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Humpback whale likely dead after it was hit by ferry near Seattle

"At 5 to 10 feet, there's no chance to even try to maneuver the vessel," the director of operations for the Washington state ferries system said.

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World's smallest surviving baby born in San Diego

At 8.6 ounces, or 245 grams, the newborn known as Saybie weighed 7 grams less than the previous world's smallest surviving baby.

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'Charging the president with a crime was not an option,' says Mueller

US Special Counsel Robert Mueller, in his first public comments on his Russia interference investigation, said on Wednesday that charging President Donald Trump was never an option for his team of prosecutors, citing Justice Department guidelines that prohibit charging a sitting president.

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Tornado wreaks havoc upon apartment complex in Dayton, Ohio

Aerial footage released on Tuesday showed an apartment complex in Dayton, Ohio that was torn to shreds by one of three tornadoes that touched down in the state on Monday.

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Johnson & Johnson opioids helped make worst 'public health crisis in history,' Oklahoma says in court

The first trial against a pharmaceutical opioid manufacturer started in Oklahoma on Tuesday in what could be a precedent-setting case.

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Hawaii hiker who survived 17 days in forest says she never felt fearful

Amanda Eller, 35, called the ordeal an "opportunity to overcome fear of everything" and said a prayer for another missing Hawaii hiker.

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Euroviews. Russia is sending bombers near Alaska to show it can attack the U.S. if necessary ǀ View

The Russian president wants to signal that Moscow remains a strategic competitor to Washington and has the ability to attack the U.S. mainland.

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National Memorial Day parade held in Washington

The National Memorial Day Parade was held in Washington Monday. It's the fifteenth year for the event and is said to be the nation's largest memorial day parade.

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Sports Illustrated sold to marketing company for $110 million

Authentic Brands acquires the rights to market, develop and license Sports Illustrated and its franchises, but Meredith will pay a licensing fee to operate the editorial operations.

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American climber dies on descent from summit of Mount Everest

The number of dead or missing mountaineers on the world's highest mountain is now at nine on the Nepali side during the current climbing season.

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Sanders: Trump and Kim Jong Un agree on assessment of Biden

"I think they agree in their assessment of former Vice President Joe Biden," the White House press secretary said in an exclusive interview.

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Stan Lee's former manager arrested arrested on elder abuse charge

In one instance of theft, police allege that Morgan was involved in an autograph session with Lee that netted more than $262,000 that Lee never saw.

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Utah judge suspended for criticizing Trump

The court noted multiple times when Kwan had provided political comments that criticized Donald Trump, as a presidential candidate in 2016 and as president.

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US tensions with Iran

Tensions between the US and Iran are rising as Trump sends 1,500 troops to the Middle East and pushes through the sale of billions of dollars' worth of arms to Saudi Arabia

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Missing woman found alive in Hawaiian forest after two weeks

Amanda Eller was "stuck and slightly injured" in the forest, according to loved ones dedicated to finding her.

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Weinstein accusers reportedly agree to $44 million settlement

A settlement would have no effect on the producer's criminal case. Weinstein, who has denied all allegations, is set to go trial this fall on five counts, including rape and predatory sexual assault.

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US justice department announces 17 new charges against Julian Assange

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced 17 new criminal charges against Julian Assange, including Espionage Act charges connected with publishing classified material.

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Healthy dog euthanized in Virginia because owner wanted it buried with her

Woman's will called for Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix, to be put down.

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Dogs escape injury as crazy motorhome pursuit wows California Valley

A woman in a stolen recreational vehicle led US authorities on a wild chase in Los Angeles on Tuesday, smashing into cars and a palm tree.

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'Plug your ears and run': US police sound-cannon use challenged in U.S. court

Originally developed for the military, sound cannons are now used by many police departments.

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