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Timeline of events in Ferguson

By Charles Pulliam-Moore, Margaret Myers

The clash between protesters and law enforcement continues to escalate in Ferguson, Missouri, as violence that plagues the St. Louis suburb moves into its 10th day. Overnight, 31 people were arrested from as far away as California and New York.

AP: Record $17B settlement reached for Bank of America's role in financial crisis

By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Bank of America has reached a record $17 billion settlement to resolve an investigation into its role in the sale of mortgage-backed securities before the 2008 financial crisis, officials directly familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, others recall nut butters following salmonella scare

By Anya van Wagtendonk

Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are among the major American retailers affected by a nut butter recall following a salmonella risk announced Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration.

Obama: world is 'appalled' by James Foley killing

By Associated Press

EDGARTOWN, Mass. -- President Barack Obama says the United States will continue to confront Islamic State extremists despite the brutal murder of journalist James Foley.

Exclusive neighborhood-based social network 'Nextdoor' on the rise in U.S.

By Charles Pulliam-Moore

Twenty-five percent of American communities are using "Nextdoor," the selective, stealthy social network that wants you to talk to your neighbors. Unlike Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, which are focused on letting users share their content across a vast social landscape,…

People in Ferguson talk about Michael Brown's shooting and the aftermath

By Mike Fritz, Quinn Bowman

Beyond the gas masks, violence and clashes with police, there are the concerned members of the Ferguson community who want to be heard.

New police shooting in St. Louis stirs Ferguson unease

By PBS News Hour

A new shooting threatened to inflame protests in Ferguson, Missouri. St. Louis police shot and killed a man after he robbed a market and confronted officers with a knife. Judy Woodruff talks to Yamiche Alcindor of USA Today about response…

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Public perceptions of Brown killing and protests reveal stark division by race

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Compton school police authorized to carry military-grade rifles

By Ariel Min

With back-to-school-day less than a week to go, KPPC reports that a new school board policy in Compton, California will allow campus police officers to carry military-grade firearms next month.

The easiest way to get higher Social Security benefits: keep working

By Laurence Kotlikoff

In many cases, getting more Social Security benefits from working longer outweighs the additional Social Security taxes you'd need to pay, says Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff.