In the wake of last week’s deadly police shootings and the attack on officers in Dallas, President Obama’s message has been fairly consistent. Is anyone listening?
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Opioid Bill Reframes Addiction As A Health Problem, Not A Crime
The Senate bill, an amalgam of more than a dozen proposals, will expand access to medication-assisted treatment. It also will encourage police to send drug users to treatment rather than to jail.
Republican Platform Tilts Right Of Trump On LGBT Issues
The platform is the work of party activists, making no concessions on issues such as same-sex marriage or transgender rights.
FBI Is Giving Up On Solving The Mystery Of D.B. Cooper
The FBI says it is giving up on the D.B. Cooper investigation, 45 years after the mysterious hijacker parachuted into the night with $200,000 in a briefcase, becoming an instant folk figure.
In Show Of Party Unity, Bernie Sanders (Finally) Endorses Hillary Clinton
The Vermont senator’s endorsement is the conclusion to the long, surprising Democratic primary fight. Clinton praised Sanders, and Sanders returned the favor, saying it was important to elect Clinton.
Beijing’s Claims To South China Sea Are Invalid, International Tribunal Says
China has built artificial islands in the disputed waters, which it claims as its own. Now a tribunal in The Hague has ruled those claims invalid.
Holocaust Museum, Arlington National Cemetery Plead: No Pokémon
The sites where visitors normally reflect on somber themes ask players of the hot new mobile game not to chase cartoon characters there.
Pokémon Go Is Catching Us All — In Unexpected Ways
After being released last week, the augmented reality game is the most popular app in the world, landing people in odd places and weird, sometimes dangerous situations.
30,000 Civilians Take Refuge At U.N. Base As Fighting Escalates In South Sudan
Gunfire and explosions across the capital city of Juba have residents running for their lives, worried about the renewal of civil war. Both sides have now announced a cease-fire.
Firms Are Buying, Sharing Your Online Info. What Can You Do About It?
Every time you visit a website, companies you’ve never heard of are collecting data about you and selling or sharing it with other companies. You can opt out, but few consumers are aware of that.