Ebola outbreak in Congo reports first confirmed case
One death is confirmed with nine suspected cases in Bas Uele province as health officials monitor an Ebola flare up. The Zaire strain has been identified in the first positive test from four positives, and WHO notes vaccine use could be considered if the outbreak spreads. GAVI reports 300000 vaccine doses on standby.
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Amtrak engineer charged in 2015 Philadelphia derailment
Pennsylvania Attorney General Shapiro filed charges against Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian for speeding to 106 mph on a 50 mph curve that killed eight and injured about 200. Prosecutors seek surrender as a judge approved related misdemeanor counts and a catastrophe risk charge.
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Global cyberattack hits hospitals and banks in mass ransomware surge
Dozens of countries faced a massive ransomware attack crippling Windows computers across hospitals, companies, and government agencies. The malware rapidly spread via email attachments, with ransom starting at 300 dollars and escalating. experts call it the largest outbreak of its kind.
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National Security Agency
Britain
National Health Service
Russia
Interior Ministry
United States
U.S
FedEx
Mikko Hypponen
F-Secure
Kurt Baumgartner
Kaspersky Lab
Chris Wysopal
Veracode
NSA
Pope Francis Prays at Fatima Shrine Centenary Visit
Pope Francis visits Fatima Portugal to mark the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Mary apparitions and canonize two of the shepherd children. He urges tearing down walls for peace as thousands line the motorcade route and flood Fatima’s square.
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Americans show limited knowledge on school choice options
An AP NORC poll finds most Americans know little about charter schools or private school vouchers. While opinions lean positive on expanding programs, 58 percent know little about charters and 66 percent about vouchers. The piece notes the ongoing political debate and Betsy DeVos’s role as education secretary.
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Beverly Brown
Alabama
Brown
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Trump
Betsy DeVos
Sessions Seeks Toughest Federal Charges for Most Crimes
Attorney General Jeff Sessions orders federal prosecutors to bring the harshest, most provable charges against most suspects. Critics warn of prison crowding and renewed drug war harms, especially to minorities, with violence and opioid crises cited as justification.
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