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Flamenco, jazz and classical share the stage in this Tiny Desk from one of our favorite Spanish composers.

William Roundtree worked as a canvasser for the American Civil Liberties Union in Dallas ahead of the Texas primary election, part of the organization's push to educate voters about a prosecutor's power and how the office can be used to drive reforms.

National Advocacy Groups Back Candidates To Challenge Local Prosecutors

The office of district attorney has become a target for those pushing for criminal justice reform.

The Office of Government Ethics on Monday said that as an agency head, Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt bears "a heightened responsibility" when it comes avoiding conflicts of interest.

Government Ethics Officials Raise Red Flags On EPA Chief Scott Pruitt

With a president keeping a Cabinet-level official on the job despite a raft of scandals, ethics officials are spelling out why that might be a problem.

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his opening speech at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Boao in south China's Hainan province, on Tuesday.

Xi Says China To Lower Trade Barriers As Beijing Files WTO Complaint Against U.S.

The Chinese president told a group of investors and regional leaders gathered in Hainan that his country would "significantly" lower tariffs on imported automobiles and other products.

Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel commander Jesus Santrich flashes a victory hand signal at the end of a news conference in Bogota, Colombia, in 2016.

Former FARC Leader Arrested In Colombia On U.S. Drug Warrant

The former rebel commander and top peace negotiator known as Jesus Santrich is accused of conspiring to smuggle $15 million worth of cocaine into the U.S.

'Sharp' Is A Dinner Party You Want To Be At

Michelle Dean's new compendium of outspoken women is as stimulating and insightful as its roster of guests — ten writers, from Dorothy Parker to Pauline Kael, who pulled no punches on the page.

Malaysian rendang is not simply a popular dish — it is a national treasure. It's a "low and slow" dish, in which the meat is cooked in highly spiced coconut milk for several hours. It's never supposed to be crispy, despite what <em>MasterChef UK</em> judges might think. Above, chef Christina Arokiasamy's chicken rendang.

Why 'MasterChef UK' Is Uniting Malaysians In Outrage

When a Malaysian contestant was booted off the cooking show because her take on chicken rendang, a classic Malay dish, wasn't "crispy" enough, it sparked a controversy highlighting cultural ignorance.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., after meeting with her on Capitol Hill on Monday.

Facebook In Congress: What To Expect When Zuckerberg Goes To Capitol Hill

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the Senate judiciary and commerce committees on Tuesday and the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday.

At a recent National LGBTQ Task Force conference in Washington D.C., Luis Felipe Cebas (right) from Whitman-Walker Health, talks with Sarah Fleming about PrEP, the pre-exposure drug that can help protect against HIV infection.

PrEP Campaign Aims To Block HIV Infection And Save Lives In D.C.

PrEP is shorthand for a pill that prevents HIV infection, if taken daily. As Washington, D.C. aims to cut new infections in half by 2020, it hopes to quadruple the number of residents on the medicine.

Sinclair TV Host Resigns After Vulgar Tweet Threatening Parkland Survivor

After the furor over Laura Ingraham's tweet, Jamie Allman's crude message drew wider notice. At least three advertisers pulled their ads, and on Monday, Sinclair said it had accepted his resignation.

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