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The 64 Most Memorable Lines From Donald Trump's Alabama Speech

When President Donald Trump took the stage in Alabama on Friday night to rally support for Sen. Luther Strange, you could tell he was in the mood to make some noise -- and some news.

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5 Things for September 25: NFL, Donald Trump, Travel Ban

Hurricane Maria's still out there -- and the devastation it's left in Puerto Rico is "apocalyptic." Here's how you can help the victims. And here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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NFL Players, Owners Come Together to Denounce Trump's Anti-protest Rant

Stadiums across the US -- and even further afield -- became the focus of an unprecedented show of defiance against US President Donald Trump Sunday, as some NFL players locked arms or refused to stand for the national anthem, saying that they are protesting racial and social injustice.

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Trump Administration Calls for NFL Owners to Rule On Anthem

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Sunday that NFL owners should decide on a rule on how to handle players who kneel in protest during the national anthem.

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Questions of Racial Bias Surround Black Man's Imminent Execution

The state of Georgia is set to carry out its second execution of the year on Tuesday, when it plans to put to death Keith Tharpe, who was sentenced in 1991 for murdering his sister-in-law.

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Trump's NFL Comments Prove He Doesn't Get American Values

Donald Trump may be the American President, but he doesn't understand the importance of American values -- particularly freedom of expression, pluralism and tolerance. In fact, he is a threat to them.

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Attorney: Kushner Used Private Email Account to Talk to WH Officials

Jared Kushner, senior White House adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, has occasionally used a private email account for correspondence with fellow administration officials, his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, confirmed to CNN on Sunday.

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Soon All of Hong Kong's Dolphins Will Be Dead

A near constant wind buffets the top deck of Boat 36826 as it patrols the seas north of Hong Kong's largest island, Lantau.

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Police: Man Arrested Near White House Had Cache of Weapons in Car

A man who was arrested near the White House Sunday morning was found to have nine guns and three knives in his car, according to a police report. The man was initially stopped by law enforcement for allegedly urinating in public.

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These Are the NFL Players Protesting Today Amid Trump Criticism

Rather than taking a knee, most NFL players opted for a show of unity Sunday, locking arms ahead of their games amid criticism from President Trump who slammed players opting to protest during the national anthem.

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Concert for Charlottesville and Pilgrimage Festival Politically Charged

Two concerts held Sunday highlighted America's current political climate. The "Concert for Charlottesville" at University of Virginia's Scott Stadium, headlined by The Dave Matthews Band, was held to help the college town heal after white supremacists violently clashed with counter-protesters there last month.

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Trump Administration Announces New Travel Restrictions

The Trump administration has unveiled new travel restrictions on certain foreigners from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen as a replacement to a central portion of its controversial travel ban signed earlier this year.

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Lawmakers, Civil Rights Leaders Challenge DeVos On Student Loan Enforcement

Civil rights leaders and Capitol Hill lawmakers are standing up and speaking out against a recent Department of Education (DOE) decision to sever its working relationship with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In separate and independent actions Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and staff are being challenged and corrected as to its understanding of a sole office having complete authority and enforcement regarding the nation’s student loans.

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Singer K. Michelle Announces Battle with Lupus: “I was so broken”

Memphis native and R&B singer K. Michelle revealed on Twitter that she was recently diagnosed with Lupus, but gratefully, received a negative result during a follow-up visit.

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Texas Latino Leader Castro Uses His Platform to Build Case for a 2020 White House Bid

Julian Castro is using the sudden national spotlight on Texas to carve out a role as a fierce White House critic and a leading voice on Hispanic issues as he builds a case for a potential 2020 president run.

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'Put the Panic in Hispanic" Sign at Robertsdale Pep Rally a 'teachable moment'

The 16-year-old Robertsdale High School student caught in the middle of an online firestorm over a racially insensitive sign at a pep rally on Friday is apologizing for her role in it.

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The Right to Vote Needs Constitutional Protection

Democracy is based on the power of the people choosing their leaders in a secret ballot. The right to vote is central to the legitimacy of any democratic system. Yet in the United States Constitution there is no federal right to vote. Voting rights are determined by the states. And in the states we witness a fierce struggle between those who seek to suppress the vote and those who seek to protect and extend it.

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Glam4good Mobilizes the Fashion Industry to Restore Wardrobes & Beauty Essentials for Women and Their Families Devastated By Hurricane Harvey

Fashion & Beauty’s Most Recognized Brands Come Together in Support of GLAM4GOOD’S #SHOPPINGSPREE4FREE in Houston – Hosted by Charming Charlie

GLAM4GOOD, the award-winning, empowerment platform and non-profit organization, is headed to Texas to hold a disaster relief initiative in Houston on Saturday, September 23rd. With the generous support of Dee and Tommy Hilfiger, this event will help restore the wardrobes and personal care essentials for hundreds of women and their families who have been affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

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Tensions in St. Louis: How Did We Get Here?

Since white ex-St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was acquitted Friday in the 2011 fatal shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith, a 24-year-old black man, demonstrators have taken to the streets every night. Largely peaceful in the daytime and sometimes turning violent after dark, the protests have reignited the national conversation over race, police conduct and the use of the deadly force.

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How the Iconic 'Whose streets? Our streets!' Chant Has Been Co-opted

As peaceful protests gave way to violence in St. Louis over the weekend, a group of police officers were heard repeating a familiar chant. Whose streets? Our streets! Whose streets? Our streets!