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50 Years Later, Virginia Recalls The Devastation Caused By Hurricane Camille

Fifth years ago, Hurricane Camille slammed into the eastern United States, killing hundreds of people and leaving behind a wake of devastation.

People On Both Sides Of Immigration Debate Meet At The Border To Have A Conversation

The surge of migrants crossing the Southern border has abated somewhat. But tens of thousands continue to come every month — more than 80,000 in July. The debate still rages over what to do about it.

‘Stand Your Ground’ Trial Begins In Florida A Year After Unarmed Black Man Is Killed

Michael Drejka who is white, says he feared for his life after Markeis McGlockton, who is black, pushed him to the ground in a dispute over a handicapped-accessible parking space in 2018.

NYPD Officer Involved In The Chokehold Death Of Eric Garner Fired By The Department

The officer involved in the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner has been fired by the New York City Police Department.

Planned Parenthood Out Of Title X Over Trump Rule

The organization says it is leaving the federal family planning program because of rule changes under the Trump administration.

NYPD Fires Daniel Pantaleo, Who Used Banned Chokehold On Eric Garner Before His Death

The decision backs the recommendation of an NYPD administrative judge earlier this month that Pantaleo should be fired for his role in Garner’s death in 2014.

The End Is Nigh For FogCam, Billed As The Internet’s Oldest Running Webcam

The webcam at San Francisco State University has been in operation since 1994. Now, its creators say they plan to sunset the Internet landmark by the end of the month.

Spicy With A Twist: Nearly 4 Tons Of Pot Found In Jalapeno Shipment

Hundreds of bulky green packages were discovered amid the spicy chilies. The drugs seized at a San Diego cargo facility were valued at $2.3 million.

U.S. Gives Huawei Another 90-Day Reprieve Amid Concerns Of Rural Service Disruptions

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the decision was made in part to minimize disruption in parts of America that rely heavily on Huawei’s equipment to serve remote areas.

Tenants Pushed Out As Developers Buy Single-Room-Occupancy Properties

Single room occupancy housing, or SROs, have been a crucial place to live for low-income renters. The units are being threatened by developers looking for more profitable buildings.

Russian Sailor’s Message In A Bottle Washes Up In Alaska

Tyler Ivanoff was gathering firewood in Alaska when he found a Russian sailor’s letter written more than 50 years ago during the Cold War, KTUU-TV reports. Russian state media tracked down the writer.

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