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California voters to decide fate of affirmative action ban

California voters to decide fate of affirmative action ban

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention

Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention

Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said Wednesday.
Bayer paying up to $10.9B to settle Monsanto weedkiller case

Bayer paying up to $10.9B to settle Monsanto weedkiller case

BERLIN — Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer. Bayer said it was also paying up $1.
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution

Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution

WASHINGTON — A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, turning back efforts by a judge to scrutinize the Justice Department
For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules

For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules

NEW YORK — So, where were we? Mid-March, a spring training exhibition between the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida.
'Isolation Stories' turns lens on actors at home, pandemic

'Isolation Stories' turns lens on actors at home, pandemic

LOS ANGELES — When Jeff Pope and his family were sickened by COVID-19, getting well was the first concern. That accomplished, the British writer-producer decided to make timely art out of the pandemic’s burdens.
Kosovo president, 9 others indicted on war crimes charges

Kosovo president, 9 others indicted on war crimes charges

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and nine other former separatist fighters were indicted Wednesday on a range of crimes against humanity and war crimes charges, including murder, by an international prosecutor probing their actions ag
Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October

Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October

NEW YORK — Don DeLillo will have something to say this fall about fear and isolation.
Woman accused of burning Wendy's after shooting granted bond

Woman accused of burning Wendy's after shooting granted bond

ATLANTA — A woman charged with arson in the burning of a fast food restaurant in the wake of Rayshard Brooks' killing was granted bond Wednesday but must wear an ankle monitor and remain at home, a judge said.
Not kidding around: Woman sues for paternity test on goats

Not kidding around: Woman sues for paternity test on goats

ODESSA, Fla. — A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit seeking either a paternity test on her goats or a refund — and she's not kidding.
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