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High court could halt move toward leniency for kids who kill

High court could halt move toward leniency for kids who kill

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested it could halt what has been a gradual move toward more leniency for children who are convicted of murder.
Nation by nation, the world watches Election Day in the US

Nation by nation, the world watches Election Day in the US

For four years, the world’s nations have watched as a very different American president engages with the international community — or doesn’t. Longtime alliances have been strained, agreements wiped away, tariffs erected, funding withdrawn.
Gunman who killed 4 in Vienna attack had sought to join IS

Gunman who killed 4 in Vienna attack had sought to join IS

VIENNA — A man who had previously tried to join the Islamic State group rampaged in Vienna armed with an automatic rifle and a fake explosive vest, fatally shooting four people before he was killed by police, Austrian authorities said Tuesday.
Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year.
UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks

UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks

LONDON — Britain raised its terror threat level to severe on Tuesday, its second-highest level, following recent attacks in Austria and France. The threat level of severe means an attack in the United Kingdom is considered highly likely.
Appeals court declines to ban drive-thru voting in Houston

Appeals court declines to ban drive-thru voting in Houston

NEW ORLEANS — A panel of federal appeals court judges has rejected an eleventh hour Republican effort to bar Election Day drive-thru voting in Houston. The 5th U.S.
Ferrari profit steady as it recovers lost lockdown output

Ferrari profit steady as it recovers lost lockdown output

MILAN — Luxury sportscar maker Ferrari on Tuesday reported its profits remained flat in the third quarter as it recovers lost production from the coronavirus shutdown.
Market debut of Chinese e-finance giant Ant postponed

Market debut of Chinese e-finance giant Ant postponed

HONG KONG — The planned stock market debut of the world's biggest online finance company, Ant Financial was suspended in Shanghai and Hong Kong, disrupting a record-setting $34.
Uganda police arrest Bobi Wine after presidential nomination

Uganda police arrest Bobi Wine after presidential nomination

KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan police on Tuesday again arrested Bobi Wine, a popular singer and opposition presidential hopeful, shortly after he was successfully certified as a candidate in next year's election.
EXPLAINER: Long lines to vote on Election Day aren't unusual

EXPLAINER: Long lines to vote on Election Day aren't unusual

WASHINGTON — Long voting lines on Election Day aren’t unusual or necessarily a sign of that something nefarious is afoot.
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