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California Jury Finds Roundup Caused Man's Cancer
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
After five days of deliberation the jury concluded the weed killer was a "substantial factor" in causing non-Hodgkins lymphoma in the plaintiff. It's the second verdict against the Bayer product.
USC Suspends Accounts Of Students Allegedly Linked To Admissions Bribery Scandal
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
"This prevents the students from registering for classes or acquiring transcripts while their cases are under review," officials said, as they scramble to restore trust in the application process.
After New Zealand Attacks, Muslim-Americans Call For Action Against Rising Bigotry
Friday, March 15, 2019
On Friday, Muslim-Americans urged political leaders and tech companies to confront the spread of hate and racism that has led to scores of worshippers being slaughtered in religious institutions.
State Department Says All U.S. Diplomats Have Left Venezuela
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The embassy is closed but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Venezuelans the U.S. stands by interim President Juan Guaidó and supports Venezuelans' aspirations to live in a democracy.
Saudi Arabia Rejects Calls For Independent Investigation Into Khashoggi Killing
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The kingdom's leading human rights leader said demands to "internationalize" the probe would be "tantamount to the international community doubting the integrity of our judicial apparatus."
Dozens Of Schoolchildren Feared Dead In Nigerian Building Collapse
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
The three-story structure crumpled into a pile of concrete slabs Wednesday. About 100 nursery and primary school students are believed to have been inside. At least 37 people have been rescued.
Cardinal George Pell, Former Vatican Official, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
He had been convicted of sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne, Australia, two decades ago. He is 77 and will be eligible for parole in three years and eight months.
Trump Administration Seeks To Close International Immigration Offices
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is in "preliminary discussions" to shutter 23 field offices around the world to save millions. Critics say it will exacerbate a processing bottleneck.
Selfie-Taking Woman Apologizes After Jaguar Attack At Arizona Zoo
Monday, March 11, 2019
"The person involved met privately with zoo officials to acknowledge her regret for her role in the past weekend's events," park officials said. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Baby Of British ISIS Woman Stripped Of Citizenship Has Died
Friday, March 08, 2019
Shamima Begum, who was 15 when she fled to Syria in 2015, had been begging to return to the U.K. prior to her son's birth last month, saying she feared for his health. He died of pneumonia.
German Man Who Poisoned Co-Workers Sentenced To Life In Prison
Friday, March 08, 2019
The 57-year-old offered no clues about what prompted him to lace co-workers' food with toxic metals. A psychologist said he "seemed to me like a scientist who was testing substances on a guinea pig."
Facebook Vows To Quash Anti-Vaccine Misinformation
Thursday, March 07, 2019
The company said ads and other content containing false information about vaccines will be pulled from the platform and accounts that persist in disseminating discredited opinions will be disabled.
U.S. Journalist Released After Detainment By Venezuelan Authorities
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Cody Weddle, who has been covering the political unrest of President Nicolás Maduro's administration, will soon be deported to the U.S. after spending more than 12 hours in custody.
R. Kelly Taken Back Into Custody, Two Women Deny Being 'Brainwashed'
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
The R&B singer was detained in Cook County, Ill. for unpaid child support that totals more than $160,000. In an interview aired Thursday, two women living with Kelly said they are happy.
Woman Who Left U.S. To Join ISIS Denied Request To Expedite Her Case To Return
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
A judge ruled there isn't sufficient evidence proving Hoda Muthana and her toddler face imminent harm in Syria. It's a setback for the ISIS bride who hoped to fight her citizenship claim from the U.S.
Air India Crews Directed To 'Hail The Motherland' After Every Announcement
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
The order instructs cabin staff to exclaim the slogan "after a slight pause and with much fervour." It has drawn ridicule on social media where users are attacking the company's flaws.
Nazi-Saluting Teens Provoke Outrage In California After Photos Flood Internet
Monday, March 04, 2019
The teens partying around a large swastika appeared online over the weekend, sparking investigations by school officials and law enforcement.
Protests Against Algerian President's Bid For Fifth Term End In Chaos
Friday, March 01, 2019
Throngs of people flooded the streets of the North African country's cities on Friday to demand the ailing president withdraw from the April 18 election. Clashes with police developed in Algiers.
Pedestrian Deaths Reach Highest Level In Decades, Report Says
Thursday, February 28, 2019
A safety group estimates 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2018 — a 4 percent increase over 2017 and the highest mortality rate since 1990.
75 Face Drug Charges In Puerto Rico, Some Allegedly Fed Victims To Reptiles
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The federal indictment represents a "significant blow" to Las FARC, one of the island's most notorious and brutal drug trafficking rings, officials said on Wednesday.