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Members of the Republican Governors Association hold a plenary session at their conference in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday.

Republican Governors Thrilled With Increased Influence In Washington

GOP governors are meeting in Orlando, Fla., this week to discuss how they hope to work with President-elect Trump and with their party's majority in Congress.

Lucas Siqueira identified himself as mixed race on his application for a job at Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government decided he wasn't, and his case is still on hold. As part of the affirmative action program in Brazil, state governments have now set up boards to racially classify job applicants.

For Affirmative Action, Brazil Sets Up Controversial Boards To Determine Race

A quota system for public universities and government jobs was meant to increase the number of Afro-Brazilians. But it has been abused and now a committee will decide an applicant's race.

Left to right, Filipino-American World War II veterans Joaquin Tejada of Washington, Guillermo Rumingan of Arlington, Va., and Celestino Almeda of Alexandria, Va., visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington Thursday, April 29, 2004.

How Filipino WWII Veterans Are Being Reunited With Family Overseas

Forum set for Tuesday in San Diego to discuss parole program

Protestors watch a bonfire on Sproul Plaza during a rally against the scheduled appearance of Milo Yiannopoulos at the University of California at Berkeley Wednesday.

Breitbart Editor's Event Canceled As Protests Turn Violent At UC Berkeley

Protesters smashed windows and started a bonfire during a demonstration against an appearance by the far-right, self-described provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos, an editor with Breitbart News.

San Diego Group Marks 25 Years Of Affordable Housing Advocacy

The San Diego Housing Federation continues to advocate for affordable housing in the San Diego region as reports show the challenges in the housing market.

Tom Perez, left, and Keith Ellison are two front-runners for DNC chair.

Tight Race For DNC Chair Narrows Ahead Of Weekend Vote

Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez won a key endorsement just days before Saturday's vote for the next DNC chair. Perez and Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota are the race's two front-runners.

Trump Team Urges Skimpier Health Plans To Lure More People To Buy Insurance

A rule proposed by the Trump administration would likely raise the deductibles and copays of new policies sold on the exchanges, starting next fall. Monthly premiums would likely be cheaper.

Liberty, a 45-pound turkey, is seen at the White House before being pardoned in 2011. The bird died two years later due to heart failure.

The Strange Truth Behind Presidential Turkey Pardons

Presidents have been pardoning turkeys for decades. But why? They used to eat them, actually. The history of the tradition is an odd and sad tale with lots of myths.

Pump Up The Sound, Regulators Tell Makers Of Electric, Hybrid Cars

The U.S. government has finalized rules requiring so-called "quiet cars" to make alert beeps when traveling at low speeds. Officials hope pedestrians will be safer if they can hear vehicles coming.

Trump Team Urges Skimpier Health Plans To Lure More People To Buy Insurance

A rule proposed by the Trump administration would likely raise the deductibles and copays of new policies sold on the exchanges, starting next fall. Monthly premiums would likely be cheaper.

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