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Michelle Obama: I Want A President 'Who Is Worthy Of My Girls' Promise'

1:28am July 26, 2016

by Dana Farrington

At the Democratic convention, the first lady said the election is about making a better future for the children. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate "who I trust with that responsibility," she said.

First lady Michelle Obama delivers her speech on the first evening of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

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12:52am July 26, 2016

The first lady drew a sharp contrast between the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets, speaking as a mother and what kind of country Americans want for their children.

Firefighters battle part of the Sand Fire after flames jumped across a road in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Sunday. As the blaze changed direction multiple times over the weekend firefighters were forced to retreat and thousands of people have been evacuated

Some Evacuation Orders Lifted In Southern California Wildfire

9:40pm July 25, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The body of a man was found in an area burned by a 33,000 acre wildfire north of Los Angeles. The Sand Fire has destroyed more than a dozen homes and is one of 19 major fires burning in California.

Michelle Obama: From Reluctant Political Spouse To Pop Culture Icon

8:13pm July 25, 2016

by Asma Khalid

The first lady speaks Monday night at her third Democratic National Convention. Her popular image is a transformation from how she was first introduced to the country eight years ago.

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Thomas Wydra, the police chief of Hamden, Conn., decided to reform his department's traffic stop criteria after the department was singled out for stopping minority drivers at disproportionately higher rates than whites. After decreasing the number of def

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To Reduce Bias, Some Police Departments Are Rethinking Traffic Stops

7:00pm July 25, 2016

by Jeff Cohen

In Hamden, Conn., minority drivers were pulled over more often than whites for defective equipment, such as broken taillights. So the police changed their strategy.

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Sanders Supporters Boo As He Calls For Them To Vote For Clinton

6:19pm July 25, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"Brothers and sisters, this is the real world that we live in," Bernie Sanders tried to say over the noise.

Wen cleansing conditioners combine the functions of a shampoo and a conditioner. The FDA says it is investigating consumer complaints about the products.

Problems After Using Hair Conditioner Prompt An FDA Warning

5:29pm July 25, 2016

by Natalie Jacewicz

After more than 100 consumers complained about symptoms like itchiness and balding, the FDA says hair conditioner is a potential culprit. But doctors warn against jumping to conclusions.

Bandar, a male tiger, plays with a ball made of tough plastic in the pool to keep cool on a hot day at the National Zoo.

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How Does A Tiger Keep Cool In This Heat? One Word: Bloodsicles

5:24pm July 25, 2016

by Lee Hale

In the sweltering summer heat of Washington, D.C., the National Zoo gets creative to keep its guests and animals happy. That means things like frozen treats made of cow blood for the big cats.

Natalie Dunnege and her son, Strazh, work on an art project at home in San Francisco. Her health insurance would cover therapy sessions to help with her depression, Dunnege says, but she hasn't been able to find a counselor who is taking new patients.

Single Mom's Search For Therapist Hampered By Insurance Companies

5:24pm July 25, 2016

by April Dembosky

Recent health laws were supposed to give people easier access to mental health care. But some adults who have anxiety or depression and need help are still having a tough time lining up treatment.

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Mourners Gather For Funeral Of Baton Rouge Police Officer Montrell Jackson

4:17pm July 25, 2016

by Jesse Hardman

Police officer Montrell Jackson was buried today. He was one of three law enforcement officers killed over a week ago in Baton Rouge, La.