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Obama to extend college aid grants to some prison inmates
More than 20 years after banning prisoners from receiving student aid, some federal and state inmates could be eligible for Pell grant money to take college courses while still behind bars.
Los Angeles leaders outlaw high-capacity gun magazines
The nation's second-largest city is poised to ban possession of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, stepping into the national debate over gun regulation following a series of deadly, mass shootings.
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John Kerry travels to Mideast then Southeast Asia next week
Secretary of State John Kerry travels to the Mideast next week and then Asia, including a stop in Vietnam.
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Ellison says Trump can win GOP nod, points to Minn. electing Ventura governor
"You know, George, we had Jesse Ventura in Minnesota win the governorship," the representative from Minneapolis said.
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Obama returns to Kenya, reunites with father's family
Fulfilling the hopes of millions of Kenyans, Barack Obama returned to his father's homeland Friday for the first time as U.S. president, a long sought visit by a country that considers him a local son.
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Americans With Disabilities Act, signed 25 years ago, changed lives
The Disabilities Act was signed by President H.W. Bush 25 years ago Sunday.
New inquiry into Clinton emails fuels political questions
A new letter by intelligence investigators to the Justice Department says secret government information may have been compromised in Hillary Rodham Clinton's private server, underscoring an inescapable reality for her presidential campaign: Email is forever.
Report: Social Security disability fund to run dry next year
The 11 million Americans who receive Social Security disability face steep benefit cuts next year, the government said Wednesday, handing lawmakers a fiscal and political crisis in the middle of a presidential campaign.
Ohio Gov. Kasich brings the Republican field to 16
Saying "big ideas change the world," Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination Tuesday.
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Trump gives out Lindsey Graham's personal cell number during live rally
Donald Trump gave out Lindsey Graham's cell phone number during a live televised campaign rally, in the latest twist in the Republican Presidential primary election.
GOP presidential hopeful Walker signs abortion ban bill
Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, one week after launching his bid for the 2016 presidential nomination, signed a bill Monday that outlaws non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.
McCain: Trump owes apology to veterans, not to me
Sen. John McCain said Monday that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump doesn't need to apologize to him for remarks about his captivity in Vietnam, but should tell veterans he's sorry.
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In TV 1-on-1 today, Trump defends comments on McCain
"I'm very disappointed in John McCain because the vets are horribly treated in this country. I'm fight for the vets."
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Late father looms over Obama's trip to Kenya
President might not visit the village where his father lived and is buried.
4 Marines and gunman die in attack on 2 military sites
A gunman unleashed a barrage of fire at a recruiting center and another U.S. military site a few miles apart in Chattanooga on Thursday, killing at least four Marines before he was shot to death by police, and sending service members scrambling for cover as bullets smashed through the windows.
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