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British say Iran seizes 2 vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said one of the seized ships was British-flagged and the other sailed under Liberia's flag.

Nation Puerto Rico governor goes silent amid effort to oust him
Protesters demand he resign over a series of leaked online chats insulting women, political opponents and Hurricane Maria victims.
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Nation Democrats divided on how to try to topple Trump
Joe Biden was at a soul food restaurant in Los Angeles on Thursday when he blasted President Donald Trump's "racist" taunts at a rally the night before.
Giants Former Giants OL Mitch Petrus dies of heat stroke
Petrus was drafted by the Giants in the fifth round in 2010 and had a three-year NFL career, winning a Super Bowl in his second season.
Newsday recommends 5 memorable moments from the Democratic debate, night 2
A detailed recap of five memorable moments from the Thursday night debate in Miami — leading off with the discussion of busing in America between two top contenders in the field.
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Technology Fast-growing web of doorbell cams raises privacy fears
Critics complain that the systems turn neighborhoods into places of constant surveillance and create suspicion that falls heavier on minorities. Police say the cameras can serve as a digital neighborhood watch.
Technology LI firm relaunches Space Food Sticks, adding THC
Retrofuture Products' update on the product is "One giant leap for man's mind," said the Port Washington company's owner.
Nation Berkeley votes to replace gender-specific words
There will be no manholes in Berkeley, California. City workers will drop into "maintenance holes" instead.
Newsday recommends 10 quotes that stood out during the Democratic debate, night 1
From immigration to gun control, Democrats covered a lot of ground in the first debate of the 2020 race.
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Sports Notable sports deaths in 2019
A look at those athletes, coaches and sports personalities we lost in 2019.
World Strong quake hits near Greek capital of Athens
A strong earthquake has hit near the Greek capital of Athens, causing residents to run into the streets in fear.
Nation 10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. IRAN ...
Politics 1600: Trump tries to walk back 'send her back' chant
Asked about a crowd's chant against Rep. Omar, he said, "I was not happy with it. I disagree with it," but video shows he didn't try to stop it.