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In Kenosha, Trump praises police after controversial remarks about violence

By Yamiche Alcindor

President Trump visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, a day after defending a supporter who allegedly killed two people there. Kenosha erupted in outrage after police shot Jacob Blake, who is Black, in the back, reportedly leaving him paralyzed. During Trump's visit, which…

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Scores detained as students march against Belarus president

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Police in Belarus have detained scores of protesters in the capital of Minsk as university students took to the streets on the first day of classes to demand the resignation of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Pentagon says China planning big increase in nuclear arsenal

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

In a new report to Congress, the Pentagon says it expects China over the next 10 years to double its stockpile of nuclear warheads, which it says currently numbers in the "low 200s."…

Barr tightens rules on surveillance of political candidates

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department is imposing new restrictions on how it conducts any secret national security surveillance of candidates for federal offices or their staff.

House panel warns of fraud, abuse in business aid program

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

A report by a House subcommittee says a lack of government oversight and accountability for the $600 billion-plus program may have led to billions being misspent.

Los Angeles sheriff's office says Black bicyclist fatally shot by police had dropped a gun

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

Authorities say a Black man who deputies said was stopped for riding his bicycle in violation of vehicle codes was fatally shot when he dropped a bundle of items that included a gun.

WATCH: Pence attends Workers for Trump event in Pennsylvania

By Associated Press

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence touted the Trump administration's record on law and order at a rally in Exeter, Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

WATCH: Trump visits Kenosha, calls out violence as 'anti-American'

By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is diving head-first into the latest eruption in the nation's reckoning over racial injustice with a trip Tuesday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the objections of local leaders.

WATCH: Mnuchin testifies on federal response to COVID-19 and its impact on the economy

By Courtney Vinopal

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin will testify Sept. 1 before a House select subcommittee on the Trump administration's response to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Sheriffs criticize governor's plan to curb Portland violence

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

A plan by the governor of Oregon to use sheriff's deputies from surrounding counties to help patrol Portland following a deadly shooting was sharply criticized by law enforcement officials.