Sasha Ingber
Stories
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World
4 Suspects Named And Face Murder Charges In Flight MH17 Shootdown
The Dutch-led investigation accused three Russians and one Ukrainian of being involved in the 2014 incident, which claimed 298 lives. Court hearings are set to begin next March.
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Politics
Report: Russia Exploits Western Legal Systems, Institutions To Its Advantage
The U.S.-based Free Russia Foundation accuses Russia of "infiltrating the fabric of democracy," using international law and accounting firms, think tanks and institutions.
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National
'His Inaction Cost Lives': Deputy In Parkland Shooting Arrested, Faces 11 Charges
Scot Peterson, if convicted, could get more than 96 years in prison. He is charged with criminal counts that include child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury.
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Politics
Ted Cruz And Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Team Up To Ban Lawmakers From Lobbying
It started with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's tweet about former Congress members lobbying. Sen. Cruz replied, "Here's something I don't say often: on this point, I AGREE" — and they vowed to work together.
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Politics
Media Companies May Stop Productions In Georgia Over New Abortion Law
The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix are concerned that the rights of people working on productions in the southern state could be restricted. The move threatens Georgia's booming production industry.
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National
Uber To Start Banning Passengers With Low Ratings
"Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability," a company official announced. Riders will get advice on how to improve their ratings before being deactivated, including being polite.
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National
'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
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National
Harvey Weinstein 'Reaches $44 Million Deal' With Accusers
Dozens of women accuse him of sexual misconduct. About $30 million would compensate alleged victims, former employees of Weinstein Co. and studio creditors, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Animals
Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting
Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.
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National
Alabama Historians Say The Last Known Slave Ship To U.S. Has Been Found
The Clotilda carried 110 people from present-day Benin to the shores of Mobile in 1860, despite the import of slaves being illegal. Researchers told descendants about the discovery first.