Merrit Kennedy

Merrit Kennedy appears in the following:

In Afghanistan, Security Incidents And Civilian Casualties At Record Highs

Monday, May 01, 2017

A new report from a U.S. government watchdog paints a bleak picture of Afghanistan's security and corruption issues, as the U.S. considers sending more troops.

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Severe Weather Kills At Least 14 People Across 5 Southern States

Monday, May 01, 2017

People are taking stock of the damage after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes swept through over the weekend. The American Red Cross is calling it the deadliest start to tornado season in nine years.

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Time To Consult Congress Over Use Of Force Against ISIS, Lawmakers Say

Friday, April 28, 2017

The U.S. has relied on legislation from 2001 to justify its use of force against ISIS. But a bipartisan group of representatives say it's outdated, and argue it's time for a debate.

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Arkansas Executes 4th Inmate In 8 Days

Friday, April 28, 2017

Kenneth Williams was the final inmate executed as the state sped up its schedule to beat the expiration date of its lethal-injection drugs.

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Trump Signs Executive Order On Offshore Drilling And Marine Sanctuaries

Thursday, April 27, 2017

President Trump signed an executive order Friday that aims to expand offshore drilling for oil and gas, in a move welcomed by the oil and gas industry and greeted with alarm by environmental groups.

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After Ann Coulter Speech Cancellation, Protesters Rally At Berkeley

Thursday, April 27, 2017

The university and city of Berkeley saw dueling, but peaceful demonstrations with police on hand. Coulter suggested that she might "swing by" to greet supporters but never did.

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Arkansas To Carry Out Its Final Execution In 8 Days

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Lawyers for convicted murderer Kenneth Williams unsuccessfully sought stays from courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. Williams is the fourth and final inmate to die in Arkansas this month.

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After Back-And-Forth, Ann Coulter Speech Is Off At UC Berkeley

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

It's disputed who actually canceled the conservative commentator's appearance. The university had called it off before due to security concerns, but backtracked after she vowed to come anyway.

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Mexico Can Seek Millions From U.S. In Dolphin-Safe Tuna Dispute, WTO Says

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The World Trade Organization deems U.S. labeling rules for dolphin-safe tuna are unfairly restrictive to Mexico. It says Mexico may seek $163 million annually from the U.S. in retaliatory measures.

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The Lowly Wax Worm May Hold The Key To Biodegrading Plastic

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

More than a trillion plastic bags are used annually. They're made of a notoriously resilient kind of plastic called polyethylene – but scientists have found that wax worms are able to break them down.

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Dueling Shows Of Force As Tensions Ratchet Up On Korean Peninsula

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

As North Korea marked its military's anniversary with artillery drills, a U.S. guided missile submarine docked in South Korea and U.S. Navy ships conducted exercises with South Korea and Japan.

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Under Cover Of Night, New Orleans Begins Dismantling Confederate Monuments

Monday, April 24, 2017

Following death threats, the contractors wore flak jackets and helmets as they dismantled a monument to members of a white supremacist group who attacked the city's racially integrated police force.

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Top Afghan Defense Officials Resign After Attack Kills More Than 100 Troops

Monday, April 24, 2017

The resignations coincided with a visit from the U.S. Secretary of Defense, as the new administration carries out a review of its Afghanistan policy. Friday's attack was the deadliest in years.

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Louisiana's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline

Thursday, April 20, 2017

It's an effort to bring nationwide attention to the issue and speed up the federal permitting process for coastal projects. The state loses the equivalent of one football field of land an hour.

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Arkansas Conducts First Execution In Years After U.S. Supreme Court Clears Path

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Early Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied requests to halt the execution of Ledell Lee. His execution was the first in Arkansas in almost 12 years.

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4 Indian Politicians To Stand Trial Over 1992 Mosque Destruction

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

It was one of the most incendiary episodes in India's modern history, with communal rioting that killed more than 2,000 people. Now, the Supreme Court has revived criminal conspiracy charges.

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Malaysia Airlines Says It Will Use Satellites To Track Its Fleet

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Three years after MH Flight 370 disappeared from radar, Malaysia's national carrier says it will use satellites to track its planes at all times and that it will be the first airline to do so.

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Ex-NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Found Hanged In Prison Cell

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

The former New England Patriots tight end was serving a life sentence in prison for killing the boyfriend of his fiancee's sister. He was found by corrections officers early Wednesday.

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Facebook Murder Suspect Has 'Shot And Killed Himself,' Police Say

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Authorities were looking for Steve Stephens, 37, in connection with the killing of 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. on Sunday. Stephens was spotted Tuesday morning by Pennsylvania State Police.

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U.K. Prime Minister Calls For Early Election

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

"At this moment of enormous national significance, there should be unity here in Westminster," Theresa May said in the surprise announcement, as the U.K. prepares to leave the European Union.

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