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Texas executes avowed racist in man's dragging death

An avowed racist who orchestrated one of the most gruesome hate crimes in U.S. history was executed in Texas for the dragging death of a black man.

Nation Trump's court threat over impeachment foils '93 ruling
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'll go directly to the U.S. Supreme Court "if the partisan Dems" ever try to impeach him.
4/24/19
Nation Trump vows to fight all subpoenas
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed to fight “all the subpoenas” issued by ...
4/24/19
TV 'Empire' cast makes plea for Jussie Smollett
The cast of "Empire" unites by writing a letter to the show's producers and creators asking that he come back for the sixth season.
4/24/19
Nation 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
4/18/19
World Sri Lanka official: Most bombers highly educated
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Many of the suicide bombers who killed more than 350 people ...
4/24/19
Business Facebook anticipates an FTC privacy fine of up to $5 billion
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook said it expects a fine of up to $5 billion from ...
4/24/19
Politics 1600: A Trump Twitter tsunami from the deep end
The president ramped up his social media routine by promoting debunked claims about British spying and a Mexican border mistake.
4/24/19
Nation The 20 Democrats, Republicans running for president in 2020
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
4/10/19
Nassau Marines say last goodbyes to one of their own
More than 100 members of his Garden City-based unit, the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines reserve infantry, waited in line to pay their respects.
4/24/19
Spin Cycle Rep. King vows to fight to block Facebook users
The NYCLU says it'll sue on behalf of 70 Facebook users whom Rep. Peter King has blocked from his campaign page if they're not added and allowed to post comments by May 3.
4/24/19
Suffolk Student calls Trump her hero; gets letter from president
The three-paragraph signed note thanked the 11-year-old for selecting the president as her hero and credited her for standing up for herself.
4/24/19
Long Island Photos: Services for LI Marine killed in Afghanistan
Marine Sgt. Robert Hendriks, 25, of Locust Valley, died April 7, 2019, when his patrol ...
4/24/19