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Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city’s water supply after boy dies

The contamination of U.S. treated public water systems by the microbe, which is commonly found in warm freshwater and soil, is rare but not unheard of.

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Published 4h at 11:54 PM

Trump picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Portland, Oregon, largely peaceful after right-wing rally

The state police said a “massive influx” of troopers would be in Portland by Saturday morning.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Lebanese nominated premier resigns, in blow to Macron plan

The crisis in Lebanon has been worsened by the Aug. 4 explosion at Beirut’s port caused by the detonation of thousands of tons of ammonium nitrates.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 1:32 PM

US colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaks

Many major universities are determined to forge ahead despite warning signs, as evidenced by the expanding slate of college football games occurring Saturday.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 12:39 PM

Official: Paris stabbing suspect targeted Charlie Hebdo

The newspaper, which routinely mocks religious figures of all kinds, decided to republish the caricatures the day before the trial into the 2015 attacks opened earlier this month.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 11:28 AM

Voters’ poorly marked ovals could lead to contested ballots

While ballots subject to review have historically represented a tiny portion of overall ballots, it’s possible disputes could arise.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 9:43 AM

Mushrooms linked to salmonella outbreaks in 10 states

Federal officials are warning of salmonella cases in at least 10 states linked to dried mushrooms from a Southern California company.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 2:38 AM

S. Korea calls for N. Korea to further investigate shooting

South Korean officials condemned what they called an “atrocious act” and pressed North Korea to punish those responsible.

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Published September 26, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Judge removes Trump public lands boss for serving unlawfully

A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s leading steward of public lands has been serving unlawfully, blocking him from continuing in the position in the latest pushback against the administration’s practice of filling key positions without U.S. Senate approval.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Virus cases rise in US heartland, home to anti-mask feelings

The spread of coronavirus has created new problems at hospitals, schools and colleges in the Midwest, as well as in parts of the West.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Trump expected to announce conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

Republicans are expecting President Donald Trump to announce Saturday that he is nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as he aims to put a historic stamp on the high court just weeks before the election.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 7:27 PM

Ginsburg makes history again, lying in state at Capitol

The ceremony is expected to be a celebration and honoring of her life and work, with musical selections from one of Ginsburg’s favorite opera singers, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Under virus strain, Europe’s leaders plead at UN for unity

This year’s unusual work-from-home General Assembly comes as COVID-19 cases escalate in many regions but especially in Europe, where some of the world’s most advanced hospitals in some of the world’s richest countries are again under strain.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM

White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings

The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms” to resolve the matter, according to the order.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Teen charged in Kenosha shootings fights extradition

Kyle Rittenhouse was arrested at his home in Antioch, Illinois, a day after prosecutors say he shot and killed two protesters and injured a third on the streets of Kenosha on Aug. 25.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 2:49 PM

New measurements show moon has hazardous radiation levels

A Chinese-German team reported on the radiation data collected by the lander — named Chang’e 4 for the Chinese moon goddess — in the U.S. journal Science Advances.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Virginia governor, wife, test positive for coronavirus

Gov. Ralph Northam and his wife plan to isolate for the next 10 days while working remotely.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 1:54 PM

White House again criticizes FBI director for voting remarks

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows chided Christopher Wray over remarks made a day earlier to Congress about voter fraud.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 12:52 PM

Giant rat wins animal hero award for sniffing out landmines

Magawa has cleared more than 141,000 square meters of land, the equivalent of some 20 soccer fields.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 11:41 AM

Justice Department seeks immediate ban on WeChat in US

Last week the U.S. Commerce Department moved to ban WeChat from U.S. app stores but on Saturday, Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler in California agreed to delay U.S. restrictions, saying they would affect users' First Amendment rights.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 9:40 AM

Drugmaker Novavax begins late-stage vaccine trial in UK

Drugmakers are rushing to develop COVID-19 vaccines with the backing of governments desperate to find a way of easing restrictions that have hammered the world economy.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 9:12 AM

Former Florida GOP congresswoman under federal investigation

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is accused of spending at least $50,000 in campaign money on vacations and restaurant and luxury hotel bills.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 8:45 AM

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero admits backing rebels, denies violence

Rusesabagina, a Belgian citizen and U.S. permanent resident who has been a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame, is charged with 13 offenses that also include financing terrorism.

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Published September 25, 2020 at 7:59 AM

1 hurt, car crashed in fights at Los Angeles protest

The driver of a blue pickup truck got into an argument with demonstrators and struck the protester who was standing in the street as the driver tried to get away, police said in a statement.