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U.S. Ebola patients mark 5 years since recovery as outbreak rages in Congo

While Congo's death toll of 1,800 pales in comparison to the 11,300 killed in West Africa in 2014-16, the current outbreak has been unrelenting.

02/08/2019

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U.S.-Russia arms control treaty dies; U.S. to test new weapon

Washington and Moscow walked out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty that Reagan and Gorbachev signed in 1987, raising fears of a new arms race.

02/08/2019

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New York: cat fashion show at the Algonquin Hotel

Some ten dressed up cats were entered into the annual fashion show to raise awareness for animal rescue and adoption

02/08/2019

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Saudi Arabia ends restrictions on women traveling

The new rules approved Friday allow any person 21 and older to travel abroad without prior consent and to apply for a passport on their own.

02/08/2019

USA

US withdraws from key nuclear treaty with Russia

The collapse of the 1987 treaty banning intermediate-range missiles has some fearing the world could enter into a new arms race.

02/08/2019

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Colorado looks to medical marijuana to ease opioid crisis

It becomes the third state in the nation after New York and Illinois to allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain relief.

02/08/2019

USA

Apple stops letting contractors listen to Siri voice recordings

"Additionally, as part of a future software update, users will have the ability to choose to participate in grading," the company said.

02/08/2019

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At post-debate rally, Trump seems to dial back attacks on 'the squad'

At an Ohio campaign event on Thursday following two nights of Democratic debates, Trump revived plenty of familiar attacks — and appeared to give short shrift to others.

02/08/2019

USA

Saoirse Kennedy Hill, RFK granddaughter, is dead, family says

Saoirse Kennedy Hill, 22, one of Robert and Ethel Kennedy's 35 grandchildren, wrote about her depression-induced suicide attempt in 2016.

02/08/2019

USA

Only black Republican in the House now sixth GOP retirement in little over a week

Texas Rep. Will Hurd is the sixth Republican member of the House in less than two weeks to announce they would not be running for reelection.

02/08/2019

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Trump rates the debate: Biden 'limped,' Harris 'bad night,' and Gabbard 'ridiculous'

The president weighed in on the Democrats' face off on his way to a MAGA rally in Ohio.

01/08/2019

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Judge temporarily blocks New York from turning over Trump's tax returns

New York recently passed a law that would make it easier for Congress to obtain the tax returns of government officials, including the president.

01/08/2019

USA

Local FBI field office warns of 'conspiracy theory-driven domestic extremists'

The assessment noted that the document is the first from the FBI to analyze conspiracies and their connection to violent acts.

01/08/2019

USA

Who's in and who's out for the next Democratic debate

Only seven out of 24 candidates have qualified so far for the September face off in Houston.

01/08/2019

USA

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Chile

A strong earthquake has hit off the coast of central Chile, though there are no immediate reports of damage or injury.

01/08/2019

USA

New audio reveals Reagan calling African officials 'monkeys'

New audio from the US National Archives reveals former US president Ronald Reagan calling African UN delegates 'monkeys'.

01/08/2019

USA

Justice Department won't prosecute Comey over leak of his memos after referral from internal watchdog

The Justice Department inspector general referred the former FBI chief for prosecution over his leaking of his memos.

01/08/2019

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Democratic debates draw mixed reactions from black voters in Detroit, Flint

"What I need to hear is more than the buzz words," said one debate watcher.

01/08/2019

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Graham, Senate Judiciary Democrats quarrel over asylum bill

Graham, the chairman, forced a vote to report the bill out of the panel, claiming Democrats skipped a markup last week. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said he missed it because he was at a family funeral.

01/08/2019

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Watch: Basketball star Julian McClurkin scores while parasailing

The Harlem Globetrotters player described it as a "once in a lifetime experience."

01/08/2019

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Floodwaters soak local bus on New York's Staten Island

Passengers seated on the bus had to lift up their legs or stand on seats to avoid getting wet.

01/08/2019

World

Watch: Swimming from Hawaii to San Francisco to clean up the ocean

Ben Lecomte is swimming from Hawaii to San Francisco to better understand how plastic is affecting our oceans.

01/08/2019

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Watch: Wave pool in China malfunctions, triggering tsunami that injures dozens

Visitors at a water park in Northern China were shocked when they were suddenly smashed by a giant wave.

01/08/2019

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Italian says he was threatened by Americans accused of policeman's murder

Sergio Brugiatelli, who police allege introduced two U.S. teens to a Rome drug dealer, says he was afraid the Americans would harm his family.

01/08/2019

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Dozens of House members demand better treatment of transgender asylum seekers in ICE custody

"We urge ICE to seriously consider the asylum claims of transgender migrants who demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution," the lawmakers wrote.

01/08/2019

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Rwanda seals Congo border after third Ebola case in city of Goma

Latest case increased fears the virus could take root in densely populated city more than 220 miles south of where the outbreak was first detected.

01/08/2019