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An Alabama helmet on December 31, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.

Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

Jemele Hill, a writer at The Atlantic, argues yes. She says doing so could benefit the colleges and the communities around them.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Screw-top Tuna, Honda Ramen and Be My Wingman.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is launching a new PAC to boost Republican women candidates well before they get to the general election.

Republican Congresswoman Warns GOP Leaders Of Gender 'Crisis'

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is leading a new PAC to recruit Republican women candidates. Congressional leaders are taking notice, but President Trump's impact is a matter of dispute in the party.

A trip to Ann Arbor, Mich., wouldn't be complete without a visit to Zingerman's. A new cookbook shares some no-nonsense recipes that seem like they're just an oven-preheat away from appearing warm and fresh in your kitchen.

Zingerman's Bakehouse, A Michigan Icon, Rolls Out A New Cookbook

A visit to Ann Arbor wouldn't be complete without a trip to an eatery that bears the famous name. And the mouthwatering, no-nonsense recipes are designed to entice even novice bakers into the kitchen.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky walks to the Senate floor for a vote on Thursday.

McConnell Warns Of 'Scary Prospect' If GOP Loses Senate Control In Midterms

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discusses the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and the upcoming midterm elections.

Mike Pompeo has been a leading critic of the nuclear deal with Iran and has said the U.S. would not soften its stance on North Korea ahead of planned talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Trump.

Mike Pompeo: A Soldier, Spy Chief And Tea Party Republican To Become A Diplomat

He's been a tank commander, a successful businessman, a congressman and head of the CIA. He's cultivated a tough-guy persona with hawkish views on foreign policy. He's set to be the top U.S. diplomat.

Vincent Galvan first went to a nursing home in 2012 after his right leg was amputated. He was evicted after complaining about his care.

As Nursing Homes Evict Patients, States Question Motives

According to the federal government, the top complaint about nursing homes is wrongful eviction. Advocates say nursing homes want residents who pay more but require less care.

Hazmat suits hang next to the canal that leads from Balaklava Bay to the heart of the underground base.

Now A Museum, This USSR Submarine Base Was Built To Endure U.S. Nukes — And Retaliate

A once-secret underground naval base in Crimea designed to preserve Soviet submarines in case of a nuclear attack is now a museum with an anti-American message.

Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., had to shift on immigration and has cozied up to Trump, after she denounced him in 2016.

McCain Death, Florida Shooting Cast Shadows On Tuesday's Primaries

A Senate candidate in Arizona raised eyebrows with comments about McCain a day before he died. A Trump ally is vying to be governor of Florida, where a gun debate was reignited by a weekend tragedy.

Myanmar border guard police patrol the fence in the "no man's land" zone between Myanmar and Bangladesh, as seen from Maungdaw, Rakhine state, during a government-organized visit for journalists on Aug. 24. A new U.N. report finds that Myanmar's military and other groups, including the border police, committed atrocities. The report urges the prosecution of military leaders for genocide.

Myanmar's Military Leaders Should Be Tried For Genocide, U.N. Investigators Say

A new report on the mass killings of Rohingya Muslims suggests six Myanmarese commanders be prosecuted. Investigators also say civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi did nothing to stop the attacks.

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