Merrit Kennedy

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Deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Dies, State TV Reports

Monday, June 17, 2019

The ousted leader asked to speak in court, according to the public prosecutor. After speaking, Morsi reportedly fell to the ground and died before he arrived at the hospital.

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6 People Shot, 1 Fatally, At Graduation Party In Philadelphia

Monday, June 17, 2019

Four of the people injured were teenagers. "It's just another case of wanton and senseless violence that we can't get our brains around," the city's police commissioner said.

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Bald Eagle Caught Elegantly ... Swimming?

Friday, June 14, 2019

A viral video shows another side of the U.S. national bird. As it turns out, bald eagles frequently swim, moving through the water using an avian-style butterfly stroke.

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'Wages. Time. Respect': Swiss Women Go On Strike

Friday, June 14, 2019

The action comes 28 years after the country's first national strike for women's rights. Estimates suggest Swiss women make about 20 percent less than men, and many women say they're fed up.

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Street In Front Of NASA Headquarters Renamed To Honor 'Hidden Figures'

Thursday, June 13, 2019

The name pays tribute to the legacy of African American women who played a major role in the space race but were long overlooked by history.

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Why Your Local Weather Forecast Is Going To Get Better

Thursday, June 13, 2019

"Virtually any aspect of the weather forecast — whether it is temperature, or precipitation — will see overall improvement with this upgrade," a National Weather Service scientist said.

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Sara Netanyahu Agrees To Pay $15,000 Over $100,000 Catering Scandal

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

The wife of Israel's prime minister will pay the money as part of a plea deal. She was accused of ordering meals from fancy restaurants on the public's dime for years even though she had a cook.

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Protesters Demand Resignation Of Haitian President Over Corruption Allegations

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

This scandal involves accusations that Haitian officials stole millions of dollars from a development fund. Port-au-Prince has been flooded with protests, and some have turned violent.

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10 State Attorneys General Sue To Block T-Mobile, Sprint Merger

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

"When it comes to corporate power, bigger isn't always better," New York Attorney General Letitia James said. The plaintiffs say the proposed merger would limit competition and lead to higher prices.

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Helicopter Crashes On Roof Of New York City Skyscraper

Monday, June 10, 2019

The New York City Fire Department said at least one person died in the crash Monday afternoon. Officials say they believe the person killed was the pilot. It's not clear what caused the incident.

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U.N. Says At Least 95 People Killed In Attack On Mali Village

Monday, June 10, 2019

It's the latest in a spate of deadly attacks in a region that has seen escalating tensions between ethnic groups. The U.N. says a group of armed men poured into the village Sunday evening.

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U.N. Says More Than 4 Million People Have Left Venezuela

Friday, June 07, 2019

The pace of the exodus is escalating, as Venezuela suffers from political chaos, food shortages and hyperinflation. The U.N. says 1 million people have left just since November 2018.

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Here's Why You May Start Receiving Fewer Robocalls

Thursday, June 06, 2019

The FCC wants phone companies to block robocalls by default. "We think these actions will help consumers ... to get the peace and the quiet that they deserve," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.

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Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs So Huge, It Showed Up On National Weather Service Radar

Thursday, June 06, 2019

Meteorologists in Southern California were puzzled by the big green blob on their radar — it looked like a rainstorm on what was a clear day. Then they discovered it was beetles.

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Oakland City Council Effectively Decriminalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms

Wednesday, June 05, 2019

That makes it the second U.S. city to do so – last month, Denver voters approved a ballot initiative that decriminalizes the "magic" mushrooms.

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Carnival Cruise Lines Hit With $20 Million Penalty For Environmental Crimes

Tuesday, June 04, 2019

The company has a long history of dumping plastic trash and oily waste from its ships, with violations dating back to 1993. In 2016, its Princess subsidiary agreed to pay $40 million for pollution.

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'Genocide' Has Been Committed Against Indigenous Women And Girls, Canadian Panel Says

Monday, June 03, 2019

A years-long inquiry found that Indigenous communities have been targeted by a pattern of rights violations aimed at eradicating "their existence as Nations, communities, families and individuals."

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'Sordid Chapter' Ends As Philippines Sends Back Canada's Trash

Friday, May 31, 2019

"Baaaaaaaaa bye," one Philippine official said as 69 shipping containers of rubbish started the journey back across the Pacific.

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Thad Cochran, Long-Serving Mississippi Senator, Dies At 81

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Cochran used his considerable influence, including serving as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to direct billions of dollars to Mississippi.

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Julian Assange Misses Court Session Because Of Health Concerns

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Lawyer Gareth Peirce told the court in London that the WikiLeaks founder was "not very well." The U.S. is pursuing criminal charges against Assange, including a violation of the Espionage Act.

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