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California utility PG&E vows more power shutdowns to prevent wildfire

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Editor

California utility PG&E Corp plans to increase the controversial practice of shutting off the power to communities at risk of wildfire when dangerous conditions such as high winds and dry heat are present.

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U.S. political activist linked to Russian agent charged with money laundering, fraud

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Editor

A conservative U.S. political activist romantically linked to admitted Russian agent Maria Butina has been indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud and money laundering charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Dakota said on Wednesday.

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U.S. court blocks execution of Muslim inmate who requested imam

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Editor

A U.S. federal court blocked Thursday’s scheduled execution of a Muslim inmate in Alabama on grounds the state may be violating his religious rights by refusing to allow an imam to be present at his death.

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New York fast-food workers’ payroll law survives free speech challenge

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Editor

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a restaurant industry lawsuit challenging a New York City law requiring fast-food employers to send money that workers want deducted from their paychecks to nonprofits, including groups they might oppose.

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Caravan migrants stalled at Texas border eye other routes

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Editor

Some Central American migrants seeking entry into the United States but stalled near a Texas crossing said on Wednesday they are considering moving to another part of the border, where they may have a better chance of lodging a speedy asylum claim.