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The ‘OK’ Hand Gesture Is Now Listed As A Symbol Of Hate

The “OK” hand gesture is among 36 new entries in the Anti-Defamation League’s “Hate on Display” database. lucapierro/Getty Images/RooM RF hide caption toggle caption lucapierro/Getty Images/RooM RF The “OK” hand gesture is among 36 new entries in the Anti-Defamation League’s “Hate on Display” database. lucapierro/Getty Images/RooM RF The “OK” hand gesture, commonly seen as a […]

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Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California’s Water Pollution

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and President Trump attend an event about the environment at the White House in July. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and President Trump attend an event about the environment at the White House in July. Alex Brandon/AP The Trump administration

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Darrel Issa Wants To Return To Congress, He’s Seeking To Beat Fellow Republican

Former Rep. Darrell Issa announced Thursday he will attempt a return to Congress to replace fellow Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter, who is running for reelection while under indictment on corruption charges. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Former Rep. Darrell Issa announced Thursday he will attempt a return to Congress to replace fellow

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U.S. Farmers Get A Much-Needed Break Under Partial Trade Pact With Japan

President Trump signed a partial trade agreement along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York, where the two leaders are attending the United Nations General Assembly. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Trump signed a partial trade agreement along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York, where the

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Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls

Mattel’s new Creatable World dolls. Mattel hide caption toggle caption Mattel Mattel’s new Creatable World dolls. Mattel Mattel’s Barbie dolls represented the traditional female image, and preteens embraced the hairstyles, thick eyelashes and spike heels that came with her. But now, Mattel is introducing dolls that let kids form the gender expression of the toy

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Nonprofit Hospital That Sued Poor Patients Just Freed Thousands From Debt

Carrie Barrett, a former defendant in a suit brought by Methodist Hospital, testifies during service at Apostolic Fellowship Church on Sept. 15, 2019 in Memphis, Tenn. Her debt to the hospital was cleared following a MLK50 and ProPublica investigation into the debt collection practices. Andrea Morales for MLK50 hide caption toggle caption Andrea Morales for

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WeWork CEO Steps Down As IPO Stalls

Adam Neumann, the workspace sharing company WeWork’s co-founder, is quitting as CEO amid problems with the firm’s initial public offering. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Lennihan/AP Adam Neumann, the workspace sharing company WeWork’s co-founder, is quitting as CEO amid problems with the firm’s initial public offering. Mark Lennihan/AP WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann is

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Second Parent Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal

Devin Sloane, right, arrives at federal court in Boston for sentencing in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal, on Tuesday. Sloane admitted to paying $250,000 to get his son into the University of Southern California as a water polo player. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP Devin Sloane, right, arrives at federal court

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How Europe Has Become The Epicenter For Syrian War Crimes Cases

Omar Alshogre, a Syrian refugee who was tortured as a political prisoner in Syria, now lives in Sweden. He has framed photos of men who he says tortured him that he keeps upside down. Axel Öberg for NPR hide caption toggle caption Axel Öberg for NPR Omar Alshogre, a Syrian refugee who was tortured as

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Trump And The Ukraine Call — What Happened And What’s Next?

President Trump speaks during a meeting with the Polish president on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Monday. After the meeting, Trump alleged that former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, are “corrupt.” Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images President Trump speaks during a

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At U.N., Trump Administration Professes ‘No International Right To An Abortion’

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, seen in March, issued a statement Monday at the United Nations General Assembly stating that abortion is not an international human right. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, seen in March, issued a statement Monday at the United Nations

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