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Next to his senior class portrait, Jeff Sessions was described as being a "host of [debaters] in himself."

Sen. Jeff Sessions: Loyal To Trump, Defined By Race And Immigration

4:04pm July 14, 2016

by Ailsa Chang

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions backed Donald Trump early on. The two have at least one thing in common: both have been accused as being insensitive on issues of race.

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Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (right) and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence take the stage during a campaign rally at Grant Park Event Center in Westfield, Ind.

5 Things To Know About Mike Pence

3:38pm July 14, 2016

Signs are pointing to the Indiana governor being selected as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate. Trump is set to officially make the announcement Friday.

Emmys Give Big Nods To 'Game Of Thrones,' 'Veep' And 'Lemonade'

3:14pm July 14, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Fargo and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story pulled in more than a dozen Emmy Award nominations each. The comedy Black-ish was also listed in multiple major categories.

Syrian President Bashar Assad (white shirt) speaks with Syrian troops in the suburbs of Damascus on June 26, in a photo released by the official SANA news agency. The U.S. and Russia are working on proposal to coordinate their bombing campaigns in Syria,

U.S., Russia Working On A Plan To Coordinate Bombing In Syria

2:43pm July 14, 2016

by Greg Myre

The Americans and Russians are both waging air campaigns against the Islamic State. But the two powers are deeply suspicious of one another and have different goals for Syria's future.

Pssssst, kid: If you go to bed early enough, you might still have a bit of time for covert reading before nodding off.

Early Bedtime For Preschoolers Might Help Reduce Obesity Risk Later

1:36pm July 14, 2016

by Carolyn Beans

Little kids who hit the sack early may be less likely to get overtired and fussy in a way that messes with their sleep cycle, researchers say.

In this image made from a June 25 police body-camera video released by Fresno Police Department, a police officer points a gun at Dylan Noble in Fresno, Calif.

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Bodycam Video Shows Police Shooting Of Unarmed 19-Year-Old In Fresno

1:22pm July 14, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Dylan Noble was shot by officers at a traffic stop on June 25, including shots fired after he was lying on the ground. The police have now released video of the incident.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she regrets calling Donald Trump a "faker" and making other disparaging remarks about the candidate.

Ginsburg Apologizes For 'Ill-Advised' Trump Comments

12:59pm July 14, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office. In the future I will be more circumspect," the Supreme Court Justice said in a statement Thursday.

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Dallas Police Chief David Brown (second from left) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Chief James Spiller (second from right) attend an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the Dallas police shooting.

The Code Switch Podcast, Episode 9: Black And Blue

12:43pm July 14, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Black police officers live on both sides of the debate over race and policing. In this week's episode, they weigh in on the limits of force diversity in bridging gaps between black people and cops.

Carla Hayden, shown in 2015, was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday to head the Library of Congress. Hayden is the longtime leader of Baltimore's library system.

Senate Approves Carla Hayden As New Librarian Of Congress

12:28pm July 14, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Hayden is the first woman and first African-American to hold the position. She's the head of Baltimore's library system and the former president of the American Library Association.

A new law could make sharing passwords, even in seemingly innocuous circumstances, considered illegal.

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How A 'Nightmare' Law Could Make Sharing Passwords Illegal

11:53am July 14, 2016

by Alan Yu

A recent federal court ruling has advocates, researchers and the dissenting judge worried that sharing passwords, even in seemingly innocuous circumstances, could be considered unlawful.