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National
A U.S. appeals court blocks a ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'
A Trump administration ban on the devices, which enable a shooter to rapidly fire multiple rounds from semi-automatic weapons after an initial trigger pull, was struck down by a federal appeals court.
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Climate
A stubborn La Nina and manmade warming are behind recent wild weather, scientists say
In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out bonkers. Meteorologists are saying it's typical weather weirdness, with a boost from human-caused climate change.
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Europe
Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by pope
Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square.
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National
8 people are found fatally shot in a Utah home, including 5 children
The eight victims were found when police did a welfare check at the residence, according to a statement by city officials in Enoch, a small town located 245 miles south of Salt Lake City.
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Arts & Life
Iran releases a top actress who was held for criticizing the crackdown on protests
Taraneh Alidoosti, the 38-year-old star of the Oscar-winning 2016 film The Salesman was released from Tehran's notorious Evin Prison nearly three weeks after her arrest.
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Arts & Life
The underage stars of a hit 1968 version of 'Romeo & Juliet' sue over their nude scene
Olivia Hussey, then 15, and Leonard Whiting, then 16, allege sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud, and are seeking more than $500 million from Paramount Pictures.
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National
Jeremy Renner's snow tractor injuries were a tragic accident, a Nevada sheriff says
The 51-year-old "Avengers" star was seriously hurt near Lake Tahoe on New Year's Day when he was run over by his own snowcat after using it to free a vehicle stuck in 3 feet of fresh mountain snow
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Business
Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer points
Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.
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Politics
The U.S. is reopening visa and consular services at embassy in Cuba
The U.S. Embassy confirmed this week it will begin processing immigrant visas, with a priority placed on permits to reunite Cubans with family in the U.S., and others like the diversity visa lottery.
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National
The FDA finalizes rule expanding the availability of abortion pills
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies.