Anti-nuclear Activist Sister Ardeth Platte Dies At 84

Anti-nuclear activist Sister Ardeth Platte, a Dominican nun who spent time in jail for her peaceful protests, died in her sleep on Sept. 30. She was 84.
October 10, 2020 at 04:48AM
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Embattled Texas AG Drops Case That Set Off Staff Revolt

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday dropped an investigation sought by a wealthy donor that set off an extraordinary revolt by the Republican's top deputies, who accused him of bribery and abuse of office, and fueled new calls for his resignation.
October 10, 2020 at 04:45AM
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Court: Son Born Abroad To Gay Couple Is A U.S. Citizen

A federal appeals court has ruled against the U.S. State Department in its quest to deny the citizenship of one of two twins born abroad to a gay married couple.
October 10, 2020 at 04:43AM
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IPL 2020: Just Rotating Strike for Bairstow at the Moment, Says SRH Skipper David Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad completed a clinical 69-run win over Kings XI Punjab and that took them to the third spot in the points table. There were a few notable performances from the SRH camp, including that of skipper David Warner and Jonny Bairstow -- who strung a partnership of 160 for the first wicket.
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China Says Joins COVAX Vaccine Facility For COVID-19

China said on Friday it has formally joined the global COVID19 vaccine facility known as COVAX, becoming the biggest economy to back the initiative to date.
October 09, 2020 at 06:34AM
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At Trump Official's Wedding Party for Daughter, There Was Dance, Photos, Hugs — But No Masks

About 70 guests, including U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, wore tuxedos and ball gowns but no masks at the indoor wedding, and photographs show groups of people clustered closely together in the same room throughout the evening, the newspaper said.
October 09, 2020 at 08:11AM
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Fire In South Korean Apartment High-rise Hurts At Least 88

A fire spread through a highrise apartment building in a South Korean port city early Friday, causing minor injuries to scores of people, officials said.
October 09, 2020 at 06:06AM
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