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- Protests and tear gas in Ferguson, Mo., Monday night
National NAACP President Cornell William Brooks implored Ferguson, Mo., residents to "turn your anger into action" to "strive for justice" while condemning the violent response to Michael Brown's death on Saturday.
Robert McDonnell, Ex-Va. governor, touted pill at meeting, according to testimonySara Wilson, director of the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, testified about the meeting as the public corruption trial of McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, entered its third week.
US sending arms to Iraqi Kurds, officials sayThe Obama administration had been selling arms directly to the government in Baghdad. Now, officials say arms are going directly to the peshmerga fighters in northern Iraq.
New Orleans Ninth Ward shooting leaves two slain, five injuredNew Orleans Ninth Ward shooting: A woman and two children, aged 2 and 4, were in critical condition and a 13-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman were in stable condition after the shooting in the Lower 9th Ward, Officer Frank Robertson, a police spokesman, said in a news release.
Tony Stewart crash probe focuses on track, lightingTony Stewart, considered one of the most proficient drivers in racing, dropped out of Sunday's NASCAR race at Watkins Glen, hours after Saturday's crash.
Missouri protest over Michael Brown fatal shooting turns violentStores in Ferguson, Missouri, where Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer, were looted Sunday night as what began as a peaceful candlelight vigil turned ugly.
McIlroy joins elite group in winning PGA ChampionshipRory McIlroy captured his second straight major title Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, holding off final round charges by Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson, and Henrik Stenson.
After five hours, all passengers rescued from Six Flags roller coasterThe 24 people stranded on a roller coaster at Six Flags America Maryland were safely rescued Sunday.
California lawmakers to weigh strictest-in-nation sexual consent lawLegislation passed by California's state Senate in May and coming before the Assembly this month would require all schools that receive public funds for student financial assistance to set a 'yes means yes' standard.
50 years after Vietnam resolution, Are we any wiser?Fifty years ago Sunday, President Johnson signed a resolution – based on since discredited intelligence – that launched the US into a long, costly, and bitterly debated war.
Penn National bets Mass. voters won't overturn casino lawPlans to transform a former Massachusetts harness race track into the state's first slot parlor are moving ahead. Penn National Gambling has spent $80 million on the project despite the upcoming November ballot measure whether to repeal the state’s 2011 casino law.
Michael Brown: Black teen shot multiple times by St. Louis policeSome 200 people marched into a suburban St. Louis County police department Sunday to protest the fatal shooting of an 18-year old black man. Is Michael Brown the next Trayvon Martin?
Tony Stewart fatally strikes driver in track accidentThree-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart pulled out of Sunday's race after fatally striking a 17-year-old driver during a race Saturday night.
Hawaiians oust incumbent governor in primary surpriseHawaii Senator David Ige triumphed over incumbent Governor Neil Abercrombie in state's Democratic primary Saturday in a surprise political landslide.
As storm passes over Hawaii, surfers playTropical Storm Iselle caused flooding and knocked out power, but there have been no reports of major injuries. Saturday's primary is still occurring.
University of Minnesota to Washington Redskins: No racial slurs on our fieldThe Washington Redskins are scheduled to play the Minnesota Vikings at the University of Minnesota campus on Nov. 2, but university staff and Minnesota lawmakers are working to keep their team name from being used: 'Native Americans ... will be respected, not disparaged.'
Sen. John Walsh leaves Senate race amid plagiarism probeAppointed by Gov. Steve Bullock (D) of Montana in February 2014, Senator Walsh is the only US senator who served in the Iraq war.
US sends humanitarian aid to Iraqi Yazidis, considers air strikesObama has sent more than 800 US forces to Iraq, to increase security for the embassy and US personnel, improve US intelligence, and assess Iraqi capabilities in the wake of the Islamic State's gains.
President Obama signs veterans' health-care overhaul billThe legislation allows the Veterans Administration to hire more doctors, nurses, and other health-care employees to help meet the needs of veterans.
Obama heralds Africa's growth, closes summitWrapping up this week's US-Africa summit, which brought together more than 50 African nations, President Barack Obama focused on the continent's economic growth. Former President George W. Bush also participated in the event.
