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Chicago Democrats Make Appeal To Republican Candidates

11:46am June 15, 2015

Chicago is a Democratic stronghold, and the South Side neighborhood is no exception. But Pastor Corey Brooks tells NPR's Scott Simon that the Democrats have failed his friends and neighbors.

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Brandon Coats works on his computer at his home in Denver in December 2012.

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Colorado Supreme Court Says Employees Can Be Fired For Marijuana Use

11:27am June 15, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The court said while pot use is legal in the state, it is still a federal crime, so employees are not protected by a statute that bars employees from being fired for partaking in lawful activities.

John Carroll, then executive vice president and editor of The Los Angeles Times, speaking at a panel discussion with fellow editors in 2003. Carroll died Sunday at age 73.

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John S. Carroll, Former Editor At 'LA Times,' 'Baltimore Sun,' Dies At 73

10:40am June 15, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Times won an impressive 13 Pulitzer Prizes in Carroll's brief, five-year tenure there. Carroll also worked for The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Lexington Herald-Leader.

An image of Mokhtar Belmokhtar from the U.S. State Department's wanted poster in the Rewards for Justice program. Belmokhtar was a leading figure in al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb.

U.S. Airstrikes In Libya Kill Algerian Militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar

5:22am June 15, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

Belmokhtar, a leader of al-Qaida's arm in North Africa, masterminded the 2013 attack on an Algerian gas plant in which 38 foreign hostages were killed.

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Los Angeles Police Board Says Officers Involved In Ezell Ford Shooting Violated Policy

10:04pm June 14, 2015

by Frank Stoltze

Civil rights leaders and the family of Ezell Ford welcomed Tuesday's decision by the Los Angeles Police Commission finding fault with the officer who shot and killed the mentally ill black man. But they are waiting to see what punishment, if any, the department imposes.

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Pope Creates Tribunal To Investigate Bishops Accused Of Hiding Sex Abuse

10:04pm June 14, 2015

by Tom Gjelten

Pope Francis has created a tribunal to hear cases of bishops who failed to protect kids from pedophile priests.

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Jeb Bush, seen here bowing his head in prayer as governor of Florida in 2000, is deeply religious. "Twenty years ago I converted to Catholicism," Bush said last month. "It was one of the smartest things I've done in my whole life."

Why Jeb Bush Can't Bank On Faith Like His Brother Did

10:00pm June 14, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Bush, who is likely running for president, is a firm Catholic. But that might not be enough for evangelical Christians in Iowa who see him as moderate and are looking elsewhere.

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The inside of J-Mart Wigs after riots left the store in shambles.

For Baltimore Businesses, Aid For Riot Repair Is Not Coming Fast Enough

9:57pm June 14, 2015

by Pam Fessler

Nearly 400 businesses were damaged during riots after Freddie Gray's death. But weeks later, the repairs are limping along, despite promises of aid from nonprofits and both city and state officials.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel focused on disadvantaged youth in Chicago in his inaugural speech after being sworn in to a second term as mayor.

Graduation Rates: Chicago Says It Will Keep Better Track of At-Risk Students

9:51pm June 14, 2015

by Becky Vevea

Chicago Public Schools have been mislabeling dropouts, getting them off the books and out of the graduation rate. CPS now says it will stop the practice.

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Editing The Climate Talkers: Punctuation's Effect On Earth's Fate

9:36pm June 14, 2015

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The littlest things — punctuation, precise word choice and grammar — can hold tremendous power in worldwide climate negotiations. This year in Europe, editors get a chance to help make history.

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