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Written by ELLIOT SPAGAT and ANITA SNOW, Associated Press

Published: 18 June 2018

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In Tijuana, Latin Americans fleeing drug violence in their countries are camped out and waiting to apply for U.S. asylum

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 17 June 2018

In this June 7, 2018 file photo, former Gov. Martin O'Malley endorses Rushern Baker for governor of Maryland (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File) 

There have only been two elected black governors in U.S. history

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 17 June 2018

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving the White House in Washington, Friday, June 8, 2018, to attend the G7 Summit in Canada. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) 

Ali's lawyer pointed out that Ali has no criminal record. It's not clear why the president feels a pardon is needed

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Written by JANIE HAR, Associated Press

Published: 14 June 2018

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London Breed narrowly defeated a rival seeking to become the first openly gay man in the position

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Written by Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Published: 14 June 2018

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is one of 7 mayors who has sponsored a resolution that asks the U.S. government to remove cannabis from a list of illegal drugs, among other things 

Coalition asks for federal guidance of financial institutions and expanded access to medical marijuana

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Written by JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press

Published: 14 June 2018

 

In a couple of tweets, Trump called the case "ridiculous" and said he would not settle the lawsuit

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Written by Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Published: 11 June 2018

 

‘This decision is a monumental setback for those who care about access to democracy in our country,’ writes Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee

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Written by MAE ANDERSON, AP Technology Writer

Published: 11 June 2018

 

For now, broadband providers insist they won't do anything that would harm the "internet experience" for consumers

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Written by By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer

Published: 10 June 2018

Uber driver Joshua Oh drives in Honolulu on June 6. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones) 

Report says the number of independent workers hasn’t changed over the last decade – but experts say the available information is limited

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Published: 04 June 2018

 

12-month training program is designed to prepare young adults for leadership positions in the NAACP