The Brief

A demonstrator protesting the shooting death of Alton Sterling is detained by law enforcement near the headquarters of the Baton Rouge Police Department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Taking a Stand

More than 120 protesters have been arrested in the past 48 hours in Baton Rouge, in demonstrations over the shooting of Alton Sterling. The most talked about arrest was of a lone woman seen standing peacefully before riot police in a flowing dress

Andrea Leadsom, a candidate to become the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister, rules herself out of the leadership battle during a news conference in central London on July 11, 2016.

May's Day. Britain Will Have a New PM on Wednesday

Theresa May is set to become British Prime Minister on Wednesday after a dramatic day in which her only rival, Andrea Leadsom, pulled out of the leadership contest and David Cameron confirmed he would hand over power this week

Bernie Sanders Holds Campaign Rally At Penn State

Sanders Set to Endorse Clinton at New Hampshire Rally

Sanders is joining Clinton to "discuss their commitment to building an America that is stronger together," according to a Clinton campaign release, but the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist is expected to formally endorse Clinton at the event

2016 U.S. Olympic Trials - Women's Gymnastics - Day 2

Olympic Champ Gabrielle Douglas Back for Rio

The gymnasts competing for Team USA at the Rio Olympics next month have been picked, with three-time world champion Simone Biles now officially on board. Joining her are Gabrielle Douglas, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian

Barack Obama

Obama to Comfort Shaken Nation in Dallas

For President Barack Obama, the decision to return early from an overseas trip after a series of shocking shootings will prove to be easy compared to his next challenge: Comforting an America that has been devastated by the recent shootings

A protester yells at police in front of the Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters after police arrived in riot gear to clear protesters from the street in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, July 9, 2016.

Scores of Arrests Made in Baton Rouge Protests

Officers made dozens of arrests in Louisiana's capital on a long hot weekend of protests over the killings of black people by police, with demonstrations around the country highlighted by attempts to block some major interstates

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with team mates and the trophy after Portugal beat hosts France to win Euro 2016 at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, near Paris on July 10, 2016.

Portugal Stuns Host France to Win Euro 2016

Portugal overcame the loss of injured captain Cristiano Ronaldo to beat France 1-0 in the European Championship final, with a goal in extra time from substitute Eder securing their country's first football title

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China’s Global Reputation Hinges on Sea Decision

A decision expected on the arbitration case between the Philippines and China. The Philippines argues that a scattering of Chinese-controlled rocks and reefs in the contested South China Sea do not qualify for so-called exclusive economic zones

"Black Lives Matter" - Demonstration in Berlin

Activists Monitoring Probe of Houston Police Shooting

Activists and community leaders said they are monitoring the investigation of a fatal shooting in which two Houston police officers killed a man who authorities say had pointed a gun at officers after ignoring commands to drop the weapon

South Sudanese policemen and soldiers stand guard along a street following renewed fighting in South Sudan's capital Juba

Fighting Enters Fifth Day in South Sudan Capital

Heavy explosions are shaking South Sudan's capital Juba as clashes between government and opposition forces entered their fifth day, witnesses say, pushing the country back toward civil war. Some 10,000 people have been displaced by the fighting

Pokemon Go is displayed on a cell phone in Los Angeles, July 8, 2016.

Armed Robbers Targeted Pokemon Go Players

Police in Missouri arrested four suspects who they believe used a beacon in the new Pokemon Go mobile game to find targets in a recent string of armed robberies. Their identities were not immediately released