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Ferguson Mayor Knowles Slams 'Hostile Language' From Eric Holder

Ferguson Mayor James Knowles announces the resignation of police Chief Thomas Jackson during a news conference on Wednesday in Ferguson, Mo. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption

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Ferguson Mayor Knowles Slams 'Hostile Language' From Eric Holder

Saying that he's trying to save the community, Mayor James Knowles adds that he is frustrated and concerned by the tone of the attorney general's remarks.

Tom Cotton: The Freshman Senator Behind The Iran Letter

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Tom Cotton: The Freshman Senator Behind The Iran Letter

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Week In Politics: Sen. Tom Cotton's Letter To Iran, Clinton Addresses Emails

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Exzebache Tommy Guerrero

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Pastures New Nickel Creek

Drumbeat Grows Louder For Impeachment Of Brazil's Rousseff

Embattled Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (shown here at the 21st International Construction Salon in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday) was elected four months ago. Her administration has been hit hard by economic problems and a massive corruption scandal at the state oil company, Petrobras. Nelson Almeida/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

Drumbeat Grows Louder For Impeachment Of Brazil's Rousseff

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Drumbeat Grows Louder For Impeachment Of Brazil's Rousseff

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Religion

Pope Francis Very Popular Among Both U.S. Catholics, Non-Catholics

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Pope Francis Very Popular Among Both U.S. Catholics, Non-Catholics

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In Christ There Is No East or West/Salimony Waltz Rodney Miller

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Morka Turke Afenginn

World

Israeli Politician Changed Her Mind On Palestinian Conflict

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Israeli Politician Changed Her Mind On Palestinian Conflict

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National

Wichita Waiter Gets Generous Tip In Form Of New Smile

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When You're Smiling

Health

Federal Government, States Battle Over Safety Of Powdered Alcohol

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Federal Government, States Battle Over Safety Of Powdered Alcohol

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Sonic Wind [Instrumental Mix] Calexico

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D-Natural Blues Porky Cohen & Roomful of Blues

Obituaries

Michael Graves, Renowned Architect Who Designed Products For Target, Dies

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Michael Graves, Renowned Architect Who Designed Products For Target, Dies

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"It's sunshine on a plate," says pastry chef and cookbook author Gesine Bullock-Prado, of her Mango Key Lime Pie. Tina Rupp/Stewart, Tabori and Chang hide caption

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Food

A Pie For A Pie ... Day, That Is

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A Pie For A Pie ... Day, That Is

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Let's Make the Water Turn Black Frank Zappa

National

Ferguson Residents Continue To Heal After Police Shooting

by Cheryl Corley

Ferguson Residents Continue To Heal After Police Shooting

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The Two-Way

Ferguson Mayor Knowles Slams 'Hostile Language' From Eric Holder

by Bill Chappell

Ferguson Mayor Knowles Slams 'Hostile Language' From Eric Holder

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The Day I Heard Fognode

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World

German Program Helps Families De-Radicalize Members Prone To Extremism

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Pont Des Mouton The Calm Blue Sea

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World

British Military Spending Cutbacks Spark Global Concern

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British Military Spending Cutbacks Spark Global Concern

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Politics

President Obama Visits Phoenix Hospital At Center Of VA Crisis

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President Obama Visits Phoenix Hospital At Center Of VA Crisis

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Dallas Police Make Arrest In Murder Of Iraqi Migrant

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Dallas Police Make Arrest In Murder Of Iraqi Migrant

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Avenue of the Saints Pines

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Lumber Liquidators Defends Its Products After '60 Minutes' Report

A man walks past a Lumber Liquidators store in Philadelphia. The retailer says it stands by its products and will pay for the safety testing of laminate floors. Matt Slocum/AP hide caption

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Business

Lumber Liquidators Defends Its Products After '60 Minutes' Report

by Jim Zarroli

Lumber Liquidators Defends Its Products After '60 Minutes' Report

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Kool John Scofield

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Natural Light Bill Frisell

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If Drugs Could Talk: In 'Delicious Foods' They Do

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Author Interviews

If Drugs Could Talk: In 'Delicious Foods' They Do

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If Drugs Could Talk: In 'Delicious Foods' They Do

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What's Familiar Becomes Unnerving In 'It Follows'

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Arts & Life

What's Familiar Becomes Unnerving In 'It Follows'

by Bob Mondello

What's Familiar Becomes Unnerving In 'It Follows'

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Detroit from the It Follows Soundtrack

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Turning Point Hiroshima

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