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Government agencies kill more than 68,000 coyotes a year to keep them from preying on livestock and big game. But scientists say tracking them might be a better solution.

Pointing to a U.S. military video, Trump maintained: “Iran did do it.” Meanwhile, the president of the Japanese company operating one of the tankers says he doesn’t believe a mine or torpedo was used.

Peter Houlahan’s account of the violent robbery and its aftermath is based on interviews with civilians, officers and robbers involved; his prose reads like a crime novel in the best way possible.

The remarks made in a radio interview by Executive Council convener Bernard Chan, who said he underestimated opposition to the bill, come as Hong Kong braces for further protests over the weekend.

At StoryCorps, Estela and Candi Reyes recount how a simple act of devotion helped them say goodbye to their beloved father. “Papito era lo máximo,” Estela said. “He was everything to us.”

China is a big customer for U.S.-made roller coasters. But since President Trump’s trade war, China has imposed steep tariffs on American rides. Some in the industry fear losing a lucrative market.

The annual fish fry is hosted by Congressman James Clyburn. He’s the most influential Democrat in South Carolina politics, and as House Majority Whip, the highest-ranking black leader in Congress.

The median air ambulance bill is more than $36,000 and is seldom covered by health plans. So far, legislative hurdles and industry pressure have kept Congress from stepping in.

Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke told NPR’s Steve Inskeep that “we’re going to have to free ourselves from the dependence we have on fossil fuels and that means a greater investment in solar and wind.”

Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, who appeared in Christchurch High Court via video link, smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas on charges of terrorism, murder and attempted murder.

In Game 6 at the Warriors’ Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., the Raptors pulled out a 114-110 win in a heart-stopping game that is destined to become an NBA classic.

Prosecutors say the original criminal investigation into Flint’s drinking water scandal was compromised by a failure to pursue all available evidence.

President Trump plans to hold trade talks with his Chinese counterpart. The administration’s rhetoric is not the kind of dry, technocratic language one usually associates with trade negotiations.

The name pays tribute to the legacy of African American women who played a major role in the space race but were long overlooked by history.

A total of 20 candidates will debate over two nights in late June. Among those who didn’t qualify: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, who is arguing that the party should let him in.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill passed by the Legislature Thursday, amid a “health crisis.” The measure also eliminates other nonmedical exemptions for schoolchildren.

President Trump announced the departure in a tweet on Thursday, calling Sanders “a very special person with extraordinary talents, who has done an incredible job!”

Bonnielin Swenor has dedicated her life to helping vision-impaired patients. She also has low vision herself — and she is fighting to increase the presence of disabled people in science and medicine.

In a new study, researchers pinpoint the genetic mutation that transformed almonds from toxic and bitter to tasty and sweet.

“Virtually any aspect of the weather forecast — whether it is temperature, or precipitation — will see overall improvement with this upgrade,” a National Weather Service scientist said.

The university is making 1,500 incoming freshmen eligible for options to delay enrollment, such as a gap year stipend. Now, students are trying to decide whether to take the offers.

President Trump says he might be open to taking information from a foreign government in a future election, calling it a part of politics. But the law draws a distinction when foreigners are involved.

The White House adviser disregarded the Hatch Act by repeatedly criticizing Democratic candidates while speaking in her official capacity, the Office of Special Counsel finds.

“First things first, the surgery was a success,” Team INEOS doctor Richard Usher said a day after Froome, the four-time Tour de France winner, suffered multiple fractures during a training ride.

With details at once compelling and disturbing, geographer Jacob Shell describes the lives of the elephants of mountainous Myanmar and northeastern India that haul timber or transport people.

The latest outbreak has killed nearly 1,400 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, but new cases in neighboring Uganda have raised further concern at the World Health Organization.

Presidential candidates oppose the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funding for abortion services. But House Democrats kept it in a spending package that’s expected to pass in the coming days.

Most people appear to have abandoned the protests after riot police moved in with tear gas and rubber bullets to break up demonstrations against a proposed extradition law.

There are similarities in the rash of deaths. Most are described as happening suddenly, and several after an alcoholic drink.

President Trump dismissed such outreach as “oppo research” and contradicted his own FBI director, saying he would “maybe” notify the bureau — “if I thought there was something wrong.”

Dominican Republic authorities say security video footage indicates a plot to kill the popular retired slugger. Ortiz is reported to be recuperating in a Boston hospital where he was flown.

A new study of 80,000 people finds that those who ate the most red meat — especially processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs — had a higher risk of premature death compared with those who ate less.

The country’s data protection agency said La Liga’s popular app was systematically accessing phones’ microphones and geolocation data to find out which bars were showing unlicensed match broadcasts.

The Blues were a last place team in January. Now they are NHL champions for the first time in their franchise history.