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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (right) says he won't seek re-election following weeks of mass demonstrations against his tenure. Bouteflika is shown here meeting with Algeria's army chief, Ahmed Gaid Salah, in Algiers, in a video grab from footage broadcast by Algeria's Canal Algérie network.

Under Pressure, Algeria's Leader Won't Seek 5th Term — But Delays Upcoming Election

"I particularly understand the message given by youth, in terms of anxiety and ambition for their own future and that of the country," said 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Also: The EPA promises to speed cleanup of Superfund sites; more fires erupt in northern California; and Catalonia's leader stops short of a call for independence from Spain.

Also: Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) claims President Trump risks triggering a new world war; Israeli and Palestinian women march for peace; and cleaning up on the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Nate.

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche delivers remarks during a press briefing in the Rose Garden of the White House on Tuesday.

DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in the U.S.

The indictment says the defendants belong to a network that "is one arm of the Russian Federation's apparatus used to carry out external attacks" worldwide.

Top 15 Crosscurrents stories of 2015

At Crosscurrents, KALW's daily news show, we report Bay Area news that goes deeper than the headlines — stories that lends context and connection to life…

Gen. John Nicholson, the top American commander in Afghanistan, speaks to reporters last week at Bagram air base north of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Top U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Accuses Russia Of Aiding Taliban

In an interview with the BBC, U.S. Army Gen. John Nicholson has reiterated charges that the Kremlin is providing arms to the Afghan resistance. Moscow calls the accusation "idle gossip."

Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife, Crissy, leave the House chamber after Haslam gave his annual State of the State address in Nashville on Monday. Haslam is looking to expand a free community college program to include adults.

Tenn. Governor Seeks Free Community College For All Adults

The idea got a standing ovation at the governor's State of the State address Monday night, with Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh saying, "Actually I had hoped that we would do that earlier."

Under the old rules, the CDC's authority was primarily limited to detaining travelers entering the U.S. or crossing state lines. With the new rules, the CDC would be able to detain people anywhere in the country, without getting approval from state and local officials.

CDC Seeks Controversial New Quarantine Powers To Stop Outbreaks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants more flexibility in deciding whom to quarantine and why. But critics say the changes the agency has proposed raise civil liberties questions.

Washington state has filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's order on immigration from Muslim-majority countries. The ban prompted protests over the weekend in Seattle and other cities.

Washington State Sues Trump, Seeking A Stay On Immigration Ban

Saying that President Trump's immigration ban is illegal, the state's lawsuit cites instances in which he said he would base immigration decisions on religion.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined by fellow Senate Republicans, holds a news conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.

After Health Care Collapse, GOP Seeks Redemption With Tax Cuts

Congressional Republicans are shifting their focus to legislation to overhaul the federal tax code. They want to send a bill to President Trump by Thanksgiving.

6/27: Homelessness in the Bay Area

A ride-along with a team trying to make a dent San Francisco’s homelessness problem. A San Francisco nonprofit provides the basics to people living on the…

6/27: Homelessness in the Bay Area

A ride-along with a team trying to make a dent San Francisco’s homelessness problem. A San Francisco nonprofit provides the basics to people living on the…

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