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In Iraq, a civilian helicopter has crashed killing nine people on board. The helicopter went down north of Baghdad earlier today.
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Big Pharma Winning War on Drugs
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The prospect of a 747 plane filled with passengers disappearing from the sky seemed like a fictitious plotline from a television show until March 8 when a Malaysian Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur destined for Beijing vanished. No crash site, debris or sign of any of the 239 missing people on board have ever been found and the search continues to this day.
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If there were any doubts about the direction the second US presidential debate was going to take on Sunday night, they were dispelled an hour before showtime, when Donald Trump held an impromptu press conference with women who have accused Bill Clinton of sexual assault.
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The narrative of the 2016 election seemed to set the tone for the entire year. Donald Trump’s surprising win came at the end of a long, bitter campaign where both sides flung accusations of sexism, racism, lies, cover-ups, illegal activity, and even sexual assault.
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Mr. Trump has poked fun at world leaders including the dictator of North Korea, railed against the mainstream media, and sent out dozens of typos like the infamous "covfefe" to nearly 45 million followers.
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Bombshell reports in October from The New York Times and The New Yorker exposed allegations of Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct in Hollywood. Although he has denied any nonconsensual encounters, dozens of women have accused the producer of sexual harassment and assault.
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Big technology stocks — most well-known as FANG: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google parent Alphabet — were among the hardest hit. Amazon ended the month down 20.2 percent, and Netflix ended down 19.3 percent. Investors fled both after earnings reports. Facebook and Alphabet finished October down 7.7 percent and 9.7 percent, respectively.
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On October 3, a Peruvian court reversed the pardon granted to ex-President Alberto Fujimori in December. Fujimori was accused of being linked to death squads and two massacres, but was pardoned due to health concerns. The appeal was made by one of the victims? groups, and Fujimori has been sent back to prison. (BBC)
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On April 3, a shooting took place at YouTube headquarters. The suspect, Nasim Aghdam, expressed discontent with the company, claiming their filters prevented her videos from being seen. Three victims were taken to the hospital, where one later died, and Aghdam was found dead at the scene. (BBC)
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Ms. Chao’s office had made a series of unorthodox requests related to her first scheduled visit to China as a Trump cabinet member, according to people with knowledge of the email. Among them: asking federal officials to help coordinate travel arrangements for at least one family member and include relatives in meetings with government officials.
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On September 2, a boat was destroyed by a fire off the coast of California, killing at least four people and leaving another 29 missing. The boat was anchored when it caught fire. Rescue missions are full-force as is an investigation. (BBC)
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On December 10, a standoff in Jersey City lasted hours, leaving six people dead. Authorities say two of the deceased are suspects. A police officer died in the midst of the gunfire. Investigations into this shootout could take months. (CNN)
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On April 22, 71 new measles cases were reported in the United States. This is the second worst outbreak the country has faced in nearly 20 years. As of last week, 629 cases have been reported in 22 states by the CDC. (Reuters)
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On February 4, China experienced its deadliest day since the Coronavirus was deemed a public health emergency. The total number of cases in China alone is 20,438, with 425 deaths. The virus has also spread to other countries, but so far, only two deaths have been reported outside China's mainland. At least 207 cases have been reported across 12 countries. (CNN)
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There are 437 cases of coronavirus in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state and local governments.
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Due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort will close at the end of the business day Sunday through the end of the month, the company said in a statement tonight.