2 Russian Agents Carried Out Skripal Poison Attack, U.K. Says; Arrest Warrants Issued
British Prime Minister Theresa May said the pair "are officers from the Russian military intelligence service, also known as the GRU."
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North Carolina Can Use Gerrymandered Map In November, Court Rules
Judges in North Carolina said Tuesday that there isn't enough time to approve a new map before a new session of Congress — despite finding the map to be unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
A Medical School Tradition Comes Under Fire For Racism
A prominent medical school has pulled back from electing students for a sought-after honor society, saying the award reinforces racial bias in medical education.
Special Counsel Reportedly Agrees To Accept Written Answers From Trump
After months of trying to get the president to be questioned about Russia in person, Robert Mueller's office has agreed to accept at least some written answers, according to The New York Times.
Chicago Police Officer Goes On Trial For Murder Of Black Teen
One protest chant has become a mantra after Laquan McDonald's death: "Sixteen shots and a cover-up." The case now embodies the massive distrust between communities of color and police in Chicago.
Ayanna Pressley's Surprise Upset Shows Women Of Color's Power In Democratic Politics
Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley defeated Rep. Michael Capuano, 10-term incumbent, in a Massachusetts congressional primary.
EPA Spent An Extra 2 Million Dollars To Give Scott Pruitt Security
The agency administrator's protective services detail expanded from six to 19 agents, but it never made a threat analysis to size up his security needs.
Lawyer For Homeless Man Says $400,000 Raised To Help Him Is Gone
Johnny Bobbitt claims he has only received $75,000 of the GoFundMe money raised to get him off the streets. The rest, he argues, has been mismanaged and spent by the couple who pledged to help him.
Kavanaugh Hearings, Day 1: Protesters Focus On Roe; Attempted Handshake Goes Viral
There were objections from Democrats, and protests inside and outside the hearing room. Also, a disputed moment between the father of a mass shooting victim and Trump's nominee quickly went viral.
'Idiot,' 'Unhinged,' A 'Sixth-Grader': Aides Fault Trump In Explosive New Book
Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward's new book details a chaotic White House in which officials scheme to protect the nation from a president they sometimes consider a danger to it.