Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, according to a sweeping federal civil rights investigation.
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Wreck of famed explorer Shackleton’s last ship has been found off the coast of Canada
The explorer led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and he was in the early stages of a fourth when he died of a heart attack aboard the Quest near the Falkland Islands.
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After a rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall
The downpours and flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers.
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A jet missing since 1971 has been found at the bottom of Vermont’s Lake Champlain
The corporate jet disappeared shortly after departing the Burlington airport for Providence, R.I., on Jan. 27, 1971. At least 17 searches since then had turned up nothing.
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As Congress scrutinizes the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots’ love for it
Families of service members lost in crashes say that if the Osprey is going to keep flying they want Bell Flight, Boeing and the Pentagon’s V-22 joint program office to make the aircraft safe.
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A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine
The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong.
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South Korean troops fired warning shots after brief border incursion from North
While Sunday’s incident happened amid simmering tensions between the two Koreas, observers say it won’t likely develop into another source of animosity.
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Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has first parole hearing in a decade
The Indigenous activist has been in prison nearly 50 years for the 1975 killing of two FBI agents. In ailing health, supporters say this might be his last bid for freedom.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open, earning a third Grand Slam title
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev, taking his first championship at the French Open and third Grand Slam title in all.
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Gaza pier for aid deliveries reconnected after repairs, U.S. Central Command says
A section of the U.S.-built pier designed to carry badly needed aid into Gaza broke apart in storms and rough seas. Food and other supplies will begin to flow soon, U.S. Central Command said Friday.
