Baltimore officer acquitted in Freddie Gray death case
Caesar Goodson Jr., the van driver in Freddie Gray's 2015 arrest, is found not guilty on all charges. The verdict follows two prior acquittals and one hung jury, amid city riots and national debate on police encounters. Prosecutors argued he held custody and failed to seek medical care.
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VW to pay over ten billion to settle diesel emissions claims
VW AG will pay about 10.3 billion dollars to settle U.S. diesel emissions lawsuits. The deal includes buybacks for nearly 500,000 polluting vehicles and funding for green energy projects and offset programs. Owners could receive roughly 5,000 dollars each, with final numbers subject to court deadlines.
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Trump forgives nearly 50 million in campaign loans
President hopeful Donald Trump will not seek repayment of about 50 million dollars loaned to his campaign. He notes donors will not be asked to repay, as he plans to use future contributions to oppose Hillary Clinton. Mnuchin and Hughey praised the decision.
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Danger remains in California fires
Nearly 5,000 firefighters pressed five major wildfires in drought stricken California as some evacuations were lifted. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for Los Angeles Ventura and Santa Barbara counties with high heat gusty winds and low humidity to challenge crews. Cal Fire urged vigilance and advised against using power equipment on hot windy days. Evacuation orders were lifted in Portrero San Diego County near the Mexican border.
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UN condemns North Korea for ballistic missile launches
The UN Security Council decries DPRK missile tests as a grave breach of the ban and urges enforcement of tougher sanctions. The launches, including an intermediate range missile toward Japan, drew warnings that DPRK missiles advance nuclear delivery and heighten tension. Kim Jong Un stated DPRK can strike US interests in the Pacific.
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Disney battles nuisance alligators at Florida park
State records show Walt Disney Co captured and killed over 240 nuisance alligators in the past decade at its Florida property as it fights to keep humans and gators apart. A 2 year old boy died last week after an alligator attack at a hotel lagoon near Walt Disney World. Florida trapper Ron Ziemba notes the gators’ reach through canals and waterways and the frequent encounters as human activity expands into their habitat.
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