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Politics
Vapers Fear Stricter Regulation
There's been speculation about whether President Trump will pursue his pledge to impose sweeping regulations on e-cigarettes. On Friday, he met with advocates for and against restrictions.
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Latin America
Amid Protests, Colombia's Capital Placed Under Curfew
Major rallies started on Thursday as demonstrators are "angry over a great big long list of issues." President Iván Duque is trying to get a grip on the unrest by announcing a "national dialogue."
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World
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Be Indicted On Corruption Charges
It's a massive blow for the longtime leader, who has been fighting to keep his job after two inconclusive elections this year. He is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
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World
Judge Rules That U.S.-Born Woman Who Joined ISIS Is Not A U.S. Citizen
Hoda Muthana, a 25-year-old who was a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham when she traveled to Syria, is currently imprisoned at a detention camp in northern Syria with her young son.
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Law & Courts
Republicans Ask For Whistleblower, Hunter Biden To Testify In Impeachment Inquiry
Republican Rep. Devin Nunes said that calling these witnesses would help ensure the impeachment probe "treats the President with fairness." Democrats are unlikely to approve the entire request.
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Health
CDC Finds Possible Culprit In Outbreak Of Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
In every lung fluid sample tested from patients afflicted with lung injury, the scientists found traces of a chemical called vitamin E acetate. The discovery is seen as a breakthrough.
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Law & Courts
Judge Says Trump Must Pay $2 Million Over Misuse Of Foundation Funds
The money will go to a group of charities. The New York judge said money raised at a 2016 veterans fundraiser "was used for Mr. Trump's political campaign and disbursed by Mr. Trump's campaign staff."
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Technology
New Russian Law Gives Government Sweeping Power Over Internet
The new law greatly expands Russia's grip on its citizens' Internet content. Rights groups are highly critical, and Internet experts say it could be difficult to actually implement.
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World
Pence Says Turkey Has Agreed To Suspend Its Incursion Into Syria
Pence led a delegation to try to convince the Turkish president to stop the military incursion into Syria and enact a ceasefire. The goals were considered highly unlikely ahead of Thursday's meeting.
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World
'One Of The Worst Forms Of Evil': More Than 330 Arrested In Child Porn Site Bust
The porn website has been shut down and 23 children were rescued. "You may try to hide behind technology but we will find you and we will arrest and prosecute you," a federal official warns.