California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
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Republicans narrow voter registration gap in swing states
There are many forces at play: Republicans are making strides with registered voters, and the two-party system is losing its appeal, especially with young people.
Real estate firm accused of preying on low-income homeowners
ACLU and NAACP say that Vision Property Management ensnared mostly Black buyers in deceptive deals.
Dads build 200 desks for kids learning at home
The dads have sold about 80 desks – and they've used the money to help build about 120 others that they've given away for free.
New "murder hornet" sightings reported in Washington
Only two of the three Asian giant hornets were captured.
Proud Boys "emboldened" by Trump's language, ex-member says
"They feel like they are the guardians to make America great again," a former Proud Boys member says.
Vietnam War ID tag found in Russia returned to U.S. soldier's widow
An American citizen traveling in Russia bought the ID from a street vendor in Moscow and brought it to the American Embassy.
Inside the FBI's mission to save a boy held hostage by a gunman
New series, "The FBI Declassified," offers unprecedented insight into the tactics investigators used to rescue a young boy kidnapped in rural Alabama.
What is TikTok? And what does President Trump have to do with it?
Why are there so many fears about a video app? And are they well founded? Here's what you should know.
Trump administration sets refugee cap at 15,000, a record low
The Trump administration said it is planning to take in no more than 15,000 refugees in fiscal year 2021.
American and United to furlough 32,000 workers
Both airlines said they could reverse the furloughs if lawmakers approve payroll aid in a pandemic relief package.
Trump signs stopgap spending bill to avert government shutdown
Mr. Trump signed the measure just after midnight.
Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking news of pregnancy loss
"To our Jack—I'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn't give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you," Teigen wrote on Instagram.
Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021
Drugmaker's timeline deals a blow to Donald Trump's claim that a vaccine could be out before the November election.
Federal court rebuffs Trump effort to move up census deadlines
The Trump administration asked the 9th Circuit to lift a lower court order that blocked it from proceeding with an accelerated deadline for completion of census field work and data collection.
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Dad who stopped school shooting says he went into "mission mode"
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
How well did Kalshi predict the midterms? We crunched the data.
Reported Iran threat sees U.S. moves planes from second U.K. base
Inflation remained elevated in October, CPI report shows
Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang face shareholder suit over affair
Congo court sentences 66 soldiers to death for cowardice, mutiny
FDA warns of rare vision-loss side effect from GLP-1 drugs
