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Mormons grapple with race 40 years after ending black ban

Mormons grapple with race 40 years after ending black ban The Mormon church is celebrating the 40th anniversary of reversing its ban on black people in the lay priesthood and rekindling debate about one of the faith's most sensitive topics.

New USC leader promises 'thorough and independent' probe of gynecologist sex scandal

New USC leader promises 'thorough and independent' probe of gynecologist sex scandal The University of Southern California on Thursday named billionaire businessman and philanthropist Rick Caruso as chairman of its board of trustees, following recent scandals that have led to departures of several high-level university officials.

Taliban reject US commander's statement on peace talks

Taliban reject US commander's statement on peace talks The Taliban say they "categorically reject" a statement made this week by the U.S. commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan about "off stage" contacts and dialogue taking place between the Kabul government and the insurgents.

Dallas duel: Wild card turns tables at National Spelling Bee

Dallas duel: Wild card turns tables at National Spelling Bee The end of the biggest Scripps National Spelling Bee in history came abruptly, and it wasn't the conclusion that many expected.

North Koreans to meet Trump; deliver letter from leader

North Koreans to meet Trump; deliver letter from leader A top aide to Kim Jong Un will make a rare visit to Washington Friday to hand a letter from the North Korean leader to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said after reporting "good progress" in talks between the two sides to revive an on-again, off-again nuclear summit.

Toxins in Salem drinking water prompt Oregon governor's emergency declaration

Toxins in Salem drinking water prompt Oregon governor's emergency declaration Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued a state of emergency Thursday for Marion and Polk counties, five days after the discovery of toxins in the tap water in Salem, the state's capital and second-largest city.

Judge to say whether man gets death penalty for strangling 2

Judge to say whether man gets death penalty for strangling 2 A man convicted of strangling two women and suspected in two more deaths is scheduled to be sentenced after an Ohio jury recommended that he get the death penalty.

Spelling bee winner is 14-year-old Texan who spelled 'koinonia' correctly

Spelling bee winner is 14-year-old Texan who spelled 'koinonia' correctly Karthik Nemmani, 14, of McKinney, Texas, won this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee late Thursday.

Wild card triumph: Little-known speller wins national bee

Wild card triumph: Little-known speller wins national bee The dramatic final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are set to begin.

AP PHOTOS: Spelling bee brings out intense reactions

AP PHOTOS: Spelling bee brings out intense reactions Competitors in the Scripps National Spelling Bee often struggle to contain their emotions as they react to obscure, complicated or tricked-up words that they may have never heard before.

73 Books to Read While the Sun Is Out and the Days Are Long

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Notorious Killers and the Woman Who Mops Up the Gore

By MARILYN STASIO from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2J6VI5t

We’ll Always Have Paris: Also Isfahan, Khartoum and Calcutta

By LIESL SCHILLINGER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2LKQWMq

6 Pulse-Pounding Summer Thrillers

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Summertime Sports Books: From Keith Hernandez to Vladimir Nabokov

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8 Summer Romance Novels

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From Hip-Hop to Christian Rock

By JOHN WILLIAMS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2J6VzPt

From ‘The Wire’ to ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ New Books Cover Screens Big and Small

By BEN DICKINSON from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2LNIE6w

Moths Aren’t All Bad and Nightingales Love Pasta

By DOMINIQUE BROWNING from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2xxQrCB

From Vegan Barbecue to Apple Pie: New Cookbooks for Everyone

By JENNY ROSENSTRACH from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2spD4PN

Tu resumen de noticias del viernes

By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2J1gk2W

An Enduring Paris Hotel in a New Light

By SHIVANI VORA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2J78lgI

When Neither Male Nor Female Seems to Fit

By CLAIRE RUDY FOSTER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2kFA1yN

Election Day for a Beleaguered Turkish Soccer Power

By PATRICK KEDDIE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2svhZCV

In 3 Netflix Films, Female Friends Chasing After Good Times

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2LNckkh

Tariffs, Italy, Telegram: Your Friday Briefing

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What’s on TV Friday: ‘Dateline’ With Andrea Constand and ‘800 Words’

By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2J0ZuRH

Kanye West Debuts New Album, ‘Ye,’ Via Live Stream From Wyoming

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Yankees Endure Another Postponement

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New evidence shows Purdue Pharma knew about opioid abuse

New evidence shows Purdue Pharma knew about opioid abuse 'Drugged': Executives at Purdue Pharma have claimed for years they weren't aware that their flagship drug, OxyContin, was being widely abused by users. But now, the New York Times uncovered documents that show that Purdue Pharma executives were lying. #Tucker

Survivors file suit against ex-Gambian leader over alleged HIV 'cure'

Survivors file suit against ex-Gambian leader over alleged HIV 'cure' Three survivors of a supposed HIV treatment program run by Gambia's former leader Yahya Jammeh featuring what he called an herbal remedy "cure" filed a lawsuit Thursday against him, claiming they suffered under the forced regimen.

2,000-pound bison gores jogger in the rear end

2,000-pound bison gores jogger in the rear end A jogger on a romantic camping trip with his wife was charged and gored by a 2,000 pound bison. The animal’s horns tore a 2-inch deep gash in the man’s backside.

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease, WHO reports

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease, WHO reports Fewer people are smoking worldwide, especially women, but only one country in eight is on track to meet a target of reducing tobacco use significantly by 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Mom killed self after ovaries were removed without consent, family claims

Mom killed self after ovaries were removed without consent, family claims A British woman killed herself following an operation in which her ovaries were removed without her consent, according to a report.

How the 'Right to Try Act' will impact patients

How the 'Right to Try Act' will impact patients 'Right to Try Act' aims to help terminally ill patients get access to treatment not fully approved by FDA. Dr. Siegel explains.

Nevada girl, 8, with robotic hand throws first pitch at Colorado Rockies game

Nevada girl, 8, with robotic hand throws first pitch at Colorado Rockies game Nevada native Hailey Dawson returned to a major league pitching mound for the ninth time Wednesday night to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Denver's Coors Field as the Colorado Rockies faced the San Francisco Giants.

Homeless teen gifted car by man battling brain tumor

Homeless teen gifted car by man battling brain tumor A Texas teen who has maintained above-average grades while facing homelessness and abuse was given a reason to smile earlier this week when a man battling a brain tumor gifted her with a car.

Girl with robotic hand throws out first pitch at baseball game

Girl with robotic hand throws out first pitch at baseball game 8-year-old Hailey Dawson has Poland Syndrome and was born without a fully developed right hand. But thanks to her robotic hand, this baseball fan got to throw out the first pitch at a Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field.

Jogger gored by 2,000-pound bison while on morning run

Jogger gored by 2,000-pound bison while on morning run A marathon runner was left with a huge gash after a 2,000-pound bison charged and dug its horn into his backside while he was out jogging.

SFGATE: Warriors overcome LeBron's 51 to take Game 1 in OT

Warriors overcome LeBron's 51 to take Game 1 in OT Published on June 01, 2018 at 11:27AM by By Connor Letourneau Over the past four years, as they have enjoyed their most dominant stretch in franchise history, the Warriors have met relatively little resistance from the rest of the league. The lone constant: On the sport’s biggest stage, they have faced their biggest nemesis, LeBron James. To escape Oracle Arena on Thursday night with a 124-114 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Golden State had to overcome one of James’ most inspired performances yet, a 51-point, eight-assist, eight-rebound masterpiece that pushed Cleveland to the brink of a monumental upset. The good news for the Warriors is that, though James’ is at the height of his greatness, his supporting cast is flawed. With 4.

SFGATE: Klay Thompson shakes off injury, sinks big shots in Game 1 win

Klay Thompson shakes off injury, sinks big shots in Game 1 win Published on June 01, 2018 at 11:12AM by By Ron Kroichick Not even six minutes into Game 1 on Thursday night, as Klay Thompson tumbled to the hardwood wincing in pain, the Warriors suddenly did not seem like overwhelming favorites to win the NBA Finals. No Andre Iguodala and now no Thompson? Not good. Thompson took a frightening fall over prone Cavs guard J.R. Smith, momentarily causing rampant anxiety at Oracle Arena. That uneasiness climbed when Thompson gingerly walked off the court and disappeared down the tunnel leading to the locker room. “That was scary,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said. “It looked bad, so I was pretty nervous.

Iran suspends soccer ties with Greece after friendly nixed

Iran suspends soccer ties with Greece after friendly nixed Iran's official IRNA news agency says the country's soccer federation has suspended all relations with its Greek counterpart after a friendly between the two nations scheduled in Istanbul was abruptly cancelled amid ongoing Greece-Turkey tensions.

China dispatches low-level official to security conference

China dispatches low-level official to security conference China has dispatched a low-level military delegation to an annual security conference in Singapore that has dwelled heavily on Chinese activities in the South China Sea.

As storm season starts, AP photographer revisits Puerto Rico

As storm season starts, AP photographer revisits Puerto Rico Associated Press photographer Ramon Espinosa spent weeks roaming Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island last September.

Pakistan's ex-judge to become interim prime minister

Pakistan's ex-judge to become interim prime minister Pakistan's former chief minister Nasir-ul-Mulk is set to be sworn in as the caretaker prime minister for a period of two months, hours after the ruling party completed its term and the country's president dissolved the lower house of parliament.

Taiwan to loan ally Haiti $150 million amid China onslaught

Taiwan to loan ally Haiti $150 million amid China onslaught Taiwan says it will lend ally Haiti $150 million for infrastructure development in a bid to shore up relations amid a renewed diplomatic onslaught by rival China that has stripped it of two foreign allies in the past month.

Indonesia's Merapi volcano ejects towering column of ash

Indonesia's Merapi volcano ejects towering column of ash Indonesia's Mount Merapi has shot a towering plume of ash about 6 kilometers (4 miles) high in an eruption authorities said lasted 2 minutes.

Student, housewife among 15 terror suspects held in Malaysia

Student, housewife among 15 terror suspects held in Malaysia Malaysian police have detained 15 suspected militants, several of them foreigners, who were planning attacks on places of worship in Kuala Lumpur.

Rival Koreas resuming high-level peace talks

Rival Koreas resuming high-level peace talks North and South Korea are resuming senior-level peace talks Seoul sees as an important step in building trust with Pyongyang amid a U.S.-led diplomatic push to persuade the North to give up its nuclear weapons.

India's Hindu nationalist party suffers defeat at polls

India's Hindu nationalist party suffers defeat at polls India's opposition parties inflicted a humiliating defeat on the governing Hindu nationalist party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in more than a dozen by-elections for seats in Parliament and state assemblies.

Former NoKo negotiator on questions of future NoKo summit

Former NoKo negotiator on questions of future NoKo summit Executive director of the Richardson Center Mickey Bergman joins 'The Story' with insight from hostage negotiations with NoKo and reaction to Secretary Pompeo's great progress thus far.