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Legendary Boxer Jack Johnson Gets Pardon, 105 Years After Baseless Conviction
Thursday, May 24, 2018
The black world heavyweight champion was convicted of a crime in 1913 for traveling with a white girlfriend. President Trump issued a rare posthumous pardon after an appeal from Sylvester Stallone.
Trump Cancels Summit, North Korean Leaders Leave Door Open For Talks
Thursday, May 24, 2018
President Trump's scuttling of a meeting with North Korea's leader caused South Korean President Moon Jae-in to call an emergency meeting of his advisers. North Korean officials still want to meet.
NOAA Expects Hurricane Season For 2018 To Be Near Or Above Normal
Thursday, May 24, 2018
After a devastating 2017 hurricane season, the Atlantic isn't likely to get a break this year, NOAA says. The agency predicts 10 to 16 named storms this season, including up to four major hurricanes.
Milwaukee Police Disciplined For Using Stun Gun On, Arresting NBA Player
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Police confronted Sterling Brown, a rookie with the Milwaukee Bucks, in January over a parking violation. On Wednesday, Milwaukee's police chief said that the officers had acted inappropriately.
'I Hope This Will Set A Precedent,' Says Trans Teen Who Won Case Over Bathroom Access
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Gavin Grimm was a high school student in Virginia when his local school board denied him access to the boys' bathroom. His case has stretched for years; now a federal judge has decided in his favor.
USC Faces Lawsuits, Calls For Resignation Over Alleged Sexual Abuse By Gynecologist
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Last week, the LA Times reported that students at USC had repeatedly complained of a former campus doctor's inappropriate touching and comments, to no avail. Now, at least six women have sued.
After Minting Coin For North Korea Summit, White House Accused Of Early Celebration
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
The White House is preparing for a meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un on June 12. Despite Pyongyang's threats to back out, the White House has made a coin commemorating the event.
Hawaii Volcano's Lava Spews 'Laze' Of Toxic Gas And Glass Into The Air
Monday, May 21, 2018
Lava from the Kilauea volcano is pouring into the Pacific Ocean, generating a plume of "laze" — hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles — into the air.
In Catalonia, A Secessionist Takes Office And A Standoff Continues
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Quim Torra, a Catalan separatist, is the new head of the restive region in Spain. For months, Catalonia and Madrid have faced off over Catalonia's bid for independence.
Banned Ozone-Depleting Chemical Is Still Being Produced Somewhere, Scientists Say
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Trichlorofluoromethane, or CFC-11, hurts the ozone layer and was phased out of production by 2010. Supposedly. But a NOAA study says CFC-11 emissions began to rise after 2012.
Court Dismisses Latest Attempt To Acquire Kurt Cobain's Death Scene Photos
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
A Washington state court of appeals has rejected a conspiracy theorist's demand for graphic photos showing the Nirvana frontman after his suicide.
Whether Or Not She's A Head Coach (Yet), Becky Hammon Has Started A Conversation
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Hammon, an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, reportedly interviewed for a head coach position at the Milwaukee Bucks. She was never the frontrunner, but the news still sent shockwaves.
Uber Will No Longer Force Sexual Assault Survivors Into Arbitration Or NDAs
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Uber says victims of sexual assault or harassment will now have the option of going to court. The ride-hailing company will also publicly release data about sexual assaults that happen in Ubers.
Chinese Jet Lands Safely After Co-Pilot Partially Sucked Out Of Windshield
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
The co-pilot of the Sichuan Airlines flight was pulled back into the cockpit with only minor injuries. The pilot brought the Airbus down in an emergency landing, and no passengers were harmed.
Australia's 'Man With The Golden Arm' Retires After Saving 2.4 Million Babies
Monday, May 14, 2018
James Harrison, 81, has a rare antibody that can help treat a condition affecting pregnant women. He has donated plasma 1,173 times. But now he has aged out of the donation program.
NRA Teens Can't Anonymously Challenge Florida Gun Laws, Judge Says
Monday, May 14, 2018
"Jane Doe" and "John Doe," 19-year-olds who want to buy guns, tried to join an NRA suit against Florida's ban on gun purchases by people under 21. A judge reluctantly ruled they can't use pseudonyms.
Sports Betting Ruling Could Have Consequences, Especially For College Athletes
Monday, May 14, 2018
"Congress can regulate sports gambling directly," the court wrote in a decision released Monday, "but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own."
U.S. Dedicates New Embassy In Jerusalem
Monday, May 14, 2018
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, praised "the vision, the courage and the moral clarity" of President Trump in making the U.S. the first country to open an embassy in the disputed city.
Ford Halts Production Of F-150s After Fire At Supplier's Facility
Thursday, May 10, 2018
The most popular vehicle in America isn't rolling off production lines right now because of a lack of parts. Consumers won't feel the effect immediately, but it's unclear how long the halt will last.
California Moves Forward With Plan To Require Solar Panels On New Homes
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
The state is poised to become the first in the country to require the panels on new single-family houses, with a few exceptions. The mandate will kick in as of 2020.