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Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and fellow Democratic members of Congress hold a news conference to voice their opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

How Democratic Trade Rift Could Give Rise To 'Tea Party' Of The Left

1:56pm June 18, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Intra-party turmoil could spill over into the next election, with labor groups threatening primaries against members — even those who sit in swing districts — who sided with the president.

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High Court Rules Specialty License Plates Constitute 'Government Speech'

12:47pm June 18, 2015

by Scott Neuman

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the state of Texas, which refused to issue a plate for members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans that featured a Confederate battle flag.

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Local Official: Charleston Residents Somber In Wake Of 'Unthinkable' Shooting

12:25pm June 18, 2015

For the latest on how Charleston, S.C., residents are reacting to the shooting at a local church, which killed nine people, Renee Montagne speaks with Charleston County Council member Henry Darby.

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What We Know About The Charleston Church Shooting

12:25pm June 18, 2015

Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne offer a wrap-up of what we know, as of Thursday morning, about the church shooting in Charleston, S.C., that left 9 people dead on Wednesday night.

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Authorities Arrest Suspect in South Carolina Church Shooting

12:24pm June 18, 2015

Police say they have arrested Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old suspect, in Shelby, N.C. Robert Costa of The Washington Post joins Renee Montagne to offer the latest on the investigation.

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Police block the intersection of Dowdy Ferry Rd. and Interstate 45 during a standoff with a gunman barricaded inside a van in Hutchins, Texas.

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Dallas Police Chief: 'A Blessing' No Officers Hurt In Attack On HQ

12:07pm June 18, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Automatic gunfire from an armored van shattered the glass frontage at Dallas Police headquarters before the van sped away, leading police on a chase and standoff with the driver, who was later killed.

Abby Wambach of the U.S. (from right) celebrates with teammates Lauren Holiday and Tobin Heath after scoring against Nigeria at the end of the first half Tuesday during the FIFA Women's World Cup in Vancouver, Canada.

U.S. Women Beat Nigeria 1-0, Win Group And Advance To Elimination Rounds

12:07pm June 18, 2015

by Russell Lewis

The victory, thanks to a goal by Abby Wambach, eases the Americans' path toward the World Cup, while the Nigerians were eliminated by the loss.

Hospital bills can be as painful as the injury that lands you there — especially if insurance doesn't cover the costs.

Surprise! Some Job-Based Health Plans Don't Cover Hospitalization

11:51am June 18, 2015

by Jay Hancock

Better read the fine print of your health insurance policy. An unlucky woman in Minnesota learned her policy was woefully skimpy only after she fell while walking her dogs, and faced a $19,000 bill.

Jeb thinks he can grow the economy at a 4 percent rate. That sounds nice, but it's unlikely to happen.

Fact Check: Could Jeb Bush Really Grow GDP At 4 Percent? It's Hard To See How

11:42am June 18, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Republican candidate says he can create 4 percent GDP growth as president, but there's little evidence that a president really can cause that kind of growth alone.

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Authorities Search For Suspect Who Killed 9 At S.C. Church

11:20am June 18, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

A manhunt is underway in Charleston, S.C., for a man police suspect opened fire and killed nine people during a prayer meeting at one of city's oldest historically black churches Wednesday evening.

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