Highlights of this day in history: Dr. Sam Sheppard acquitted of murder in new trial; U.S. and U.S.S.R. form diplomatic ties; Second anthrax letter found sent to Capitol Hill; Actor William Holden dies; ‘Sound of Music’ hits Broadway. (Nov. 16)
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Violence breaks out as first wave of migrant caravan arrives in Tijuana, Mexico
Fights broke out between local Mexican residents and migrants on the beach overnight, as the caravan piles up in Tijuana.
Battle for Fla. Senate seat goes to hand recount
Florida’s battle for the U.S. Senate is headed to a legally required hand recount (Nov. 15)
Lawsuit: In ‘chilling’ retaliation, university expelled women who reported sexual assaults
Two former Purdue University claim they were expelled after the school couldn’t find enough evidence in their sexual assault reports.
Polar Bears are thriving in this area
Scientists at the University of Washington just found a thriving population of Polar bears between Alaska and Russia. Veuer’s Sam Berman has the full story.
7 dead as potent pre-winter storm moves from South and Midwest toward East Coast
A pre-winter storm is blamed for seven deaths. It’s also leaving a trail of closed schools, traffic headaches and power outages across much of the country.
Drone video shows destruction from NorCal wildfire
As the search continues for more victims, drone video shows the extent of destruction from a wildifire that struck Paradise, California. Nearly 8,800 homes were destroyed in the community popular with retirees. (Nov. 15)
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Bay Area residents coping with wildfire smoke
Deadly wildfires in Northern California are sending smoke into the San Francisco Bay area, prompting residents to stay indoors or wear face masks while outside as the Environmental Protection Agency rates the area’s air as “very unhealthy.” (Nov. 15)
Enraged by endless robocalls? Help is on the way
Consumers, rejoice: An attack plan is nearing deployment against the billions of illegal robocalls that havemade telephones and smartphones virtual weapons of mass frustration.
Drone video shows destruction from NorCal wildfire
As the search continues for more victims, drone video shows the extent of destruction from a wildifire that struck Paradise, California. Nearly 8,80 homes were destroyed in the community popular with retirees. (Nov. 15)
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