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Poor People Can’t Be Jailed For Not Being Able To Pay Bail, Justice Department Says

Poor People Can’t Be Jailed For Not Being Able To Pay Bail, Justice Department Says

The Obama administration filed court documents calling the practice unconstitutional.

Lauren C. Williams

5 hrs ago

CDC Expands Zika Advisory, Tells Pregnant Women To Stay Away From Miami Beach

CDC Expands Zika Advisory, Tells Pregnant Women To Stay Away From Miami Beach

The increase in Florida’s Zika virus transmissions prompted the agency to expand its first state-based travel advisory.

Lauren C. Williams

7 hrs ago

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Could Face Criminal Charges Over Racial Profiling Case

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Could Face Criminal Charges Over Racial Profiling Case

Arpaio has promised “aggressive appeals.”

Ryan Koronowski

7 hrs ago

Move Over Boys, There’s A New ‘Dream Team’ In Town

Move Over Boys, There’s A New ‘Dream Team’ In Town

The U.S. women’s basketball team will face off against Spain in the gold medal match on Saturday in Rio.

11 hrs ago

Toxic Firefighting Foams Won’t Be Used In Air Force Bases Anymore

Toxic Firefighting Foams Won’t Be Used In Air Force Bases Anymore

Foam chemicals have been linked to cancer.

Alejandro Dávila Fragoso

yesterday

Trump Tours Flood-Ravaged Louisiana But Thinks Climate Change Is A Hoax

Trump Tours Flood-Ravaged Louisiana But Thinks Climate Change Is A Hoax

He talked to volunteers and victims, signed autographs, and left.

Natasha Geiling

yesterday

This Luxury Cruise Liner Is On The Front Lines Of Climate Change

This Luxury Cruise Liner Is On The Front Lines Of Climate Change

As Arctic ice melts, traffic is on the rise, bringing even more environmental concerns.

yesterday

North Dakota Native Americans Are Barred From Disrupting Oil Pipeline Construction

North Dakota Native Americans Are Barred From Disrupting Oil Pipeline Construction

The pipeline is fully approved but efforts to stop it continue.

Alejandro Dávila Fragoso

2 days ago

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