Maduro’s Constituent Assembly Plan Triggers Venezuelan Protests
Venezuelan opposition blocked streets in Caracas to denounce President Nicolas Maduro’s move to form a constituent assembly with powers to rewrite the constitution. Critics warn of dictatorial drift and a bid to avoid elections amid a deep recession, with international concern from the United States and regional partners.
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Life expectancy rises for blacks since 1999 CDC report
The CDC reports improved life expectancy for African Americans from 1999 to 2015, with a 25 percent drop in death rates versus 14 percent for whites. Among Blacks 65 and older heart disease cancer and stroke declines lowered death rates below whites, yet disparities persist under 65 and in HIV mortality.
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Cassini Finds Sparse Dust Gap Between Saturn and Rings
NASA reports Cassini encountered far less dust than expected in the gap between Saturn and its rings. Scientists say the low dust level surprised researchers and could influence planning for the second dive using the Cosmic Dust Analyzer to measure smaller particles.
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University of Iowa
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Ex cop pleads guilty to federal civil rights charge
Former North Charleston officer Michael Slager admitted using excessive force when he shot Walter Scott in 2015. The case drew widespread attention to police treatment of Black Americans. Scott’s family urged a stiff sentence at sentencing.
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South Carolina
Michael Slager
North Charleston
Walter Scott
United States
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Scott
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