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Sinclair TV Host Resigns After Vulgar Tweet Threatening Parkland Survivor

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

After the furor over Laura Ingraham's tweet, Jamie Allman's crude message drew wider notice. At least three advertisers pulled their ads, and on Monday, Sinclair said it had accepted his resignation.

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Tammy Duckworth Becomes First U.S. Senator To Give Birth While In Office

Monday, April 09, 2018

With the arrival of a baby girl named Maile, Duckworth becomes one of just 10 women to give birth while serving in Congress.

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'Denver Post' Calls Out Its 'Vulture' Hedge Fund Owners In Searing Editorial

Monday, April 09, 2018

"If Alden isn't willing to do good journalism here, it should sell The Post to owners who will," the newspaper's editorial board wrote, as 25 staffers are laid off from the newsroom.

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36-Year-Old Accountant Called In As Emergency NHL Goalie — And He Crushed It

Friday, March 30, 2018

"The initial shock happened when I had to dress," Scott Foster said after the Blackhawks' 6-2 victory. "You just kind of black out after that."

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At Least 16 Palestinians Killed By Israeli Troops In Demonstrations Along Gaza Border

Friday, March 30, 2018

Tensions are high as Palestinians are staging big "March of Return" rallies along the border for the next six weeks, in advance of the 70th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel.

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Why 300,000 Volkswagens Are Being Stored In These Massive Auto Boneyards

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Dramatic photos show thousands of the cars awaiting their fate. Volkswagen says it has paid more than $7.4 billion to buy back diesel cars in the U.S.

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Fired VA Secretary Says White House Muzzled Him

Thursday, March 29, 2018

David Shulkin, the ousted Veterans Affairs chief, tells NPR that political forces in the Trump administration want to privatize the VA and that he was not allowed to respond to an ethics controversy.

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Ohio Fertility Clinic Says 4,000 Eggs And Embryos Destroyed When Freezer Failed

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

The hospital system said its investigation suggested that the problems may have been caused by human error, mechanical failure or both. "We failed our fertility clinic patients," said its CEO.

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Man Arrested In Connection With D.C.-Area Suspicious Packages, Authorities Say

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The packages contained "potential destructive devices," the FBI said. A person taken into custody was set to appear in federal court on Tuesday.

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Clockwork Orange? Why Russian Ski Slopes Are Being Blanketed In The Strange Color

Monday, March 26, 2018

The skies over Crete were an eerie orange, too. Why the tangerine tint? Powerful storms in North Africa blew sands from the Sahara across the Mediterranean.

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U.S. Expels 60 Russian Officials, Closes Consulate In Seattle

Monday, March 26, 2018

The move follows the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the U.K. earlier this month. The Russians have been given seven days to leave the country.

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French Officer Who Swapped Places With Hostage Becomes 4th Killed In Gunman's Attack

Friday, March 23, 2018

The man reportedly entered a grocery in Trebes yelling, "Allahu Akbar, I'll kill you all." Officials say the suspect, who was killed by police, was a petty criminal who was under police surveillance.

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In Sacramento, Protesters Shut Down Freeway And Block Entrance To Kings Game

Friday, March 23, 2018

Activists demonstrated against the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man, by city police. The Kings owner expressed support for the peaceful protest.

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Video Shows Sacramento Police Shooting Unarmed Black Man In Grandparents' Backyard

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Body camera footage shows two officers firing about 20 shots at Stephon Clark, then waiting five minutes without giving aid. The officers had responded to a 911 call of a man breaking car windows.

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Small City Moves To Opt Out Of California Sanctuary Law

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Los Alamitos, an Orange County city of fewer than 12,000, is aligning itself with a harder line on immigration than the more liberal policies adopted elsewhere in the state.

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Investigators Say Austin 'Serial Bomber' May Have Used Tripwire In Latest Blast

Monday, March 19, 2018

"With this tripwire, this changes things," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs. "It's more sophisticated. It's not targeted to individuals. We're very concerned."

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State Officials Say They Received A Warning About Cracks Before Bridge Collapse

Friday, March 16, 2018

Transportation authorities say an engineer on the project left them a voicemail saying he saw some cracks. There is no official word on why the bridge came down Thursday, killing at least six people.

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Harper Lee Estate Sues Over 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Broadway Script By Aaron Sorkin

Thursday, March 15, 2018

The author's lawyer says a contract bars the producers of a high-profile stage adaptation from departing "in any manner" from the spirit of the classic novel.

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2 Coaches Among Those Killed In Florida School Shooting

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Two of those killed were beloved staff members. Chris Hixon and Aaron Feis were both coaches at the school, and they were remembered fondly by colleagues and students.

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Portions Of Ailing White House Magnolia Removed Over Safety Concerns

Thursday, December 28, 2017

The Jackson Magnolia, one of the oldest and storied trees on the White House lawn, just got a major trim. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with historian Jonathan Pliska about the tree's significance.

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