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National
Wisconsin Deploys National Guard After Shooting Of Black Man Sparks Protests
A video that appears to show police shooting a man several times at close range has been met with outrage. Gov. Tony Evers on Monday has deployed the state's National Guard.
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National
Massachusetts Prosecutor To Review 2011 Probe Into Shooting Of Black Man By Police
Eurie Stamps was killed during a drug raid at his home. Police were reportedly looking for his stepson and another man. Prosecutors said the shooting was accidental and the officer wasn't charged.
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National
Lori Loughlin, Husband Set To Be Sentenced in College Admissions Scheme
The actress, best known as Aunt Becky in the sitcom Full House, and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli are expected to be sentenced Friday. They pleaded guilty to fraud charges in May.
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National
Texas Governor Floats Plan To Freeze Tax Hikes In Cities That Defund Police
After Austin cut millions from its police department, Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing to make cities pay a price for tightening law enforcement budgets.
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National
St. Louis Couple Who Waved Guns At Black Lives Matter Protesters To Speak At RNC
Attorneys for Mark and Patricia McCloskey say they'll speak at next week's nominating convention for President Trump. They both face a felony charge for waving guns at protesters in June.
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National
Georgia State Trooper Faces Felony Murder Charges In Traffic Stop Shooting
Former Georgia state Trooper Jacob Thompson faces felony murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with the killing this month of Julian Edward Roosevelt Lewis.
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National
The Big Ten Postpones Football, Other Fall Sports Over Coronavirus Concerns
The Big Ten, which includes Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State, puts off playing college sports in the fall as confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. continue to rise.
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National
9 Test Positive For Coronavirus After In-Person Classes Resume At Georgia High School
North Paulding High School made headlines when images of crowded halls were posted on social media. The school is switching to virtual learning for at least two days while facilities are disinfected.
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Politics
Oregon Gov. Says Federal Officers Will Begin Phased Withdrawal From Portland
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called the federal agents sent to Portland acted as "an occupying force & brought violence." Brown says federal officers will leave starting Thursday.
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Politics
Teachers Union OKs Strikes If Schools Reopen Without Safety Measures In Place
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, said "safety strikes" should only take place as a last resort. The decision on whether to strike would be left to the local union.