French Philosopher Who Promoted Risk-Taking Dies Attempting Water Rescue
"Being alive is a risk," Anne Dufourmantelle said. She died Friday at the beach in Saint-Tropez while trying to save a drowning child.
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Parents Of Terminally Ill British Baby Charlie Gard End Legal Fight
The couple's lawyer told the London High Court that new medical tests have shown that an experimental treatment would not help at this point, ending their legal fight to transport him to the U.S.
Poland's President Says He Will Veto Controversial Legislation, Defying His Party
Critics say the two controversial measures would have undermined the independence of the judiciary. Poland has seen days of demonstrations across the country against the legislation.
Morning News Brief: Russia Probes, Louisville Clinic Protests
House and Senate investigations into any links between Russia and the Trump campaign continue. Protests erupt outside Kentucky's last clinic that performs abortions.
Father Of Girl Ticketed For Selling Lemonade Responds To Supporters: 'Make A Stand'
A 5-year-old girl whose sidewalk lemonade stand brought a $195 fine in London has been invited to set up shop elsewhere. Her dad says, "Now she feels less sour about the experience."
Critics Say New Poland Law Dissolves Separation Of Judiciary And Ruling Party
In Poland, a new law could put the country's Supreme Court under the ruling party's control. Critics fear this will erode their justice system, now protests have erupted.
Fate Of Poland's Supreme Court Is Now In President's Hands, Despite Protests
The U.S. State Department issued a statement urging all sides "to ensure that any judicial reform does not violate Poland's constitution."
U.S. Intercepts Reportedly Contradict Attorney General On Russia Contacts
The Washington Post reports that spy agencies intercepted conversations with Russia's U.S. ambassador suggesting he and Jeff Sessions discussed campaign matters during mid-2016 meetings.
Al-Qaida Suspect Appears In Federal Court In Pennsylvania
Ali Charaf Damache is the first terrorism-related suspect to be sent to the U.S. since President Trump took office.
Salvador Dalí's Remains Exhumed, Revealing A Perfectly Arranged Mustache
When the late Spanish painter was exhumed for a paternity suit, experts discovered his distinctive mustache had kept its shape. "Checking it was a very exciting moment," says the head of his estate.