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Oil major Shell vows to boost shareholder returns, doubles down on LNG push
British oil major Shell on Tuesday announced plans to increase shareholder distributions, prioritize share buybacks and reduce capital spending.CNBC - 4d -
Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals
The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public health advocates. The administration announced ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Muslim woman attacked in library by suspect who tried to set hijab on fire, police say
A Canadian Muslim woman was targeted at a public library on Saturday in what police are calling an unprovoked attack by a suspect who attempted to remove and set the woman's hijab on fire.NBC News - 3d -
Police launch new search for fugitive father and children missing in New Zealand wilderness for three years
Over the next few days police will be ‘present’ in the remote Marokopa area where Tom Phillips and his three children are believed to be hiding. New Zealand police are launching a fresh operation ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
WATCH: Cop delivers pizza when delivery driver sees 8-foot gator hiding
The incident occurred on Sunday in Bradenton, Florida, when police were responding to a report of an 8-foot alligator wandering through the neighborhood, according to the Bradenton Police Department.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy
Chris Wright says ‘once mighty’ British steel and chemicals industries have been displaced to AsiaFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Brazilian police helicopter co-pilot shot during Rio operation against van theft gang
Brazilian authorities say a civil police officer co-piloting a helicopter has been shot in the head while authorities conducted an operation in Rio de JaneiroABC News - Mar. 20 -
Jeffries: Schumer and I agree on 'overwhelming majority of issues'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) downplayed any disunity between him and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), saying Sunday that they agree on the “overwhelming majority of ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
FBI joins Dominican Republic search for missing University of Pittsburgh student, police say
The FBI has joined the Dominican Republic’s police in searching for Sudiksha Konanki, the University of Pittsburgh student who went missing a week ago while on spring break. Konanki, 20, vanished ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Police detail over 20 years of abuse they say captive man suffered from stepmom
A severely emaciated Connecticut man was allegedly forced to urinate in bottles and locked inside for nearly 24 hours a day during two decades of captivity by his stepmother, police said Thursday.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Schumer says he’s ‘not stepping down’ despite Democratic pressures
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says he will not step down as the leader of his caucus despite growing concerns from his party after he supported a ...NBC News - 6d -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Columbia University Interim president stepping down, university says
Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong is stepping down, according to the university.ABC News - 12h -
Railers Stun Lions With Major Comeback
With just over seven minutes left in the third period, the Worcester Railers looked down and out. The Trois-Rivieres Lions held a 4-1 lead and appeared to be in the driver’s seat.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Reporter says UConn staffer apologized for men's March Madness incident, 'life rolls on'
Local North Carolina reporter, Joey Ellis, said Tuesday that UConn staffer, Bobby Mullen, and him spoke after a March Madness confrontation Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘A very camp environment’: why Alan Turing fatefully told police he was gay
Ubiquity of then-illegal relations at King’s College, Cambridge, explains puzzling 1952 admission, says scholar. . For decades, it has puzzled historians. Why, in the course of reporting a burglary ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Danish police fly extra forces to Greenland ahead of second lady Usha Vance's visit
A spokesman for the Danish national police force says it has sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the icy island steps up security measures ahead of a planned visit this week by ...ABC News - 5d -
Carney plays down prospect of major confrontation between Canada and US
New Canadian prime minister cites Nato’s mutual defence doctrine during visit to LondonFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
WATCH: Justin Wilcox reviews the first half of spring practice on Day 7
The Bears wrapped up the first half of spring ball on Saturday, and the head coach broke down what has stood out.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Cardinals hand out first major-league contract of the winter after Tony Clark says MLBPA is paying 'attention'
The Cardinals waited until two weeks before Opening Day to sign a major-league deal this offseasonCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege
‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Former betting boss says online slot machines need to be slowed down
Stewart Kenny thinks plans to limit stakes for online slots don’t go far enough and games must be slowed down.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Trampoline park 'kicks out' boy with Down's syndrome
The boy's sister said a staff member made "derogatory comments" and the police were called.BBC News - 6d -
How major cuts at Johns Hopkins could impact public health
Major health research institution Johns Hopkins University says it is eliminating more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration cut $800 million in funding from the United States Agency for ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Tracy Morgan 'doing OK' after vomiting during Knicks game on MSG court, comedian says he had food poisoning
The incident caused a 10-minute delay on Monday night at Madison Square GardenCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Georgia football wide receiver arrested on driving charges
A Georgia football wide receiver was arrested early Thursday by Athens-Clarke County Police in yet another driving incident for a Bulldog playerYahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Israeli tourist and homestay host gang-raped in India, police say
The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say
Emergency workers responding to a fire in Waterbury, Conn., found the man, 32, who weighed only 68 pounds and had been held captive in a tiny room.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
The Killing of an Infowars Reporter Was Likely a Random Attack, Police Say
But that has not stopped Infowars’ founder, Alex Jones, from spreading misinformation.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Teslas in Las Vegas set on fire in "targeted attack," police say
At least five Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas were damaged Tuesday following a string of violence at Tesla facilities nationwide over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Former Yankees player's son didn't die from asphyxiation, police say
Costa Rican authorities have ruled out asphyxiation as the cause of death of the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.ABC News - 3d -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on imported cars, ratcheting up global trade war
The major stock indexes closed down on Wednesday.ABC News - 2d -
Nissan's chief executive steps down, insider with Mexico experience gets tapped
Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping downABC News - Mar. 11 -
Police issue dispersal order for supercars in quiet country village
Residents and councillors say supercar events in Cheshire are having an impact on their village.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Deebo Samuel says Commanders 'getting a motivated Deebo' after trade from 49ers: I can't 'let them down'
Samuel is coming off a down year and a trade for little value in returnCBS Sports - Mar. 21 -
Managing Wales has allowed me to calm down, says Craig Bellamy
Target of World Cup qualification in first job in charge Welsh players desperate to make up for failure in Qatar Craig Bellamy said managing Wales had allowed him to “calm down” as he embarks on ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
'Shock, numb': Missouri man grieves for fiancée found dead near downed power lines
Police found the body of 43-year-old Jennifer Brewington on the ground near a downed powerline after weekend storms and are investigating the death as a possible electrocution. Brewington's fiancé ...NBC News - Mar. 16
