Colin Dwyer
Stories
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National
Michigan State University To Pay $4.5 Million Fine Over Larry Nassar Scandal
For decades Nassar, a university doctor, sexually abused female patients under the guise of medical treatment. Now, the Department of Education is punishing the school for its "abhorrent" response.
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National
Hurricane Dorian, Again Category 2, Is Hitting Carolinas With 'Serious' Strength
"This is a life-threatening situation," the National Hurricane Center says. The recharged storm is churning off the coast of the Carolinas, bringing heavy rain, floods and possible tornadoes.
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Politics
White House Hopes Revived Space Command Is One Giant Leap Toward Proposed Space Force
President Trump and Vice President Pence are expected to to formally reestablish the U.S. Space Command on Thursday. It's not the Space Force they want, but they intend it as a step in that direction.
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Health
Several Big Drug Companies Considering Massive Settlements To Resolve Opioid Suits
Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other health care giants are discussing potential deals with authorities that could resolve thousands of lawsuits they're facing over the U.S. opioid epidemic.
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National
'A Day Of Power And Strength': Epstein's Accusers Get Their Day In Court
The financier's suicide in jail appeared to rob his accusers — again — of their chance to denounce him publicly. On Tuesday, they're getting a chance to tell their stories in the courtroom anyway.
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Environment
Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Brazilian Amazon, Where Deforestation Has Spiked
Researchers say there's been a huge rise in the number of fires compared to last year. That's likely linked with a similar leap in deforestation since President Jair Bolsonaro took office.
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World
A Guide To What's Happening In Hong Kong
For months, Hong Kong has been at a boiling point, teeming with protesters and police officers. Here's an overview of what's been going on and why.
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Arts & Life
Your Local Library May Have A New Offering In Stock: A Resident Social Worker
Libraries have never been just about books; they're also crucial hubs of community support. Some are even expanding that role, and supporting their librarians, by bringing in trained social workers.
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Politics
'Go Back Where You Came From': The Long Rhetorical Roots Of Trump's Racist Tweets
When the president told several young congresswomen of color to "go back" to where they came from, he borrowed nativist language about as old as the country itself. Here's a little history.
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Books
Linda Fairstein, Former 'Central Park 5' Prosecutor, Dropped By Her Publisher
Fairstein, who oversaw the case against five teens wrongfully convicted of rape, has become a novelist since leaving the courtroom. But a Netflix series is stirring controversy over her former role.