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County officials vote to repeal Chicago-area soda tax

The Cook County Board voted 15-2 to end the tax starting Dec. 1. The vote came just more than two…

October 11, 2017

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Rainbow flag flies at US monument, but not on federal land

The distinction may seem like a minor one because the flag is still flying either way. But to the group…

October 11, 2017

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Self-driving cars: Not ready yet, but new rules open a path

The Waymo driverless car is displayed during a Google event in San Francisco. California regulators have taken an important step…

October 11, 2017

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Man sues city for arresting him over parody Facebook page

Anthony Novak jumps outside a Cuyahoga County courthouse after being acquitted for creating a Facebook page parodying a suburban Cleveland…

October 11, 2017

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Trump: ‘About time’ NFL demands players stand during anthem

Trump made a reference Wednesday on Twitter to Goodell’s meetings next week with NFL owners, where they will consider changes…

October 11, 2017

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House GOP moves to revamp law on national monuments

Utah’s Rob Bishop creates bill to prevent designations of certain size

October 11, 2017

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Facebook exec meets with lawmakers amid Russia probe

The leaders of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., left, and Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, emerge from a…

October 11, 2017

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McConnell promises to speed pace on judicial nominees

Evan Vucci/Associated Press<br><br>Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Congressional…

October 11, 2017

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Winds whip new terror into deadly California wildfires

Three days after the fires began, firefighters were still unable to gain control of the blazes that had turned entire…

October 11, 2017

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Ryan says bump stocks should be addressed by regulation

A little-known device called a “bump stock” is attached to a semi-automatic rifle at the Gun Vault store and shooting…

October 11, 2017

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Judge allows Dakota Access pipeline to keep running

The Dakota Access pipeline under construction near St. Anthony in Morton County, N.D. A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the…

October 11, 2017

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Russia’s dog-loving leader gets another puppy as gift

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday added a puppy to the litter of canine companions he’s received as gifts. This…

October 11, 2017

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In historic shift, Boy Scouts to expand girls’ participation

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts salute during a Memorial Day ceremony in Linden, Mich. On Wednesday, , the Boy Scouts…

October 11, 2017

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Climber kills himself after girlfriend’s avalanche death

“I’ve realized something painful. It’s not just the memorable summits and crux moves that are fleeting. Friends and climbing partners…

October 11, 2017

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New Mexico AG: Transgender people deserve equal protections

Balderas, a Democrat, made the comment in a letter sent Tuesday to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in response to…

October 11, 2017

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Father of JonBenet Ramsey sues CBS for special about her death

The Boulder Daily Camera reported (http://bit.ly/2hzpjb9) Tuesday that the special, called “The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey,” advanced the theory that…

October 11, 2017

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Pressure mounts for Vegas police to explain response time

On Monday, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo revised the chronology of the shooting and said the gunman, Stephen Paddock, had…

October 11, 2017

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AP-NORC Poll: North Korea nuke advances spook most Americans

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. A new Associated Press-NORC poll…

October 11, 2017

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2 Baltimore officers accept disciplinary action in Gray case

Garrett Miller and Edward Nero “do not believe they violated any policies, procedures or practices of the Baltimore Police Department”…

October 10, 2017

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N. Korean hackers stole U.S., S. Korean wartime plans

This 2015 photo provided by the North Korean government shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and his sister…

October 10, 2017

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Police received report of erratic student with weapon

In an affidavit released Tuesday, Det. Thomas Bonds of the Lubbock city police department said Hollis Daniels III confessed to…

October 10, 2017

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Smoke, ash from wildfires blanket California cities

The fast-moving blazes produced thick, gray clouds that hovered over densely populated areas in Northern and Southern California, forcing many…

October 10, 2017

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Poll: Most don’t want young immigrants deported

Just 1 in 5 Americans want to deport young immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children, a group…

October 10, 2017

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Wildfires leave chimneys, charred appliances in their wake

The wildfires burned so hot that windows and tire rims melted off cars, leaving many vehicles resting on their steel…

October 10, 2017