Merrit Kennedy appears in the following:
Wisconsin Company Offers To Implant Chips In Its Employees
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
The idea raises ethical questions by essentially turning bodies into bar codes. Three Square Market says it is the first U.S. company to provide the technology to its employees.
Michael Kors To Acquire Jimmy Choo In $1.2 Billion Deal
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Michael Kors is trying to shore up declining demand for expensive handbags and says it aims to double the annual sales of the smaller footwear and accessories brand.
Israel Dismantles Controversial Metal Detectors At Jerusalem Holy Site
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
It remains to be seen whether Muslim worshippers will accept the "advanced technology" that Israel plans to implement in their place, after days of protest over the security measures.
Parents Of Terminally Ill British Baby Charlie Gard End Legal Fight
Monday, July 24, 2017
The couple's lawyer told the London High Court that new medical tests have shown that an experimental treatment would not help at this point, ending their legal fight to transport him to the U.S.
Poland's President Says He Will Veto Controversial Legislation, Defying His Party
Monday, July 24, 2017
Critics say the two controversial measures would have undermined the independence of the judiciary. Poland has seen days of demonstrations across the country against the legislation.
Jared Kushner Says 'I Did Not Collude' Ahead Of Senate Committee Appearance
Monday, July 24, 2017
Kushner states that during the presidential campaign he had "hardly any" contact with Russia representatives. He is set to participate in a closed-door meeting with the Senate Intelligence Committee.
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Speaking to the parole board, the former NFL star stressed that he has been a model inmate during his time at the Lovelock Correctional Center. He has served nearly nine years for armed robbery.
Burundi High School Robotics Team Reported Missing In D.C.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Two of the teens — 16-year-old Don Ingabire and 17-year-old Audrey Mwamikazi — have been seen leaving the U.S. and heading into Canada, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Salem Memorializes Those Killed During Witch Trials
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The memorial stands at the site where 19 innocent women and men were hanged. It opened on the 325th anniversary of the first mass execution of five women.
WATCH: Security Camera Footage Reveals Rogue Goat At Colorado Office
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
It's worth noting that the goat seems to have no interest in actually entering the office belonging to the polyurethane manufacturer. But it did brazenly destroy two of the office doors.
Supreme Court Allows 'Grandparent' Exemption To Trump Travel Ban
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Justices upheld a lower court order that said grandparents and other relatives qualify as close family and are exempt from the Trump travel ban for citizens of six Muslim-majority countries.
Dozens Convicted Of Human Trafficking In Landmark Thai Trial
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Thailand has come under international criticism for years over human trafficking in the country. A Thai army general was convicted, which is a rare occurrence under the military-led government.
Chipotle Stock Dips After Some Va. Customers Report Illness
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Chipotle temporarily closed a Sterling, Va., restaurant to sanitize it. A company representative told NPR that the reported symptoms were consistent with norovirus.
Bodies Found In Swiss Glacier Believed To Be Couple Missing Since 1942
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Two bodies have been discovered in a shrinking glacier by a worker from a ski lift company, according to Swiss media, and they are believed to be a couple who disappeared some 75 years ago.
Prosecutor Says Former Cincinnati Police Officer Will Not Be Tried A Third Time
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Murder and manslaughter charges against former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing have ended in two mistrials over his fatal shooting of black motorist Sam DuBose.
White House Highlights 'Made In America' Products From Each State
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Some of the products showcased at a White House event were clearly iconic, like Stetson cowboy hats from Texas. Some were less obvious, like door hinges from Missouri.
Grandparents Eligible For Visas Under Expanded Instructions On Travel Ban
Monday, July 17, 2017
The State Department has issued new instructions to U.S. embassies about which citizens from the countries covered by the Trump administration's travel ban are still eligible for visas.
British Polar Guides Get Hitched In Antarctica
Monday, July 17, 2017
It's said to be the first official wedding in Antarctic territory claimed by the U.K. They took photos outside in 15 degree temperatures after the ceremony, and then zipped away in a sno-cat vehicle.
Russia And U.S. To Discuss Russian Compounds Closed By U.S. Authorities
Monday, July 17, 2017
In retaliation for Russian meddling in the 2016 election, U.S. authorities seized the two Russian luxury estates in December because they were allegedly being used for intelligence activities.
Ravens Surprise Scientists By Showing They Can Plan
Thursday, July 13, 2017
As recently as 10 years ago, humans were thought to be the only species with the ability to plan. Turns out ravens can, too, on a par with great apes.