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Unilever Vows To Reduce Plastic Packaging Use By 2025
Monday, October 07, 2019
Environmentalists praised the company, but also asked that it commit to more robust reforms to its plastic usage.
New Trial Set For Man Charged In Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire
Friday, October 04, 2019
Prosecutors announced Friday they are seeking to retry Derick Almena, the leaseholder of the building, on 36 counts of manslaughter. One jury has already heard the case, but that ended in a mistrial.
Coast Guard Officer Accused Of Planning A Mass Attack Pleads Guilty In Federal Court
Thursday, October 03, 2019
Lt. Christopher Hasson, a self-described white nationalist, was found to be in possession of 15 firearms, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and several bottles of an opioid painkiller.
Planned Parenthood To Open Large New Facility In Illinois Near Missouri Border
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
The site of the 18,000 square foot clinic is intended to serve women from Missouri, where access to abortions has become more restrictive.
Hurricane Lorenzo Moves Quickly Toward The Azores
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
The Category 2 storm is expected to bring heavy winds and life-threatening surf. The National Hurricane Center reports the hurricane has broken records in the Atlantic.
Houthi Rebels In Yemen Release 290 Detainees
Monday, September 30, 2019
The U.N. and The International Committee of the Red Cross applauded the effort and hope it will lead to further releases by Houthi rebels as well as by the Saudi-led coalition waging war in Yemen.
Brother Of Slain Pakistani Social Media Star Gets Life For Her Murder
Friday, September 27, 2019
Qandeel Baloch, seen as a feminist voice in conservative Pakistan, was murdered by her brother in 2016 in an apparent "honor killing."
Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution
Thursday, September 26, 2019
California leaders called these claims "political retribution" and denied that the homeless crisis is affecting environmental issues.
Australia's Largest State Lifts Abortion Restrictions
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The Parliament of New South Wales, home to the nation's largest city, Sydney, has removed unlawful abortion from the state's criminal code and has eased access to abortion services.
Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The toy manufacturing giant behind Barbie aims to allow nonbinary youth to play with gender expression in its new line of dolls.
Tropical Storm Karen's Squalls Hit Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The storm prompted the National Hurricane Center to issue warnings for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.
Doctors Without Borders Calls For More Transparency In Distribution Of Ebola Vaccine
Monday, September 23, 2019
The international humanitarian group says the World Health Organization is restricting access to the vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the current outbreak has killed more than 2,100.
'Storm Area 51' Fails To Materialize
Friday, September 20, 2019
Despite millions responding to the Facebook event "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us," Nevada authorities say about 40 people gathered at the gates before being dispersed by law enforcement.
India Announces Widespread Ban Of E-Cigarettes
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The government expressed alarm at the growing rate of use by young people and possible health hazards.
Pennsylvania State Senator Resigns After Arrest On Child Porn Charges
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Mike Folmer, 63, was arrested at his home on Tuesday. According to court documents, he told police that he "had been dealing with some personal problems."