Matthew S. Schwartz
Stories
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Environment
Butterflies Vs. Border Wall: National Butterfly Center Seeks Restraining Order
The center says government officials have already cut down trees on its private property in anticipation of a border wall. The planned wall would split its property in two.
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National
It's Good To Be King: Wire Fox Terrier Wins Westminster Dog Show
It's the 15th time a wire fox terrier has won the top prize. "As good as it gets," the best in show judge said.
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National
Woman Who Provoked Suicidal Boyfriend Via Text Message Begins Prison Sentence
The Massachusetts woman sent her boyfriend a barrage of texts encouraging him to kill himself. He did, and she was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. A state supreme court has upheld the sentence.
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Law & Courts
Government Can Waive Environmental Laws To Build Border Wall Prototypes, Court Rules
Environmental groups and the state of California had argued that the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it waived the environmental laws to build border barriers. A court disagrees.
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National
Justices Let Alabama Execute Death Row Inmate Who Wanted Imam By His Side
Domineque Ray said the state was violating his constitutional rights by only offering a Christian chaplain. The high court ruled 5-4 that the execution could go ahead as planned.
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Technology
Interracial Couples And Disability-Friendly Emojis Coming Soon To Smartphones
More skin tones, more kinds of bodies, and an emoji to symbolize menstruation are included in the new update. Also, a flamingo.
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Environment
Millions Could Lose Power Under PG&E's Plan To Prevent Wildfires
The company could shut down power to as many as 5.4 million of its customers, it said. PG&E declared bankruptcy last month in the face of billions of dollars in fire-related liabilities.
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World
Russia Says It Will Build New Missile Systems Within 2 Years
The U.S. said last week it would stop abiding by the Cold War treaty banning intermediate-range nuclear missiles. "Our response will be symmetrical," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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World
2nd North Korea Nuclear Summit Will Take Place In Vietnam This Month, Trump Says
The U.S. and North Korea will meet in Vietnam, Trump told lawmakers during the State of the Union address. The countries will work toward details of denuclearization missing from last year's meeting.
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Animals
Colorado Runner Kills Mountain Lion In Self-Defense
The man heard something behind him as he was jogging alone on a trail. As he turned, the lion lunged.