Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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Politics
Trump Says He'll Target Iran's Cultural Sites. That's Illegal
The Hague Convention, signed by the U.S., requires "refraining from any act of hostility" against cultural property. The Pentagon educates troops about their obligations to safeguard such sites.
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Politics
Iran Abandons Nuclear Deal Limitations In Wake Of Soleimani Killing
The announcement came in response to the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Tehran says it will continue to cooperate with international atomic monitors.
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World
Kazakh Flight Crashes, Killing At Least 12 And Injuring 54
The plane was a Dutch-built Fokker 100 aircraft operated by Bek Air, which bills itself as Kazakhstan's first low-cost carrier. Officials said the plane's tail hit the runway twice during takeoff.
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National
To Make Girl Who Is Deaf Feel At Home, Dozens Of Neighbors Learn Sign Language
"We really wanted to communicate with her and play with her," says Jill McNeil, who lives across the street. "Since she couldn't learn our language, we thought we wanted to learn hers."
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World
In Christmas Day Message, Pope Francis Shines Light On Migrant Suffering
"It is injustice that turns them away from places where they might have hope for a dignified life, but instead find themselves before walls of indifference," the pontiff said in his holiday address.
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Politics
Bloomberg Campaign Vendor Used Prison Labor To Make Presidential Campaign Calls
Michael Bloomberg is one of the world's richest men, with a net worth of about $56 billion. He said his campaign cut ties with the vendor as soon as it learned prison workers were making calls.
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Business
6-Year-Old Finds Message Alleging Chinese Prison Labor In Box Of Christmas Cards
"We are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qingpu prison China," the note said in English. "Forced to work against our will. Please help us and notify human rights organization."
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World
Saudi Arabia Sentences 5 People To Death For Khashoggi Killing
Charges against two senior aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were dismissed, and the killing was found to be not premeditated. A U.N. official called the verdict a "mockery" of justice.
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Arts & Life
Facing Backlash, Hallmark Channel Says It Will 'Reinstate' Ad Of Lesbian Brides
The ad for the wedding planning site Zola shows two women kissing after saying "I do." Hallmark had been pressured to drop the spot by a group that complained the ad promoted homosexuality.
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Environment
U.N. Climate Summit Goes To Extra Time, But Ends With Major Questions Unresolved
The talks showed deep divisions, as small countries highly vulnerable to rising seas and powerful storms were at odds with wealthy, high-emitting countries like the United States.