Richard Gonzales
Stories
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Technology
FCC Clears T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Deal
The next hurdle is a federal trial in December in which a coalition of state attorneys general are challenging the merger as anti-competitive.
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National
California Seizes More Than $1.5 Billion In Illegal Marijuana
California voters approved the sale of recreational marijuana in 2016. But the legal market is still struggling to compete with the illicit market.
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National
The Boy Scouts Of America Will Increase Their Membership Fees By More Than 80%
The group cites rising insurance costs. The reaction from adult volunteer leaders ranged from annoyance to skepticism, mainly about the timing of the announcement.
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Law & Courts
Felicity Huffman Begins 14-Day Prison Term In College Admissions Scandal
Huffman must also pay a $30,000 fine, perform 250 hours of community service and spend a year on probation.
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National
3 Major Drug Distributors Reportedly Negotiating $18B Opioid Settlement
A new study estimates that the opioid epidemic has cost the U.S. economy about $631 billion due to health care costs and the unrealized lifetime earnings of people who died of overdoses.
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National
Apprehensions At The U.S.-Mexico Border Decline For The 4th Consecutive Month
Administration officials credit a policy of returning asylum-seeking migrants to Mexico and an end to a policy referred to by critics as "catch and release."
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Technology
Tesla 'Smart Summon' Software Under Government Scrutiny For Possible Safety Problems
The new software ignited a storm of social media videos demonstrating the utility and flaws of a feature that allows drivers to summon their driverless cars.
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National
Trump Administration To End 'Catch And Release' Immigration Policy, Says DHS Chief
The move is the latest by the Trump administration to curb the flow of migrants seeking asylum at the southern border.
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World
Trudeau Apologizes But Sidesteps Questions On Number Of Blackface Incidents
"Darkening your face ... is always unacceptable because of the racist history of black face," Trudeau said, even as another image surfaced apparently showing him wearing dark makeup.
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World
Canadian PM Trudeau Apologizes For Brownface Costume At 2001 Party
The revelation of the photo comes as Trudeau is launching his reelection bid. "I'm pissed off at myself, I'm disappointed in myself," the prime minister said.