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Abuse by Boy Scout leaders more widespread than earlier thought

Abuse by Boy Scout leaders more widespread than earlier thought

Newly revealed court testimony suggests the Boy Scouts of America had considerably more leaders involved in the sexual abuse of minors than previously thought.
by Wade Goodwyn

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Federal judge blocks Trump changes to reproductive health program

Federal judge blocks Trump changes to reproductive health program

New regulations that would have taken effect on May 3 would deny federal funds for low-income patients to clinics that make abortion referrals. The Title X rules are on hold while lawsuits proceed.
by Sarah McCammon

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Report: North Korea sought $2M from U.S. for captured American

Report: North Korea sought $2M from U.S. for captured American

North Korea reportedly insisted the U.S. agree to pay $2 million in medical costs in 2017 before it released detained American college student Otto Warmbier while he was in a coma, according to a report published Thursday.
by Associated Press

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'Stop the threat': Noor testifies to fear, decision to fire

'Stop the threat': Noor testifies to fear, decision to fire

Speaking publicly for the first time about the night he shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk, ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor described hearing a bang and reacting to his partner's fear as he moved to shoot the figure next to the squad.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Noor trial: Questions resurface over BCA's cop-friendly approach

Noor trial: Questions resurface over BCA's cop-friendly approach

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents have acknowledged treating cops differently than other people involved in shootings. That deference is a key issue in the trial of ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor, charged in the shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Facebook could face up to $5 billion fine for privacy violations

Facebook could face up to $5 billion fine for privacy violations

Facebook reported strong profits on Wednesday but also revealed it is setting aside some $3 billion to $5 billion to pay a penalty to regulators for violating user privacy.
by Aarti Shahani

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Global effort begins to stop social media from spreading terrorism

Global effort begins to stop social media from spreading terrorism

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her country and France will lead a meeting with world leaders next month. Social media is now a "centerpiece" for terrorist outreach, an expert says.
by Sasha Ingber

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Cohen says he pleaded guilty to crimes he didn't commit

Cohen says he pleaded guilty to crimes he didn't commit

Michael Cohen candidly told actor Tom Arnold last month that he pleaded guilty to some crimes he didn't commit so his wife wouldn't "get dragged into the mud of this crap."
by Associated Press

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Man pleads guilty in massive Minnesota methamphetamine bust

A north Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty in connection with what federal authorities believe to be the largest single methamphetamine bust in Minnesota history.
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