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The share of all non-farmworkers who work in manufacturing has fallen steadily over time.

Trump Will Model His Speech Off Nixon '68. But 2016 Is Dramatically Different

9:59pm July 21, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Amid the horrors and divisions of 1968, Americans weren't as polarized as they are today. Nixon was making an appeal to a nation still hoping for a solution to its seemingly endless catastrophes.

Six-year-old Heavenly Joy sings "America the Beautiful" to open the final night of the Republican National Convention.

WATCH: One Minute Into GOP Convention Night, 6-Year-Old Heavenly Steals The Show

9:32pm July 21, 2016

by Amita Kelly

With two outsize white bows in her hair, 6-year-old Heavenly Joy brought the house down at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Thursday night.

Vice presidential candidate Mike Pence addresses delegates on Wednesday evening at the Republican National Convention.

Mike Pence Appears To Contradict Trump's Stance On NATO

9:18pm July 21, 2016

by Daniel Bush

The United States would "absolutely" defend its NATO allies, Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence told the PBS NewsHour on Thursday

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Small Town In Colorado Tells Residents Water Is Contaminated With THC

8:44pm July 21, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Hugo, Colo., is not home to any marijuana growers or retailers. But the town is reporting that THC — the compound that gives cannabis its psychoactive qualities — is in the tap water.

The NBA is relocating the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte, N.C., because of a state law that limits civil rights protections for LGBT people.

NBA Will Pull 2017 All-Stars Game From Charlotte Over N.C. 'Bathroom Bill'

6:35pm July 21, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The controversial state law limits civil rights protections for LGBT people; the league says it can't host the All-Star game in that climate. A new location for the game hasn't yet been announced.

Donald Trump's Outreach To Black Voters Overshadowed At Convention

6:27pm July 21, 2016

by Sam Sanders

The Republican Party has a black voter problem. African-Americans attending the GOP Convention in Cleveland are hoping Donald Trump can attract more of them.

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Cell Phone Video Captures Police Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man In Miami

6:27pm July 21, 2016

by Nadege Green

There's been another police shooting of an unarmed black man. This latest one happened in North Miami, Fla., and most of it was captured on cell phone video.

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Republican National Convention Parallels Reality Television

6:27pm July 21, 2016

by Eric Deggans

Conflict, betrayal, false words: The Republican National Convention is playing out like a reality TV show.

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Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

6:27pm July 21, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Roger Ailes resigned Thursday from his perch atop Fox News Channel. The move comes in the wake of sexual harassment allegations from former anchor Gretchen Carlson and others.

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Justice Department Moves To Block 2 Health Insurance Mergers

6:27pm July 21, 2016

by John Ydstie

The Justice Department and a number of states filed suit today to block two big mergers in the health insurance industry. Anthem was planning to acquire Cigna, and Aetna sought to buy Humana. Justice Department officials said they had no doubt the mergers would reduce competition and hurt consumers.

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