'Racially Discriminatory Intent' And Voter ID Laws
A federal appeals court struck down North Carolina's voter ID law. Law professor Rick Hasen explains why and what impact it will have.
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'It's Jarred My Soul': Prosecutor Speaks On Flint Lead Water Crisis
Special prosecutor Todd Flood talks about his investigation into tainted water in Flint, Mich., including allegations that there was a cover-up. Nine people have been criminally charged so far.
How Your Health Data Lead A Not-So-Secret Life Online
Apps can make managing health care a lot easier, but most don't have the privacy protections required of doctors and hospitals. And a simple Web search can clue in advertisers to health concerns.
They 'Failed': 6 More Michigan Employees Charged In Flint Water Crisis
In announcing the charges, Michigan's attorney general said those accused attempted to "bury or cover up, downplay or hide information" about elevated lead levels in Flint's water supply.
Federal Appeals Court Throws Out North Carolina's Voter ID Law
A three-judge panel of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a North Carolina law that requited voter identification. The unanimous decision found the law was "passed with racially discriminatory intent."
Investigators Dole Out New Charges To 6 State Employees In Flint Scandal
In Michigan, six state employees were charged Friday with covering up information that could have warned the public about lead contamination of the city of Flint's drinking water.
Outside Attorney Joining Prosecutors On Philando Castile Shooting Case
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi says he won't step aside but will incorporate a "special prosecutor" into his team. Castile was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop July 6.
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down North Carolina's Voter ID Law
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the state's law requiring voters to show photo identification. The court found that the Legislature had "discriminatory intent."
Police Officer Shot And Killed, Another Injured Following San Diego Traffic Stop
The officers were assigned to an elite anti-gang unit. The police department said the injured officer is out of surgery and is expected to survive. A suspect is in custody, the police chief says.
Biden Says Baton Rouge Officers' Deaths Had A Wide Impact
Amid calls in the community for healing, Vice President Joe Biden attended a memorial service in Baton Rouge, La., for three law enforcement officers killed July 17. He said their deaths "touched the soul of the entire nation."