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6th Circuit: OK To Ration Hepatitis C Treatment To Prisoners
In a split decision, a panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday upheld Tennessee's rationing of lifesaving hepatitis C drugs to prisoners as constitutional.
Teen From Video Of 2019 Washington Protest To Address RNC
A Kentucky teenager known for video of his interaction with a Native American man during dueling demonstrations at the Lincoln Memorial last year is among Tuesday's speakers at the virtual Republican National Convention.
Fierce Storm Surge Feared As Laura Bears Down On Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns...
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Back To School In Sweden
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is back in school after a gap year in which she emerged as the voice of young people trying to save the planet from global warming and a thorn in the side of politicians she sees as dragging their heels over change.
Iran Won't Accept Any Demands Beyond 2015 Nuclear Deal
Iran won't accept any additional demands beyond its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, the country's top nuclear official declared Tuesday as the chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog was visiting Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Turkey Detains IS Suspect Planning 'sensational' Attack
Police in Istanbul have detained a suspected Islamic State group militant who was allegedly planning a sensational attack in the city, Turkeys staterun news agency reported Tuesday.
UN: Global Tourism Lost $320 Billion In 5 Months From Virus
The tourism global industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with $320 billion lost in exports in the first five months of the year and more than 120 million jobs at risk, the U.N. chief said Tuesday.
Army Chief: Suicide Bombers Behind Deadly Philippine Attacks
The Philippine army chief said Tuesday that two Islamic militants who blew themselves up were responsible for the bombings that killed at least 14 people and wounded 75 more, the country's worst extremist attack this year.
Australia Blocks Kirin's $430M Sale Of Business To Chinese
Australia's government announced on Tuesday it proposed to block Kirin Holdings Co.'s 45.6 billion yen ($430 million) sale of its Australian beverage unit to a Chinese company in a development likely to increase strain on ChineseAustralian relations.
Haley Fuels 2024 Presidential Speculation With Republican Convention Speech
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley may have fired up speculation about a 2024 presidential bid on Monday, delivering a speech at the Republican National Convention that praised President Donald Trump while touting her own accomplishments and life story.
Four Takeaways From The First Night Of The Republican National Convention
The Republican Party kicked off its convention to reelect U.S Donald Trump with an unsubstantiated warning from the president himself that he may face a "rigged election," followed in the evening by fullthroated praise for Trump and warnings that America...
Wisconsin Sports Teams Speak Out After Police Shooting
Wisconsins three major professional sports teams wasted no time speaking out after the police shooting of a Black man sparked violent protests in the Milwaukee suburb of Kenosha.
Florida Judge Tempers State Mandate That All Schools Should Reopen In-person Class
A Florida judge struck down a state mandate Monday requiring "brickandmortar" schools to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, siding with a major Florida teachers union that wants local districts to decide.
'I Could Have Suffocated': Peru's Pandemic Tensions Burst With Nightclub Tragedy
Peru, battling one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks and a fivemonth lockdown, was reeling on Monday after the deaths of 13 people, most of them young women, in a stampede at an illegal nightclub triggered by a police raid.
Scientists Say Hong Kong Man Got Coronavirus A Second Time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Facebook To Pay $125 Million In Back Taxes To France
Facebooks French subsidiary has agreed to pay 106 million euros ($125 million) in back taxes and penalties following persistent government efforts to get online giants to pay more taxes where they make their money.