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Gymnasts (from left) Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Maggie Nichols leave after testifying Wednesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the FBI's handling of the Larry Nassar investigation. Nassar was charged in 2016 with federal ch

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Gymnasts Blast The FBI's Mishandling Of Their Allegations About Larry Nassar

4:14pm September 15, 2021

by Brian Naylor

FBI Director Christopher Wray told the gymnasts, who had testified at a Senate Judiciary hearing, he was "deeply and profoundly sorry that so many people let you down over and over again."

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the Justice Department suit over Texas' abortion law last week. Now the department is asking a federal judge to temporarily block enforcement of the law while its lawsuit proceeds.

The Justice Department Wants A Federal Judge To Block Texas' New Abortion Ban

1:42pm September 15, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to temporarily block the new Texas abortion ban while its lawsuit against the state continues.

The late U.S. Army Gen. Richard E. Cavazos was the first Hispanic American promoted to the rank of four-star general.

Fort Hood Should Be Renamed After The 1st Hispanic 4-Star General, Lawmakers Say

11:41am September 15, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

The federal government is continuing to decide how it will rename bases across the U.S. named after Confederate service members, a mandate included in the defense bill approved by Congress in January.

Larry Elder, Newsom's Main Opponent, Stoked Fears Of Election Fraud

7:25am September 15, 2021

Earlier this month, Republican Larry Elder refused to promise to accept the recall election results. His campaign had set up a website where people could report suspicious election activity.

Newsom Keep His Job After A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

7:21am September 15, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated a Republican effort to recall him. It appears his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was the No. 1 issue for voters. Newsom said he was humbled by the results.

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To Fund The $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan, Democrats Aim To Undo Trump Tax Cuts

6:33am September 15, 2021

by Kelsey Snell

Democrats are finalizing plans to fund President Biden's domestic agenda, largely by rolling back tax cuts for wealthy people and corporations passed by Republicans during the Trump years.

'Peril' Details Secret Actions Carried Out During The Last Days Of Trump's Presidency

6:25am September 15, 2021

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Washington Post reporter Isaac Stanley-Becker about the details of a new book on former President Trump by Post journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa.

News Brief: Newsom Survives Recall, New Book About Trump, Pandemic Burnout

6:11am September 15, 2021

California's governor survives a recall election. A new book details concerns during the final days of the Trump administration. And, health care workers' burnout could be affecting patient care.

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Speakers At Redistricting Meeting Demand Fairness, Transparency

9:40pm September 14, 2021

by Paul Garber

Keep like-minded communities together and be more open about the mapping process.

Josh Hodas and partner Serena Delgadillo cast their votes in the historic Los Angeles Union Station Ticket Hall on Monday.

The Most Important Things To Know About California's Recall Election Today

9:36pm September 14, 2021

Tuesday is the final day for California voters to decide whether to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom. From those trying to replace him to whether the recall election is constitutional, we have the details.