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A woman places flowers at the Solovetsky Stone monument in front of the former KGB headquarters in central Moscow on Monday. Dozens of people gathered there to remember the victims of Soviet-era political repressions.

Russians Honor Victims Of Stalin's Purges Outside Moscow Security Headquarters

A lawyer attending the "Return of the Names" event said it was a rare occasion to express discontent with Russia's present government.

Since 1982, 74 Percent Of Mass Shooters Obtained Their Guns Legally

In the aftermath of a mass shooting, a recurring question arises: How did the shooter get the gun?

The climate change lawsuit inspired this rally in Seattle, along with ones in Portland and Eugene, Ore.

Young Activists Can Sue Government Over Climate Change, Supreme Court Says

The 21 plaintiffs, many of whom are minors, say government policies infringe on their rights. "We need to as a country, do much bigger things," Leigh-Ann Draheim, the mother of one plaintiff said.

The U.S. has warned Germany about possible repercussions of using Huawei in its upcoming 5G mobile network, citing security concerns. Here, a billboard for the Chinese telecom giant is seen in the Berlin Hauptbahnhof railway station.

U.S. Warns Germany: Using Huawei Could Crimp Intelligence-Sharing Between Agencies

The U.S. ambassador sent a letter to Germany's economy minister reportedly saying that if Chinese tech companies such as Huawei help build Germany's new 5G telecom infrastructure, things might change.

Jessie Liu, who leads more than 300 prosecutors as the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., will remain in that post, the Justice Department says.

Nominee For No. 3 At Justice Department Withdraws After Backlash From GOP Senators

Attorney General William Barr got into a "shouting match" with Utah Sen. Mike Lee over Jessie Liu's bid for associate attorney general, sources told NPR. Liu is the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.

Behind the scenes: How Missouri's first televised McCaskill-Hawley debate came together

All eyes are on incumbent U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) and Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley (R) as they contend for the United States Senate. The...

Suspicious Packages Sent To Clinton, Obama, Time Warner Center

A number of suspicious packages have been discovered --addressed to former presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, former President Obama and the building in New York City that houses CNN.

Myanmar journalist Wa Lone (center) is escorted by police after being sentenced by a court to jail in Yangon on Monday. Foreign governments and human rights groups condemned the decision.

Reuters Journalists In Myanmar Convicted, Sentenced To 7 Years

The journalists were convicted for violating a state secrets act. They were investigating violence against Myanmar's Rohingya. Reuters' editor-in-chief called it a sad day for press everywhere.

Airlines To Pay For New Kansas City Airport Terminal After $140 Million Knocked Off Price

Mayor Sly James celebrated a milestone Thursday in the journey to a new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport.After months of back and…

This file photo shows Alabama's lethal injection chamber at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Ala. Inmate Domineque Ray was put to death Thursday night without his spiritual adviser present in the chamber.

Justices Let Alabama Execute Death Row Inmate Who Wanted Imam By His Side

Domineque Ray said the state was violating his constitutional rights by only offering a Christian chaplain. The high court ruled 5-4 that the execution could go ahead as planned.

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