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• UArizona withdraws university recognition from fraternity after hazing investigation

  20-11-2019 23:59
  
  TUCSON – A local fraternity has lost recognition from the University of Arizona Wednesday afternoon after an investigation unveiled that the chapter allegedly violated the Arizona Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct in relation to hazing.
  Back in October, UArizona announced that Theta Chi fraternity was placed on interim suspension after university officials learned that a notice of claim was filed in relation to hazing that resulted in injury at the fraternity chapter. Afte
  
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• Border activist Scott Warren acquitted of harboring immigrants who crossed US-Mexico border

  20-11-2019 23:54
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Arizona activist acquitted of harboring immigrants who crossed US-Mexico border .
  The jury in the case against Scott Warren, of Ajo, Arizona, began deliberating shortly after attorneys delivered closing statements.
  Jurors will consider whether Warren, 37, was simply fulfilling his mission as a humanitarian activist when he allowed two Central American men who had sneaked across the border to stay in a camp while they healed from injuries, or if he knowingly broke the l
  
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• Arizona activist acquitted of harboring immigrants who crossed US-Mexico border

  20-11-2019 23:46
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona activist acquitted of harboring immigrants who crossed US-Mexico border .
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• NCAA clears forward Osabuohien to play for West Virginia

  20-11-2019 23:43
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The NCAA has cleared forward Gabe Osabuohien to play at West Virginia this season.
  The Mountaineers said in a release that the NCAA approved the junior’s waiver request for immediately eligibility on Wednesday.
  Osabuohien (Oh-sah-BOY-en) transferred to West Virginia from Arkansas in August, when he was dismissed by Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman without disclosing a reason.
  The 6-foot-8 Osabuohien played in 54 games with eight starts in two seasons with Arka
  
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• Gore kicking off 24 hours of climate talks around the world

  20-11-2019 23:42
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Vice President Al Gore is kicking off a series of climate presentations around the globe over the next 24 hours.
  The Climate Reality Project, founded by Gore, is sponsoring the “24 Hours of Reality” presentations.
  Speaking to reporters Wednesday at Vanderbilt University in Nashville ahead of his scheduled talk, Gore said there are reasons to hope some of the predicted worst-case scenarios for climate change can be avoided.
  He said reasons to hope
  
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• NCAA clears Memphis freshman Wiseman to return on Jan. 12

  20-11-2019 23:39
  
  The NCAA has cleared heralded freshman James Wiseman to return to the basketball court on Jan. 12.
  Wiseman will sit out a total of 12 games under a decision announced by the NCAA.
  The sports governing body also announced Wednesday that Wiseman must donate $11,500 to charity of his choice to regain his eligibility.
  Wiseman withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA on Nov. 14 after Memphis played him in the Tigers’ first three games of the season. The 16th-ranked Tigers were 2-1 with the 7-foot-
  
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• Apple cancels premiere of ‘The Banker’ over ‘concerns’

  20-11-2019 23:38
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has canceled the premiere of one of the tech company’s first original films, “The Banker” the day before it was to debut at Los Angeles’ AFI Film Festival.
  In a statement Wednesday, Apple said that last week it learned of “some concerns” surrounding “The Banker” and needs “some time to look into these matters.” An Apple spokesperson declined to elaborate.
  The based-on-a-true-story film stars Samuel L. Jackson
  
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• Boy suspected of using remote control car to smuggle drugs

  20-11-2019 23:37
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — California authorities have arrested a 16-year-old boy suspected of using a remote-controlled car to transport $106,000 worth of methamphetamine across the border.
  The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Tuesday that the boy was arrested Sunday near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego.
  Border patrol agents say they believe someone on the south of the U.S.-Mexico border was able to slip the car filled with drugs through a gap in the fencing and then drive it to the teen w
  
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• It’s World Children’s Day and anniversary of child rights

  20-11-2019 23:34
  
  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — It’s World Children’s Day and teenage actress Millie Bobby Brown and former soccer star David Beckham are urging people everywhere to listen to youngsters and ensure their rights and their future.
  In celebration of the day and Wednesday’s 30th anniversary of the U.N. adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Brown and Beckham spoke at a high-level General Assembly meeting. They are both goodwill ambassadors for the U.N. children’s
  
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• Grandmother sixth family member to enter plea deal in death of 20-month-old

  20-11-2019 23:33
  
  TUCSON – The grandmother of a 20-month-old toddler who died in 2016 has pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse Tuesday in connection to the case.
  Back on March 12, 2016, Adam Mada was found dead at his home in Thre Points. After further investigation, medical experts discovered that the child sustained numerous injuries, including rib fractures, bruising to the head and swelling in the brain.
  Adam’s grandmother, Leticia Henderson, entered a plea agreement after confessing to one
  
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• 3 Glendale schools cancel classes; rain causes power outages

  20-11-2019 23:33
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Glendale Elementary School District officials say classes were canceled at three schools because of weather-related power outages.
  They say Bicentennial South School, William C. Jack Elementary School, and Don Mensendick School were affected by Wednesday’s storms that produced heavy rain at times in the Phoenix metro area.
  District officials say it was in contact with its utility provider, but workers have been unable to find the cause of the problem.
  They say
  
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• Maloney chosen as first woman to lead House Oversight panel

  20-11-2019 23:32
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have chosen New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney to lead the powerful House Oversight and Reform Committee. She’s the first woman to hold the job.
  Maloney defeated Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly by a 133-86 vote of the full Democratic caucus. She succeeds the late Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland.
  As the committee’s leader, the 73-year-old Maloney will play an influential role in the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
  The committee has a bro
  
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• Sacred Heart goes up against Presbyterian

  20-11-2019 23:30
  
  Presbyterian (1-3) vs. Sacred Heart (1-3)
  People’s United Center, Hamden, Connecticut; Friday, 5 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: Sacred Heart plays Presbyterian in an early season matchup. Presbyterian fell 63-53 at Notre Dame on Monday. Sacred Heart is coming off an 84-63 win at home over Brown on Tuesday.
  BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: E.J. Anosike has averaged a double-double (13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds) to lead the charge for the Pioneers. Complementing Anosike is Kinnon LaRose, who is maintaining an ave
  
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• Nevada, Fordham meet in U.S. Virgin Islands

  20-11-2019 23:30
  
  Fordham (3-0) vs. Nevada (2-3)
  U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam , Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Friday, 3:15 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: Fordham is set to square off against Nevada in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam. Fordham knocked off Marist by 17 on Saturday, while Nevada is coming off of a 91-71 loss to Davidson on Tuesday.
  VETERAN LEADERSHIP: Fordham’s Chuba Ohams, Antwon Portley and Erten Gazi have collectively accounted for 58 percent of
  
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• N. Texas goes up against Rhode Island

  20-11-2019 23:30
  
  Rhode Island (3-1) vs. North Texas (2-3)
  Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, Jamaica; Friday, 4:30 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island and North Texas both look to put winning streaks together . Both teams earned home victories this past Tuesday. North Texas earned an 80-60 win over NC A&T, while Rhode Island won 70-65 over Nicholls State.
  STEPPING UP: The dynamic Fatts Russell is averaging 17.3 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 steals to lead the way for the Rams. Cyril Langevine is also a k
  
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• GW, Kansas City meet in Bahamas

  20-11-2019 23:30
  
  Kansas City (2-3) vs. George Washington (1-3)
  Islands of the Bahamas Showcase , Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, Nassau, Bahamas; Friday, 5 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City and George Washington will meet in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase. Kansas City won easily 111-38 against Bacone on Monday, while George Washington is coming off of a 68-64 loss to Morgan State on Saturday.
  BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: George Washington’s Arnaldo Toro has averaged 12.3 points and 13.3 rebounds while J
  
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• EKU goes up against FIU

  20-11-2019 23:30
  
  Eastern Kentucky (3-2) vs. Florida International (2-2)
  Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky and Florida International both look to put winning streaks together . Both teams earned blowout victories on Tuesday. Florida International earned a 107-61 road win over Cleveland State, while Eastern Kentucky won easily 99-63 at home against Alice Lloyd College.
  LEADING THE CHARGE: Florida International’s Devon Andrews has averaged 17 poi
  
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• NCAA clears Memphis’ James Wiseman to play; freshman can return to the court on Jan. 12 after missing 12 games

  20-11-2019 23:29
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — NCAA clears Memphis’ James Wiseman to play; freshman can return to the court on Jan. 12 after missing 12 games.
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• Snowden: Lawsuit targeting his book is selective enforcement

  20-11-2019 23:27
  
  ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Former CIA contractor Edward Snowden says the government is unfairly singling him out in a lawsuit that seeks to block him from profiting off his best-selling memoir.
  The U.S. says Snowden’s book, “Permanent Record,” violates secrecy agreements he signed when he worked for the CIA and as a contractor for the National Security Agency.
  Snowden’s lawyers filed papers Wednesday in federal court in Alexandria responding to the lawsuit. He argues th
  
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• Latest: Chicago still trying to recover Jussie probe funds

  20-11-2019 23:26
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on legal battle between city of Chicago and Jussie Smollett (all times local):
  4:15 p.m.
  Chicago will continue in its efforts to recover the cost of the investigation into claims by former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
  Chicago police say the alleged attack on Smollett was staged, and he was charged with making a false report. Prosecutors dropped the case in March.
  Smollett’s attorneys thi
  
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• Senators press Amazon over doorbell camera security concerns

  20-11-2019 23:25
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Democratic U.S. senators is questioning Amazon about the security of its Ring doorbell cameras following reports that some Ukraine-based employees had access to video footage from customers’ homes.
  A letter to Amazon Wednesday from Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and four other Democrats said the internet-connected devices may pose national security concerns.
  News site The Intercept earlier reported that Ring employees in the U.S. and Ukraine had access to perso
  
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• Forget what the cookbook says, don’t rinse your Thanksgiving day turkey

  20-11-2019 23:24
  
  TUCSON – If you want to make sure your family and friends have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving this year don’t rinse your turkey before you cook it.
  Many recipes in cookbooks and online instruct you to do just that but the US Department of Agriculture says, don’t do it.
  Rinsing your turkey is supposed to wash off all of the germs. But it doesn’t remove any germs and may end up spreading dangerous bacteria around your kitchen.
  The bacteria — including E. coli, Liste
  
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• Woman on trial charged with stealing evidence _ her own gun

  20-11-2019 23:21
  
  FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska woman on trial for waving a gun around inside a bar has been charged with stealing the same gun from an evidence box near the judge’s bench.
  Alaska State Troopers say 29-year-old Tiffany Flenaugh during a break in the trial Tuesday carried the .45-caliber pistol out of the courthouse and hid it in snow.
  The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports police arrested Flenaugh as she re-entered the courthouse.
  She is represented by the Alaska Public Defender&r
  
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• Foreign ski-area investors sue US over residency petitions

  20-11-2019 23:21
  
  MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Foreigners who invested in Vermont ski area developments that are now linked to a fraud case say the federal government is declining to act on their petitions for U.S. residency.
  The 74 investors bankrolled $500,000 each in projects at Jay Peak and Burke Mountain through a visa program with hopes of getting permanent residency if the developments created jobs.
  The lawsuit filed Friday in Florida accuses U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of leaving their resid
  
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• Flash Flood Watch issued November 20 at 3:20PM MST until November 21 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  20-11-2019 23:20
  The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
  * A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas,Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon andMule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern CochiseCounty below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, thenorthern and eastern foothills of the Tucson Metro Area, UpperGila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and WhiteMountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
  * Through Thursday morning
  * Showers will be on
  
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• Flash Flood Watch issued November 20 at 3:20PM MST until November 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  20-11-2019 23:20
  The Flash Flood Watch continues for
  * A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas,Baboquivari Mountains, South Central Pinal County, SoutheastPinal County, Tohono O’odham Nation, Upper Santa Cruz RiverValley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County.
  * Until 11 PM MST this evening
  * Showers will continue to increase late this afternoon with thepotential for local heavy rains through very late this evening,especially near higher terrain.
  * High rainfall rates or repeated showe
  
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• The Latest: Game halted by shooting finishes on Eagles field

  20-11-2019 23:15
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on a high school football game resuming on the Philadelphia Eagles field (all times local):
  5:15 p.m.
  A New Jersey high school football game interrupted by deadly gunfire has finished on the Philadelphia Eagles home field, with Camden defeating Pleasantville 22-0.
  The Eagles offered their field to finish the final 17 minutes of the game following the shooting last week that killed 10-year-old Micah Tennant.
  Tennant was honored Wednesday with a moment of silen
  
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• Three mountain lions spotted in community southwest of Sabino Canyon

  20-11-2019 23:14
  
  TUCSON – Three mountain lions were caught on camera wandering through a community southwest of Sabino Canyon on Tuesday.
  According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, the pack of mountain lions is believed to be comprised of a female lion and of her offsprings. AZGFD said the cougars likely headed back to the Sabino Canyon area.Three mountain lions moving through a community SW of Sabino Canyon early Tues. evening as seen by a security camera. The mtn. lions are believed to be a female wi
  
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• Winter Storm Warning issued November 20 at 3:10PM MST until November 21 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  20-11-2019 23:10
  …Rain will turn to snow in the mountains later this evening…
  * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to15 inches between 7000 and 8000 feet, with 15 to 25 inchesabove 8000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph at timesduring the event.
  * WHERE…White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties,Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoonand Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains and Catalinaand Rincon Mountains.
  * WHEN…Fro
  
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• Phony `fact check’ account on Twitter raises new concerns

  20-11-2019 23:10
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Social media companies have vowed to tackle misinformation in politics. But when Britain’s Conservative Party changed its Twitter account to look like a fact-checking site, the only consequence was a promise from Twitter to take action if it happens again.
  The party changed the name of its press office Twitter account to “factcheckUK” during a televised election debate this week.
  The incident has raised new concerns about all the creative ways groups
  
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• United Auto Workers President Gary Jones has resigned effective immediately, according to his attorney

  20-11-2019 23:09
  
  DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers President Gary Jones has resigned effective immediately, according to his attorney.
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• One-game suspension for Browns’ Ogunjobi’s upheld

  20-11-2019 23:09
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The one-game NFL suspension for Browns starting defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi for his role in the brawl with the Pittsburgh Steelers was upheld by an appeals officer.
  Ogunjobi shoved Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph seconds after Cleveland teammate Myles Garrett swung a helmet and struck the Steelers QB in the head. Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the league for his alarming assault. His appeal was heard in New York on Wednesday.
  Former NFL player James Thrash
  
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• 1-game suspension for Browns’ Ogunjobi’s upheld

  20-11-2019 23:09
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The one-game NFL suspension for Cleveland Browns starting defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi for his role in the brawl with the Pittsburgh Steelers was upheld by an appeals officer.
  Ogunjobi shoved Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph seconds after Cleveland teammate Myles Garrett swung a helmet and struck the Steelers QB in the head. Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the league for his alarming assault. His appeal was heard in New York on Wednesday.
  Former NFL player Jam
  
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• UEFA investigates player’s claim of racial abuse in Romania

  20-11-2019 23:03
  
  NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has called for further investigations into allegations by a Sweden player he was racially abused by Romania fans at a European Championship qualifying game.
  After Alexander Isak reported his claim to the match referee last Friday, play in Sweden’s 2-0 win was briefly stopped to broadcast a warning to fans in Bucharest. The stadium will host four Euro 2020 games in June.
  UEFA says it opened a disciplinary investigation, and also charged Romania’s so
  
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• El Mirage man gets 5 years’ probation for abusing foster son

  20-11-2019 22:44
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — An El Mirage man accused of abusing his foster son for nearly two years has been sentenced to five years of supervised probation.
  Prosecutors say 28-year-old Colin Steffee was sentenced Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in the case.
  El Mirage police say a 14-year-old boy emailed the town’s police chief in April to say he was being abused by his foster dad.
  The boy alleged that the abuse included being punched, kicked in the ribs and being thrown into a cabinet.
  
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• Underperforming Maple Leafs fire coach Mike Babcock

  20-11-2019 22:40
  
  TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock.
  Team President Brendan Shanahan announced the move Wednesday and said Sheldon Keefe would take over as coach.
  In parts of five seasons under Babcock, the Maple Leafs posted a record of 173-133-45 in 351 regular-season games and an 8-12 record in three postseason appearances.
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• Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Mike Babcock

  20-11-2019 22:37
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Mike Babcock.
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• Nebraska is 1st state to share drivers’ records with census

  20-11-2019 22:37
  
  LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is the first state to publicly acknowledge it will share drivers’ license records with the U.S. Census Bureau as the federal agency tries to comply with President Donald Trump’s order to count the number of U.S. citizens.
  The Associated Press has learned that the Census Bureau and Nebraska’s motor vehicles director signed an agreement to share the records earlier this month.
  An AP survey last month showed that the majority of states hadn&rsqu
  
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• DNC chairman blasts Georgia GOP leaders, voter suppression

  20-11-2019 22:36
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — The chairman of the Democratic National Committee took aim at voter suppression during a summit in Atlanta hours before the city was to host his party’s presidential candidate debate.
  Tom Perez blasted Georgia’s Republican leadership Wednesday and what he described as restrictive practices at the polls.
  Using himself as an example, Perez said that if he were to vote without using his middle initial, Georgia election officials would be prepared to remove him from
  
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• US authorities arrest Brazilian ex-CEO in bribery case

  20-11-2019 22:32
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say the former CEO of Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA has been arrested on U.S. corruption charges.
  Federal prosecutors in New York City said José Carlos Grubisich was taken into custody Wednesday at Kennedy Airport.
  An email seeking comment was sent to Grubisich’s lawyer.
  Court papers accuse Grubisich of joining a conspiracy to divert about $250 million into a slush fund that was used to bribe Brazilian officials.
  The papers say Braskem
  
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• Lions activate DE Austin Bryant and put FB Nick Bawden on IR

  20-11-2019 22:26
  
  ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have activated rookie defensive end Austin Bryant and put fullback Nick Bawden on injured reserve.
  Detroit made the moves Wednesday while preparing to play the Washington Redskins.
  Bryant has not played this season because of a torn pectoral muscle. He had been on injured reserve. Detroit drafted Bryant in the fourth round out of Clemson. He finished his college career with 20 sacks and 32 quarterback pressures, starting 29 games for the Tigers.
  B
  
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• Climate activist’s Holocaust remarks spark anger in Germany

  20-11-2019 22:22
  
  BERLIN (AP) — A British environmental activist has sparked anger in Germany after appearing to downplay the Holocaust in an interview.
  Roger Hallam, who co-founded the activist group Extinction Rebellion that campaigns against climate change, told German newspaper Die Zeit that the Nazis’ murder of 6 million Jews was merely one of many genocides.
  In extracts from the interview released by Die Zeit on Wednesday, Hallam is quoted describing the Holocaust as “just another (expleti
  
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• Impeachment intensifies buzz about Pompeo run for US Senate

  20-11-2019 22:20
  
  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A persistent buzz about Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stepping down to run for an open Senate seat in Kansas has built to a roar.
  It’s happening as impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump have intensified scrutiny of the State Department.
  The top U.S. diplomat was in Brussels on Wednesday. He brushed off questions about the impeachment inquiry and dismissed speculation about how long he’ll stay in Trump’s administration.
  His trip came while l
  
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• Free to a good home: 1 newspaper in Alaska

  20-11-2019 22:19
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — If you’ve ever wanted to own a small bi-weekly newspaper in Alaska but didn’t have the money, this could be your chance.
  The publisher of The Skagway News is willing to give the paper away to the right person, if they are willing to move to the southeast Alaska community and be a part of the community.
  Skagway is at the top of the Alaska Panhandle. It has less than a thousand residents, but the town — and the newspaper’s bottom line —
  
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• Charles Barkley apologizes for comment about hitting a woman

  20-11-2019 22:16
  
  Charles Barkley has issued an apology for a comment he made to a female political reporter about hitting her.
  Axios reporter Alexi McCammond wrote on Twitter Tuesday night that when she questioned Barkley on his indecisiveness over the Democratic presidential hopefuls, Barkley told her “I don’t hit women but if I did I would hit you.” McCammond says when she objected to his remarks, Barkley told her she “couldn’t take a joke.”
  Barkley, a former NBA player who
  
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• Washington state hospital addresses mold infections, deaths

  20-11-2019 22:11
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Executives at a Washington state children’s hospital have found additional patient deaths from a mold infection after taking a closer look at their records.
  KING-TV reported Tuesday that Seattle Children’s CEO Jeff Sperring announced Monday that they looked at their history of Aspergillus infections and found that between 2001 and 2019, there were 14 infected patients, six of whom have died.
  The Patnode family from Yakima says they sued the hospital in 2005 sayin
  
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• Judge advances ex-Arkansas student’s dorm room rape lawsuit

  20-11-2019 22:07
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled a former University of Arkansas student can move ahead with a lawsuit alleging school officials acted with “deliberate indifference” after she reported being sexually assaulted by another student in her dorm room.
  U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes III’s ruling on Monday came after University of Arkansas attorneys filed a motion seeking summary judgment in favor of the university.
  The woman describes the October 2014 attack
  
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• 2 insect species classified as threatened as glaciers melt

  20-11-2019 21:58
  
  HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials say the continued existence of two species of insects is in doubt because the glaciers and year-round snowfields they depend on are melting away.
  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said Wednesday the western glacier stonefly and the meltwater lednian stonefly will be protected as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
  The stoneflies live in high-elevation, cold-water streams fed by glaciers and perennial snowfields in and
  
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• Parents accused of putting daughter’s body in acid sentenced

  20-11-2019 21:55
  
  LAREDO, Texas (AP) — The parents of a 2-year-old whose body was found in a bucket of acid in their South Texas apartment in February have been sentenced to prison.
  Monica Dominguez was sentenced Friday to 20 years after pleading guilty to tampering with evidence, endangering a child and abuse of a corpse. Gerardo Zavala-Loredo was sentenced to 14 years after pleading guilty to tampering with a human corpse.
  Prosecutors have said Dominguez told police she asked her husband to help her dispo
  
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• Detroit-area priest gets 45 days in jail for assaulting man

  20-11-2019 21:54
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area Catholic priest has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for assaulting a younger man who wanted counseling.
  The victim told a judge Wednesday that he approached the Rev. Patrick Casey in Westland in 2013 because he “needed a shepherd” but that the priest didn’t help him.
  Casey is accused of engaging in sex acts with the man, who was struggling with homosexuality and his faith, and was suicidal.
  Casey pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in October a
  
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