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Fad Or The Future? Robot-Made Burgers Wow The Crowds In San Francisco
As more culinary robots find their way into commercial food prep, one restaurant in San Francisco called Creator is hoping to strike a balance between high tech and the human touch.
John Lennon's Killer Is Denied Parole For A 10th Time
A New York State Board of Parole panel said that by murdering a person "beloved by millions," Mark David Chapman "demonstrated a callous disregard for the sanctity of human life."
'One Must Respect The Game': French Open Bans Serena Williams' Catsuit
The French Tennis Federation's president reportedly said attire like Williams' Wakanda-inspired outfit will no longer be accepted. "I think that sometimes we've gone too far," he declared.
Sen. John McCain Will Discontinue Medical Treatment For Brain Cancer
The Arizona senator said last July that he had an aggressive glioblastoma. "The progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict," his family said in a statement.
This Georgia County May Close All But 2 Polling Places
The board of elections in Georgia's Randolph County, has proposed closing two-thirds of polling places. Critics of the proposal say this is a move to suppress low-income and African-American votes.
Zimbabwe Court Affirms Mnangagwa's Election Victory
The main opposition party alleged that authorities had falsified the results, which gave President Emmerson Mnangagwa a slim majority. But the court said those claims weren't sufficiently backed up.
Flooding Hits Big Island As Other Parts Of Hawaii Brace For Hurricane Lane
Landslides and floods closed roads in parts of Hawaii's Big Island as Lane was downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane. Five tourists were rescued by emergency crews.
Trump Escalates Feud Against Jeff Sessions With New Sarcastic Tweets
President Trump responded to the attorney general's vow to resist political interference by urging him to prove it with new investigations of Democrats.
Georgia County Votes To Keep Polling Places Open After Intense Scrutiny
In a matter of seconds Friday morning, the board of elections in south Georgia's Randolph County voted to keep all of its polling places open ahead of the November midterm elections.