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North Carolina Gerrymandering Trial Could Serve As Blueprint For Other States

The case has the potential to significantly alter how political maps are established in North Carolina while serving as a blueprint for legal challenges in other states.

Nationwide Immigration Raids That Were Ordered By Trump Fail To Materialize

The Trump administration had promised that ICE would begin apprehending thousands of migrants over the weekend. However, large-scale arrests of those with removal orders failed to materialize.

News Brief: Trump Comments, Immigration Raids, Puerto Rico Governor

President Trump is accused of making racist comments. Nationwide immigration raids ordered by Trump fail to materialize. And, Puerto Rico’s governor faces pressure to resign over offensive messages.

Tennessee Governor Faces Backlash for Honoring Confederate General And KKK Leader

The day of observation for Nathan Bedford Forrest follows a decades-long tradition of honoring him and other Confederate leaders, as mandated by state law.

In Puerto Rico, The Campaign For A Hurricane Proof House

In the nearly two years since Hurricane Maria, about half a million people still don’t have a safe affordable home. One architect is working to change that.

Calls For Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello To Resign Over Profane Private Chats

There are growing calls for Puerto Rico’s governor to resign amid a corruption scandal and after the leak of texts laced with misogyny, homophobia and jokes about the dead from Hurricane Maria.

Louisiana Clean-Up Underway As Barry Moves North

Tropical Storm Barry dropped plenty of rain, caused lots of flooding, toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands. Now the clean-up gets underway as the storm moves north.

In Boston, Web App Matches Budget Renters With Senior Homeowners

In Boston, a web app called “Nesterly” matches would-be renters with people who have a room to spare and could use a little help around the house.

Oklahoma Among States Setting Higher Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders

Oklahoma is one of almost 20 states that require third-graders to show reading proficiency before going to fourth grade. That means higher expectations for younger kids, like kindergartners.

Broadway Shows Canceled After New York City Blackout

A number of Broadway shows were cancelled last night during a massive power outage in New York City.

Founder Of African American History Museum Discovered Dead In Car Trunk

Sadie Roberts-Joseph was a prominent civil rights activist and community leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She founded the city’s African American History Museum in 2001.

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