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Protesters gather outside the state Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on June 16, 2017, after St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez was cleared in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a black motorist whose death captured national attention when his girl

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Cop Shooting Death Cases Raise Question: When Is Fear Reasonable?

2:40pm June 30, 2017

by Martin Kaste

Many Americans believe that convictions of law enforcement officers for shooting someone while on duty are too rare. But experts say jurors are hesitant to convict cops for making mistakes on the job.

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A 2015 protest by advocates for victims of domestic abuse takes place outside state offices in downtown Chicago. The protests were sparked by a lack of funding for domestic violence shelters due to the state's budget crisis.

After 2 Years Without A Budget, Debt And Pain Are Mounting In Illinois

10:49am June 30, 2017

by Brian Mackey

The state has nearly $15 billion in unpaid bills due to a standoff between Republicans and Democrats. The most vulnerable people in Illinois are feeling the pain of the standoff.

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According to police, Venus Williams ran a red light in her 2010 Toyota Sequoia SUV on June 9, causing a crash that fatally injured a passenger in the other car.

Florida Police Blame Tennis Star Venus Williams For Fatal Car Accident

10:28am June 30, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Police in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., say Venus Williams was at fault in a June 9 car crash that led to the death of the passenger in another vehicle. Jerome Barson, 78, died two weeks later.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a Stop 'Trumpcare' rally in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. in May.

How Democrats Are Fighting The GOP Health Care Bill

9:47am June 30, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Appealing to the public is Democrats' only card to play as Senate Republicans try to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act — since Democrats don't have the votes to stop the bill.

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When A Couple Of Words Make A $2.6 Million Difference

9:30am June 30, 2017

A Michigan man who got laid off was told his severance pay would be $81,000 per week for 34 weeks. It turns out, the company meant $81,000 over 34 weeks.

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A New Museum Dares To Showcase Stuntman Evel Knievel

4:58am June 30, 2017

by Frank Morris

A new museum in Topeka, Kan., is dedicated to daredevil Evel Knievel. Many of Knievel's stunt bikes have been restored, and his white and blue leather suits are on display.

A Hawaiian monk seal and her newborn pup get to know each other on a Waikiki beach.

Hawaiian Monk Seal Treats Tourists To The Sight Of A Newborn Pup

12:26am June 30, 2017

by Barbara Campbell

"Rocky" chose a pretty busy Waikiki beach on which to give birth and tend her new baby, but volunteers moved in to keep her fans at a safe distance.

Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin speaks at a news conference in Honolulu in March. His office has asked a federal court to review the Trump administration's definition of close family, in the context of the travel ban.

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Hawaii Asks Federal Court For Clarification As Travel Ban Goes Into Effect

9:29pm June 29, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Critics of the new limits on entry into the U.S. from six mostly Muslim countries challenge the administration's definition of "close familial relationship."

A 15th-century Bible depicts a couple suffering from the blisters of bubonic plague. The same bacterium that ravaged medieval Europe, where the disease was known as the "black death," occasionally re-emerges.

The Plague Is Back, This Time In New Mexico

8:46pm June 29, 2017

by Rae Ellen Bichell

In medieval times, they called it "the black death." It's still around, routinely cropping up in the U.S. This time, the New Mexico Department of Health reports three cases.

A magnifying glass is placed over the 2010 Census questionnaire.

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New Acting Director To Oversee 'High Risk' 2020 Census

7:37pm June 29, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

A leadership shuffle at the U.S. Census Bureau is underway as the agency faces funding issues and other challenges in preparing for the 2020 Census.