Scott Neuman
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World
New Zealand's Plan To Buy Back Illegal Firearms Angers Gun Advocates
The country's equivalent of the NRA says the government isn't paying enough for weapons that became illegal under a new law passed in April.
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World
Iran Shoots Down U.S. Spy Drone; CENTCOM Says It Was In International Airspace
The U.S. says Iran's claims that the drone was in its airspace "are false." On Twitter, President Trump says, "Iran made a very big mistake!"
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National
Feds Seize Estimated $1 Billion In Cocaine From Ship In Philadelphia
The drugs were reportedly found in seven containers aboard the MSC Gayane at Philadelphia's Packer Marine Terminal. Authorities say it is one of the biggest-ever drug busts in the U.S.
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Animals
'Starving' Polar Bear Wanders Into Siberian Town
Residents in the town of Norilsk in northern Siberia were surprised to see the female bear, who reportedly appeared to be exhausted and looking for food.
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Environment
Canada's Trudeau Approves Controversial Pipeline Expansion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first approved the project, which is opposed by many environmental groups, in 2016, but Tuesday's announcement means construction can begin later this year.
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World
Iran Says It Will Exceed Nuclear Deal's Limit On Uranium 'In 10 Days'
A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran also says that Tehran is prepared to increase enrichment of uranium beyond what's permitted in the multilateral agreement.
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World
Iran Denies U.S. Claim That It Attacked Tankers In Gulf Of Oman
Pointing to a U.S. military video, Trump maintained: "Iran did do it." Meanwhile, the president of the Japanese company operating one of the tankers says he doesn't believe a mine or torpedo was used.
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World
Man Accused In New Zealand Mosque Shootings That Killed 51 Pleads Not Guilty
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, who appeared in Christchurch High Court via video link, smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas on charges of terrorism, murder and attempted murder.
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World
On Historic Visit To Iran, Japan's Abe Hopes To Play Role Of Mediator With U.S.
The Japanese prime minister has offered to try to calm nerves between Washington and Tehran amid rising tensions that have followed the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
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Southern Baptists Vote To Hold Churches More Accountable For Mishandling Abuse Claims
At their annual meeting held in Birmingham, Ala., the Southern Baptist Convention approved changes making it clear that individual churches can be expelled for covering up abuse cases.