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National
Firefighter Laid To Rest 18 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks
More of Michael Haub's remains were identified last week, and family and friends gathered in New York City to honor him at a memorial service on Tuesday.
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Politics
Trump Administration Reverses Standards For Energy-Efficient Lightbulbs
The standards were set to go into effect in January and gradually phase out incandescent and halogen bulbs used for items such as bathroom vanities, recessed lighting and candle-shape lights.
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World
Queen Will Suspend U.K. Parliament At Boris Johnson's Request
The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse Boris Johnson of circumventing the democratic process.
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World
Giant Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia Could Help Replenish Great Barrier Reef
An underwater volcano is thought to have produced a sheet of pumice that stretches 58 square miles.
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World
Trump Walks Back Statements On China; White House Walks Them Forward
The president said he was having second thoughts after hiking tariffs on Chinese goods and threatening to force U.S. companies out of China. The White House said his comments were misinterpreted.
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Politics
Stacey Abrams Is Not Running For President, Instead Will Focus On Voter Protection
The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate is launching an initiative called Fair Fight 2020 which aims to ensure voter enfranchisement across twenty states.
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Environment
California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars
The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.
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National
Some Title X Recipients Will Have More Time To Comply With New Abortion Rules
The rules block recipients of federal grants from referring patients for abortion. The Trump administration says groups working in "good faith" will have until Aug. 19 to provide written assurance.
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National
Woman Accused Of Turning In Husband's Guns To The Police Will Face Misdemeanor Charge
Courtney Irby had taken her husband's guns from his home, and given them to police. At the time he was under arrest for allegedly ramming her car with his.
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National
Former NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz Restores Mission Control In Houston
Kranz led the earliest missions to the moon, including Apollo 11 and Apollo 13, and says he wants the room to inspire American students to study science and technology.