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Republican candidate for Georgia's 6th Congressional District Karen Handel updates supporters on early results at an election-night watch party in Roswell, Ga., in April.

Costliest Congressional Race In History Sees First Debate

Georgia's 6th Congressional District has been in Republican hands for decades. Democrats are betting this month's special election will change that.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. DeVos testified on the fiscal year 2018 budget request for the Education Department.

Asked About Discrimination, Betsy DeVos Said This 14 Times

The education secretary told lawmakers at a hearing, "Let me be clear: Schools that receive federal funds must follow federal law." If only federal law were clear.

Then-FBI Director James Comey prepares to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on May 3.

Countdown Clocks, Morning Cocktails As Former FBI Director Prepares To Testify

Testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey to the Senate Intelligence Committee has become one of the most highly anticipated congressional proceedings in decades.

Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th Congressional District Jon Ossoff speaks to supporters during an election-night watch party in Dunwoody, Ga., last April.

Costliest Congressional Race In History Sees First Debate

Georgia's 6th Congressional District has been in Republican hands for decades. Democrats are betting this month's special election will change that.

Countdown Clocks, Morning Cocktails As Former FBI Director Prepares To Testify

Testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey to the Senate Intelligence Committee has become one of the most highly anticipated congressional proceedings in decades.

The death chamber of the new lethal injection facility at San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif., Sept. 21, 2010.

Justices Skeptical About Death Sentence Appeal Deadlines

California Supreme Court justices considering whether a ballot measure to speed up executions is unconstitutional expressed skepticism Tuesday about a provision that would require death sentence appeals to be completed within five years.

City Councilwoman Myrtle Cole sits at the dais after her election as council president, Dec. 12, 2016.

City Council Approves Effort To Post Long Ballot Measure Documents Online

The City Council gave final approval Tuesday to municipal code changes that give the city clerk's office the option to publish online the text of long ballot measures.

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the head of the United Nations Population Fund, died this week at age 68.

He Called Himself An 'Honorary Woman': Remembering A U.N. Crusader

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, who died on Sunday, was the director of the U.N.s lead agency on family planning and maternal health.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley addresses the U.N. Security Council earlier this month.

Trump Administration Warns That U.S. May Pull Out Of U.N. Human Rights Council

"It is essential that this council address its chronic anti-Israel bias, if it is to have any credibility," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said and noted human rights abuses in Venezuela.

President Trump and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa met in Riyadh on May 21. "Our countries have a wonderful relationship together, but there has been a little strain, but there won't be strain with this administration," Trump said.

Human Rights Activists Warn Of Worsening Situation In Bahrain

In recent weeks, protesters have been killed and arrested, an opposition party dissolved and an independent newspaper closed. Some accuse President Trump of prioritizing arms sales over human rights.

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