The Brief

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, flanked by New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, left, and Clinton campaign senior adviser Maya Harris, right, pauses as she meets with law enforcement leaders at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City on Aug. 18, 2016.
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Clinton Email Saga Continues

The State Department says it is reviewing nearly 15,000 previously undisclosed emails recovered as part of the FBI's now-closed investigation into the handling of sensitive information that flowed through Hillary Clinton's private home server

Around the Games - Olympics: Day 7

Speedo, Ralph Lauren Drop Ryan Lochte

The swimsuit brand said the company cannot condone his behavior at the Rio Olympics, and will donate a $50,000 portion of Lochte's deal to Save the Children in Brazil. Ralph Lauren followed by saying it would not renew Lochte's contract

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Sacred Heart University, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Fairfield, Conn. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump's Support for Forced Deportation Is 'TBD'

Donald Trump's support of forced deportation for undocumented immigrants is now unclear, his campaign manager said. His position, she said, was "to be determined" after he's spent much of the campaign saying he would force them out

Fireworks explode over the Maracana Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 21, 2016.

Rio Bids a Golden Farewell

Brazil and the world said goodbye Sunday to the first Olympic Games in South America, a 16-day spectacle that saw legends Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt fittingly end their careers with gold

What Should Restroom Signs Say?

Judge Blocks Obama's Transgender Bathroom Policy

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked an Obama administration directive on bathroom rights for transgender students in U.S. public schools, after Texas and 12 other states asked the judge to halt the order

Close-Up Of Hand Holding Blood Sample For Zika Virus Test

U.S. Warns Zika Could Spread in Gulf States

Anthony Fauci, director of the Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said states like Texas and Louisiana are most at risk from the mosquito-borne disease because they are in semi-tropical regions and have recently had extensive flooding

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tours John Marshall High School August 17, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Clinton Campaign Reserves $80 Million in TV Ads

Hillary Clinton's campaign has reserved nearly $80 million in television advertising this fall, according to a senior aide, widening her lead over Donald Trump who plans to spend $4.8 million over 10 days

Civil war in Syria

Russia Stops Using Iran Base to Launch Syria Airstrikes

The use of Iranian bases by Russia has been put on hold, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said, just hours after the Iranian defense minister criticized Moscow for having a "kind of show-off and ungentlemanly" attitude by publicizing their actions

Low key photography of grungy old Confederate Battle Flag.

'White Lives Matter' Protesters Rally at Texas NAACP

Holding Confederate flags, assault rifles and signs that said "White Lives Matter," a group of nearly 20 people gathered in Houston to protest against the NAACP for failing to condemn the actions of Black Lives Matter

PEMBERTON, BC - JULY 20: Frank Ocean performs on stage during Day 3 of Pemberton Music and Arts Festival on July 20, 2014 in Pemberton, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/FilmMagic)

Frank Ocean Releases New Album Blonde

Just two days after releasing his "visual album" Endless, and a day after dropping a music video for the song "Nikes," Frank Ocean finally came through with a full album, Blonde. The release ends four long years of anticipation for fans