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Women who miscarry or abort children before 24 weeks can now apply for public burial plots on the island. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X5yUtr

Male and female wolves have settled in a national park in the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D6eIQe

Katie Bouman, 29, has earned plaudits for helping develop the algorithm that made the photo possible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2URzJIw

Cate Faehrmann made the possibly world-first political disclosure amid a heated debate in Australia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Z4mzqT

Photographer Sanlé Sory spent 25 years documenting night life in the West African country of Burkina Faso. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2U606X3

Georgetown University students are voting on adding a fee to their tuition to fund reparations for descendants of the 272 slaves by the institution. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2P1XPeq

The tidal wave of popular protest is beyond anything President Bashir has faced before. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X4EYlT

NASA successfully launched the Auroral Zone Upwelling Rocket Experiment or AZURE mission on April 5, 2019, from the Andøya Space Center in Norway. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2YYQmS9

Fired Florida man accused of threatening 'slaughter' at work Authorities say they've arrested a Florida man who threatened in an email to "slaughter" his former co-workers.

20-month-old miraculously survives fall from 6-story apartment window in Seattle A 20-month-old survived a six-story fall from a Seattle area apartment complex Wednesday night and may have been saved by a parked car that broke his fall, a local Fox affiliate reported.

Officer fired for seeking sex in Arkansas now in Mississippi A Mississippi state board is reviewing a police officer's professional certification after WMC-TV raised questions about his firing in Arkansas for behavior described as "grossly unprofessional."

Georgetown students to vote on slavery reparations fund Georgetown University students are considering a fee benefiting the descendants of enslaved people sold to pay off the school's debts, an effort that would create one of the first reparations funds at a major U.S. institution.

Small dog euthanized after being sexually assaulted, man gets 60 days in jail An Oregon man sentenced Wednesday to 60 days in jail for sexually assaulting a dog who had to be euthanized because of its extensive injuries.

Man facing execution for pastor's sword-and-dagger slaying A man convicted of the sword-and-dagger stabbing death of a pastor is set to become the second person executed in Alabama this year, barring a last-minute stay.

Navy drops charges against officers involved in fatal USS Fitzgerald collision The U.S. Navy on Wednesday announced it will drop all criminal charges against two officers involved in the 2017 collision of the USS Fitzgerald that killed seven U.S. sailors, according to a press release.

American Airlines flight forced to return to New York airport after striking 'object' A Los Angeles bound American Airlines flight was forced to return to New York after the aircraft struck an "object" upon its departure late Wednesday, officials said.

Dallas mom tells 5 kids ‘I can’t take care of y’all no more,’ before alleged DWI crash, report says A Dallas mother who was arrested last week was reportedly seen telling her five children who emerged from a crash that she can’t take care of them anymore and they should “keep walking.” 

Suspicious fires at historically black Louisiana churches 'notably the same': lawmaker Several days have passed since federal investigators first began looking into “suspicious” fires that destroyed three historically African American churches in Louisiana, and while many questions still remain, one lawmaker is now saying the method behind the blazes is “notably the same.”

Sir Philip Green appoints restructuring experts at his retail empire as he prepares a major overhaul. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G9sJxx

The issue has already led the Department for Transport to bar Stagecoach from bidding for franchises. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UstbAR

A committee of MPs says a regulator should be appointed to crack down on bailiffs from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G8MsgP

The US airline says its first transatlantic services will link London with Boston and New York from 2021. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2uUipEq

Over 72,000 people in Singapore queue online for hours ahead of the film's release later this month. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Uq6FZv

Could Birmingham's super-sized Primark change the way young people feel about department stores? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GehhSD

The drug firm is accused by a US court of putting profits over the health of patients. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2uY9QbH

Boss Sir Richard Branson says he is "devastated" by being disqualified from a rail franchise bid. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2P3aNsd

A US investor's share sale fuels speculation over the restructuring of Sir Philip Green's retail empire. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GfIp3t

The decision follows legal proceedings against the US company on grounds of discrimination. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GdlWE3

Shares in G4S have jumped after Canada's Garda World said it might make an offer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X1jh5U

Lei Jun, the founder of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, says he will give the award to charity. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vzd0hz

The economy grew 0.3% in the three months to February, official figures show, helped by stockpiling. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G2wWCZ

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Chick-fil-A met with opposition at San Jose airport The Chick-fil-A at the Mineta San Jose International Airport is the latest location in the popular fast food restaurant to be targeted at an airport by a city council upset with the company's alleged "anti-LGBTQ stance," which rejected a contract extension with the Georgia-based company for closing on Sundays and voted to put LGBTQ flags around the store making it the "gayest Chick-fil-A in the country," according to one city councilmember.

NYC restaurant getting backlash for advertising 'clean' American Chinese cuisine Lucky Lee's, which recently opened in NYC, is calling its dishes "clean," and offered to provide an alternative to American-Chinese cuisine that can make diners feel "icky."

Restaurant jokes after car crashes through dining room: 'Our new drive-in' More life dine and crash.

Friendly's closes up shop at 23 Northeast locations Friendly’s faces less than friendly store closures. Known for its ice cream and family friendly restuarants, Massachusetts-based Friendly’s decided to close 23 more locations in the Northeast in an effort to recover from bankruptcy and reposition the brand in today’s competitive market, The Boston Globe and Mass Live reported. 

Bob Dylan's Nashville whiskey distillery to open in 2020 along with on-site performance venue Nashvillians need to accept it that soon, they’ll be drenched to the bone in Bob Dylan’s whiskey collection.

McDonald’s is taking these items off its late-night menu No more fried chicken sandwiches during witching hour

More restaurants embrace trend of putting health care surcharges on diners' checks A few restaurants in Austin, Texas, are the latest to ask diners to chip in a little extra for the sake of their employees’ health and well-being.

McDonald’s customers discover hack to get free hamburger A group of McDonald’s customers managed to hack their way to a free lunch.

Domino's delivery man helps cops nab thief, still manages to 'honor the 30-minute delivery guarantee,' police say The NYPD and the mayor of New York City are commending the actions of a Domino's delivery man who took a slice out of crime back on March 29.

Chicken nugget sales are reportedly down – here's possibly why Chicken nugget sales are dropping around the country for a few notable reasons.

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WASHINGTON — Acting on the recommendations of the Federal Commission on School Safety, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the release of the Parent and Educator Guide to School Climate Resources. This guide, produced jointly by the Department's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, provides best practices and includes resources school leaders and teachers can utilize as they work to achieve a positive school climate, lower disciplinary issues and enhance school safety. from ED News http://bit.ly/2IoB5UI

Indians turned out in big numbers to vote in the first phase of a mammoth general election on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a second term after campaigning on his national security record amid tensions with rival Pakistan. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VKlfHC

Sudan's armed forces will make an important announcement soon, state television said on Thursday as troops were deployed in Khartoum amid speculation that a coup attempt was underway against President Omar al-Bashir after months of protests. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2FYz6U4

South Korea's Constitutional Court said on Thursday a law criminalizing abortion was unconstitutional, a landmark ruling that will overturn a ban on abortion that had been in place since 1953. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2U67mlz