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Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer Forced Out Amid Controversy Over SEAL Case

Sunday, November 24, 2019

The Pentagon says the defense secretary asked for Spencer's resignation after "losing trust and confidence in him." Spencer said President Trump deserved a Navy chief "who is aligned with his views."

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Pope Francis, In Visit To Hiroshima, Says Possession Of Nuclear Weapons Is 'Immoral'

Sunday, November 24, 2019

The nuclear arms race wastes resources that could instead improve people's lives and protect the environment, the pontiff said. His tour marks the first papal visit to Japan in nearly 40 years.

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Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Is Running For President

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Bloomberg announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination, saying Trump "represents an existential threat to our country and our values." The businessman is a late entrant to a crowded field.

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Released From Hospital Following 'Chills And Fever'

Saturday, November 23, 2019

The 86-year-old justice was hospitalized on Friday. In a statement Sunday, the Supreme Court said Ginsberg is now home and "doing well."

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Utah Woman Charged With Lewdness After Being Topless In Her Own Home

Thursday, November 21, 2019

The case is the latest legal battle amid a broader "free the nipple" campaign that seeks to normalize the exposure of female nipples.

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At Least 6 Killed As Political Turmoil Continues In Bolivia

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Ex-President Evo Morales continues to influence politics from exile in Mexico City as the interim president moves toward new elections. The death toll has risen to 30 in the post-election violence.

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Baltimore Museum Of Art Will Only Buy Works By Women Next Year

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

A 2019 study of major U.S. art museums found that 87% of artists in their collections are men. The Baltimore museum's chief curator calls the initiative "re-correcting the canon."

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'Our Community Is In Mourning': Popular Singer Among 4 Hmong Men Killed In Fresno

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The gunmen said nothing as they opened fire on a backyard party. "It's a dark day in our community, not only in our Hmong community but in our Fresno community," said a local leader.

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Taliban Release American And Australian Hostages In Exchange For 3 Militants

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks were abducted in 2016 from Kabul, where they taught at the American University. Three Taliban commanders held by the Afghan government were also freed.

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Fresno Police: Backyard Where 10 Shot Likely Targeted, 'We Just Don't Know Why'

Monday, November 18, 2019

The victims were all Asian males between 25 and 35. "Most of them had jerseys on," said the deputy police chief. "And it looks like something terrible happened."

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19-Hour London To Sydney 'Test Flight' Shows How To Make Long Hauls Tolerable

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Qantas Airways' approach to the 11,000-mile trip features carefully designed meals and lighting. Passengers are also encouraged to get out of their seats and they experience two sunrises in one day.

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READ: Testimony Of Tim Morrison, Former Russia Director For National Security Council

Saturday, November 16, 2019

In his closed-door deposition on Oct. 31, Morrison said President Trump had indeed asked Ukraine's president for assistance, but he argued the president's conduct wasn't unlawful.

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3 Indiana Judges Suspended After White Castle Brawl That Left 2 Of Them Wounded

Thursday, November 14, 2019

The Indiana Supreme Court found that the three had "gravely undermined public trust." The fight apparently started when one of the judges raised a middle finger at two men yelling from a passing SUV.

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Greta Thunberg Sets Sail For Home — And The U.N. Climate Conference

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

When the next round of climate talks was suddenly moved to Europe, the young activist needed to hitch a ride back across the Atlantic. And she had a message for the U.S. as she waved farewell.

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In Bolivia, A Power Vacuum And Chaos After Morales Resigns As President And Departs

Monday, November 11, 2019

Morales announced he was leaving for Mexico which has granted him asylum. He calls the protests that led to his departure "a coup," while the opposition makes plans for transition.

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New Zealand Commits To Being Carbon Neutral By 2050 — With A Big Loophole

Thursday, November 07, 2019

The Zero Carbon bill is ambitious but has a major exception for methane emitted by plants and animals. Methane from animals such as cattle and sheep made up 34% of the country's emissions in 2017.

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Under New Deal, Australian Women's And Men's Soccer Will Get Equal Share Of Revenue

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

The deal will lift salaries for the Matildas by 90% and promises parity in training and travel. Norway and New Zealand have made similar moves, as a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer continues.

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After No-Show By U.K. Conservative Leader, TV Host Eviscerates Empty Chair

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Kay Burley conducted a heated "interview" of Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly, even without him present, on the first day of the U.K.'s five-week general election campaign.

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Saudi Aramco, World's Most Profitable Company, Will Make First Public Offering

Sunday, November 03, 2019

The oil company said it will sell an unspecified number of shares on a Saudi Arabian exchange. Its valuation could be $1.5 trillion, and it may be the world's biggest IPO.

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Jeffrey Epstein Case: Expert Hired By His Family Suggests Doubt On Suicide Finding

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

A pathologist who observed the autopsy says Epstein's neck fractures are "more indicative" of homicidal strangulation than suicide. The medical examiner stands by her conclusion.

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