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Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Found Guilty

6:41pm July 31, 2017

by Jimmy Jenkins

Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been found guilty of criminal contempt, stemming from a 2011 racial profiling case. Arpaio faces a maximum of 6 months in jail and a monetary fine.

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While the number of Asian-Americans lawyers and law students increased greatly in recent decades, there are still few Asian-American lawyers in top positions in the legal field.

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What's Keeping Asian-American Lawyers From Ascending The Legal Ranks?

6:00pm July 31, 2017

by Kat Chow

While the number of Asian-Americans lawyers and law students increased greatly in recent decades, there are few Asian-American lawyers in top positions in the legal field.

Sally Yates On Pattern Of Political Interference At Justice Department

5:33pm July 31, 2017

Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, who was fired by Trump, says the president's actions undermine the rule of law and threaten to destroy the independence of the Justice Department.

A morning view of downtown Los Angeles from the Hollywood Bowl Overlook in January. The city will be hosting the Summer Olympics in 2028.

Los Angeles Will Host Summer Olympics In 2028

5:26pm July 31, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

LA last hosted the Summer Games in 1984. The city had originally been bidding for the 2024 games, which will go to Paris instead.

Campers with Williams syndrome on stage at the Grand Ole Opry performing their original song, "I Love Big," with country artist Chris Young in front of a crowd of thousands.

Country Music And Brain Research Come Together At Nashville Summer Camp

5:26pm July 31, 2017

by Emily Siner

Researchers in Nashville are tapping into a country music camp to learn more about Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Many people who have it love music but don't know why.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrates the results of Sunday's referendum to elect members of his constituent assembly. For this "fundamental assault on the freedoms of the Venezuelan people," the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions on Maduro on Mon

In Wake Of 'Sham Election,' U.S. Sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro

5:22pm July 31, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The move freezes "assets of Nicolas Maduro [that are] subject to U.S. jurisdiction," the Treasury Department says. It's only the fourth time the U.S. has imposed sanctions on a sitting head of state.

Hobby Lobby agreed earlier this month to a forfeiture of smuggled artifacts.

Israeli Authorities Arrest Antiquities Dealers In Connection With Hobby Lobby Scandal

5:04pm July 31, 2017

by Daniel Estrin

Israel's Antiquities Authority says the dealers, arrested early Sunday morning, were involved in sales of antiquities to Hobby Lobby — including items that U.S. authorities determined were smuggled.

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Tourists Buying Marijuana In Las Vegas Have Nowhere To Smoke It In Las Vegas

4:43pm July 31, 2017

by Nathan Rott

Recreational marijuana sales are booming in Las Vegas as tourists catch on. But under current Nevada law, there's only one place people can consume cannabis: their private residence.

Young voters were a driving force behind Bernie Sanders' campaign in 2016.

For First Time, Millennials And Gen X Were A Majority Of Electorate In 2016

4:41pm July 31, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The youngest two generations of voters finally outstripped the number of older voters in 2016 — a sign of how politicians will have to grapple with winning over a fast-changing electorate.

President Trump bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Army medic James McCloughan Monday.

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3 Days Of Bravery: Neglecting His Own Wounds, 'Doc' Saved 10 Soldiers

3:42pm July 31, 2017

by Tom Bowman

President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army medic on Monday afternoon at the White House, nearly 50 years after his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

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