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Booming manufacturing industry affecting qualify of life in Puerto Rico, advocates say

Booming manufacturing industry affecting qualify of life in Puerto Rico, advocates say

Lilia Geho/ABC News (SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) — There is a side of Puerto Rico that many Americans may not know about. The tropical paradise is best known for its colorful buildings, cobblestone-lined streets, lush forests and sun-drenched beaches. But hidden in plain sight are also signs of a booming […]

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So-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules expanded through 12th grade in Florida

So-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules expanded through 12th grade in Florida

Stella/Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — The Florida Board of Education has voted to expand restrictions on classroom instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity. “This amendment prohibits classroom instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 3 on sexual orientation or gender identity. For Grades 4 through 12, instruction on […]

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Two arrested in shooting at birthday party in Alabama that killed four

Two arrested in shooting at birthday party in Alabama that killed four

amphotora/Getty Images (DADEVILLE, Ala.) — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a birthday party in Alabama over the weekend where four victims were killed and 32 others were injured. Ty Reik McCullough, 17, and Travis McCullough, 16, have each been charged with four counts […]

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Tyre Nichols’ mother files $500M civil lawsuit against city of Memphis, police over his death: Attorney

Tyre Nichols’ mother files $500M civil lawsuit against city of Memphis, police over his death: Attorney

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — Tyre Nichols’ mother has sued the city of Memphis and members of the police department over his death following a violent traffic stop in the city, court records show. Her attorney, Ben Crump, said the lawsuit is seeking $500 million for the “torture” of […]

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How America’s fastest growing city is trying to secure its water future

How America’s fastest growing city is trying to secure its water future

Tim Graham/Getty Images (ST. GEORGE, Utah) — Rob Ford was watering his hay last October at his small Washington County, Utah, ranch when he realized the flow was weaker than usual. He called the irrigation manager who monitors the water levels. “The water is really weak,” Ford said he told […]

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Judge delays hearing for suspect in classified document leak

Judge delays hearing for suspect in classified document leak

Obtained by ABC News (BOSTON) — The federal magistrate judge overseeing Jack Teixeira’s case granted his request to delay a detention hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday. Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman charged with leaking national defense information online, sought to postpone the hearing so his attorneys could have […]

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Fox settlement a ‘big step forward in democracy,’ Dominion CEO says in exclusive ABC News interview

Fox settlement a ‘big step forward in democracy,’ Dominion CEO says in exclusive ABC News interview

RapidEye/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The settlement agreement between Fox and Dominion Voting Systems amounted to a warning shot for other media companies that may spread falsehoods, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems John Poulos said on Wednesday in an exclusive ABC News interview, his first since the settlement. “I think […]

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Fox settlement a ‘big step forward in democracy,’ Dominion CEO says

Fox settlement a ‘big step forward in democracy,’ Dominion CEO says

RapidEye/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The settlement agreement between Fox and Dominion Voting Systems amounted to a warning shot for other media companies that may spread falsehoods, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems John Poulos said on Wednesday in an exclusive ABC News interview, his first since the settlement. “I think […]

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Ultra-marathon runner disqualified after allegedly cheating by using car in race

Ultra-marathon runner disqualified after allegedly cheating by using car in race

Rudi Von Briel/Getty Images (LONDON) — A record-setting ultra-marathon runner has been disqualified from her most recent race following allegations that she cheated by using a car for part of it. Scottish ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski placed third in the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race that took place on […]

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Classified document leak suspect Jack Teixeira due back in court

Classified document leak suspect Jack Teixeira due back in court

Obtained by ABC News (BOSTON) — The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman charged with leaking national defense information online is due back in Boston federal court Wednesday for a hearing to determine whether he should remain in federal custody. Jack Teixeira, 21, “improperly and unlawfully retained and transmitted national defense information […]

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