Victims of abuse and their families saw a quiet breakthrough this summer when a new bipartisan gun safety law made it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.
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U.N. warns 6 million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow
The U.N. humanitarian chief said more than half the Afghan population – some 24 million people – need assistance and close to 19 million are facing acute levels of food insecurity.
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Biden administration readies $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan
The State Department informally notified Congress of the sale late Monday.
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Colombia investigates murder of 2 journalists
Colombia is the second most deadly country for journalists in Latin America after Mexico.
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Tea drinkers enjoy possible health benefits, study suggests
Past studies in China and Japan, where green tea is popular, suggested health benefits. The new study extends the good news to black tea.
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First lady Jill Biden tests negative for COVID after rebound
First lady Jill Biden had been isolating at her family’s house in Delaware, since testing positive on Aug. 24.
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Capitol rioter who encountered senator gets over 4 years in prison
A Maryland man affiliated with the far-right Proud Boys extremist group has been sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol.
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Labor board rules Tesla must let workers wear union clothing
It’s the second defeat at the National Labor Relations Board for Tesla and CEO Elon Musk.
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LG, Honda to set up U.S. joint venture to make EV batteries
The joint venture is to be set up this year, with the closing of the deal subject to regulatory approval.
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Chinese think tank: Virus curbs must change to help economy
Economists warn that China needs to boost growth that sank to 2.5 percent over a year earlier in the first half of 2022 after Shanghai and other industrial centers shut down starting in late March to fight virus outbreaks.