The judge has also decided to keep State Attorney Marilyn Mosby involved with the proceedings, denying claims that her bias will skew the case.

Also, the NAACP's Alabama chapter calls for the rebel flag to be removed from state troopers' vehicles and uniforms while Republicans fight back on the long-awaited nuclear deal.

Also in today's round up, a coroner states that there is no proof BB King was poisoned before his death and President Obama speaks on reforming the criminal justice system.