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Samsung apologizes to sickened chip workers

Samsung Electronics Co. apologized and promised compensation to chip factory workers who suffered cancers linked to chemical exposure, a rare win for families and activists seven years after the death of a 23-year-old employee from leukemia galvanized a movement to hold the company to account.

 
Las Vegas police say armed robber on the loose

The person Las Vegas police said is linked to a Wednesday morning robbery is now on the loose and considered armed and dangerous, police said.

 
The 5 best monsters from the movies

“Godzilla” is just a few days away from opening, so in preparation for the big summer flick we take a look at five of the best monsters from movies. But note the ground rules.

 
Baby survives 11-story fall from balcony

A 1-year-old boy is lucky to be alive after falling 11-stories from his family’s Minneapolis apartment balcony on Sunday.

 
Sterling joins elite company with classic non-apology

Donald Sterling couldn’t leave well enough alone. Apologies that just don’t work ought to have a Hall of Fame, and Sterling would have company: Lance Armstrong, Paula Deen, Rob Ford and Ted Nugent among others.

 
At least 201 dead in Turkish coal mine, more trapped

An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey killed over 200 people Tuesday and trapped many more underground, Turkish officials said. A rescue operation is under way.

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Johnson says Clippers owner living in ‘stone ages’

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson says Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has badly outdated views about minorities and is shockingly ignorant about HIV and AIDS for such a prominent public figure.

 
Calif. wildfires tamed by San Diego Fire Dept.

The wildfire that roared through Southern California forcing the evacuation of more than 20,000 homes is under control as the San Diego Fire Department works to tame the blaze and some residents in San Diego have started returning home.

 
Hundreds contact FBI about pedophile teacher

The discovery of a man the FBI regards as one of the most prolific pedophiles in memory has set off a crisis in the close-knit community of international schools, where horrified parents are being told their children may have been victims of a favorite teacher. Hundreds have approached the FBI with information in the ongoing investigation.

 
Las Vegas fire chief: Department treats all calls equally

The Las Vegas Fire Department’s chief on Tuesday disputed a report that accused its paramedics of transporting more patients from wealthier neighborhoods and leaving more inner-city hospital transports to a private company.

 
N.H. police officer dies in shooting before house set on fire

The New Hampshire police officer fatally shot by a man who later died in a roaring house fire was invited into the home by the gunman’s father during an argument and was immediately cut down, authorities said Tuesday.

 
Porsche automaker sued for ‘design flaw’ deaths

The widow of the man killed in the car crash involving actor Paul Walker last November is suing Porsche automaker, claiming design flaws caused both men to die in a fiery crash.

 
Details released about new Harry Potter-themed ride

The centerpiece of the new Harry Potter-themed area at Universal Orlando Resort will take visitors into Gringotts bank to help retrieve a magical object and re-create a scene from the wildly popular book and movie series.

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