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Details: Written by Nancy Benac, Associated Press; Published: 20 July 2015

The president will attend a fundraiser as well as spending time with his daughters

Details: Written by Zeina Karam, Bram Janssen, Associated Press; Published: 20 July 2015

Syrian and Iraqi parents terrified as they see their children brainwashed by merciless killers

Details: Written by Robert Burns, AP National Security Writer; Published: 20 July 2015

After sealing deal with Iran over nukes, the Defense Secretary is in Israel to discuss security challenges

Details: Written by Nancy Benac of the Associated Press; Published: 13 July 2015

President's move part of push to make criminal justice system fairer

Details: Written by Colleen Long, Tom Hayes, Associated Press; Published: 13 July 2015

Demonstrators march to protest the death of 43-year-old Eric Garner in the Staten Island borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

A year after Eric Garner's chokehold death shows upheaval, investigations and changes

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Details: Written by Darlene Superville , Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press; Published: 12 July 2015

The First Lady tells teens they are all precious and sacred

Details: Written by Jazelle Hunt NNPA Correspondent; Published: 11 July 2015

Researcher: Southern regions where slavery most prevalent still have highest levels of racial segregation in schools today

Details: Written by By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent; Published: 11 July 2015

A Jackson Mississippi clinic is taking on new abortion restricitions saying they violate women's 14th Amendment rights.

Details: Written by Jeffery Collins for Associated Press; Published: 09 July 2015

The rebel banner could come down within days

Details: Written by Jason Keyser, Associated Press; Published: 08 July 2015

New regulations promote integration in historically segregated neighborhoods

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