Why a Minnesota city council is nixing the Pledge of Allegiance
City Council members are dropping the Pledge, "In order to create a more welcoming environment."
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DHS report to describe Texas border facility as "dangerous"
Attorneys who inspected the station last week said they found about 250 infants, children and teens locked up for weeks without adequate food, water and sanitation
Zuckerberg: Facebook needs to form deepfake video policy
He left open the possibility that the social network might ban deepfakes altogether, but that could also be problematic
Amazon strikes deal with Rite Aid for in-store package pickup
Customers can have their packages to be shipped to a local Rite Aid, where they'll have 14 days to pick up
A "dictator's playbook" threatens democracy. She's fighting back.
Maria Ressa says what's happening in the Philippines is "a cautionary tale for the United States"
Family of girl and dad who drowned trying to reach U.S. speaks out
Those close to Oscar Alberto Martinez confirm his family was headed to Irving, Texas
Former stars launch landmark CTE study for women's soccer
"I am concerned that this game played by hundreds of millions across the globe might be played in a way right now that could lead to later life brain disease," one neurologist said. "That's pretty scary."
Everything to know about round 2 of the Democratic debate
The first DNC debate for the 2020 election season is Wednesday and Thursday
Ex-USC gynecologist had gun when arrested on sex assault charges
16 cases cited in first criminal counts vs. Dr. George Tyndall, alleged abuser of hundreds; USC has made $215 million settlement offer to his accusers
American woman killed by sharks while snorkelling in Bahamas
Family identifies victim as 21-year-old Jordan Lindsey of Torrance, California, "the most beautiful, gentle soul"
Asylum officers ask court to block "Remain in Mexico" policy
In an extraordinary filing, the largest union of asylum officers said the policy they've been tasked with overseeing violates U.S. and international law
Spanish-speaking candidates stand out at Democratic debate
Cory Booker's stunned look when Beto O'Rourke started speaking Spanish was one of the viral moments from the first night of the debate
Lawyers seek access to Border Patrol facilities
One doctor said conditions "could be compared to torture"
Booker says he wouldn't be vice president for a male nominee
"I will tell you this, I would not accept it if a male offered [it to] me, because we should have a female vice president," Booker said
Trump was a distant presence in first Democratic debate
The current occupant of the White House was mentioned, but he didn't dominate the first debate
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
