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Death Penalty Sought in Case of Woman, 75, Beat, Set on Fire
Prosecutors say they’re seeking the death penalty for an appliance delivery man accused of beating a 75-year-old woman and setting her on fire at her Florida home.
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Swedish Activist Declines Prize: Climate Doesn’t Need Awards
Teen activist Greta Thunberg, who has inspired millions across the world to stage protests urging leaders to tackle global warming, has declined an environmental prize, saying 'the climate movement does not need any more prizes.'
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Florida Man Serving Life Charged in 2 30-Year-Old Rape Cases
Prosecutors say a man who is serving a life sentence in Florida for sex crimes has been charged in Tennessee with two rapes from more than 30 years ago.
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Sony Says 1H Net Profit Off 15%, Upgrades Full Year Forecast
Sony Corp. says its net profit fell 15% in the first half of the year, though strong sales of entertainment and imaging sensors offset weakness in the games sector.
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Warren’s No Top-Dollar Fundraiser Pledge Includes Big Caveat
Dozens of donors enjoyed a white-tablecloth dinner, an open bar and sweeping views of the U.S. Capitol this month when Elizabeth Warren strode on stage to headline a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. The setting was similarly swanky in August, when Warren addressed party contributors at the ornate Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. And it’s likely to be much the same in December, when Warren is slated to headline another party fundraiser in Boston.
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Struggling Deutsche Bank Posts Loss Amid Restructuring Costs
Deutsche Bank lost 832 million euros ($925 million) in the third quarter as it suffered heavy losses from its drawn-out restructuring aimed at reducing risks and costs.
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US Wraps Up Pakistani Visit; Afghans Set Demands for Talks
The U.S. envoy trying to resuscitate peace talks on ending Afghanistan’s 18-year war has wrapped up his visit to Pakistan as Kabul hardened its stance on negotiations with the Taliban.
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White House Launches Website Aimed at Addiction Treatment
The Trump administration has unveiled a website aimed at helping millions of Americans with substance abuse issues learn about and locate treatment options.
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Right-Wing Brazil President Gives Fiery Saudi Arabia Speech
Brazil’s president has launched a fiery defense of his far-right government while on a visit to Saudi Arabia, blasting any criticism of his policies on recent fires in the Amazon region.
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UK’s Party Leaders Brace for Brexit Election
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn were set to trade barbs over Brexit and public spending Wednesday when they face off in Parliament for the last time before a Dec. 12 general election.