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North Rhine-Westphalia's interior minister Herbert Reul, seen with police officers, apologized for mistakes that left a Syrian man falsely imprisoned and then dead when a fire broke out in the jail.

German Minister Apologizes For Mistakenly Imprisoning Syrian Who Died After Jail Fire

The man was arrested for failing to pay a fine for theft, but police officers did not thoroughly check his identity. The 26-year-old died of injuries after a fire broke out in the jail.

Local Alt-Rock Band Visits Schools In The Puget Sound Area To Register Young People To Vote

In an effort to get young people registered and excited to cast their ballots for this November’s election, a local alternative rock band made up of…

Retired Justice Anthony Kennedy administers the Judicial Oath to Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the Justices' Conference Room of the Supreme Court Building. Ashley Kavanaugh holds the Bible. At left are their daughters, Margaret, background, and Liza.

Brett Kavanaugh Sworn In As Newest Supreme Court Justice

The federal appeals court judge was confirmed after a narrow Senate vote largely along party lines. He was sworn in Saturday evening so that he can begin work immediately, the Supreme Court said.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Saturday. The two met before Pompeo's planned Sunday meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo's Asia Trip Is Underway

Pompeo met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Saturday. His meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is scheduled for Sunday.

WATCH: The U.S. Senate Votes On Judge Brett Kavanaugh

In an unusual weekend session, the U.S. Senate advances to a final vote on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Watch the…

In this handout photo provided by the Supreme Court, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., administers the constitutional oath to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh as his wife Ashley Kavanaugh holds the Bible while joined by their daughters Margaret and Liza at the Supreme Court Building on Saturday in Washington, D.C.

A Quick Look At Brett Kavanaugh, The New Supreme Court Justice

Here's a brief look at some key information about Kavanaugh as he begins his lifetime appointment to the nation's highest court.

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