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News Buffalo schools settle LGBT discrimination lawsuit
Buffalo schools settle LGBT discrimination lawsuit
Miracle Jones
September 5, 2017 01:58:39 pm

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) on Tuesday announced a settlement with Buffalo City School District to halt discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in the district. The...

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News Trump calls on the international community to fight terrorism
Trump calls on the international community to fight terrorism
Miracle Jones
May 21, 2017 03:54:52 pm

On Sunday President Trump called on the leaders of the Middle East to join in the fight against terrorism. During the speech given to the Arab Islamic American Summit , international leaders were urged to collectively solve...

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News North Korea missile test strains unification measures
North Korea missile test strains unification measures
Miracle Jones
May 21, 2017 02:52:46 pm

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Sunday launched a short range missile on Friday creating strain in the reunification efforts with North Korea. The missile launch was the second in a series ...

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News Federal appeals court: Arizona prison outgoing mail policy violates constitution
Federal appeals court: Arizona prison outgoing mail policy violates constitution
Miracle Jones
May 20, 2017 10:30:07 pm

A panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday ruled that the Arizona Department of Corrections' (ADC) outgoing mail policy calling for a "page-by-page content review" of inmates' confidential...

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News Japan Prime Minister’s cabinet approves bill allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne
Japan Prime Minister’s cabinet approves bill allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne
Miracle Jones
May 20, 2017 08:18:49 pm

The cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe approved a special bill on Friday allowing the reigning Emperor Akihito to abdicate his throne. This development comes after the 83-year-old emperor hinted at the negative...

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News US announces sanctions against Venezuela Supreme Court justices
US announces sanctions against Venezuela Supreme Court justices
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May 19, 2017 12:51:56 pm

The US Department of the Treasury on Thursday announced sanctions against eight Venezuelan Supreme Court justices for usurping democracy. The sanctions come after the court has issued controversial rulings, including dissolving the legislature . The...

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News NRA files lawsuit over California magazine restrictions
NRA files lawsuit over California magazine restrictions
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May 19, 2017 12:22:03 pm

The California Rifle and Pistol Association , the state affiliate of the National Rifle Association (NRA), filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to prevent California from enforcing stricter gun laws. The complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief...

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News Federal judge blocks order limiting legal aid to immigrants
Federal judge blocks order limiting legal aid to immigrants
Miracle Jones
May 18, 2017 12:36:13 pm

The US District Court for the Western District of Washington on Wednesday granted a temporary restraining order to allow legal aid groups to continue to provide certain kinds of assistance to undocumented immigrants. Northwest Immigrant Rights...

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News ICJ calls for Pakistan to delay execution of accused India spy
ICJ calls for Pakistan to delay execution of accused India spy
Miracle Jones
May 18, 2017 12:00:54 pm

The International Court of Justice on Thursday instructed Pakistan to withhold the execution of an Indian national until after the court's final decision his case. The Jadhav Case (India v. Pakistan) centers on alleged violations of...

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News ECJ rules all member countries must approve EU trade deals
ECJ rules all member countries must approve EU trade deals
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May 17, 2017 12:22:01 pm

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Tuesday ruled member states must sign off on trade deals before they become law. The ruling found that the member states and the European Union (EU) [official...

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French chemist Antoine Lavoisier guillotined

French revolutionaries guillotined chemist Antoine Lavoisier on May 8, 1794 over his investment in a private tax collecting company purchased 26 years prior. Learn more about the life of Antoine Lavoisier.

WHO declares smallpox eradicated

On May 8, 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO) passed Resolution WHA33.3, declaring the smallpox virus eradicated. Learn more about the smallpox virus and its eradication from the World Health Organization.

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