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The incoming Republican president called for strengthening and expanding U.S. nuclear capabilities in his Thursday morning tweet. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

Trump on nukes tweet: ‘Let it be an arms race’

Kelly Cohen · December 23, 2016 1:04 pm

More than 200 inmates on Florida's death row were given unconstitutional death sentences and are thus entitled to be resentenced, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Florida court: More than 200 improperly sentenced to death

Kelly Cohen · December 22, 2016 7:43 pm

The Charlotte City Council voted Wednesday to repeal all parts of a nondiscrimination ordinance that led to North Carolina's controversial "bathroom bill." (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Here’s what happened to the attempt to repeal North Carolina’s ‘bathroom bill’

Kelly Cohen · December 22, 2016 6:35 pm

"Our nation's hate crime statutes advance one of our fundamental beliefs, that no one should have to live in fear because of who they are," Attorney General Loretta Lynch said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Justice Department touts first use of federal hate crime laws in transgender case

Kelly Cohen · December 22, 2016 4:34 pm

The person in charge of the Milwaukee County Jail is Sheriff David Clarke, who was thrust into the spotlight after speaking at the Republican National Convention this summer. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lawmaker: DOJ considering investigation into Sheriff Clarke’s jail

Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 10:46 pm

The future of House Bill 2 — the controversial "bathroom bill" that thrust the issue of transgender rights into the national spotlight — remained in limbo late Wednesday afternoon after North Carolina legislators convened for a special session to attempt to repeal it. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina Senate fails to repeal ‘bathroom bill’

Anna Giaritelli, Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 10:37 pm

Assistance is on the way to incarcerated parents, due to an executive order by President Obama. (iStock Photo)

Obama to help incarcerated parents reduce child-support payments

Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 8:26 pm

"Nothing is more important than the safety of the public we serve and the troopers committed to that service. We must ensure that we maintain transparency and accountability through proper training, sound procedures and the latest technology," Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson said. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Louisiana to be first state to supply all state troopers with body cameras

Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 7:41 pm

In addition to Black Lives Matter merchandise, Walmart also sells "Blue Lives Matter" and "All Lives Matter" apparel. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg)

Walmart pulls Black Lives Matter clothing after police complaint

Kelly Cohen · December 21, 2016 4:51 pm

The Black Lives Matter movement is teaming up with New York-based ad agency J. Walter Thompson to create a nationwide Google Maps-based website to show shoppers where to find small businesses and restaurants owned by African-Americans. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

Black Lives Matter movement launches website to back black small businesses

Kelly Cohen · December 20, 2016 9:45 pm

The decision to prohibit the use of the sedative midazolam, or related products, now leaves Arizona without an available method to perform executions. (AP Photo/File)

Arizona to stop using controversial drug after botched executions

Kelly Cohen · December 20, 2016 9:08 pm

Republican governor asks the president-elect to give the state more authority. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Walker asks Trump to allow Wisconsin to drug test food stamp recipients

Kelly Cohen · December 20, 2016 5:43 pm