What is the filibuster and why should we care: An investigation
President Obama called for eliminating the legislative filibuster last month, which could occur if Democrats retake the Senate.
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Cop posted "Kill em all" on protest livestream, investigation finds
The CSPD police chief chose not to fire Sergeant Wrede, calling his actions "an isolated incident of an error in judgment."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden-Harris Democratic ticket is official
"I was a little surprised that he picked her," the president said
Obama says Biden "nailed" decision to pick Kamala Harris as VP
"When you're in the Oval Office, weighing the toughest issues, and the choice you make will affect the lives and livelihoods of the entire country — you need someone with you who's got the judgment and the character to make the right call."
New Arkansas abortion restrictions to be implemented this month
One regulation requires doctors to notify local law enforcement when patients under 17 years old seek an abortion.
Sailors recall ferocious inferno battle aboard naval ship
A few weeks after a blaze broke out aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, sailors describe the battle against the ferocious fire.
Colorado AG announces broader probe of Aurora Police Department
McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, died last year after officers in suburban Denver stopped him on the street and put him in a chokehold.
Appeals court hears arguments on Michael Flynn case
The appeals court held a nearly four-hour hearing over a lower court's refusal to immediately grant the Justice Department's request to dismiss criminal charges against the former national security adviser.
Ancient "terror crocodiles" had banana-sized teeth to eat dinosaurs
The massive beasts could eat even the largest of dinosaurs — putting them at the top of the food chain.
Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, adding former rival to ticket
The Biden campaign made the announcement in a text message to supporters.
Over 900 students in Georgia school district have to quarantine
Cherokee County schools reopened on August 3, but now one high school is closed and hundreds of students have to quarantine for two weeks.
COVID-19 cases among children up 90% over four weeks, report says
179,990 new coronavirus cases in kids were reported across the country from July 9 to August 6.
Egg producer accused of quadrupling prices amid pandemic
One of the nation's biggest egg producers illegally sought to "line its own pockets," New York prosecutors allege.
States mull how to carry out Trump order on unemployment aid
As their tax revenue plunges, many states question if they could afford to contribute extra jobless aid.
Big Ten and Pac-12 postpone college football season
The conferences are the first of the Power Five to postpone their seasons.
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump says
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
Cornell responds to Jane Doe letter saying she felt disbelieved
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Iran touts closest ever ties with Russia, contradicting Trump
Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
Witkoff says he hopes Ukraine included in U.S., Russia talks
Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's
