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He wanted his father’s killer to be executed. Until his wish was granted
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Man says he was drugged, robbed and left for dead by woman accused in reporter's death in New Orleans
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Marcus Stroman reports to Yankees camp after being no-show, says he won't pitch in bullpen if asked
Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman -- the subject of trade rumors for most of the offseason -- reported to spring training on Friday after being a no-show for the first few days.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Killer of MP David Amess left Prevent too quickly, review says
The programme's handling of the Conservative MP's murderer was "sub-optimal", a review says.BBC News - 6d -
Murdered backpacker's mum says killer stole her future
Danielle McLaughlin, 28, from County Donegal, was found dead in a field in India, in March 2017.BBC News - 4d -
Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say
Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
NIH cuts could stall medical progress for lifesaving treatments, experts say
Doctors and researchers across academic institutions fear that the National Institutes of Health’s decision to cut indirect research funding could stall medical progress and negatively affect ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Pope Francis' medical situation is complex amid pneumonia diagnosis, Vatican says
Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican on Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane has more on the pope's condition.CBS News - 4h -
Amazon accused by Italy of evading €1.2bn in VAT payments
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Marcus Stroman reports to Yankees camp and insists he won’t go to the bullpen
Though he wasn’t required to participate in spring training until Feb. 22, according to the collective bargaining agreement, most players arrive on the voluntary reporting date.Yahoo Sports - 4d
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