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Forty years ago, Congress decided that existing anti-discrimination laws were not enough to overcome racism in the voting process. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. The law helped to tumble the segregationist status quo that kept black voters from the polls.

Alt.Latino pays tribute to the father of bossa nova through his music and the words of his fellow musicians.

"We do believe Crimo pre-planned this attack for several weeks," Sgt. Christopher Covelli says.

The rate of home foreclosure is now three times its historic rate — "so large that it threatens the entire economy." Congressional Oversight Panel chair Elizabeth Warren discusses the problem — and possible solutions.

Qualified contractors will have until Dec. 29 to bid on the project to build a 5,000-foot stone berm along the eroding riverbank.

The Kenai Performers will host a free community dance event this Saturday in Soldotna. Swing and line dance instruction will be provided an hour before the event.

"Millions of Americans — our neighbors, friends, family members — are still looking for jobs," the president says in his administration's annual report to Congress.

How Education Department cuts will impact lower-income and rural schools, hearing to be held on Venezuelan deportations, NTSB says Maryland officials did not assess Key Bridge risks before collapse.

Jordan Willey and Tracey Danka both voted for Trump.

The Florida Panthers crushed the Edmonton Oilers in game six of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night.