Colin Dwyer
Stories
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Environment
'Extreme Weather Will Tell This Truth': Climate Protests Erupt In Major Cities
Hundreds of protesters were arrested in London, Amsterdam and New York, among other cities. "Extreme weather will tell this truth for us unless the Government does it for us first," organizers said.
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Politics
California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.
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Health
Store Owners Resist State Vaping Bans As 'A Death Sentence For Their Business'
Facing a spate of illnesses linked with e-cigarettes, some states have temporarily banned selling various kinds of vaping items. But business owners who rely on those sales are pushing back in court.
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National
Chanel Miller, Sexual Assault Survivor, On The 'Immense Relief' Of Going Public
She was long known only as the victim of Brock Turner, who got a lenient sentence for assaulting her. Now, Miller tells NPR she can "finally exist in the world without having to hide anything."
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Business
Walmart To Stop Selling E-Cigarettes
Walmart says it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at Walmart and Sam's Club locations.
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Arts & Life
Here Are The Nominees For The 2019 National Book Awards
Colson Whitehead and Marlon James headline the longlists of names in contention for the literary prize. Altogether, 50 books across five categories stand a chance at winning the award in November.
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Arts & Life
PHOTOS: Comedy Wildlife Finalists Offer Ode To Silly Serendipity
The 2019 finalists for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards demonstrate the joys of the happy accident — from a deadpan Japanese macaque to a squirrel wishing on a dandelion.
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National
California Lawmakers Advance Bill To Redefine And Protect Gig Economy Workers
The bill, which passed the state Senate and is expected to become law, limits the kinds of workers who can be classified as contractors. It has vast implications for companies such as Lyft and Uber.
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World
Benjamin Netanyahu Vows To Annex Part Of West Bank If He Wins Reelection
The Israeli prime minister made the controversial pledge just a week before the country's general election. It would leave a future Palestinian state surrounded by Israeli territory.
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Business
British Airways Cancels 'Nearly 100 Percent' Of Flights Due To Pilot Strike
The 48-hour walkout that began Monday could affect as many as 145,000 passengers. The union representing BA pilots says they want a fairer share of the airline's profits.