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To Prevent Wildfires, PG&E Pre-Emptively Cuts Power To Thousands In California
Monday, October 15, 2018
The temporary outages could hit some 87,000 customers in Northern California. The impacted areas are forecast to have risky weather conditions, including low humidity and gusty winds.
Same-Sex Penguin Couple Fosters An Egg In Sydney
Friday, October 12, 2018
The new penguin couple are named Sphen and Magic, and the two males are about to take the leap into parenthood. They are often spotted together, waddling or going for a swim.
Turkey Releases U.S. Pastor After 2 Years In Prison
Friday, October 12, 2018
Andrew Brunson was one of thousands arrested in Turkey after a failed coup attempt in 2016. His detention raised tensions with the U.S. But now, a court in western Turkey has ordered his release.
Washington State Strikes Down Death Penalty, Citing Racial Bias
Thursday, October 11, 2018
"We are confident that the association between race and the death penalty is not attributed to random chance," the state's supreme court justices wrote in a majority opinion.
Search and Rescue Efforts In Indonesia To Wind Down, With Thousands Still Missing
Thursday, October 11, 2018
The official death toll for the disasters stands at 2,073. But the number of those still missing could be as high as 5,000, after the quake caused the ground to liquefy.
Google+ Shutting Down For Consumers After Data Vulnerability Is Revealed
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
The company says it discovered and patched the issue in March but did not immediately disclose it. There is no evidence, it said, that a third party was aware of the bug or misused profile data.
Fugitive Who Used Helicopter To Escape Caught In France
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
The repeat offender has fascinated the country, and is known there as the "jailbreak king." Rédoine Faïd was serving a 25-year-sentence for a botched armed robbery in 2010 that killed a policewoman.
Lemurs Provide Clues About How Fruit Scents Evolved
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Researchers tested what kind of information the animals are able to discern from scent about whether a fruit is ripe. There's evidence that some fruits evolved to better signal ripeness to lemurs.
FBI Agent Shot By Booby-Trapped Wheelchair
Tuesday, October 02, 2018
Before the highly trained team even entered the house in Oregon, it encountered a series of traps straight out of the adventures of Indiana Jones.
Top U.N. Court Dashes Landlocked Bolivia's Hopes Of Ocean Access
Monday, October 01, 2018
The International Court of Justice says it did not find that Bolivia's neighbor Chile has a legal obligation to enter into negotiations with Bolivia about access to the ocean.
Orlando Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed ER Patient Who Claimed To Have A Gun
Monday, October 01, 2018
"He told hospital staff that he had a gun and that he would shoot anyone who came near him," police said, adding that officers approached the man out of concern for other patients who needed care.
Bones Reveal The Brontosaurus Had An Older, Massive Cousin In South Africa
Thursday, September 27, 2018
The scientists think when this new dinosaur was alive, it was the largest creature ever to have walked the Earth. And unlike the lumbering creatures that came later, it could pop up on its hind legs.
Anita Hill Says Kavanaugh Accuser Hearing 'Cannot Be Fair'
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
As it stands now, Hill tells NPR, the hearing cannot provide senators "with enough information to reach a reasonable conclusion." She testified in 1991 that Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her.
Swedish Politics In Chaos As Parliament Votes Out Prime Minister
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
This month's national election resulted in a hung parliament, after a far-right party made gains. Now, Premier Stefan Lofven has lost a confidence vote and the shape of a future government is murky.
Dallas Police Department Fires Amber Guyger, Officer Who Shot Man In His Own Home
Monday, September 24, 2018
Guyger has said she mistakenly entered the wrong apartment in her complex and shot a man she thought was a burglar. She was later arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Last Private Rescue Ship On Deadly Mediterranean Migrant Route Loses Its Registration
Monday, September 24, 2018
International charities say it is a death sentence for hundreds of people trying to reach safety. They say Panama revoked the Aquarius 2's registration after pressure from Italy, which Italy denies.
A Bunch Of Cocaine: Boxes Of Donated Bananas Contained $17.8 Million Worth Of Drugs
Sunday, September 23, 2018
"Sometimes, life gives you lemons. Sometimes, it gives you bananas," says the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. "And sometimes, it gives you something you'd never expect!"
PHOTOS: As Florence Floodwaters Rose, Rescuers Helped Hundreds Of Animals In Danger
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Some evacuees are unwilling or unable to bring their pets with them, leaving them in a dangerous position. Rescuers have been tracking down scared animals in danger and bringing them to safety.
World Sports Agency Reinstates Russia After Doping Scandal
Thursday, September 20, 2018
The decision, described by one advocate as "the greatest treachery against clean athletes in Olympic history," is subject to conditions. It has been roundly condemned by anti-doping advocates.
Indian Authorities Say Flight Crew Forgot To Pressurize Airplane Cabin
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Thirty of the passengers on a Jet Airways flight to Jaipur suffered from nose or ear bleeding, Indian officials say, because the crew didn't flip the switch to maintain proper cabin pressure.