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Some charges dropped against Michigan sports doctor
Nassar said he doesn't get sexual pleasure from treating gymnasts. The lawsuit accuses Nassar of treating hip, leg, back and ankle injuries with what he called "inter-vaginal adjustments" that involved digital penetration without the consent of the athletes or their parents. [Full Article...]
A storm named Cindy could disrupt your Saturday
The storm's maximum sustained winds had decreased to near 40 miles per hour (64 kph) Thursday morning with additional weakening expected, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said . Spots from Louisiana west to the Florida Panhandle experienced flooding Wednesday and some spots of wind damage as bands of storms made their way onshore. [Full Article...]
North Korea denies torturing USA detainee Otto Warmbier
He'd been in a coma for more than a year. Doctors said Warmbier had a severe neurological injury from an unknown cause. U.S. President Donald Trump blamed "the brutality of the North Korean regime" for Warmbier's death and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who had advocated dialogue with the North, said Pyongyang had a "heavy responsibility" in the events leading up to the American's death.... [Full Article...]
Philando Castile Dashcam Video Showing Deadly Traffic Stop Released
Hill Montessori Magnet School in St. Paul, had a permit to carry the weapon. The dashboard camera video from the officer's patrol auto has been described by many but viewed by only by a few people - investigators, the jury and courtroom spectators. [Full Article...]
Republicans unveil Senate health bill, but lack votes to pass it
Sens. Paul Ryan of Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas, Mike Lee of Utah and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin all said they would not support the current bill after its long-awaited reveal. He said any repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act would have "insurance for everybody", telling the Washington Post, "there was a philosophy in some circles that if you can't pay for it, you don't get it". [Full Article...]
NBA Players React to the 2017 Draft
In exchange for Jackson, New Orleans sent Charlotte cash and 40th overall draft choice Dwayne Bacon, a small forward out of Florida State. He scored 10 or more in a game 20 times. Once the dust settled on the trade, players who spent one season in college continued to fly off the board. He is expected to sign a free agent contract and participate in the National Basketball Association summer leagu... [Full Article...]
Forecasters counting tornadoes in Alabama
The best threat for isolated tornadoes is north of I-20. But Cindy was also bringing rain to an area that needed it. Southeastern Arkansas hadn't seen significant rain in more than a week. Another had been issued for Tuscaloosa and Bibb Counties elsewhere in the state as remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy pushed through the Southeast. The U.S. [Full Article...]
After hospital visit with Scalise, Ryan says he's doing well
News and Fox News are reporting that Rep. Steve Scalise has been moved out of the intensive care unit as he continues to recover from a gunshot wound. Health groups offer scathing criticism MORE (R-Wisc.) said Thursday "it was a lovely day" to catch up with the singer and activist Bono. Slater says he specifically targeted GOP members and he goes on to say, "While the shooter was not known t... [Full Article...]