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The Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y., is located in a remote corner of the Adirondack Mountains. For years, it's been dogged with allegations of violence and corruption among its officers.

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A Dozen Officials Suspended As Probe Into N.Y. Prison Break Widens

3:38pm July 01, 2015

by Brian Mann

The house-cleaning of top administrators and guards at the prison where two inmates escaped comes as the FBI begins its own investigation into possible corruption and drug dealing at the facility.

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Marta Elsie Leveron, 19, (left) and her brother Freddy David Leveron, 18, have not seen their father since he left El Savador to work in California in 1999. A new U.S. program allows families to reunite if one parent is a legal U.S. resident. The girl in

A Father In California, Kids In El Salvador, And New Hope To Reunite

2:46pm July 01, 2015

by Richard Gonzales

Unaccompanied minors surged across the U.S. southern border last year, fleeing violence in Central America. This year the Obama administration hopes to forestall a new wave with a quiet new program.

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Carli Lloyd (right) celebrates with Morgan Brian during the U.S. match against China at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015.

The 2 Goals That Gave The U.S. The Win Over Germany

2:36pm July 01, 2015

by Alison MacAdam

There were a number of hero narratives around Tuesday night's takedown, which gives the U.S. a place in the Women's World Cup final in Vancouver on Sunday.

President Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, spoke about U.S. ties with Cuba during remarks Wednesday in the Rose Garden of the White House.

U.S., Cuba Formally Resume Diplomatic Relations

2:26pm July 01, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The two countries have agreed to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana. President Obama calls it a historic step forward after 50 years of hostilities.

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Somebody Is Cutting Internet Cables In California

2:13pm July 01, 2015

by Brian Naylor

There have been at least 11 attacks in the San Francisco Bay Area in the past year, according to the FBI. The most recent occurred Tuesday and disrupted service as far north as Seattle.

Antipsychotics Too Often Prescribed For Aggression In Children

2:11pm July 01, 2015

by Nancy Shute

Drugs intended to treat psychosis are also used to treat behavioral problems in children with ADHD. Less risky behavioral treatments and medications should be the first choice, researchers say.

Clinton campaign fundraising note sent on June 29.

Clinton Announces $45 Million Fundraising Haul

1:39pm July 01, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton's campaign says it raised more than $45 million in its opening quarter. She's the first major candidate to announce fundraising numbers.

Schuyler Bailar will swim on the men's team at Harvard this fall.

Transgender Swimmer Given Choice Of Harvard's Men's, Women's Teams

10:55am July 01, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

First accepted by the women's swim team, Schuyler Bailar decided to join the men's team this coming fall. He is believed to be the first openly transgender NCAA swimmer.

Carli Lloyd of the U.S. (in white) celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick Tuesday night in the Americans' 2-0 World Cup semifinal victory against Germany.

U.S. Topples Top-Ranked Germany 2-0 To Reach World Cup Final

10:20am July 01, 2015

by Russell Lewis

In a battle between a fantastic attack and a fantastic defense, the latter prevailed, as two penalty kicks — one made, one whiffed — and a late insurance goal gave the U.S. the win.

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Did Slaves Feel Fortunate? And Other Questions Asked Of A Plantation Tour Guide

9:54am July 01, 2015

by Kinsey Clarke

In an essay at Vox, a white woman who used to lead tours at a historic Southern plantation recounts questions tourists asked her over the years.