TODAY'S TALKING POINTS 09-09-15


TODAY'S TALKING POINTS
Baltimore reached a $6.4 million settlement with Freddie Gray’s family. The massive settlement is more than the total payouts of the previous 120 brutality and misconduct suits brought against the police department since 2011. The deal, which could impact the decision to hold trials for the implicated officers in Baltimore or elsewhere, is expected to be approved by the city’s Board of Estimates today.
Hillary Clinton apologized for her unique use of email. On Monday, the presidential hopeful defended her use of a private email server while Secretary of State, saying she would not apologize. The next day she told ABC News that using it was a mistake and she's sorry.
Apple will unveil the iPhone 6S and more. In one of its biggest events ever, Apple CEO Tim Cook will introduce two new iPhones, and could announce other gadgets like the redesigned Apple TV set-top box and a new iPad. If you want to be the first to know about the phones' new souped-up cameras and other new features, watch the livestream.
Controversial Kentucky clerk Kim Davis was released from jail. Davis is now free under the condition that she can’t interfere with efforts by her deputy clerks to issue marriage licenses. Davis’ attorney said his client “cannot and will not violate her conscience.”
  • During a press conference Tuesday, GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee stood outside of the jail and emceed a rally, calling Davis “brave” while she showed up to the tune of "Eye of the Tiger."
  • This isn’t the first time people have raised religious objections they say conflict with their work. Here are a few cases in which your beliefs will actually excuse you from your job.
President Barack Obama scored another win on the Iran deal. Three more Democratic senators pledged their support for the deal, giving the president 41 votes in the Senate. The added backing means that Democrats have enough votes to filibuster the disapproval resolution that Republicans promised, forestalling the need for a veto from Obama.

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