Will The New Era Of Limited Federal Monitoring Still Protect Voter Rights?

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Will The New Era Of Limited Federal Monitoring Still Protect Voter Rights?

The Justice Department will still send out "monitors" on Nov. 8. But the number is smaller than in the past and due to a 2013 Supreme Court decision, they'll have limited authority to intervene.
Interactive Redlining Map Zooms In On America's History Of Discrimination

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Interactive Redlining Map Zooms In On America's History Of Discrimination

In the early 20th century, the federal government categorized neighborhoods, based largely on race, to determine mortgage eligibility. A new site combines the maps — and their revealing backstories.
Checking Back In On The Barber Who Encourages Kids To Read

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Checking Back In On The Barber Who Encourages Kids To Read

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Our story about the barbershop that takes $2 off haircuts for young readers went viral, so we went back to ask what has changed.

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Amid A Struggling Economy, Cuban Real Estate Is Booming

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Amid A Struggling Economy, Cuban Real Estate Is Booming

Havana apartments with a Caribbean view run in the hundreds of thousands. Some houses are being sold for as much as $1 million. The real estate rush is on.
Scientists Wait To See If Probe Successfully Landed On Mars

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Scientists Wait To See If Probe Successfully Landed On Mars

The Schiaparelli probe was supposed to make a six-minute descent through the red planet's atmosphere and make a controlled landing on the surface. Scientists are waiting for word.
Across A Divide On Immigration, Trump Inspires Hope And Fear In A Changing Nevada

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Across A Divide On Immigration, Trump Inspires Hope And Fear In A Changing Nevada

The area around Reno is one of the hottest battlegrounds in 2016. It's also a place where rapid demographic change is underway — exposing divisions between native and foreign-born residents.

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Police Van Rams Protesters At Anti-U.S. Demonstration In Philippines

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Police Van Rams Protesters At Demonstration Against U.S. In Philippines

Several people were hospitalized after demonstrators outside the U.S. Embassy in Manila called for U.S. troops to leave the country. AP footage shows a police van repeatedly ramming into protesters.
California Restaurants Launch Nation's First Transgender Jobs Program

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California Restaurants Launch Nation's First Transgender Jobs Program

The unemployment rate for transgender people is double that of the general population. A new program aims to change that. It's all because of a trans woman who's employed trans people for years.

California Restaurants Launch Nation's First Transgender Jobs Program

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Poll Workers Are Hoping For Calm But Preparing For The Worst

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Poll Workers Are Hoping For Calm But Preparing For The Worst

This election, the focus for some has been on vote rigging. But election officials say they are more worried about possible violence at the polls.

Poll Workers Are Hoping For Calm But Preparing For The Worst

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New Rules Would Require Airlines To Refund Baggage Fees For Delayed Luggage

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New Rules Would Require Airlines To Refund Baggage Fees For Delayed Luggage

The White House is announcing proposed rules intended to address common passenger complaints about airline customer service.

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Cubs Fans Keep The Faith After A Lifetime Of Losing, And It's Paying Off

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Cubs Fans Keep The Faith After A Lifetime Of Losing, And It's Paying Off

If you're a Chicago Cubs fan, it's always had to be about more than winning — until this year, when the world's most famous lovable losers have a better chance than ever to change their reputation.

Cubs Fans Keep The Faith After A Lifetime Of Losing, And It's Paying Off

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Too Sweet, Or Too Shrill? The Double Bind For Women

Our culture has long expected that women will be kind, and leaders will be authoritative. So what's a female leader to do when she confronts these conflicting stereotypes? Gary Waters/Getty Images/Ikon Images hide caption

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Too Sweet, Or Too Shrill? The Double Bind For Women

A century after women won the vote in the U.S., we still see very few of them in leadership roles. Researchers say women are trapped in a catch-22 known as "the double bind."

Too Sweet, Or Too Shrill? The Double Bind For Women

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Ecuador Acknowledges It Restricted WikiLeaks Founder's Internet Connection

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Ecuador Acknowledges It Restricted WikiLeaks Founder's Internet Connection

Julian Assange, who lives at Ecuador's embassy in London, says his hosts acted under pressure from the U.S. His website has published stolen emails that have embarrassed Hillary Clinton's campaign.