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Russian Investment in Aluminum Mill Questioned by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
A previously sanctioned Russian company's investment in a Kentucky aluminum mill has been questioned in a letter published by U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) after concerns over the timing of the investment.
AOC, Ted Cruz Co-Sign Letter Blasting NBA For Its Support of China
"Unless American businesses aggressively confront this intimidation campaign, the Chinese government will increasingly punish free speech outside China's border," the letter read.
California Freeway restoration paused after Native American burial site
On September 25, construction crews in the process of participating in a highway improvement project unearthed bones belonging to Native Americans, bringing a halt to the construction project.
Mercy Corps Overlooked Child Sex Abuse Allegations Against Co-Founder
Mercy Corps co-founder, Ellsworth Culver, was credibly accused by his daughter of serial sexual abuse but he continued to work there for another decade.
Environmental Protection Agency Sued Over Controversial Alaskan Gold Mine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was sued by indigenous and environmental groups on Tuesday and Wednesday over a controversial gold and copper mine in Alaska. The groups say a Trump administration rollback of protections in the matter could endanger millions of fish in the Bristol Bay.
Missouri Town Plants Flags in Dog Poop as Reminder For Owners to Clean Up
The messages range from "Is That Your Turd? Cuz That's Absurd" to "This Is A Nudge To Pick Up The Fudge."
Kentucky Special Ed Teacher Arrested For Public Intoxication
Kentucky special education teacher Matthew Hubbard was arrested in the parking lot of Evarts Elementary School, where he works, for alcohol intoxication in a public place. But he's not the only teacher who has experienced public outbursts in recent weeks.
Fourth Grader Called N-word by Vice Principal, According to Boy's Parents
The parents of a 9-year-old boy say their son was called the N-word by his school's vice principal. School officials confirm the incident happened.
Powerball Numbers For 10/09/19: Wednesday Jackpot is $80 Million
The Powerball jackpot for 10/09/19 is $80 million, with an estimated cash-value option of $57.2 million. The drawing has been held Wednesday, and here are the numbers.
Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun Accused of Sexual Discrimination
On Wednesday former UConn basketball coach and current coach at the University of St. Joseph, Jim Calhoun has been named in a Title IX sexual discrimination lawsuit.
Franklin Graham Blames Ignoring 'God's Guidelines' for STIs
Noted Evangelical preacher and faith leader Franklin Graham linked an uptick in sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis to extramarital sex and homosexuality.
Before Proposing to Melania, Trump Engaged in 'Wave' of Alleged Touching
The book contains new allegations of inappropriate behavior from 43 women, including 26 instances of unwanted sexual contact.
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The Great Alone: Walking the Pacific Crest Trail
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New York & Utah Announce First Vaping Deaths Within 24 Hours of Each Other
The day before a New York teenager died, an appellate court blocked a state ban on fruity flavored nicotine products that attract teenage and young adult buyers.
Why the U.S. Can Expect More Power Outages like California's
One of the biggest of the year, the PG&E outages in Northern California serve as a reminder that blackouts are becoming a routine aspect of millions of Americans' lives.
Kentucky Man Builds Border Wall Replica for Speed Climbing Challenge
After President Trump claimed that "20 world-class mountain climbers" tested his border wall design and could not surmount it, retired engineer Rick Weber built a replica and has invited elite climbers to try for themselves.
Why Is Everyone Saying 'It's .........Rebekah Vardy's Account'?
The catchphrase, written by the wife of a former English footballer, took the internet by storm on Wednesday as she accused another woman of leaking stories and personal information to the British press.
Large 'Radical Anti-Government' Group to Escort Republicans at Trump Rally
The Oath Keepers refer to themselves as "guardians of the republic" but have been described by others as an armed conspiracy group.
Eye of Chimp Saved From Poachers Changed Color Because of Trauma
Staff at the center believe the chimp was beaten, leaving a severe ulcer in its right eye, while the brown hair on its body suggests he experienced severe malnourishment.
California Post Office Worker Finds Two Missing Kids in Two Weeks
Chyanne Thomas, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Vista, California, became a hero twice over when she helped return a pair of missing children to their homes in the space of two weeks.
American Airlines Will Cancel 140 Flights Per Day Without Boeing 737 Max
Following an earlier plan to resume flights December 3, American Airlines now plans to resume flying its Boeing 737 MAX planes January 16, 2020, assuming all goes well when Boeing submits their final certification package to the FAA later this year.
20 Firms Linked to 35 Percent of All Greenhouse Gas Emissions Since 1965
""In my view, fossil fuel firms were morally and legally obliged to warn that continued use of carbon fuels threatens our health and welfare, and to accelerate the conversation on how to reduce the threat," the co-director of the Climate Accountability Institute wrote.
These Five ISIS Prisoners Could Win Freedom Amid Chaos of Turkey's Invasion
Some 2,500 ISIS foreign fighters remain in Kurdish prisons in northeastern Syria, but the Turkish operation may threaten the security of such facilities.