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Sanders To Get Say In Democratic Party Platform

The candidate will be allowed to name five members to the 15-member committee that writes the platform at the national convention even if he is not the nominee.

Clarence Thomas Defends All-White Jury In Timothy Foster Supreme Court Decision

Monday's Supreme Court decision that black jurors were intentionally kept from a 1986 murder trial involving an African-American defendant.

Donald Trump’s ‘Exclusionary Rhetoric’ Unpopular With Asian-Americans As Group Becomes More Democratic

Like many other groups, Asian-American voters do not like anti-immigrant rhetoric such as that of Donald Trump, a new survey has found.

San Diego Padres, Gay Men's Chorus Controversy Update: Franchise Apologizes After Group Criticized Team

The group was subject to taunts they called homophobic after a recording of a woman singing played over their national anthem performance.

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Hillary Clinton California Protest In LA Called For By Latino Human Rights Group

The organization, which advocates for rights for undocumented immigrants, does not like Hillary Clinton's hawkish policies.

Snowden Urges ‘Iron-Clad Protection’ For Whistleblowers After New Claims About 2002 NSA Case

The former NSA contractor responded to reports the Pentagon turned against a source when information about the agency's surveillance program was leaked.

Bernie Sanders Not Rejecting Spot On Ticket With Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton says she definitely will be the Democratic presidential nominee and called on Bernie Sanders to help unite the party.

Election 2016 Update: Poll Gives Donald Trump Edge On Hillary Clinton But More Than Half Of Voters Dislike Both Candidates

The two presumptive presidential nominees, however, were also found to have high negative ratings in various polls.

Clinton Calls For Action Against Gun Violence, Support For Mental Health At Conference For Trayvon Martin Foundation

The Democrat spoke Saturday at the Circle of Mothers Conference, one day after Republican Donald Trump addressed the National Rifle Association.

FAA To Investigate Emergency Blimp Landing In Philadelphia Neighborhood

The aircraft landed in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood after experiencing engine trouble, authorities said.

Election 2016: Donald Trump Currying Favor Among Republican Elite, Donors

A super PAC backing the New York real estate mogul says 80 percent of its April donations came in at less than $200.

Lake Mead Water Level Drops To Record Low As Drought Dries Up Colorado River Basin

The United States’ largest reservoir, which serves as a source of water for over 20 million people, is only 37 percent full.

Who Is Jesse Olivieri? Authorities Suspect Gun-Wielding Man Might Have Committed ‘Suicide By Cop’

Officials say the man was openly brandishing a firearm as he approached the residence of the U.S. president.

Foreign-Born US Workers Are More Likely To Be Employed Than Their Native Counterparts And Their Numbers Rose Again In 2015

Foreign-born labor force participation in the U.S. reached its highest level in 2015 after briefly declining during the 2007-09 recession.

Dean Foods Ex-Boss Said He Tossed Phone Into Creek To Hinder FBI Probe

The former boss of Dean Foods admitted the action while entering a guilty plea in an insider trading case that also involved pro golfer Phil Mickelson.

Armed Forces Day Quotes 2016: 10 Inspirational Sayings That Honor The Sacrifices Made By US Troops

Armed Forces Day honors the five branches of the U.S. military: the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy.

Abortion Bill Too ‘Vague’ For Mary Fallin: Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill Making Terminating Pregnancy A Felony

The bill, rejected by Republican Gov. Mary Fallin, would have made abortions a felony except when pregnancy threatens the woman’s health.

Bernie Sanders Supporters Planning Rallies Near Democratic Convention In Philadelphia

Fans of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders have big plans for the Democratic National Convention in the City of Brotherly Love.

White House Lockdown: Shooting Reported, President Obama Not On Property

Jesse Olivieri, from Ashland, Pennsylvania, was identified as the suspect shot Friday by Secret Service agents.

Obama, India’s Modi To Meet Next Month In Washington: White House

They will discuss economic growth, climate change, clean energy, and security and defense cooperation during the meeting on June 7.

Oklahoma Introduces Measure To Impeach Obama Over Bathroom Rights

Oklahoma lawmakers also were expected to consider a plan for separate but equal restrooms for transgender students.

Marijuana Legalization 2016: Younger Generation More Permissive Toward Pot, Study Finds

While millennials have increasingly backed marijuana legalization, the attitudes of older generations are beginning to shift as well.

Seth Meyers Compares Bernie Sanders Campaign To 2008 Hillary Clinton On ‘Late Night’ [VIDEO]

Seth Meyers reminded viewers that in 2008 there were large groups of Hillary Clinton supporters vowing not to vote for Barack Obama.

Donald Trump NRA Speech Live Stream: Republican Candidate, Leaders To Target Hillary Clinton At Pro-Gun Convention

“I will not let you down,” the Republican told the National Rifle Association on Friday after receiving the group's endorsement.

Donald Trump On ISIS: Defeating Islamic State, Not Assad In Syria, Part Of Proposed Presidential Foreign Policy

Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump says the U.S. “has bigger problems than Assad.”

Obama Administration Coal Mining Review Could Reshape Long-Suffering US Industry

The White House is reviewing a decades-old federal coal-leasing program. The outcome could help taxpayers but cost coal miners.

Lawmakers Vote Down LGBT Rights Measure

Republican lawmakers narrowly defeated legislation to protect the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees of government contractors.