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• Police Kill Man Carrying Fake Gun on Hollywood Boulevard

  15-07-2021 23:59
  Los Angeles police fatally shot a man who was carrying what turned out to be a replica handgun in the heart of Hollywood.
  
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• Georgia Hopes to Reopen I-16 by Next Week After Bridge Crash

  15-07-2021 23:59
  
  Authorities say they hope to reopen an interstate that connects much of Georgia its coastline by next week after a crash knocked a bridge overpass from its support beams.
  
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• Biden, Merkel Fail to Resolve Differences About Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline

  15-07-2021 23:59
  
  By Andrea Shalal and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel failed on Thursday to settle...
  
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• Biden Expressed Concerns About Nord Stream 2 to Merkel

  15-07-2021 23:59
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he expressed his concerns to German Chancellor Angela Merkel about Russia's Nord...
  
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• Minnesota Leaders Seek Drought Aid for Livestock Producers

  15-07-2021 23:58
  Gov. Tim Walz has asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to come to the aid of Minnesota livestock producers amid the worsening drought by easing grazing restrictions.
  
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• Retired Investigator: Biden Nominee Stonewalled 1989 Probe

  15-07-2021 23:57
  
  A former federal law enforcement officer is alleging that President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee U.S. lands in the Western states stonewalled a 1989 investigation into the sabotage of an Idaho timber sale.
  
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• 'Abortion Reversal' Bill Introduced in GOP-Led Ohio House

  15-07-2021 23:55
  
  Two Republican state representatives in Ohio have introduced legislation requiring doctors to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions about a disputed treatment for potentially stopping the abortion process.
  
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• Biden: US Will Protect Haiti Embassy, Won't Send Troops

  15-07-2021 23:53
  
  President Joe Biden says the U_S_ will bolster security at its embassy in Haiti following last week’s assassination of that country’s president, but sending American troops to stabilize the country is “not on the agenda.”.
  
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• Foreign Leader Ignores Biden Administration's Demands, Setting Up Possible 'Social Explosion'

  15-07-2021 23:50
  
  Lebanese President Michael Aoun rejected Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri’s proposal and the Biden Administration’s message to form a new government as soon as possible. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and […]
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• Surgeon general issues warning over vaccine misinformation

  15-07-2021 23:48 via rss.cnn.com
  
  US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Thursday health misinformation is "a serious threat to public health," as administration officials grow increasingly concerned about misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines, leading to a confrontation with social media giant Facebook.
  
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• North Carolina Selects Second COVID Vaccine Lottery Winners

  15-07-2021 23:48
  
  North Carolina health officials have unveiled the state’s latest recipients of a $1 million cash prize and $125,000 college scholarship for getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• 7-Day Average of New Oklahoma COVID-19 Cases Tops 500

  15-07-2021 23:46
  The seven-day average of newly reported Oklahoma COVID-19 cases has topped 500, and the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations neared 300.
  
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• Louisiana Man Dies While on Hiking Trip at the Grand Canyon

  15-07-2021 23:43
  Authorities say a Louisiana man has died while on a multi-day hiking trip at Grand Canyon National Park.
  
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• Official: Los Angeles County, Nation's Largest, to Require Masks Indoors Even When Vaccinated as COVID-19 Cases Spike

  15-07-2021 23:42
  Official: Los Angeles County, nation's largest, to require masks indoors even when vaccinated as COVID-19 cases spike.
  
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• Judge Allows R Kelly to Shake up Legal Team Ahead of Trial

  15-07-2021 23:40
  A federal judge has allowed jailed R&B singer R. Kelly to shake up his legal defense team just weeks before sex-trafficking trial in New York.
  
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• Family Sues Airline, Saying Aborted Landing Ruined Vacation

  15-07-2021 23:40
  A North Carolina family has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, saying a turbulent and aborted landing led them to seek medical help and cancel much of a scheduled vacation.
  
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• Yankees-Red Sox Ppd After 3 NY Pitchers Test COVID Positive

  15-07-2021 23:36
  
  The Yankees’ post-All-Star break opener against the Boston Red Sox has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among New York pitchers Jonathan Loaisiga, Nestor Cortes Jr. and Wandy Peralta.
  
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• Congressman Eyes Blood Quantum Rules for Hawaiian Homelands

  15-07-2021 23:34
  A Native Hawaiian congressman announced this week introduction of legislation to change requirements for passing down Hawaiian homestead leases to relatives.
  
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• U.S. to Sanction Chinese Officials and Warn Companies Over Hong Kong -Sources

  15-07-2021 23:33
  
  By Humeyra Pamuk and David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing to impose sanctions on Friday on a number of Chinese...
  
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• Moon's wobble, changing tides could be 'death by a thousand cuts' for coastal communities

  15-07-2021 23:32 via nbcnews.com
  
  A flip in a natural moon cycle plus rising seas from climate change will cause rapid increases in flooding on U.S. coastlines by mid-2030s, a NASA study found.
  
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• Square to Create New Bitcoin-Focused Business

  15-07-2021 23:31
  
  (Reuters) - Fintech company Square Inc is creating a new business focused on bitcoin, Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said in a tweet on...
  
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• The Latest: 59 at California Homeless Shelter Test Positive

  15-07-2021 23:30
  
  At least 59 residents at a homeless shelter in Northern California have tested positive for the coronavirus.
  
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• White House Admits 'We're Flagging Problematic Posts for Facebook'

  15-07-2021 23:29
  
  White House press secretary Jen Psaki admitted Thursday that the Biden administration is “flagging problematic posts for Facebook.” Psaki outlined how the administration was working with social media companies to […]
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• Son Charged With Death of Father; Additional Remains Found

  15-07-2021 23:29
  The son of a Wisconsin couple who went missing last week was formally accused of killing his father and dismembering his body, while authorities announced that additional human remains were found in another location.
  
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• A young woman's death became a Twitter joke. Here's why trolls love to hate influencers.

  15-07-2021 23:29 via nbcnews.com
  
  Blogs and accounts whose sole purpose is to mock influencers often target women. However, many of the people lobbing the criticisms are women themselves.
  
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• Casino and Track Developer to Pitch Project in Norfolk

  15-07-2021 23:23
  The company that’s building casinos in Nebraska after voters legalized them has announced plans for another facility in Norfolk.
  
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• Minimum wage workers can't afford rent anywhere in America

  15-07-2021 23:20 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Housing has become so expensive in the United States that the typical minimum wage worker cannot afford rent, according to a new report.
  
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• Hiker Rescued From Appalachian Trail After Breaking an Ankle

  15-07-2021 23:20
  An Appalachian Trail hiker from North Carolina has been rescued after a nearly 11-hour rescue operation by Maine game wardens and about 35 first responders.
  
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• 3 Decapitated Ducks Found Displayed in Honolulu Neighborhood

  15-07-2021 23:18
  Three decapitated ducks were found in the middle of a road in a Honolulu neighborhood and residents upset by the gruesome discovery have raised about $1,500 in reward money to find those responsible.
  
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• Man Charged in Fort Wayne Dismemberment Pleads Guilty

  15-07-2021 23:16
  One of two men charged in the death and dismemberment of a 55-year-old man has pleaded guilty to charges.
  
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• Yankees-Red Sox Ppd After New York Positive COVID Tests

  15-07-2021 23:15
  The Yankees’ post-All-Star break opener against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among New York pitchers Esteban Loaisiga, Nestor Cortes Jr. and Wandy Peralta.
  
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• Novak Djokovic Posts He Is in for Tokyo Olympics

  15-07-2021 23:15
  
  Novak Djokovic is going to the Tokyo Olympics, keeping alive his chance for a “Golden Slam.”.
  
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• COVID Spike Not Prompting Mask Mandate for Louisiana Schools

  15-07-2021 23:15
  
  Louisiana education leaders are leaving decisions on mask mandates, physical distancing and other measures aimed at lessening COVID-19 spread to local public school districts for the upcoming year even as case numbers climb.
  
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• Trump Opines on Coup While Rejecting Fears About His Actions

  15-07-2021 23:14
  
  Former President Donald Trump is insisting he's “not into coups” after a new book revealed the country’s top military leader feared Trump might try to stage one after losing the 2020 election.
  
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• Reasonable Scoring Not for Everyone at Royal St. George's

  15-07-2021 23:13
  
  The opening round of the British Open saw 47 players break par at Royal St. George's.
  
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• Kentucky Contracts With Baptist-Affiliated Children's Agency

  15-07-2021 23:12
  Kentucky has reached a contract deal to continue placing youngsters with a Baptist-affiliated children’s agency.
  
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• Halloween Horror Nights Returning to Universal Theme Parks

  15-07-2021 23:11
  After a pandemic-related absence of a year, Halloween Horror Nights are back with haunted houses based on the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “The Bride of Frankenstein” planned for Universal theme parks in California and Florida.
  
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• Montana Faces Scarce Firefighting Resources Amid Drought

  15-07-2021 23:10
  
  Officials say Montana is facing a shortage in firefighting resources amid a historic drought that could lead to a record-breaking fire season.
  
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• Minnesota Governor Restricts 'Conversion Therapy' for Minors

  15-07-2021 23:10
  
  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy.
  
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• Hawaii Governor Issues Warning to Tourists Posing With Seals

  15-07-2021 23:08
  Hawaii's governor is warning tourists to stay away from endangered monk seals.
  
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• Hunt for Indigenous Children's Unmarked Graves in Canada 'Barely Scratched the Surface' -Researcher

  15-07-2021 23:04
  
  By Anna Mehler PapernyTORONTO (Reuters) - A juvenile rib, a tooth and survivors' testimony that children were dragged from their beds in the middle...
  
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• Dozens Infected With COVID-19 at Northern California Shelter

  15-07-2021 23:04
  At least 59 residents at a homeless shelter in Northern California have tested positive for the coronavirus, half of whom were vaccinated.
  
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• Another County Raises Objection to Lawmaker's Election Audit

  15-07-2021 23:04
  Another Pennsylvania county targeted for an Arizona-style “forensic investigation” of the 2020 presidential election being pushed by former President Donald Trump is raising strong objections to a sweeping demand for access to its voting equipment and records.
  
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• Report: Black Man's Killing by Louisiana Police Justified

  15-07-2021 23:02
  State police have released a report saying officers in a south Louisiana city police department were justified in last year's fatal shooting of a Black man.
  
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• Gunman in 2018 Maryland Newspaper Massacre Found Criminally Responsible

  15-07-2021 22:59
  
  (Reuters) - A Maryland jury on Thursday found the gunman who killed five people at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis in 2018 criminally...
  
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• ‘If I was going to do a coup, it wouldn’t be with him’: Trump attacks ‘woke’ general Milley who suspected a ‘nazi’ coup attempt

  15-07-2021 22:52 via rt.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump has issued a scathing rebuke of US General Mark Milley, after book excerpts revealed Milley had allegedly compared Trump’s supporters to Nazis and planned to resist a hypothetical “coup” by Trump.Excerpts from an upcoming book by Washington Post reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker describe how, in the aftermath of the 2020 election, as Trump disputed Joe Biden’s victory, Milley, the nation’s highest military officer, summoned the
  
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• Flash Flooding Sweeps Arizona; 1 Missing in Grand Canyon

  15-07-2021 22:52
  
  Authorities are searching for one person who went missing from a river rafting trip through the Grand Canyon after a flash flood.
  
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• 74,000 Ballots Returned with No Record of Ever Being Sent: Shocking AZ Audit Update

  15-07-2021 22:52
  
  Republican Arizona state senators shared the findings of the Maricopa County presidential election audit during a hearing Thursday. Following the 2020 presidential election, amid then-President Donald Trump’s claims the election […]
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• Survivor of Wreck That Killed 8: 'I'm Not Strong. My God Is'

  15-07-2021 22:49
  
  A girls home director who was driving a van that crashed in Alabama, killing two of her own children, two nephews and four other youths, says religious faith has sustained her since the wreck.
  
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• Movie Producer Charged With Operating Prostitution Service

  15-07-2021 22:47
  A movie producer has been arrested in California on a New York indictment accusing him of using a movie production company to operate an international prostitution business.
  
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