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Meet the People Empowering Baltimore Teens With Dirt Bikes, Burgers, and Yoga

“We are the manifestation of what happens when you can’t take it anymore.”
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Florida's Red Tide Has Killed More Than 100 Tons of Fish in the Past Year

A state of emergency has been declared.
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Jahana Hayes Could Be the First Black Woman to Represent a New England State in Congress

“People told me I had no chance and I had no business trying to do this."
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Donald Trump Calling Omarosa a “Dog” Is Disgusting, But Not Surprising

His racism and misogyny is old news.
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Parents Are Facing Charges After Their Son's Friend Accidentally Fatally Shot Himself With Their Gun

They've been charged with failure to store a firearm to protect a minor.
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A State of Emergency Has Been Declared in Virginia Ahead of the Charlottesville Anniversary

Events are expected in Charlottesville itself and in Washington, D.C.
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The Trump Administration Is Reportedly Targeting Legal, Documented Immigrants

A report says the new proposal targets public welfare program beneficiaries.
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Trayvon Martin's Parents Say We Need Daily Reminders That Black Lives Matter

"We’re looking for a change in America, not just policy change."
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A Teen Was Arrested and Fined for Climbing Mount Rushmore

"Looking back, I wouldn't have done that."
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50% of Republicans Say Increasing Racial Diversity Is Negative for the U.S.

A new survey asked for reactions to the U.S. becoming a majority-minority country.
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A Mass Grave of Former Slaves Was Unearthed in Texas

They may have died while working under "slavery by another name."
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A Republican Congressman Complained He Can't Use "Slut" as an Insult

Recordings of Rep. Jason Lewis include attacks on health insurance covering birth control.
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An Arizona Republican Said Gabby Giffords "Created a Target"

Bobby Wilson also said public schools need better security at a gun reform forum.
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Barack Obama Called Out Liars in a Rare Public Speech in South Africa

"It used to be that if you caught them lying, they'd be like, 'Oh, man!' Now they just keep on lying."
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12 Russians Have Been Charged With Conspiring to Hack the 2016 Election

Special counsel Robert Mueller has been leading the investigation.
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Two Teens Charged With Murder After a Las Vegas Party Gone Wrong

The duo, caught after crashing a stolen Mercedes, is being charged as adults.
Health

Pregnant Women Are Allegedly Being Denied Medical Care in Immigration Detention Centers

“There are so many horror stories of medical neglect."
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An Iranian Teen Was Detained After Posting Dance Videos to Instagram

Maedeh Hojabri isn't the first person to be punished for dancing in the nation.
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Lions Killed Suspected Rhino Poachers in South Africa

“It was a bit of luck for us and not so much luck for them.”
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A Brooklyn Teen Was Killed by Shooters in an Alleged Case of Mistaken Identity

18-year-old Genesis Wilson was reportedly shot while sleeping over at a friend’s house.
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Why the Mural in Honor of #JusticeforJunior Has Two Sets of Angel Wings

“Hopefully…even little kids can not only see something sad that happened but be inspired.”