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This Aug. 4, 2016, photo shows a plastic revolver TSA agents recovered from a passenger's carry-on bag at Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nev. (Transportation Security Administration via AP)

Politics & Policy

Judge blocks release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns

A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday to stop the release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetec ...

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Judge John Cleland arrives at the Centre County Courthouse for an appeals hearing for former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky in Bellefonte, Pa. Friday, Aug. 12, 2016.

Courts & Law

Judge named to sort out redactions in clergy abuse report

The judge who presided over Jerry Sandusky's child molestation trial will determine what can be made public in a grand jury's report into child sexual abuse in 6 Pa. dioceses.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will deliver his State of the State address on Tuesday. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Education

Murphy signs measure overhauling New Jersey’s school-funding law

Proponents say it will help give the state's 577 districts the funding they need to provide better education for all students.

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Protestors hold banners during a march opposed to the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump in London, Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Politics & Policy

Protests, diplomatic backflips mark Trump’s visit to England

President Donald Trump closed out a turbulent 30-hour visit to England on Friday that featured massive protests, moments of pageantry and ...

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Harvey Weinstein attends his arraignment in court, in New York, Monday, July 9, 2018. Weinstein, who was previously indicted on charges involving two women, was released on bail on Monday while fighting sex crime accusations that now include a third woman. (Jefferson Siegel/The Daily News via AP, Pool)

Courts & Law

Delaware judge approves revised Weinstein Co. bankruptcy sale plan

A Delaware judge approved a revised plan for the sale of the Weinstein Co., the studio forced into bankruptcy by the sexual misconduct scandal of Harvey Weinstein.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Education

Murphy phasing out PARCC tests in N.J.

Governor stopped short of nixing the test entirely, but suggested that's what he wants to do

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A diamondback terrapin turtle. (Big Stock)

Courts & Law

Pennsylvania man charged with trafficking over 3,500 turtles

A Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges of trafficking over 3,500 protected turtles. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the ...

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Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins, (center), gestures during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Philadelphia.

Community

NFL players union files grievance over anthem policy

The NFL Players Association filed a grievance with the league challenging its national anthem policy.

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Miss North Dakota Cara Mund reacts after being named Miss America Sunday in Atlantic City in 2017. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Arts & Entertainment

Factions in Miss America split over leadership, direction

Former Miss America winners and state pageant officials are split over the leadership and direction of the organization, which was rocked by a 2017 email scandal.

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