Mother of 8-year-old girl who died in US immigration custody asked several times for an ambulance but was denied, authorities say
The mother of a girl who died in the custody of US immigration authorities in Texas last month made multiple requests for an ambulance or hospital-level medical care for her daughter, but a nurse practitioner contracted with US Customs and Border Protection denied the requests, the agency said Thursday.
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Where Did the Phrase 'Red Herring' Come From?
The figurative phrase is more than 200 years old, but the obscure etymology of a 'red herring' is a fishy story that is itself a red herring.
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Why Are Hyperlinks Blue?
Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.
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Oven vs. Stove: What's the Difference?
And how does a range fit into all this?
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Why Is A Police Officer’s Baton Called a Billy Club?
The baton has been a law enforcement tool for close to two centuries. But did anyone named Billy actually have anything to do with it?
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A year since 19 children and 2 teachers were massacred at a Texas elementary school, these questions remain unanswered
It's been a year since 19 fourth graders and their two teachers were fatally shot inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, just two days before the summer break they had been eagerly awaiting.
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Trump attorneys request meeting with Garland on special counsel's investigation
Donald Trump's attorneys are requesting a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the investigation by the special counsel's office.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Are Speed Limits Enforced by Aircraft?
Speeders on targeted stretches of road are monitored from the ground and from the sky.
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Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia
In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border.
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Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor
Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
1970-01-01 08:00
What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are meant to celebrate military veterans, but there's one important distinction you should remember.
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