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Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House

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Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House

Todd Blanche declined to pledge Justice Department independence, saying he would take President Donald Trump's views into account on prosecutions. ​Todd Blanche declined to pledge Justice Department independence, saying he would take President Donald Trump's views into account on prosecutions.  Read More

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Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Induced Coma Following Medical Emergency

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Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Induced Coma Following Medical Emergency

Drummer John Paris was hospitalized on Aug. 6 shortly before the band's show with Lionel Richie in San Francisco; his family says he remains sedated as his condition stabilizes. ​Drummer John Paris was hospitalized on Aug. 6 shortly before the band's show with Lionel Richie in San Francisco; his family says he remains sedated as his condition stabilizes.  Read More 

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Tommy John, MLB pitcher and namesake of revolutionary elbow surgery, dies at 83

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Tommy John, MLB pitcher and namesake of revolutionary elbow surgery, dies at 83

Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, who is best known as the namesake of a pioneering elbow surgery that extended his career, passed away Saturday at age 83, according to a statement from the New York Yankees.Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, who is best known as the namesake of a pioneering elbow surgery that extended his career, passed away Saturday at age 83, according to a statement from the New York […]

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1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii

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1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii

One person is dead and tens of thousands have lost power after Hurricane Lala moved past parts of Hawaii overnight, before weakening slightly Sunday morning to a tropical storm with 70 mph sustained winds and heavy rain.One person is dead and tens of thousands have lost power after Hurricane Lala moved past parts of Hawaii overnight, before weakening slightly Sunday morning to a tropical storm with 70 mph sustained winds […]

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