kaplan (pictured in the middle) was found guilty on 17 charges including child rape, statutory sexual assault, and indecent assault, the Bucks County district …
Published on June 7, 2017
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Hawaii Enacts Laws Adopting Paris Climate Deal Pledges
Hawaii on Tuesday became the first state in the country with laws that implement portions of the Paris climate deal. Gov. David Ige signed two laws that aim to reduce greenhouse emissions and mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration, a process to store atmospheric carbon monoxide.
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What We Know Bout Reality Winner
Before she was accused of mailing classified information to a media outlet, Reality Winner was a Texas-raised linguist, yoga instructor and animal lover who regularly took to social media to blast President Donald Trump.
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Las Vegas Police Officer Charged in Death of Man Put in Chokehold
Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer Kenneth Lopera has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the Mother's Day death of Tashii Farmer, authorities said on Monday.
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Taylor Schilling Sets Up New Season of 'OITNB'
"Orange Is the New Black" star Taylor Schilling says the upcoming season of the Netflix drama is the "most overtly political" yet.
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Published on June 6, 2017
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Philando Castile's Fiancée Takes the Stand in Officer's Trial
Diamond Reynolds, who saw a police officer fatally shoot her fiancé, Philando Castile, during a traffic stop last summer, will return to the witness stand on Tuesday.
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Gunman 'singled out' Victims in Orlando Shooting Spree
The gunman in Monday's fatal shooting spree at an Orlando, Florida, business targeted his victims and had a "negative relationship" with at least one of them, according to law enforcement.
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Bridging the Gap: Between Advocacy and Education a Panel Discussion Hosted with Independent School Districts in Houston and North Harris County
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Tau Omega Chapter hosted Bridging the Gap: Bridging the Gap: Launching New Dimensions of Education and Advocacy a panel discussion with Independent School Districts in Houston and North Harris County Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:00pm-7:30pm at MO Campbell Center Educational Center.
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Classes at Washington College Canceled Again Amid Threats
A college in Washington state canceled classes for a third day Monday in response to threats aimed at the campus.
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5 People Reported Dead in Orlando Workplace Shooting
Five people, including the shooter, are dead after a shooting at an Orlando, Florida business headquarters, CNN affiliate WFTV reports.
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Police are investigating a "multiple fatality" shooting at a business headquarters in Orlando, Florida, according to Capt. Angelo Nieves with the Orange County Sheriff's Office. …
Published on June 5, 2017
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Bill Cosby arrived to the first day of his trial in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on June 5, 2017. Cosby faces three counts of aggravated indecent …
Published on June 5, 2017
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Bill Cosby Arrives at Court to Face 2004 Indecent Assault Charges
Bill Cosby arrived Monday at the Montgomery County Courthouse to face charges that he drugged and assaulted former Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his Cheltenham home in 2004.
