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Giant tortoise thought extinct 100 years ago is living in Galapagos, Ecuador says
CNN - 27 May 2021 04:38
Ecuador confirmed on Tuesday that a giant tortoise found in 2019 in the Galapagos Islands is a species considered extinct a century ago.
San Jose rail yard shooting suspect identified, had reported history of domestic violence
NY Daily News - 27 May 2021 04:51
Samuel Cassidy, 57, was an employee at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), which operated the rail yard where he killed eight people, police said.
San Jose rail yard shooter Samuel Cassidy 'had two sides,' complained about work: report
New York Post - 27 May 2021 03:15
The ex-wife of San Jose mass shooter Samuel Cassidy said her ex-husband had a side that "when he was mad, he was mad." She said she was unaware of him owning guns when they were married.
ISIS bride says she'll regret leaving US for terror group 'for the rest of my life'
New York Post - 27 May 2021 04:30
"ISIS bride" Hoda Muthana -- who fled to join ISIS in 2014 and is now barred from returning to the US -- said she will regret the decision "for the rest of my life," according to a report.
Europe's much-criticized pursuit of Chinese cash may be starting to unravel
CNN - 27 May 2021 04:25
The European Union has a China problem. The bloc, for financial and strategic reasons, wants to build strong economic ties with Beijing that bolster Brussels' desire to be a serious player on the world stage as the leadi...
Facebook lifts ban on posts claiming COVID-19 was man-made
ABC News - 27 May 2021 04:39
President Joe Biden asked for a new look into the origins on Wednesday.
Parachuter gets tangled in power lines, left hanging 30 ft. in air
New York Post - 27 May 2021 04:07
Just hanging out. That's what happened to one California parachuter who got stuck on a power line for about an hour in Lake Elsinore. A bucket lift was used to get him down.
Amy Cooper Sues Former Employer for Racial Discrimination
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 03:52
Ms. Cooper, who made the call after a man asked her to leash her dog in Central Park, says that she was discriminated against because of her race.
A Fire, and Then a Deadly Attack in San Jose
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 14:40
Thursday: In San Jose's Evergreen neighborhood, residents reeled as they learned the gunman in the mass shooting at a nearby rail yard was their neighbor.
Most Americans support trans military members but oppose trans athletes, a new poll finds
CNN - 27 May 2021 14:36
When it comes to support for transgender Americans, respondents to a recent Gallup poll were divided: The majority said they support trans Americans' right to serve in the military, but most of them also said trans athle...
9th victim dies after railyard shooting in San Jose; gunman was long-time rail employee: What we know
USA Today - 27 May 2021 14:35
A ninth victim has died in the shooting spree at Northern California light rail yard, the "last grim toll" in the nation's latest deadly rampage.
The Catholic Church's Abortion Fight and What's Behind It
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 14:27
It's time to take a look at the role religion plays in American law and jurisprudence.
U.S. Pipelines Ordered To Increase Cyber Defenses After Hack
The Huffington Post - 27 May 2021 14:14
Pipeline companies could face financial penalties that start at $7,000 per day if they fail to comply with the security directive.
Biden Administration Defends Huge Alaska Oil Drilling Project
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 04:26
The administration says the country must pivot away from fossil fuels but backed a project set to produce more than 100,000 barrels of oil each day for 30 years.
Taliban warns against US military bases in region
OpEdNews - 27 May 2021 04:23
The Afghan Taliban warned neighboring countries on Wednesday not to allow the US army to use their military bases and airspace against Afghanistan. "We urge our neighboring countries not to allow anyone to take such a de...
Biden Orders Intelligence Inquiry Into Origins of the Coronavirus
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 04:00
The directive came as health officials and scientists have renewed calls for a more rigorous examination.
Graham calls for China sanctions after COVID origin probe announced
New York Post - 27 May 2021 03:53
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday he plans to propose sanctions on China unless and until it agrees to a transparent probe into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t think without sanctions, wit...
G.O.P. Rivals Trade Insults in Chaotic N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 03:43
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, yelled at each other repeatedly during the free-wheeling virtual debate.
Gunman Kills 8 People at San Jose Rail Yard
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 03:37
The gunman, who apparently killed himself, was an employee of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, a regional transit agency for Silicon Valley.
After Skirting Filibuster Fight for Months, Democrats Near a First Battle
The New York Times - 27 May 2021 03:19
The looming vote on creating a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol assault could reignite a clash over the Senate blocking tactic. Activists worry that time is short for a bid to eliminate it.
CDC approves paid cruise for Celebrity Edge, first post-pandemic departure from U.S.
NY Daily News - 27 May 2021 03:07
Celebrity Edge cruises have received approval for one paid sailing out of Fort Lauderdale in late June, the first to embark from the U.S. since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Border Patrol nabs 10 sex offenders in one week
New York Post - 27 May 2021 03:04
Border Patrol agents took down ten convicted sex offenders who crossed into the United States illegally over a seven-day period ending Monday, officials announced Wednesday. All ten arrests took place in the Del Rio sect...