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President Obama signs veterans' health-care overhaul bill The legislation allows the Veterans Administration to hire more doctors, nurses, and other health-care employees to help meet the needs of veterans. USA Update Ebola outbreak: Should Africans receive an experimental US drug? The two Americans being treated for Ebola in Atlanta are showing signs of improvement after receiving the experimental drug. Before this, however, the drug had never been given to humans. General McChrystal: Does endorsement signal he may get into politics, too? Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, forced to step down after published remarks critical of the president, endorsed former Marine Seth Moulton for a US House race – prompting speculation that he's open to run himself. Decoder Buzz Mike Huckabee says Obama 'deserves' impeachment. Is he serious? Mike Huckabee, a potential Republican presidential candidate, plays both sides, saying he backs impeaching President Obama but that it's not politically feasible. How one city is welcoming hundreds of migrant children with open arms The flood of migrant children is straining municipal budgets as children are reunited with families in cities already struggling with social issues. But in Chelsea, Mass., an outpouring of volunteer support has eased the crisis. US-Africa summit: much fanfare, but measuring its success will take time Obama's US-Africa Leaders Summit garnered pledges of $34 billion in trade and investment initiatives and agreements on security and good governance. Skeptics are withholding judgment. Decoder Voices What is Bill's value to a Hillary Clinton campaign? Is there a relationship between how people view Bill Clinton and how they view Hillary? One data set suggests "yes," and that the relationship is significant. Study: Attending a more selective college doesn't improve graduation prospects The likelihood of graduating is 'closely predicted by student background,' says a co-author of the new study, which is calling into question some of the ideas the Obama administration has been touting. Decoder Voices GOP establishment wins primary battle, but it let tea party win the war Yes, it looks like the Republican establishment will successfully beat back the tea party in every Senate race this cycle. But it has had to veer far to the right to do it. Decoder Voices Voter ID laws a solution in search of a nonexistent problem A new study shows that the kind of fraud that voter IDs can stop is extraordinarily rare, suggesting that the burden such laws put on the poor, elderly, and minorities might be worse than the actual problem. Decoder Buzz Richard Nixon's resignation: the day before, a moment of truth Forty years ago, a Republican delegation led by Barry Goldwater told Richard Nixon he had lost almost all his remaining support in Congress. The next day, he resigned. Decoder Voices Kansas continues to fascinate In the Kansas Republican primary Tuesday, two members of the House faced challenges from the center while Sen. Pat Roberts faced a challenge from the right. All survived. Now, it's the governor's turn to worry. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. August 7, 2014 Photos of the day 08/07 Australian Ballet dancer Kismet Bourne climbs out of an empty oceanside pool in Sydney after she and three other dancers took advantage of the empty pool to promote their February 2015 production of Swan Lake. View Gaallery blogs USA Update 70 percent of Americans see immigration as threat to American way of life Large majorities of Americans say illegal immigration threatens the American way of life and places an undue burden on the economy. The data represent a shift from past polls, raising the possibility that the border crisis has affected attitudes. Decoder Buzz Richard Nixon's resignation: the day before, a moment of truth Forty years ago, a Republican delegation led by Barry Goldwater told Richard Nixon he had lost almost all his remaining support in Congress. The next day, he resigned. Vox News Boston bombing: why survivor walked off 'Meet the Press' Boston bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis thought she'd reached an agreement with NBC's 'Meet the Press' not to say the names of the suspects. But she left the studio in tears. Tea Party Tally Newt Gingrich the tea party favorite? Not necessarily in Florida. (+video) Tea party supporters in Naples, Fla., offer a range of views on the remaining GOP presidential candidates. Especially among rank-and-file tea partyers, anything goes. The Vote Elizabeth Warren for president? Four reasons she won't run in 2016 (+video) The buzz around Elizabeth Warren running in 2016 is rising – or perhaps reaching a crescendo. But there are at least four reasons why the Senator from Massachusetts won't run for president. USA Update USA Update 70 percent of Americans see immigration as threat to American way of life Large majorities of Americans say illegal immigration threatens the American way of life and places an undue burden on the economy. The data represent a shift from past polls, raising the possibility that the border crisis has affected attitudes. USA Update Ebola outbreak: Should Africans receive an experimental US drug? USA Update District of Columbia residents to vote on marijuana legalization USA Update Hawaii, which rarely gets hurricanes, now faces two back-to-back (+video) USA Update Nixon tapes released for 40th anniversary of resignation (+video) Justice An open-or-shut case: 'Starving' guitarist sues for tips in D.C. Metro The D.C. Metro says Alex Young cannot leave his guitar case open for tips when he plays for commuters. His lawsuit says the open case sends a message to society, making it protected free speech. Renisha McBride porch shooting goes to jury: Does paranoia limit self-defense? (+video) Federal appeals court taking up six gay marriage cases today (+video) In striking down Alabama abortion law, judge focuses on South's culture (+video) Eric Garner ruled victim of chokehold ‘homicide’: Should a grand jury indict? (+video) Society ‘Woman in black,’ who appealed to US fascination with wanderers, reaches home (+ video) While some Americans said a nosy culture should just leave her alone, many others have had another reaction more commonly afforded those on a spiritual or mystical quest: reverence and respect. Border crisis: Volunteers rally to help migrant mothers and children (+video) US media coverage of Gaza is deeply flawed, both sides in conflict say Women bishops? How American Episcopalians view Church of England vote. (+video) Pro-swastika banner doesn't fly with New York beachgoers (+video) Education Study: Attending a more selective college doesn't improve graduation prospects The likelihood of graduating is 'closely predicted by student background,' says a co-author of the new study, which is calling into question some of the ideas the Obama administration has been touting. How one city is welcoming hundreds of migrant children with open arms Common Core education standards: why they're contested left and right Common Core faces another quarrel – over new tests Texas school marshals: Armed and covert, but will they help? Sports PGA Championship 2014: Who to watch Thursday (+video) It's the final major tournament on this year's pro golf tour. The PGA Championship in Louisville could also help some golfers reach the FedEx Playoffs and potentially a spot in the Ryder Cup. California moves to limit school football injuries. But is the sport fixable? Tony Dungy on Michael Sam: Homophobic or anti-media circus? (+video) 12 things you probably don’t know about Babe Ruth MLB All-Star Game: Take a swing at our quiz DC Decoder Decoder Voices What is Bill's value to a Hillary Clinton campaign? Is there a relationship between how people view Bill Clinton and how they view Hillary? One data set suggests "yes," and that the relationship is significant. Decoder Voices GOP establishment wins primary battle, but it let tea party win the war Decoder Voices Voter ID laws a solution in search of a nonexistent problem Decoder Buzz Richard Nixon's resignation: the day before, a moment of truth Decoder Voices Kansas continues to fascinate Politics General McChrystal: Does endorsement signal he may get into politics, too? Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, forced to step down after published remarks critical of the president, endorsed former Marine Seth Moulton for a US House race – prompting speculation that he's open to run himself. Five-year-old Minnesota mayor loses re-election to 16-year old Immigration: Obama unloads on House Republicans, warning he’ll act on his own (+video) Judge gives Florida Legislature two weeks to redraw congressional districts (+video) House GOP patches family feud on border bill: what that means for future deals (+video) Elections Lamar Alexander: how a Senate moderate is thriving in GOP primary Sen. Lamar Alexander voted with Senate Democrats to back immigration reform, yet that doesn't appear to have clobbered his prospects in Thursday's GOP primary. Tuesday's primaries offer important lessons in Republican civil war (+video) Sen. Pat Roberts trashed by Obama cousin for living away from home state Is Dems' endangered US Senate seat in Colorado safer now? (+video) Why the Latino vote matters in 2014 midterms: immigration (+video) Foreign Policy US-Africa summit: much fanfare, but measuring its success will take time Obama's US-Africa Leaders Summit garnered pledges of $34 billion in trade and investment initiatives and agreements on security and good governance. Skeptics are withholding judgment. Gaza talks in Cairo: Cease-fire may be all that Israel and Hamas can agree on (+video) Gaza conflict: US zigzag between support, criticism of Israel more pronounced (+video) Historic US-Africa leaders summit aims to shift focus to continent's promise Gaza cease-fire: Did it help that US was taking a diplomatic breather? Military General McChrystal: Does endorsement signal he may get into politics, too? Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, forced to step down after published remarks critical of the president, endorsed former Marine Seth Moulton for a US House race – prompting speculation that he's open to run himself. US general killed in Afghanistan: How big is threat of insider attacks? (+video) Is US vulnerable to EMP attack? A doomsday warning, and its skeptics (+video) As Iraq crisis deepens, veterans wonder: Was it worth it? What’s going wrong with rebuilding Afghanistan? Inspector general has a list. 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