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Toxic Algae Bloom Closes 25 Beaches On Mississippi's Coast, Fed By Fresh...
The blue-green algae "can cause rashes, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting," the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality says. (Image credit: Jonathan Bachman/Reuters)
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Trump Defends Labor Secretary Acosta Over Epstein Plea Deal
President Trump said Alexander Acosta has done a good job leading the Labor Department, but will look into his involvement in a decade-old plea agreement with the financier accused of sex trafficking....
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U.S. Appeals Court Rules Trump Violated First Amendment By Blocking Twitter...
The judges upheld a lower court decision that found Trump used the platform for official purposes, which precludes him from banning users because they disagree with his views. (Image credit: J. David...
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Cities And Immigrants Drove Census Controversy — 100 Years Ago
A century ago, debate over immigration and urban-rural power stalled congressional action on the results of the census. The tensions that mattered then still persist a century later. (Image credit:...
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White House Adviser: On Mideast Peace Plan, 'We Are Aiming For The Home Run'
"We are aiming for a comprehensive solution," Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt tells NPR. "We're prepared to weather criticism from all sides." (Image credit:...
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Worldwide Smuggling Crackdown Rescues Endangered Wildlife
In a joint operation organized by the World Customs Organization and Interpol, thousands of protected animals, plants and wildlife products were seized in more than 100 countries. (Image credit:...
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Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Defends His Handling Of Jeffrey Epstein Plea Deal
Acosta is under scrutiny for the 2008 deal he oversaw when he was a U.S. attorney in Florida, now that prosecutors in New York have brought a new case in which Epstein could face 45 years in prison....
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The Famous Big 5 Personality Test Might Not Reveal The True You
The survey gauges people on five traits. It's used to screen applicants for jobs and predict earning potential. But its accuracy may depend on whether you live in a rich country or a poor country....
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View From London: Did U.K. Ambassador's Pro-Europe Stance Make Him A Target?
Kim Darroch resigned as ambassador to the U.S. after communications in which he criticized the Trump administration were leaked. The British government says it is investigating how it happened. (Image...
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At The T-Rex Races: On Your Mark, Get Set, Rawwrr!
The sight of fierce-looking dinosaurs bobbing down a groomed horse track has quickly become a crowd favorite at the Emerald Downs racetrack in Washington state. (Image credit: Emerald Downs /...
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University of Texas-Austin Promises Free Tuition For Low Income Students In 2020
The governing board voted to offer full tuition scholarships to in-state undergraduates whose families make $65,000 or less a year. They also extended financial assistance to middle class students....
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Judges Reject Trump Administration Request To Swap Out Lawyers In Census Cases
Two federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests to completely change the legal teams defending its efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. (Image credit: Drew...
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President Trump Warns Of New Sanctions On Iran After Breaches Of Nuclear Deal
Trump's warning came after the U.S. urged a special meeting of a United Nations nuclear watchdog which monitors Iran's compliance with the agreement. (Image credit: Alex Halada/AFP/Getty Images)
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