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Justice Department will not renew contracts with private prisons

By PBS News Hour

Twelve percent of inmates serving sentences for federal crimes in the U.S. are located in private prisons. This week, the Justice Department announced it would phase out its contracts with those prisons, following findings that they are less safe and…

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Aetna announces it will leave exchanges in 11 states

By PBS News Hour

Since the Affordable Care Act took effect three years ago, more than 20 million more Americans have obtained health coverage. But this week, Aetna -- one of the nation's largest private insurers -- decided to drop out of Affordable Care…

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Why a 1995 speech proved formative for Clinton

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

Hillary Clinton's 1995 speech at the U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women stands out as a moment she began to truly forge an identity as a public figure on the world stage apart from her husband.

Trump meets National Hispanic Advisory Council in New York

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Donald Trump met with his newly-minted Hispanic advisory board in New York Saturday, sitting down with elected officials, business leaders and faith leaders, along with his new campaign team.

Meet some of the Chinese Americans voting for Trump

By Andi Wang

Donald Trump’s unapologetic style, along with his stances on key issues, have won him the support of some Chinese Americans.

Tens of thousands in Louisiana seek FEMA aid following devastating floods

By Michael D. Regan

Residents in Louisiana are beginning to return to their homes after torrential rains caused devastating flooding across the state. More than 80,000 people have applied for aid through FEMA and 4,000 people who lost their homes remain in shelters.