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Philadelphia’s district attorney scores legal win against GOP impeachment bid

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state lawmakers who tried to impeach Philadelphia’s elected progressive prosecutor improperly tried to stretch that process across two different legislative sessions. That’s the ruling issued Thursday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The decision was a victory for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, following his impeachment by the Republican-controlled

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‘Zombie’ Hurricane John regains strength in Pacific, flooding parts of Mexico’s southwestern coast

By Michael Rios and Verónica Calderón, CNN (CNN) — Towns along Mexico’s southwestern coast are dealing with torrential rain, flooding and landslides after tropical storm John strengthened back into a Category 1 hurricane on Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. John is considered a “zombie” storm – a term referring to systems that dissipate

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Understanding elusive killer whales, ‘SNL’ celebrates milestone, secrets to healthy eating: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or restrictive. If you’re looking to add joy to your diet, a

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Son accused of killing father, stepmother, stepbrother will be extradited

Associated Press A New York man accused of killing his father, stepmother and stepbrother in Vermont earlier this month has waived having an extradition hearing. Twenty-three-year-old Brian Crossman Jr., of Granville, New York, faces three counts of aggravated murder in the fatal shootings of Brian Crossman Sr., Erica Crossman, and 13-year-old Colin Taftin their Pawlet,

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Trump launches a new business venture during his campaign: $100,000 watches

Associated Press He’s sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business venture: diamond-encrusted watches. The Republican presidential candidate unveiled the “Official Trump Watch Collection” on Thursday. The most expensive, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel and available in three 18-karat

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The UN’s nuclear chief says the world needs to pursue dialogue with North Korea over nuclear weapons

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.’s nuclear chief says the world must recognize that North Korea possesses nuclear weapons and pursue dialogue despite its violations of U.N. sanctions and international law. In an interview with The Associated Press. Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, wondered whether slamming the door on

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Families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice 10 years later

Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Families of the 43 students from a rural teacher’s college abducted 10 years ago in southern Mexico marked the painful anniversary Thursday, disillusioned after what they say was a decade of unfulfilled government promises. Thousands marched with the families in the rain through Mexico’s capital, demanding the truth about

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Boeing and union negotiators set to meet for contract talks 2 weeks into worker strike

SEATTLE (AP) — The union representing Boeing’s striking factory workers in the Pacific Northwest says it expects to resume negotiations with the company on Friday. A regional district of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said the two sides would meet alongside federal mediators. They last held negotiations more than a week ago,

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