Trial about to begin in death of Ahmaud Arbery
Jury selection begins Monday over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man who was killed by a father and his son who thought he was a burglar. They chased…
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Suicide bombers kill 47 in Afghanistan mosque
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The Islamic State bombed a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan, killing at least 47 and wounding 70. The IS, an enemy of both the Taliban and the West appears to…
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Cardinals fire their coach Mike Shildt
Even though he was National League manager of the year, the St. Louis Cardinals have decided to fire their coach, citing philosophical differences. The team lost to the Los Angeles…
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Biggest gain for S&P 500 since March
It was a great day for stocks Thursday, with technology companies rallying. The S&P 500 rose 1.7%, with over 90% of its stocks gaining. The Associated Press has the story:…
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Missouri paper slammed by governor for exposing security flaw
The Post-Dispatch is under fire by Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson for writing about a security flaw in a state database that exposed thousands of teachers’ Social Security numbers. The…
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Art that shreds itself goes for $25 million
British street artist Banksy has become a phenomenon, as his self-shredding paintings sell for millions. The latest, “Love is in the Bin,” went for $25,383,941, which was close to 20…
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Tense relations between US and China due to Taiwan
China is trying to regain control over Taiwan, which is increasing tensions between the U.S. and China. Over China’s National Day holiday, China sent a large number of military aircraft…
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Several new progressive laws take effect in California
Empowered by beating back the recall, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a significant number of progressive bills into law. They include a ban on filming someone near an abortion clinic,…
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Murdaugh charged with stealing insurance settlements
Prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is already the subject of numerous investigations, has now been charged with stealing insurance settlements meant for the sons of his late housekeeper.…
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Moderna booster shot recommended by FDA panel
A panel of advisors to the FDA said those Americans who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine should follow up with a half dose booster shot from Moderna. Those who received…
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Hezbollah organizes protest with gunfire in Lebanon
Hezbollah is protesting an investigation by a judge into an explosion last year in the port of Beirut. The protest led to violence, as snipers got involved and rocket-propelled grenades…
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