Obama: Army Corps Examining Possible Rerouting Of Dakota Access Pipeline

Dozens of protesters demonstrating against the expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline wade in creek waters confronting local police, as remnants of pepper spray waft over the crowd near Cannon Ball, N.D., on Wednesday. John L. Mone/AP hide caption

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Obama: Army Corps Examining Possible Rerouting Of Dakota Access Pipeline

"There's an obligation for authorities to show restraint" in their handling of people protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, President Obama said in an interview with the news organization Now This.
For First Time, Glamour's Women Of The Year Include A Man: Bono

Singer and activist Bono attends a concert to mark World AIDS Day at New York City's Carnegie Hall in December 2015. This year, Glamour named him as one of the magazine's Women of the Year honorees, the first man to receive the award. Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for The ONE Campaign hide caption

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For First Time, Glamour's Women Of The Year Include A Man: Bono

The honorees also include the survivor of the Stanford sexual assault, the Yazidi human rights activist Nadia Murad and three female founders of the Black Lives Matter movement.
As Iraqi Forces Push Into Mosul, Camps Brace For An Influx Of The Displaced

Iraqis living east of Mosul hold a white flag as they flee Wednesday during an Iraqi army's operation to retake the ISIS-held city. So far, the number of civilians fleeing the fighting has been relatively small. But aid groups warn the numbers could rise dramatically as the fighting moves into the city itself. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images hide caption

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As Iraqi Forces Push Into Mosul, Camps Brace For An Influx Of The Displaced

In Iraq, counter-terror forces are nudging their way into the ISIS-held city of Mosul. People are fleeing the fighting with only the clothes on their backs. Hundreds of thousands more could follow.

As Iraqi Forces Push Into Mosul, Camps Brace For An Influx Of The Displaced

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Platform Check: Trump And Clinton On Health Care

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Platform Check: Trump And Clinton On Health Care

The candidates diverge sharply on Obamacare, but both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump see opportunities to improve health care through the tax code.

Platform Check: Trump And Clinton On Health Care

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From Maverick AIDS Activist To Porn Cop: The Man Behind Proposition 60

Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and a long-time maverick in gay activist circles. April Dembosky/KQED hide caption

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From Maverick AIDS Activist To Porn Cop: The Man Behind Proposition 60

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In California, voters will weigh in on whether adult film performers should be required to use condoms on porn sets. The measure is backed by a controversial figure in gay activism: Michael Weinstein.

From Maverick AIDS Activist To Porn Cop: The Man Behind Proposition 60

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Suspect In 'Ambush-Style' Killings Of 2 Iowa Police Officers Is In Custody

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Suspect In Custody In 'Ambush-Style' Killings Of 2 Iowa Police Officers

Urbandale Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines police Sgt. Anthony Beminio were sitting in their squad cars when they were shot early Wednesday. Police say Scott Michael Greene, who was known to officers, gave himself up without a struggle.
'Late Show' Host Says He Has Finally Found His Post-'Colbert Report' Voice

For Stephen Colbert, taking over as host of The Late Show was not a hard decision. "I love a live audience," he says. "I love the grind of every day and I love the people I work with." Scott Kowalchyk/CBS hide caption

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Stephen Colbert Says He's Finally Found His Post-'Colbert Report' Voice

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The comic initially avoided joking about politics on The Late Show for fear that he would fall into his Colbert Report persona. He says, "Now, I have no qualms about being sharp and satirical."

'Late Show' Host Says He Has Finally Found His Post-'Colbert Report' Voice

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Gun Control Groups Aim Their Money At States — And The Ballot

A new ballot measure in Washington will determine if courts can take away guns from people deemed to be dangerous to themselves or others. The initiative is well-funded and comes two years after the state passed a different initiative for background checks on gun sales, including those that are private. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Gun Control Groups Aim Their Money At States — And The Ballot

Borrowing tactics from campaigns to legalize same sex marriage and marijuana, gun control groups are shifting to a national strategy of tightening gun laws via state ballot initiatives.

Gun Control Groups Aim Their Money At States — And The Ballot

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Arab Rapper Tests The Limit Of Israel's Artistic Freedoms

Tamer Nafar (center), performs with the hip-hop group DAM. The members are all Arabs who are citizens of Israel, and some of their lyrics are harshly critical of the state. They see it as artistic freedom, while Israel's culture minister says such language could incite violence. Courtesy of Tamer Nafar hide caption

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Arab Rapper Tests The Limit Of Israel's Artistic Freedoms

An Arab hip-hop group has lyrics that say the Jewish state has "raped the Arab soul." The group sees it as free expression. Israel's culture minister says it could incite violence.

Arab Rapper Tests The Limit Of Israel's Artistic Freedoms

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As Calls Of A 'Rigged' Election Continue, Voting Officials Highlight Open Doors

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As Calls Of A 'Rigged' Election Continue, Voting Officials Highlight Open Doors

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"There are so many checks and balances on this system. It continues to prove itself on a daily basis," said Karen Osborne, the director of elections in Maricopa Country, Ariz.

As Calls Of A 'Rigged' Election Continue, Voting Officials Highlight Open Doors

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Wave Of Mergers Washing Over The Economy: Sinking Or Buoying Consumers?

AT&T unveiled an $85.4 billion for Time Warner last month that would transform the telecom giant into a media-entertainment powerhouse. Kena Betancur/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Wave Of Mergers Washing Over The Economy: Sinking Or Buoying Consumers?

In recent weeks, U.S. corporations have announced multibillion-dollar deals in a huge wave of mergers. Economists say that can hurt consumers, workers and savers — but also can strengthen the economy.
Science Rewards Eureka Moments, Except When It Doesn't

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Science Rewards Eureka Moments, Except When It Doesn't

An easier way to edit genes, called CRISPR-Cas9, is revolutionizing biomedical research. But as patents and big prizes hover, some contributors to the discovery aren't getting much credit.

Science Rewards Eureka Moments, Except When It Doesn't

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The Nightmarish Conditions For Drug Suspects In Philippine Jails

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The Nightmarish Conditions For Drug Suspects In Philippine Jails

Some 730,000 suspected narcotics users and dealers have gone to jail since the president announced his war on drugs. They've overwhelmed the country's detention system.

The Nightmarish Conditions For Drug Suspects In Philippine Jails

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Lessons From 2 War Zones Make A Difference In Medic Training

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Lessons From 2 War Zones Make A Difference In Medic Training

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Nearly every medic in the U.S. military is now trained in San Antonio. Shaped by combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, that training has evolved to improve care and save more lives.

Lessons From 2 War Zones Make A Difference In Medic Training

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Why Tobacco Companies Are Spending Millions To Boost A Cigarette Tax

Cartons of cigarettes on shelves at Discount Smoke Shop in Ballwin, Mo., in 2012 were much cheaper than cigarettes in most other states. Missouri's tobacco tax is still only 17 cents per pack, but will rise if either of two state ballot measures passes this month. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption

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Why Tobacco Companies Are Spending Millions To Boost A Cigarette Tax

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The tobacco giant is supporting its first cigarette tax — 60 cents more per pack. But some health groups oppose Missouri's ballot measure, as do some education groups that would benefit from the tax.

Why Tobacco Companies Are Spending Millions To Boost A Cigarette Tax

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