Bill Chappell
Stories
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NRA Sues San Francisco After Lawmakers Declare It A Terrorist Organization
The pro-gun group says the city and county are trying to discriminate against people "based on the viewpoint of their political speech."
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Brexit: Parliament Rejects Boris Johnson's Call For New Elections
The prime minister failed to garner the two-thirds of members necessary for an election he wanted to hold on Oct. 15.
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Queen Will Suspend U.K. Parliament At Boris Johnson's Request
The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse Boris Johnson of circumventing the democratic process.
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Dorian Will Hit Florida As Category 2 Hurricane, New Forecast Says
In the next four days, Dorian's winds could top 115 mph, the National Hurricane Center says.
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Brazil Rejects G-7's Offer Of $22 Million To Fight Amazon Fires
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he don't want the cash — unless it comes with an apology from French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Teen Gets Life Sentence For Killing Police Officer In Baltimore County
Dawnta Harris was 16 when the stolen Jeep he was driving ran over Officer Amy Caprio, 29, in the spring of 2018. Harris will be able to seek parole.
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2 Condos Were Illegally Converted Into 18 Micro Apartments In NYC
"The ceiling heights were 4.5 feet to 6 feet tall on each level, depending on where you were standing," says a spokesperson for the New York City Department of Buildings.
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New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary'
The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.
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The Pistol That Looks Like A Rifle: The Dayton Shooter's Gun
The gun used in Dayton has the same core component as an AR-15-style rifle. It also had a 100-bullet magazine. But it's legally considered a pistol.
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'Do Something!': Calls Ring Out After Mass Shootings In El Paso And Dayton
Advocates for changing America's gun laws spoke out loudly on Sunday — and many of them shouted a simple command to their public servants: "Do something!"