Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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Environment
As Climate Talks Begin, U.N. Chief Warns Against 'Fiddling' While The Planet Burns
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said despite Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris accord, the U.S. is committed: "We're still in it." The sailing yacht with Greta Thunberg aboard will arrive soon.
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National
After 36 Years In Prison For 'Georgetown Jacket' Murder, 3 Men Are Exonerated At Last
"I've been always dreaming of this. For this day," said Alfred Chestnut, now 52. The Maryland men were freed after investigators found police and prosecutorial misconduct in the 1983 case.
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National
Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer Forced Out Amid Controversy Over SEAL Case
The Defense Secretary lost "trust and confidence" in Spencer, the Pentagon said in a statement.
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World
Taliban Release American And Australian Hostages In Exchange For 3 Militants
American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks were abducted in 2016 from Kabul, where they taught at the American University. Three Taliban commanders held by the Afghan government were also freed.
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National
Fresno Police: Backyard Where 10 Shot Likely Targeted, 'We Just Don't Know Why'
The victims were all Asian males between 25 and 35. "Most of them had jerseys on," said the deputy police chief. "And it looks like something terrible happened."
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Health
19-Hour London To Sydney 'Test Flight' Shows How To Make Long Hauls Tolerable
Qantas Airways' approach to the 11,000-mile trip features carefully designed meals and lighting. Passengers are also encouraged to get out of their seats and they experience two sunrises in one day.
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National
3 Indiana Judges Suspended After White Castle Brawl That Left 2 Of Them Wounded
The Indiana Supreme Court found the three had "gravely undermined public trust." The fight apparently started when one of the judges raised a middle finger at two men yelling from a passing SUV.
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Environment
Greta Thunberg Sets Sail For Home — And The U.N. Climate Conference
When the next round of climate talks was suddenly moved to Europe, the young activist needed to hitch a ride back across the Atlantic. And she had a message for the U.S. as she waved farewell.
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Business
Under New Deal, Australian Women's And Men's Soccer Will Get Equal Share Of Revenue
The deal will lift salaries for the Matildas by 90% and promises parity in training and travel. Norway and New Zealand have made similar moves, as a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer continues.
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National
Jeffrey Epstein Case: Expert Hired By His Family Suggests Doubt On Suicide Finding
A pathologist who observed the autopsy says Epstein's neck fractures are "more indicative" of homicidal strangulation than suicide. The medical examiner stands by her conclusion.