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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats now have the 34 votes they need to keep the Iran nuclear deal alive in Congress, handing President Barack Obama a major foreign policy victory. Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland became the crucial 34th vote this morning, declaring the agreement is the best way to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. Supporters can now uphold a presidential veto of a resolution of disapproval. The deal is unanimously opposed by Republicans, who call it a dangerous giveaway to Iran.
BALTIMORE (AP) — A hearing is underway in Baltimore for six police officers charged in the death of a black man in their custody in April. Freddie Gray suffered a severe spinal cord injury on April 12 while in police custody. He died a week later. Dozens of protesters gathered outside the courthouse before the hearing, calling for the officers to be sent to prison. Some of them marched to the city's Inner Harbor area, where they briefly blocked a main road.
FOX LAKE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in northern Illinois have expanded their search for three suspects wanted in yesterday's shooting death of a police officer. A sheriff's office spokesman says local and state police have been conducting "saturation patrols" in the Fox Lake area since last night. The spokesman says the heavy police presence is also meant to reassure the community. Seven schools are closed today out of concern for children's safety.
NEW YORK (AP) — Several of the top Internet-connected baby monitors lack basic security features, making them vulnerable to hackers. That's according to new report from a cybersecurity firm. The research by Rapid-7 looks at nine baby monitors made by eight different companies. The researchers found security problems and design flaws in all of the cameras they tested. Some had hidden, unchangeable passwords that could be used to gain access. And some didn't encrypt their data streams, or some of their web or mobile features.
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the three Americans who foiled a terror attack on a train headed to Paris last month will now have to learn some fancy footwork. Alek Skarlatos has been added to the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" on ABC. The competition begins in less than two weeks. The other cast members include chef Paula Deen, actor Gary Busey, Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza.
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