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State Department And FBI Deny 'Quid Pro Quo' On Clinton Email Classification
New documents released by the FBI have many Republicans calling for further investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.
Policing Leader From Wellesley Apologizes For 'Historical Mistreatment' Of Minorities
Chief Terrence Cunningham is the president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Navy Admiral Stavridis: North Korea Biggest Security Threat To U.S.
The former NATO commander says the country could be the next president's thorniest foreign policy problem.
Federal Judge Says More Information Needed Before Deciding On DiMasi 'Compassionate Release'
The U.S Bureau of Prisons and prosecutors recommended last week that DiMasi be released early as he battles cancer.
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