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In Worst Attack In Years, 89 Afghans Killed By Suicide Bomber
At least 89 people were killed Tuesday by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. It was the deadliest attack on civilians in that country for several years.
The Moon Puts On A Triple Super Summer Spectacle
This summer, the moon will reach “super” status not once, not twice, but three times — and the first time happens Saturday night.
Police Use Dog To Find Memory And Hard Drives In Search
Police in Rhode Island have a secret weapon to fight child pornography: a 2-year-old Labrador named Thoreau, who’s been trained to sniff out computer hard drives.
Washington State To Start Recreational Pot Sales On Tuesday
Legal marijuana sales are set to begin in Washington state as early as Tuesday after authorities began issuing retail licenses to stores.
American Teen Visiting Israel Reportedly Beaten By Police
The U.S. has confirmed that Tariq Khdeir, an American teenager, has been arrested by Israeli authorities and the State Department has expressed concern that he has been “severely beaten.”
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Moves 30,000 Troops To Iraqi Border
Amid reports that Saudi Arabia has deployed some 30,000 troops to its border with Iraq, President Obama has called King Abdullah to discuss the developments in the region.
Supreme Court Rules Against Union Fees For Some Home Care Workers
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that some public employees cannot be required to contribute to unions.
Oklahoma, Arizona Inmates Sue To Stop Executions
Death row inmates in two states are taking legal action to stop states from using the kind of multi-drug protocol that resulted in botched executions in Oklahoma and Ohio.
Reports Of New Fighting Rattle Ukraine’s Truce As Kerry Urges Russia To Help
An exchange of mortar fire has been reported in eastern Ukraine, where government troops and pro-Russian separatist forces had been observing an uneasy ceasefire in the past week. The news comes as Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia could face sanctions if it doesn’t help end the violence.