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Apple Says It Slows Older iPhones To Save Their Battery Life
Posted on · Apple is responding to owners of older phones who have increasingly said they notice slower performance after they upgrade their device's software
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Terrorism Charges Filed Against NYC Bombing Suspect, Immigration Chief Said He Arrived Through Visa Lottery Program
Posted on · Prosecutors say Akayed Ullah posted an update to his Facebook account on Monday that stated, "Trump you failed to protect your nation."
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November Jobs Report: Economy Adds 228,000 Jobs; Unemployment Steady
Posted on · U.S. jobs growth has averaged 174,000 per month so far in 2017, compared to an average monthly gain of 187,000 in 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.
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Southern California Fires Surpass 115,000 Acres As Santa Ana Winds Drive Flames
Posted on · Driven by fierce Santa Ana winds, four intense fires near Los Angeles grew to engulf more than 115,000 acres Thursday, and officials say residents should be prepared for even more strong winds through Friday
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#MeToo Movement Is Person Of The Year, ‘Time’ Says
Posted on · It created a wave of awareness and brave confrontations over sexual harassment and assault, taking down powerful men in the process.
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World’s Largest Battery Is Turned On In Australia As Tesla Ties Into Power Grid
Posted on · "This is history in the making," South Australia Premier Jay Weatherill said of the battery, which sits next to a wind farm. It was tapped early to support the power grid during a heat wave.
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Fired ‘Today’ Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises ‘Soul-Searching’
Posted on · NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.
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Bitcoin Soars Toward Another Benchmark: $10,000
Posted on · In early October, a single bitcoin cost less than $5,000 on currency exchange sites. A year ago, one could be had for around $730
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Supreme Court Takes On Case About Free Speech And Abortion
Posted on · Does a California law violate the Constitution by requiring anti-abortion pregnancy centers to inform clients about free or low-cost abortion and contraception services?
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UPDATE: Iran’s Death Toll From Earthquake Rises To 445
Posted on · Officials say at least 445 people have been killed in both countries and more than 6,000 have been injured
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The Paradise Papers: Revelations Spring From Leaked Records Of World’s Wealthy
Posted on · U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Queen Elizabeth and a key ally to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are among the rich and powerful whose offshore financial dealings are being scrutinized
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Sen. Rand Paul Recovering From 5 Broken Ribs After Assault
Posted on · Paul's senior adviser Doug Stafford said the 54-year-old Kentucky senator "has five rib fractures, including three displaced fractures." His alleged attacker is a doctor who's also Paul's neighbor
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Honolulu’s ‘Distracted Walking’ Law Takes Effect, Targeting Phone Users
Posted on · Under the new law, the only legal reason for a pedestrian to look at a cellphone while crossing a street would be to call 911. For repeat offenders, fines could run up to nearly $100
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Court Puts A Hold On Order That Approved Undocumented Teen’s Abortion In Texas
Posted on · The minor, who's being referred to as Jane Doe, has obtained a judge's permission to have an abortion. But the Department of Health and Human Services has refused to allow her to visit a clinic
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Houston Reservoirs Have Finally Discharged All Of Hurricane Harvey’s Floodwater
Posted on · In late August, Hurricane Harvey brought record rainfall to Houston. In mid-October, the city's two large federal reservoirs are finally back to empty.