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National
Judge Orders Chelsea Manning Released From Jail
The former Army intelligence analyst was behind bars for not testifying before a grand jury. The order for her release came the day after her lawyers said she attempted to kill herself.
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Business
Ethiopian Officials Say Faulty Boeing Software Played Role In Deadly 737 Max Crash
The findings of the interim report were released a day before the anniversary of the crash of Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
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Politics
Wells Fargo Officials Resign Days Before They Were Set To Testify Before Congress
Elizabeth Duke and James Quigley were scheduled to testify. Democrats last week said Wells Fargo was slow to "correct serious deficiencies in its infrastructure for managing risks to consumers."
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Politics
Biden's Surprise Win In Texas Shows Momentum May Matter More Than Money
The former vice president won the Super Tuesday state with the second-largest number of delegates. He only spent around $89,000 there, but his resounding win in South Carolina may have been pivotal.
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National
Tornadoes In Tennessee Kill At Least 19 And Cause Widespread Damage In Nashville
Tennessee officials say at least 19 were killed in overnight twisters that also damaged buildings and roads across multiple counties. "It is heartbreaking," Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday.
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National
'Multiple Fatalities' In Shooting At Molson Coors Brewing Headquarters In Milwaukee
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett called the incident "horrific," adding that he believes the gunman is among the dead.
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Sports
Maria Sharapova Retires At 32: 'Tennis —I'm Saying Goodbye'
In an essay, Sharapova says she is stepping away from the sport she's been playing for 28 years. She's a five-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1, who also served a 15-month ban for doping.
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National
Regulators Issue Another Safety Fix For Boeing's Troubled 737 Max Plane
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an airworthiness directive for the jetliner that stems from a faulty component that could make the aircraft vulnerable to lightning strikes.
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National
Thousands Expected To Attend Kobe Bryant Memorial In Los Angeles
Some 20,000 people got tickets to say farewell to NBA great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. People without tickets were being urged to watch at home.
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Television
HBO Max Wants To Know, How You Doin'? As It Teases 'Friends' Reunion
WarnerMedia announced the six principle cast members of 'Friends' will reunite for an unscripted special in May 2020 — 16 years after the iconic sitcom went off the air.