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National
An ex-NFL player who killed 6 people and then himself had CTE, doctors say
Boston University neuropathologists said Phillip Adams had chronic traumatic encephalopathy — a degenerative brain disease found in many former football players.
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World
Canada pledges $40 billion in talks over rampant abuses of Indigenous children
From 1831 to 1998, the government separated some 150,000 Indigenous children from their families and sent them to residential schools where they routinely faced physical and sexual abuse.
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Sports
Nassar abuse survivors reach $380 million deal with USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee
The two groups and their insurers agreed to a monetary payout and reforms to prevent future abuse in a major settlement with hundreds of gymnasts abused by the former U.S. team doctor
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Environment
Arches is the latest U.S. national park to roll out timed reservations as visits surge
The Utah national park joins Glacier and Rocky Mountain in setting up a timed entry reservation system to deal with a gush of visitors that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Science
You'll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
Although the moon will brighten up the sky and make it harder to see the Geminids this year, astronomers say from about 2:00 a.m. to sunrise will be prime viewing time.
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National
A federal judge dismisses Rose McGowan's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein
The actor said that as she was preparing to publish a memoir with details of an alleged assault by Weinstein, he hired lawyers and investigators to obtain a copy of the book and discredit her.
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National
Hawaii remains under flood warnings as a 'kona low' storm continues to dump rain
The weather caused damage, but there were no storm-related deaths as of Monday afternoon. Officials warned that the storm, which began over the weekend, remained a threat.
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National
San Francisco moves to delay its cannabis business tax to give legal dealers a boost
Supporters of the ordinance said the cannabis industry is experiencing a drop-off in business following a boom early in the COVID-19 pandemic and that a tax hike would result in higher prices.
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National
Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct
"My client came forward at this time because she felt in sharing her story and related documentation, she could help protect other women," said attorney Debra Katz on Sunday.
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National
Debt collectors can now text, email and DM you on social media
Officials say the new rules are a necessary update to an outdated law, but consumer advocates worry that borrowers risk missing key information or falling prey to scammers.