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In New Zealand, Mass Shootings Are Very Rare

The New Zealand national flag is flown at half-staff on a Parliament building in Wellington on Friday, after the shootings in Christchurch. Marty Melville /AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marty Melville /AFP/Getty Images The New Zealand national flag is flown at half-staff on a Parliament building in Wellington on Friday, after the shootings in […]

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After New Zealand Attacks, Muslim-Americans Call For Action Against Rising Bigotry

A man leads two young boys into Friday prayers as Muslim worshippers arrive for prayer following the mosque attacks in New Zealand at the Islamic Center of Washington in Washington. Joshua Roberts/Reuters hide caption toggle caption Joshua Roberts/Reuters A man leads two young boys into Friday prayers as Muslim worshippers arrive for prayer following the

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Protests Mount In Algeria, Even As President Promises Transitional Government

Algerians march during a protest in Algiers, Algeria, on Friday. Sidali Djarboub/AP hide caption toggle caption Sidali Djarboub/AP Algerians march during a protest in Algiers, Algeria, on Friday. Sidali Djarboub/AP Demonstrators filled the packed streets of downtown Algiers, protesting for the fourth consecutive Friday, and calling for the immediate resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. On

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Feds Indict 5 New Mexico Compound Residents On Terror And Gun Charges

A ramshackle compound in the desert area of Amalia, N.M. Five former residents were indicted on terror and gun charges. Brian Skoloff/AP hide caption toggle caption Brian Skoloff/AP A ramshackle compound in the desert area of Amalia, N.M. Five former residents were indicted on terror and gun charges. Brian Skoloff/AP Updated at 9:40 p.m. ET

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State Department Says All U.S. Diplomats Have Left Venezuela

U.S. diplomats began the exodus from the Caracas, Venezuela, embassy earlier this week. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed the last remaining American diplomats have left the country. Fernando Llano/AP hide caption toggle caption Fernando Llano/AP U.S. diplomats began the exodus from the Caracas, Venezuela, embassy earlier this week. On Thursday, U.S.

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4 In Custody After Fatal Shootings At 2 Mosques In Christchurch, New Zealand

A police officer attempts to move people away from a mosque where shots were fired in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday. Police say there are multiple casualties. Mark Baker/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Baker/AP A police officer attempts to move people away from a mosque where shots were fired in Christchurch, New Zealand, on

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For Boeing, Costs Of Grounding Jets Have Only Just Begun

A Norwegian Air Boeing 737 Max 8 is parked on the tarmac at Helsinki Airport on Wednesday after the airplane model was grounded in most of the world. Lehtikuva/Heikki Saukkomaa/Reuters hide caption toggle caption Lehtikuva/Heikki Saukkomaa/Reuters A Norwegian Air Boeing 737 Max 8 is parked on the tarmac at Helsinki Airport on Wednesday after the

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New Congolese President Pardons About 700 Political Prisoners

Congo’s president Felix Tshisekedi arrives at the 32nd African Union Summit, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Feb. 10, 2019. Samuel Habtab/AP hide caption toggle caption Samuel Habtab/AP Congo’s president Felix Tshisekedi arrives at the 32nd African Union Summit, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Feb. 10, 2019. Samuel Habtab/AP The new president of the Democratic Republic

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Colleges Use More Than SAT Scores When Deciding Which Students To Admit

Prosecutors’ depiction of a scheme under which parents allegedly paid bribes to get their children into top colleges. Steven Senne/AP hide caption toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Prosecutors’ depiction of a scheme under which parents allegedly paid bribes to get their children into top colleges. Steven Senne/AP The federal case announced this week charging parents with

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U.S. Lawmakers Call To Ground The Boeing 737 MAX 8. FAA Says ‘No’ For Now

Responders at the scene of an Ethiopian Airlines flight crash. Countries around the world have grounded their Boeing 737 MAX jets and there is growing political pressure on the Federal Aviation Administration to do the same. Mulugeta Ayene/AP hide caption toggle caption Mulugeta Ayene/AP Responders at the scene of an Ethiopian Airlines flight crash. Countries

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Cardinal George Pell, Former Vatican Official, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison

Cardinal George Pell, seen earlier this month, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Melbourne, Australia, court for the sexual abuse of two children more than 20 years ago. Andy Brownbill/AP hide caption toggle caption Andy Brownbill/AP Cardinal George Pell, seen earlier this month, has been sentenced to six years in prison

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Suspends Death Penalty In California

Calif., Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign an order on Wednesday imposing a moratorium on California’s death penalty. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption toggle caption Rich Pedroncelli/AP Calif., Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign an order on Wednesday imposing a moratorium on California’s death penalty. Rich Pedroncelli/AP California Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign a sweeping order on Wednesday

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