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Alabama approves castration for some sex offenders

Montgomery, Ala. -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation that would require certain sex offenders to be chemically castrated before their parole. Gov. Kay Ivey's press office said Monday that she had signed the bill, which is…

Planned Parenthood can stay open for now, judge rules

Missouri judge rules in abortion clinic dispute A St. Louis judge granted Planned Parenthood a preliminary injunction, allowing the clinic to continue operating even as the Missouri's health department has refused to renew its license. If the health center had…

Another American tourist dies during Dominican vacation

Last Updated Jun 10, 2019 7:00 PM EDT Six American tourists have mysteriously died in recent months at resorts in the Dominican Republic. The FBI is helping local authorities investigate these deaths. Robert Wallace traveled the world with his wife…

Helicopter crashes into Midtown Manhattan building

A helicopter crashed into a building Monday afternoon in Midtown Manhattan, according to the New York City Fire Department. The crash reportedly sparked a two-alarm fire at the building, located at 787 7th Avenue between 49th and 50th streets. A…

Tyson recalls 95 tons of chicken fritters over plastic parts

Tyson Foods is recalling almost 191,000 pounds of chicken fritters after schools complained about finding pieces of hard plastic in the ready-to-eat products. The food company said it distributed the recalled products to institutional food service locations in 29 states,…

Canada to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021

The Canadian government is moving to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday in Toronto. The government is considering items such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws, although Trudeau  said "a science-based approach"…

Trump and Macron's "friendship tree" has died

A tree that the presidents of the U.S. and France planted together as a symbol of friendship has died — just as the relationship between the two leaders shows signs of withering. Last year, when French President Emmanuel Macron visited…

Ken Cuccinelli named to top immigration post

Questions surround U.S.-Mexico deal An outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies has been named acting director of the agency that manages legal immigration. Ken Cuccinelli will oversee U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Cuccinelli is a former Virginia…

4.0 earthquake rocks area near Cleveland

Cleveland—Federal geologists say an earthquake with an estimated magnitude 4 has been detected just northeast of Cleveland, Ohio. The United States Geological Survey confirmed a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Lake Erie, approximately 2.5 miles north of Eastlake, at about 10:50…

Kroger recalls frozen berries over hepatitis A fears

Kroger is recalling frozen berries sold at grocery stores nationwide after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found hepatitis A in a sample. The supermarket chain said it is printing messages on register receipt tapes and calling customers to alert…

JUUL pledges $7.5 million to research impact of e-cigarettes

Nashville, Tennessee—A historically black college in Tennessee is planning to research the impact of electronic cigarettes and vaping with a grant from vaping device maker JUUL Labs. JUUL has been under fire as teenage e-cigarette use has skyrocketed in recent…

Abortion laws are "bad for business," nearly 200 CEOs say

The CEOs of more than 180 companies signed an open letter arguing that state laws restricting women's reproductive rights are "bad for business." Policies such as Georgia's fetal heartbeat law people's "hinder people's health... and ability to fully succeed in…

2 more horses die, 29 overall at same racetrack

Arcadia, California—A second horse in two days and 29th overall since the racing season started in December has died at Santa Anita Park, where management has chosen to continue racing for the rest of the current meet. Animal activists returned…

Automotive writer goes missing while test-driving motorcycle

A massive search is underway in Northern California for a longtime automotive writer who mysteriously disappeared while on a motorcycle trip near the Sierra Mountains. Police say they've recovered nearly all of Davey Johnson's belongings – including his motorcycle –…

Wildfire forces hundreds to flee California Six Flags

A popular Southern California amusement park will reopen Monday after a wildfire prompted a dramatic evacuation. A fast-moving brush fire pushed flames dangerously close to a packed Six Flags Magic Mountain Sunday. Crews are battling at least six fires burning…

One dead, several injured after crane collapse in Dallas

Several injured in Dallas crane collapse One person was killed after a crane collapsed onto a downtown Dallas apartment building Sunday afternoon amidst severe weather hitting the area. According to the National Weather Service, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and…

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