Vanessa Romo

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Samoan Government To Close Its Offices Amid Measles Crisis That Has Left 53 Dead

Monday, December 02, 2019

Forty-eight of the fatalities were children under 4 years old. The number of immunizations plummeted last year after improperly prepared vaccines led to the deaths of two infants.

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Massachusetts Governor Signs Law Severely Restricting Flavored Tobacco, Vape Products

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The legislation is not a blanket ban. Instead, it limits the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products, including menthol, "to licensed smoking bars where they may only be smoked on-site."

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Last Living Mount Rushmore Carver Dies At 98

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

"I feel like Mount Rushmore was the greatest thing with which I was ever involved," Donald "Nick" Clifford said of his three years working on the iconic American monument.

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Chinese Woman Convicted Of Trespassing At Mar-A-Lago Sentenced To 8 Months In Jail

Monday, November 25, 2019

When she was first arrested, there was speculation Yujing Zhang might be a foreign spy but she was never charged with espionage.

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Defense Secretary Says Trump Ordered Him To Let Eddie Gallagher Retire As Navy SEAL

Monday, November 25, 2019

The order from the commander in chief has put an end to proceedings that could have stripped the Navy SEAL of his Trident pin.

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Twitter Adds 'Hide Reply' Function To Try To Improve Online Conversation

Thursday, November 21, 2019

From now on, users can hide all manner of unwanted tweets — from the slightly irksome to the totally offensive.

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Despite Trump Support, Navy Board May Strip Eddie Gallagher Of SEAL Status

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

The president championed the Navy SEAL's cause and restored him to his former rank. But days later, top Navy officials said Gallagher may lose his standing as a member of the elite fighting force.

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U.S. Arrests Money-Laundering Expert For Laundering Money

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

A slew of federal agencies and media outlets have relied on professor Bruce Bagley's expertise on organized crime. This week he was arrested for his alleged role in an elaborate corruption scheme.

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Fans Getting Charged Up To See Ford's New Electric Mustang SUV

Saturday, November 16, 2019

For nearly two years, car enthusiasts have been trying to figure out what Ford meant when it said its new electric SUV was "Mustang inspired." On Sunday, they'll find out.

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As Illinois Prepares To Legalize Pot, Public Housing Tenants Not Allowed To Partake

Monday, November 11, 2019

Anyone receiving federal housing assistance could face eviction if caught smoking or possessing pot, according to Chicago's Housing Authority.

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Despite Election Victory, Spain's Socialists Face Growing Far-Right Opposition

Monday, November 11, 2019

The Vox party, which takes tough stances against immigration and regional independence drives, became the third-largest party in Spanish parliament.

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With Blackouts, California's Electric Car Owners Are Finding New Ways To Charge Up

Friday, November 08, 2019

Nearly half of all the electric cars in the country are owned in California. But the recent wildfires and power outages are inspiring some drivers to use their cars to power their homes.

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It's Superhero Time On Podcasts: Star-Lord And Black Widow To Step Up To The Mic

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

A Marvel deal with SiriusXM and Pandora marks a deeper investment by the companies to claim a stake in the growing realm of podcasting, now on pace to become a $1 billion industry.

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A Push To Have Cars Say 'No' To Drunk Drivers

Monday, October 21, 2019

All new autos would be outfitted with alcohol detection technology, under legislation being proposed by U.S. lawmakers. That would make it impossible to drive if you're over the limit.

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Turkey Claims To Have Won A Key Syrian Border Town From Kurdish Forces

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Heading into a fourth day of military attacks on northern Syria, Turkish officials say forces have captured Ras al-Ayn and several surrounding villages. But reports indicate fighting continues.

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Eligible El Paso Walmart Shooting Victims Can Start Applying For Funding

Saturday, October 12, 2019

More than $6 million so far have been raised to help the victims of the August massacre. On Saturday, One Fund El Paso is hosting a community resource fair to help those who qualify.

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El Paso Walmart Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Thursday, October 10, 2019

The 21-year-old white man who is suspected of gunning down 22 people at a busy Walmart in August has pleaded not guilty. He had previously confessed to the killings, according to police documents.

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Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Student That Dozens Filmed, Shared On Social Media

Thursday, September 19, 2019

"Kids stood here and didn't help Khaseen. They'd rather video this event," Detective Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick told reporters at a news conference. "They videoed his death instead of helping."

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Free Software Pioneer Quits MIT Over His Comments On Epstein Sex Trafficking Case

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

"I am doing this due to pressure on MIT and me over a series of misunderstandings and mischaracterizations," Richard Stallman wrote on his blog.

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Comedian Shane Gillis Fired From 'Saturday Night Live' For Racist Remarks

Monday, September 16, 2019

The comedian's rising star has dimmed in a controversy over a series of derogatory statements he made on his podcast. SNL said the show had no idea. He said, "I was always a [Mad TV] guy anyway."

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