All USA Update
- After Dallas shooting, what's next for Black Lives Matter movement?
BLM activists across the country continued to hold protests in the days following the fatal shooting of five police officers at a rally in Dallas, Texas, despite facing backlash from critics of the movement.
- In platform draft, Sanders wins on climate, loses on trade
After drafting the "most progressive" platform in party history, including calls for a $15 federal minimum wage and the end to the death penalty, Bernie Sanders could soon endorse Hillary Clinton.
- What does Dallas's 'bomb robot' mean for the future of policing?
The anti-police violence in Dallas started with human gunfire and ended with a robot bearing a bomb, marking the first time US law enforcement has used a robot to kill a suspect.
- Obama: 'America is not as divided as some suggest'
After a week of racial tension and violence that shook the United States, President Obama addressed the nation, saying that America is not as divided as it might seem.
- Serena Williams wins 22nd Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on Saturday
Tennis player Serena Williams is just three championships away from an all time record after her win at Wimbledon on Saturday.
- Senate passes GMO bill. Will labels ease Americans' food-related fears?
A bill requiring companies to disclose GMO content in their food has passed in the Senate, reflected heated societal debate about the products' risks and the right to information.
- Jobs are up. Will employment stay a major election focus?
June's job reports showed growth that outstripped predictions – good news after a disappointing May – so will concerns about employment continue to dominate the presidential election?
- Obama: Police must reduce 'appearance or reality of racial bias'
As President Obama mourns this week's shootings of two black Americans and 12 police officers, he urges police forces to adopt the recommendations of his Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
- State Dept. re-opens Clinton email probe: Who's the target now?
The State Department's investigation, which could discipline current employees, comes after Justice Department's decision not to seek criminal charges against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
- Minnesota's officer-involved shooting to receive federal monitoring
The governor of Minnesota has promised federal help from the Justice Department during the investigation of an officer-involved shooting of a black man in the state.
- FBI chief says his employees would face discipline if they handled emails like Clinton
Comey addressed the issue at a House of Representatives committee hearing over Clinton's mishandling of classified material.
- Louisiana officers cleared in prior use of force complaints
A newly released internal affairs documents shows previous "use of force" complaints were lodged against the two white police officers who shot Alton Sterling to death in Louisiana.
- Video shows gruesome aftermath of Minnesota police shooting
The killing of Philando Castile was the second fatal police shooting of a black man in as many days.
- Police shootings of black men stir fears, anger among blacks
Across the country, black and Latinos expressed emotions ranging from rage to fear over the recent shootings of minorities by police officers.
- Can the US lower its crash death rate?
The US has the highest crash death rate of 19 high-income countries, including France, Germany, and Britain.
- South Carolina town bans saggy pants: Can they do that?
Pants that intentionally show a person’s underwear have been officially banned in Timmonsville, S.C., along with nudity and pornographic displays.
- AP Source: Clinton, Sanders discussing endorsement event
Positive policy discussions between the two campaigns, including a recent proposal on student loan debt, has seen Bernie Sanders show more support for Hillary Clinton.
- Why the ACLU is helping the KKK in Georgia
The legal group's commitment to freedom of speech led it to file a lawsuit on behalf of the KKK, despite acknowledging that many find its views "abhorrent."
- Britain's Chilcot Inquiry will shape Blair's legacy. How about Bush's?
The Chilcot Inquiry faulted former British prime minister Tony Blair's actions in the run-up to the Iraq War, and found that the country had little say in rebuilding.
- Thomas Jefferson letter, found in attic, reveals his passion for his country
A rare letter written by Thomas Jefferson has come up for sale. In the letter, a retired Jefferson lambastes the British for their failings, and praises American virtues, in the last days of the War of 1812.