Retired Judge Robert Rosenberg reflects on his famous photo from the 2000 recount which solidified Florida’s image in election controversy, as the sunshine state finds itself in a whirlwind of lawsuits and broken voter machines 18 years later. (N…
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Animation: GMOs vs. gene-edited foods
The altering of food and animals by adding and subtracting genetic traits in a lab sounds like science fiction. Different than GMO’s, gene-edited food could be the wave of the future. (Nov. 15)
AP Exclusive: Walmart US CEO talks tech, workers
Walmart’s US chief says customers want both online and hands on store experiences this holiday shopping season. Some smaller retailers are embracing the same strategy. (Nov. 15)
Today in History for November 15th
Highlights of this day in history: Sherman begins ‘March to the Sea’ in American Civil War; Zebulon Pike spots namesake mountaintop; Anti-Vietnam War protesters gather in DC; Joey Buttafuoco gets jail time; Actor Sam Waterston born. (Nov. 15)
Wildfire evacuees living in tents near parking lot
Wildfire evacuees are setting up camp next to a Walmart parking lot where victims can pick up donated clothes, hot food and supplies in Chico, Calif. About 7,700 homes were destroyed when flames hit Paradise on Nov. 8. (Nov. 14)
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Michael Avenatti arrested, released in Los Angeles
Attorney Michael Avenatti has been released from police custody following his arrest on a felony domestic violence charge in Los Angeles. (Nov. 14)
Drone video shows NorCal wildfire devastation
A wildfire all but obliterated the Northern California town of Paradise, population 27,000, and ravaged surrounding areas last Thursday. About 7,700 homes were destroyed. (Nov. 14)
Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan returned home
Hundreds of soldiers saluted the flag-covered casket of a Utah mayor who was killed while serving in the National Guard in Afghanistan and whose remains were returned to his home state Wednesday. (Nov. 14)
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Acting AG Whitaker visits home state for speech
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker returned to his home state of Iowa Wednesday to speak at a conference on elder abuse and meet with prosecutors and state local law enforcers. (Nov. 14)
Comic writers reflect on Stan Lee’s take on race
As fans celebrate Stan Lee’s contributions to the pop culture canon, some have also revisited how Lee felt that with his comic books came great responsibility. (Nov. 14)