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Republican Karen Handel wins Georgia House race, beating back liberal wave

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Republican Karen Handel wins Georgia House race, beating back liberal wave

Republican Karen Handel wins Georgia House race, beating back liberal waveFormer Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in the hotly contested congressional special election in suburban Atlanta Tuesday.


The Latest: Officer: Marijuana smell made him feel in danger

The Latest: Officer: Marijuana smell made him feel in dangerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the release of police dashboard video in last year's shooting death of motorist Philando Castile (all times local):


Death of U.S. student held by North Korea shocks fellow ex-detainees

Death of U.S. student held by North Korea shocks fellow ex-detaineesLike student Otto Warmbier, he visited North Korea with a tour group and was taken into custody at the airport when trying to leave. Warmbier, 22, died at a Cincinnati hospital on Monday, just days after he was released from captivity in a coma. "Otto Warmbier’s death was a sudden tragedy for all of America," Fowle said in a telephone interview on Tuesday.


Russia, Iran sanctions bill hits roadblock in U.S. House

Russia, Iran sanctions bill hits roadblock in U.S. HouseBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation to impose new sanctions on Russia and Iran that passed the U.S. Senate nearly unanimously last week has run into a procedural problem that could prevent a quick vote in the House of Representatives, lawmakers said on Tuesday. The Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act, which also includes new sanctions against Russia, passed the Senate 98-2 last week, an overwhelming vote that looked like it might complicate President Donald Trump's desire for warmer relations with Moscow.


Yale dean on leave over offensive Yelp reviews leaves post

Yale dean on leave over offensive Yelp reviews leaves postNEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Yale University dean who was placed on leave over offensive reviews she posted on Yelp has left her position at the Ivy League institution, school officials said Tuesday.


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