Sasha Ingber

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German Minister Apologizes For Mistakenly Imprisoning Syrian Who Died After Jail Fire

Friday, October 05, 2018

The man was arrested for failing to pay a fine for theft, but police officers did not thoroughly check his identity. The 26-year-old died of injuries after a fire broke out in the jail.

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Once Enslaved By ISIS, Nadia Murad Is Co-Recipient Of Nobel Peace Prize

Friday, October 05, 2018

After three months, she escaped through an unlocked door. Since then, she has devoted her life to sharing her painful story and urging survivors of sexual violence to reclaim their lives.

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Saudi Critic Vanishes After Visiting Consulate, Prompting Fear And Confusion

Thursday, October 04, 2018

Saudi Arabia said that Jamal Khashoggi left the premises in Istanbul. But Turkish authorities said the journalist, a vocal commentator on the Gulf kingdom, remained inside the building.

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Osaka, Japan, Ends Ties With San Francisco In Protest Of 'Comfort Women' Statue

Thursday, October 04, 2018

The memorial is meant to commemorate women who were sexually enslaved by Japan's Imperial Army during WWII. Osaka's mayor has long threatened to sever relations with the California city because of it.

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7 Law Enforcement Officers Shot, 1 Killed In South Carolina

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

The incident began around 4 p.m. just outside the city of Florence as deputies tried to serve a search warrant. Authorities identified a suspect and say he is in custody.

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1 Abortion Clinic Remains Open In Missouri, Following New State Requirements

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Restrictions went into effect on Monday despite a 2016 Supreme Court ruling against similar restrictions in Texas. Now, some women must travel 400 miles round-trip for abortions.

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Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse

Friday, September 28, 2018

The Department of Education is withholding $4 million, funding that supports elementary schools serving low-income and minority students.

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Airport Workers In New York, New Jersey To Receive Minimum Of $19 Per Hour

Friday, September 28, 2018

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners announced its unanimous decision on Thursday. Businesses will be required to pay the increases in stages over five years.

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Doctors With Criminal Records Examined Immigrants, Report Says

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Internal investigators at DHS said 132 doctors employed to examine immigrants could pose health or safety risks. Before he was hired, one physician tried to recruit a hit man to kill a patient.

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Archaeologists Discover 'Huge' Ancient Building In Egypt

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Experts say the ruins are part of a residential community in what was the ancient capital city of Memphis. They also found a Roman bath and an ornate basin perhaps used for religious rituals.

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3D Gun Designer, Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of A Minor, Freed On Bail

Monday, September 24, 2018

Cody Wilson was arrested in a hotel in Taiwan on Friday and flown to Texas. He posted bail of $150,000.

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Surprise Victory Of Opposition In Maldives Elections, A Referendum On Democracy

Monday, September 24, 2018

Voter turnout was nearly 90 percent. The challenger beat the incumbent president, who is accused of jailing opponents. The Indian Ocean nation is at the center of a rivalry between India and China.

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31 Percent Of U.S. Households Have Trouble Paying Energy Bills

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

A report released Wednesday by the Energy Information Administration announced that African Americans, Hispanics and people with children were most impacted.

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India Makes Instant Divorce A Criminal Offense

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Muslim men could terminate their marriages by repeating "talaq," Arabic for "divorce," three times. The practice continued despite a Supreme Court rule outlawing it.

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Tesla Is Under Investigation By The Justice Department

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Tesla says it handed over documents after CEO Elon Musk announced he would take Tesla private. Investigators might scrutinize the company's accounting practices and whether investors were misled.

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Facebook Allowed Employers To Exclude Women From Job Ads, ACLU Says

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

The complaint, filed Tuesday, says 10 businesses prevented women from receiving employment opportunities on the website. It also accused Facebook of excluding women in its own company.

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Calls Grow To Delay Kavanaugh Vote After Accuser Goes Public

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Senators from both parties called for a delay shortly after The Washington Post published a story naming the woman who says that Kavanaugh tried to sexually assault her when they were both teenagers.

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Typhoon Mangkhut Reaches China As The Philippines Searches For Survivors

Sunday, September 16, 2018

The fierce storm arrived in the Philippines early Saturday, then traveled through Hong Kong. At least 64 have been reported dead.

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At Least 14 Dead In Carolinas And 'The Worst Flooding Is Yet To Come' In Some Areas

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Florence is now a tropical depression, but major flooding will continue, the National Weather Service says. At least 14 people have died in the storm and its aftermath. That number's expected to rise.

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Committee Recommends Russia's Anti-Doping Agency Be Reinstated

Friday, September 14, 2018

The World Anti-Doping Agency's compliance review committee made the call, despite protests from international athletes that they "will no longer have faith in the system."

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