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Aerojet Rocketdyne to Expand at NASA's Stennis Space Center

Officials with Aerojet Rocketdyne say assembly and testing of its AR1 advanced liquid rocket engine will take place at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

National

Protesters Cleared from I-40 Bridge Over Mississippi

Hundreds of protesters angry over police killings of black people occupied a key bridge over the Mississippi River Sunday night, blocking an interstate highway for hours before officers moved them …

National

Protests Over Police Killings Aim at Occupying Interstates

Police made dozens of arrests in Louisiana's capital city during weekend protests around the country in which people angry over police killings of young black men sought to block some …

LGBT

10 States Sue Over Restrooms Transgender Students Can Use

Ten states sued the federal government Friday over rules requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms conforming to their gender identity, joining a dozen other states in …

National

Police: 5 Officers dead, 7 Hurt in Dallas Protest Shooting

Gunmen shot and killed five police officers and wounded seven others during a protest over fatal police shootings of black men in other states, authorities said. It appeared to be …

State

Mississippi Sen. Massey Charged After Fight in Olive Branch

Mississippi state Sen. Chris Massey was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated assault after a fight in a subdivision, police said.

National

State Department to Reopen Probe into Clinton's Handling of Classified Info

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is reopening an internal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information by Hillary Clinton and top aides.

National

Video Shows Gruesome Aftermath of Minnesota Police Shooting

A woman who watched as a police officer fatally shot her boyfriend during a traffic stop streamed the gruesome aftermath of the slaying live on Facebook, telling a worldwide audience …

National

Trial Begins for Baltimore Officer Charged in Arrestee Death

Prosecutors dropped a misconduct charge Thursday against the highest-ranking Baltimore police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray.

National

FBI Head Faces Congress Over Clinton Email Investigation

FBI Director James Comey made his first appearance Thursday before Congress since announcing the agency's recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup.

LGBT

2 States Join Suit Against Obama Transgender Bathroom Plan

Two states have joined the 11-state coalition Texas is leading in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Obama administration's recent directive about transgender students in public schools.

National

Trump: Saddam Killed Terrorists 'So Good'

Donald Trump, who frequently criticizes U.S. foreign policy under President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is praising Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's ruthlessness.

National

Conservative Opposition Endangers House Republican Gun Bill

Conservative opposition put a House Republican gun and anti-terrorism bill in jeopardy Wednesday, even as Democrats pressed for election-year votes on their proposals to stiffen firearm curbs.

National

GOP to Examine FBI Decision on Clinton Emails

Irate that Hillary Clinton will not face criminal charges over her emails, House Republicans are summoning FBI Director James Comey to Capitol Hill to answer their questions.

Civil Rights

Feds Open Investigation Into Deadly Police Shooting

The U.S. Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation Wednesday into the videotaped police killing of a black man who authorities say had a gun as he wrestled with officers …