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A sign reading "HELP" is posted in the window of an inmate's cell during a 2019 tour with state officials at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Ala.

Alabama Vows To 'Fervently Defend' Prison System Against Justice Department Lawsuit

State officials say they were blindsided this week by the legal action alleging brutal and unconstitutional conditions in the state's prisons.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks on the Senate floor as the Senate reconvened after a mob stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

McConnell Says Senate Will Not Be Intimidated, Will Complete Electoral Vote Count

Hours after violent pro-Trump extremists forced evacuations of the House and Senate, pausing the process of certifying the votes, top leaders insisted they would finish the process "tonight."

See Carole King Perform In A Newly Unearthed Concert From 1973

A solo piano version of "It's Too Late" and a full-band take on "You've Been Around Too Long" were just two of the songs she performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival more than 40 years ago.

<p>Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel.</p>

Deschutes County DA Office To Stop Prosecuting Some Misdemeanors

The office will no longer prosecute some driving with a suspended license offenses and probation violations.

PHOTOS: Bay Area Book Festival Brings Together Authors, Publishers and Readers

Book lovers of all ages gathered in downtown Berkeley for the Bay Area Book Festival, a weekend-long event dedicated to literary nerds and curious minds alike. Now in its fifth year, the festival attracts big name authors across several genres, and is known for its focus on social justice issues. This year’s program includes a … Continue reading PHOTOS: Bay Area Book Festival Brings Together Authors, Publishers and Readers →

PHOTOS: Bay Area Book Festival Brings Together Authors, Publishers and Readers

Book lovers of all ages gathered in downtown Berkeley for the Bay Area Book Festival, a weekend-long event dedicated to literary nerds and curious minds alike. Now in its fifth year, the festival attracts big name authors across several genres, and is known for its focus on social justice issues. This year’s program includes a … Continue reading PHOTOS: Bay Area Book Festival Brings Together Authors, Publishers and Readers →

<p>Beaverton parents say facilities available to boys, like this batting cage at Aloha High School, are better than what girls have access to.</p>

Beaverton School Sports Face Investigation Over Sex Discrimination

Oregon education officials have warned Beaverton that if the allegations are true, the treatment of male and female athletes could violate state law.

<p>The Oregon Capitol is pictured March 18, 2017.</p>

Lawmakers And Labor Bureau To Pursue Settlement In Capitol Sexual Harassment Complaint

The state labor bureau announced Friday that it will enter mediation at the request of the Legislature.

<p>In this Monday, July 7, 2014, file photo, Chicago police display some of the thousands of illegal firearms they confiscated that year in their battle against gun violence in Chicago. A new Oregon law that allows a judge to revoke the gun rights of someone authorities believe poses an extreme risk of violence. </p>

Gun Rights Activists Fail To Force Referendum On Oregon 'Extreme Risk' Law

A new Oregon law allowing judges to temporarily revoke the gun rights of people found to be at "extreme risk" of violence can now go into effect in January.

State Rep. Larry Householder, pictured leaving the federal courthouse after an initial hearing on July 21, was removed and replaced as Ohio House Speaker following his indictment on Thursday.

Ohio House Removes And Replaces Newly Indicted Larry Householder As Speaker

Householder had been indicted on a racketeering charge. Lawmakers elected three-term state Rep. Bob Cupp to replace him.

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