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Madden Tournaments Canceled After Deadly Shooting In Jacksonville
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Two players were killed when a shooter opened fire at a Florida tournament. Police say the shooter took his own life. The CEO of game-maker Electronic Arts says he has canceled three upcoming events.
Air Pollution Exposure Harms Cognitive Performance, Study Finds
Monday, August 27, 2018
The researchers tested more than 25,000 people multiple times, matching the results with pollution data from the time of each test. Older adults were most affected by air quality.
McCain To Lie In State At U.S. And Arizona Capitols
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Congressional leaders called it a "rare honor" for the Arizona Senator, who died Saturday. Fewer than three dozen people have received this honor, reserved for the nation's "most eminent citizens."
3 Dead Including Suspected Gunman After Shooting At Jacksonville Gaming Tournament
Sunday, August 26, 2018
The shooting happened during a Madden NFL competition at a video game bar in downtown Jacksonville. A male suspect killed at least two people before taking his own life. Eleven others are injured.
Scientists Are Puzzled By Mysterious Lights In The Sky. They Call Them STEVE
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Scientists don't know what's causing the aurora-like phenomenon, which has been known to amateur photographers for decades but only recently came to the attention of researchers.
Attention, Shoppers: Kroger Says It Is Phasing Out Plastic Bags
Thursday, August 23, 2018
The Kroger Co. includes major chains such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Food4Less and Pick 'n Save. Its goal is to eliminate all single-use plastic bags by 2025.
3 North Carolina Confederate Monuments Will Stay In Place, Commission Decides
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
It also recommends at least one monument to be added to the Capitol grounds that highlights the contributions of the state's African-American citizens, and new signage on the existing statues.
Details Of Uber Harassment Settlement Released
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Dozens of women and minorities who said they were harassed while working as engineers at Uber filed a class-action lawsuit. Hundreds of people also sued for discrimination claims.
No More Cages: New Animal Cracker Packaging Sets The Mighty Beasts Free
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
"To continue to make the brand relevant for years to come, we felt this was the right time for the next evolution in our design, now showing the animals in a natural habitat," said the company.
Inmates Plan To Hold Weeks-Long Strike At Prisons Across U.S.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Organizers say the demonstrations, which are expected to include hunger strikes and a refusal to work, are in response to a riot at a South Carolina prison in which seven inmates died.
West Texas Vineyards Blasted By Herbicide Drift From Nearby Cotton Fields
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Texas is one of the largest producers of wine in the U.S. But the grapevines in the High Plains are facing a threat that's causing them to twist and wither. And it's coming from the cotton fields.
Emus Swarm Town As Australia's Drought Worsens
Monday, August 20, 2018
The tough conditions are drying up huge swathes of land, leaving farmers struggling. Groups of thirsty emus recently showed up in an outback mining town looking for water.
PepsiCo Breaks Out The Bubbly With $3.2 Billion Deal For SodaStream
Monday, August 20, 2018
It's the latest foray into more-healthful offerings for the food and beverage giant, which has shifted from soft drinks toward products such as juices, hummus and oatmeal.
Senior Chinese Monk Resigns After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
A top Buddhist monk in China was accused by multiple nuns in a report that circulated on social media. He has publicly denied the reports of misconduct.
Alex Jones Penalized By Twitter
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Last week, the company was a notable exception after a wave of other major tech companies banned the conspiracy theorist and his main channels. Jones cannot tweet on his main account for one week.
Former Baltimore Officer Charged With Assault After Viral Video
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Arthur Williams has been indicted by a grand jury on criminal charges including first-degree assault after a video surfaced on social media that showed him repeatedly punching a man in the face.
Nope, Those Aren't Mailboxes: Paris Rolls Out Sidewalk Urinals
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
The urinals are not at all subtle. They're bright red and placed in heavily trafficked areas — for example, directly next to the Seine near the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Nebraska Carries Out 1st Execution Using Fentanyl In U.S.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
A federal three-judge panel denied a drug company's request to halt the execution of Carey Dean Moore over concerns about whether the state obtained the drugs improperly.
Baltimore Officer Resigns After Video Shows Him Repeatedly Punching Man
Monday, August 13, 2018
The Baltimore Police Department said it suspended the unnamed officer within hours of Saturday's incident, and that late Sunday the police commissioner accepted had accepted the officer's resignation.
Viral Video: Baltimore Officer, Seen Pummeling Man, Resigns
Monday, August 13, 2018
The Baltimore Police Department announced on Sunday that it has accepted the resignation of an officer who was seen in a video posted on social media repeatedly punching a man on the street.