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Firefighters Continue Making Headway Against California Blazes
Monday, August 20, 2018
Steep, rugged terrain has slowed progress on most of the fires raging throughout the state, including the Ranch Fire. But by Sunday, officials said the Ferguson fire was fully contained.
Man Who Sexually Assaulted Airline Passenger Convicted, Could Face Life In Prison
Monday, August 20, 2018
It took a jury less than four hours of deliberation to convict a Detroit-area man of sexually assaulting a woman who had fallen asleep in the window seat next to him during an overnight flight.
Police Arrest Third Suspect In New Haven Synthetic Marijuana Overdose Case
Friday, August 17, 2018
Over three days, more than 100 people fell ill after smoking a batch of K2 officials say was laced with AB-Fubinaca. Police Chief Anthony Campbell said chemical was "knocking people down."
Satanic Temple Protests Ten Commandments Monument With Goat-Headed Statue
Friday, August 17, 2018
"It will be a very cold day in hell before an offensive statue will be forced upon us to be permanently erected on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol," Republican State Sen. Jason Rapert said.
Cannabis Producer Gets $4 Billion Investment From Beer Company
Thursday, August 16, 2018
The giant influx of cash from Constellation Brands is the largest strategic investment in the cannabis market to date. It nearly quadruples the alcohol company's stake in Canopy Growth to 38 percent.
Toddler's Remains That Were Discovered In N.M. Compound Identified As Missing Child
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Officials said the decomposed body found in a raid on a rural property in Amalia, are those of missing 3-year-old, Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj. Prosecutors argue he died in a religious ceremony.
Pope Francis Expresses 'Shame And Sorrow' Over Pennsylvania Abuse Allegations
Thursday, August 16, 2018
After days of silence and a barrage of criticism for failing to address the most recent priest sex abuse scandal, the Vatican speaks: "The Holy See condemns unequivocally the sexual abuse of minors."
1st Day Of School At Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, 6 Months After Mass Shooting
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Students returned to the campus for classes for the first time since 17 people were killed in a shooting rampage at the Florida school.
Colorado School District Switches To 4-Day Week To Save Money
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Superintendent Chris Fiedler expects the district will save about $1 million in transportation costs, teaching salaries and districtwide utilities.
University Of Maryland Accepts Responsibility For Football Player's Death
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
President Wallace Loh admitted at a news conference on Tuesday that the school's athletic training staff "misdiagnosed" Jordan McNair's collapse and that their failures led to his death.
Another Firefighter Dies Battling Northern California Wildfire
Monday, August 13, 2018
Officials say the firefighter died Monday at the site of the Mendocino Complex Fire. Over the past several weeks, a total of six firefighters have died in connection to wildfires.
Jury Awards Terminally Ill Man $289 Million In Lawsuit Against Monsanto
Friday, August 10, 2018
After three days of deliberation the San Francisco jury sided with Dewayne Johnson, a former school groundskeeper who regularly used the popular herbicide Roundup.
Judge Pleased With Government Effort But Hundreds Of Children Still In Custody
Friday, August 10, 2018
About 550 immigrant children between the ages of 5 and 17 are still separated from their families. The government has presented a framework that outlines steps to reunite them.
Deported Asylum-Seekers Brought Back On Angry Judge's Orders
Thursday, August 09, 2018
The federal judge issued the order after learning a mother and daughter involved in a lawsuit challenging new asylum rules had been deported despite assurances to the court they would not be removed.
Sons Get 'Certitude' After Receiving Their Missing Father's Korean War Dog Tag
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
After decades of ambiguity, "We have certitude," Charles McDaniel Jr., said on Wednesday, adding that he and his brother are "the most fortunate because we're the only ones that have a name now."
Body Of Young Boy Found At New Mexico Compound, Identity Unconfirmed
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Authorities are trying to determine if the remains belong to the Georgia boy they've been searching for since December. They noted Monday marked the abducted child's 4th birthday.
Tokyo Medical School Apologizes For Test Scoring Practices To Keep Women Out
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Officials confirmed reports of the systematic exclusion of female candidates from the prestigious university are true. "We betrayed the public trust," the school's managing director told reporters.
Federal Judge Rules Against Imprisoning Those Who Can't Pay Court Fees
Monday, August 06, 2018
Civil rights lawyers won a ruling that Orleans Parish judges cannot impose fines on defendants without holding a "neutral forum" to learn about their ability to pay.
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Fully Restore DACA
Friday, August 03, 2018
It's the third federal court to rule that the government had failed to justify its decision to end the program. The administration has 20 days to appeal, before immigrant protections are reinstated.
Las Vegas Shooting Investigation Closed. No Motive Found
Friday, August 03, 2018
Police investigating the October 2017 attack said they've been able to answer the "who, what, when, where and how" of the massacre, but as the probe ends, officials cannot explain the "why."