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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
Trump Hosts White House Dinner For Evangelical Supporters
Rachel Martin talks to Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Dallas, one of the largest Southern Baptist mega-churches in the country, who was at the dinner.
Former Police Officer Guilty Of Murder In Texas Teen's Death
by Bill Zeeble
A white ex-police officer in a Dallas suburb was convicted of killing a black teenager. It's the first time in 45 years that a Texas officer was found guilty of murder for a shooting while on duty.
Canada Rejoins NAFTA Talks With Mexico And Washington
The U.S. is trying to seal a new NAFTA deal by the end of this week, but there are still several hurdles. David Greene talks to John Manley, a former Canadian economic minister, about what's at stake.
Amid Catsuit Attention, Serena Williams Switches To A Tutu
After French Open officials banned Serena William's compression catsuit, the tennis champion hit the U.S. Open court in a tutu. Rachel Martin talks to USA Today sportswriter Christine Brennan.
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill To Fully Abolish Cash Bail
by Ben Adler
California becomes the first state to eliminate cash bail entirely. The new law overcame opposition from the bail industry and some liberal groups that fear the move would increase incarceration.
Politics In The News: Primary Results
by Domenico Montanaro
Results are in for primary elections held in Arizona and Florida. The biggest headline came from Florida's race for governor — President Trump's favored candidate cruised to a win in the GOP primary.
Police Arrest Alleged Car Thief Covered In White Paint
Authorities say the man stole a pickup truck filled with white paint and drove at high speed into downtown Lancaster, Pa. He hit a truck, became airborne and crashed the vehicle on its side.
Authorities In LA Apprehend Man Accused Of Dining And Dashing
He's accused of inviting women on dates and then sticking them with the check. One woman told a local TV station that he claimed to be a bodybuilder and ordered two entrees before bailing.
Morning News Brief
Results are in for primary elections that were held in Arizona and Florida. NAFTA negotiations are underway in Washington, D.C. And, President Trump accuses Google of suppressing conservative voices.
Illinois' Tourism Trail For Famed Architect Frank Lloyd Wright
by Sarah Jesmer
The trail links more than a dozen Frank Lloyd Wright-designed properties. It takes visitors from the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago to quiet spaces in the more rural reaches of the state.