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Boeing charged airlines for additional safety features on 737 Max jets

Exterior sensors that tell pilots the angle of the plane were one safety feature that cost extra. The sensors might have been able prevent Lion Air crash that killed 189, an expert said.

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Euroviews. The constitutional case for indicting President Donald Trump ǀ View

The U.S. president must be subject to the same laws as every other American citizen.

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Artist creates huge image of US presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke

An artist and Beto O'Rourke fan took his support for the Texas Democratic presidential candidate to a new level in creating a piece of artwork of O'Rourke's face in an Austin, Texas field.

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Kit Harington on how 'Game of Thrones' mirrors real-World Politics

"I'm deeply sad of the state of the world as 'Thrones' ends," he said. "If it was prophetic, you'd hope that people would have watched."

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Mother accused of abusing 7 adopted children to force them into making YouTube

The children told police their adoptive mother starved, beat and pepper sprayed them when they failed to follow direction for videos, officials said.

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American mathematician Karen Uhlenbeck becomes first woman to win Able Prize

Karen Uhlenbeck of the University of Texas at Austin became the first woman to be awarded what many consider to be the “Nobel” of math, which is handed out annually by the King of Norway to one or more outstanding mathematicians.

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Watch again: Trump and Bolsonaro speak after White House meeting

Join us as two of the world's most outspoken leaders meet at the White House.

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Euroviews. Why has Trump's administration delayed putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill? ǀ View

Americans should want to replace President Andrew Jackson, a former slave owner, with the picture of a woman who escaped slavery.

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Video shows officer punching woman at St. Patrick's Day 'riot'

Police said the woman on the video struck a police sergeant. She faces charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and public drunkenness, records show.

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USC puts hold on accounts of students tied to admissions scandal

The daughters of actress Lori Loughlin, who has been charged in alleged scam, are students at the school.

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Tragic parallels: New Zealand and Pittsburgh houses of worship suffer similar heartache

"It's actual heartache that people have so much hate for who you are. That they hate everyone you know — people who are wonderful people," one Pittsburgh Jewish teen said.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: the birthplace of US democracy

In partnership with Brand USA

French singer-songwriter Laetitia Sheriff is travelling around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the place where America’s modern journey began, so it was a fitting final stop on her travels.

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Killing of Gambino underboss gave the mob something it did not want — attention

Organized crime still has its 'bread and butter' rackets, but there's not as much bread as there used to be.

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To curb traffic, cities explore making drivers pay more

Advocates think congestion pricing would solve traffic woes and decrease pollution, critics worry it could exacerbate inequality.

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Past shooting survivors work to process grief in light of new gun violence

Research shows engaging with peers can be "as valuable" a tool in healing from past traumatic events as seeing a professional.

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Euroviews. Trump's thoughts on air safety - debunked by an actual pilot ǀ View

It’s a romantic fantasy to think that “great pilots” are the solution. Great pilots make great mistakes too.

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Euroviews. There's no constitutional reason to wait to impeach Donald Trump

Nancy Pelosi's reasons for delaying its consideration are based on an ahistorical reading of the Constitution and its intent.

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Euroviews. America has exported hate. After the New Zealand attacks, it must rein it in ǀ View

We have lectured other countries that the best way to limit violent radicalism is to attack its funding. It's time to take our own advice.

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Trump vetoes attempt to block Mexico border wall funding plan

US President uses his veto for the first time after 12 Republicans join Democrats to oppose him

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'Virtual kidnapping' is on the rise: Here's how to protect your family

What do you do if you get a call from someone claiming they kidnapped your child?

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