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Justices Let Alabama Execute Death Row Inmate Who Wanted Imam By His Side

Friday, February 08, 2019

Domineque Ray said the state was violating his constitutional rights by only offering a Christian chaplain. The high court ruled 5-4 that the execution could go ahead as planned.

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Arizona Facility Where Incapacitated Woman Was Raped And Gave Birth Will Remain Open

Friday, February 08, 2019

Gov. Doug Ducey insisted that the board of directors submit to state oversight of daily operations and remain open so patients' lives aren't disrupted.

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Interracial Couples And Disability-Friendly Emoji Coming Soon To Smartphones

Thursday, February 07, 2019

More skin tones, more kinds of bodies and an emoji to symbolize menstruation are included in the new update. Also, a flamingo.

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PG&E Could Shut Off Power For Millions To Prevent Wildfires

Thursday, February 07, 2019

The utility could cut power to as many as 5.4 million during extreme weather conditions. PG&E declared bankruptcy last month in the face of billions of dollars in wildfire-related liabilities.

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Key West To Ban Popular Sunscreen Ingredients To Protect Coral Reef

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

Sunscreens containing the chemicals linked to coral reef bleaching will be banned from sale in Key West, the city commission voted 6-1 Tuesday night. Industry officials say the link isn't proven.

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Russia Says It Will Build New Missile Systems Within 2 Years

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

The U.S. said last week it would stop abiding by the Cold War treaty banning intermediate-range nuclear missiles. "Our response will be symmetrical," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

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2nd North Korea Nuclear Summit Will Take Place In Vietnam This Month, Trump Says

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

The U.S. and North Korea will meet in Vietnam, Trump told lawmakers during the State of the Union address. The countries will work toward details of denuclearization missing from last year's meeting.

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Colorado Runner Kills Mountain Lion In Self-Defense

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

The man heard something behind him as he was jogging alone on a trail. As he turned, the lion lunged.

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At Least 10 Killed, Dozens Injured In Paris Apartment Fire

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

Officials say arson is to blame in the fire that swept through an apartment building in the French capital early Tuesday. It took hundreds of firefighters several hours to put out the blaze.

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Trump Inaugural Committee Hit With Subpoena

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

The federal inquiry seeks information about who donated to events connected to the inauguration and what they were promised in return.

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Pentagon Deploying 3,750 Troops To Southern Border

Monday, February 04, 2019

U.S. service members will install wire barriers and help monitor the border. However, some in Congress have questioned whether it's a good use of active-duty troops.

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Rapper 21 Savage Arrested By ICE For Allegedly Overstaying Visa

Monday, February 04, 2019

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the rapper, long associated with Atlanta, is actually a U.K. citizen who came to the U.S. in 2005 and overstayed his visa.

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Net Neutrality Goes Back To Court

Friday, February 01, 2019

It's the first major court challenge since the Trump administration rolled back Obama-era net neutrality rules. Challengers say the FCC is abandoning its responsibility to ensure an open Internet.

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Court Approves Historic Reforms To Chicago Police Department

Friday, February 01, 2019

The new guidelines cover everything from police recruitment practices to policies on use of force. The department was harshly criticized by Obama's Justice Department for civil rights violations.

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Deep Freeze Puts Strain On Midwest Gas And Electricity Grids

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Millions of residents are being asked to turn their thermostats down to ensure there's enough gas for everyone. GM and Ford have suspended some operations in Michigan to help conserve energy.

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U. Of Maryland President Delays Retirement By One Year After Football Death

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Wallace Loh, who had previously announced he would retire after the death of Jordan McNair, says he will stay on an extra year while the University of Maryland conducts a search for a new leader.

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Oil Prices Edge Upward After U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuela

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

The sanctions are meant to put pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who allegedly diverts billions in oil profits to pay off military officers and help prop up his government.

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Award-Winning R&B Singer James Ingram Dies At 66

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

The Grammy-winning artist rose to prominence in the 1980s and enjoyed several successful collaborations with other artists. He had two No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts.

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California Power Provider PG&E Files For Bankruptcy In Wake Of Fire Lawsuits

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

The utility is facing billions of dollars in legal liability for fires caused by its equipment. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which would let it restructure its debts.

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Apple Disables Group FaceTime After Security Flaw Let Callers Secretly Eavesdrop

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

The bug, discovered Monday, may have been exploitable for months. Apple promises a fix later this week.

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