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Court sides with marijuana user
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users.
The decision Thursday is the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. The justices decided unanimously in favor of a Texas man who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who regularly uses illegal drugs violates the Second Amendment. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that his opinion narrowly limits the government's power to take guns away from drug users who aren't considered dangerous.
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Obama opens presidential center
CHICAGO -- Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy.
Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans for their values.
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Gas prices dip below $4 a gallon
NEW YORK -- U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington's war with Iran. But filling up is still more expensive than it was before the conflict began.
According to AAA, a gallon of regular gasoline is now averaging at $3.999. It's the first time since March that prices have been that low.
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Ebola death toll passes 200
DAKAR -- The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The outbreak is three times worse than a previous outbreak in Uganda in 2000, which had 281 cases at the same point, said Dr. Wessam Mankoula, a medical epidemiologist at Africa CDC. The current outbreak, which was confirmed on May 15 is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus.
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Police target a close ally of president
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil's Federal Police have executed search and seizure warrants targeting a high-ranking senator and ally of President Lula as part of a fraud and graft probe.
Police found suspicious payments to Sen. Jaques Wagner linked to the shut down Banco Master and its former CEO. Wagner is the first major Lula ally caught in the scandal, which has already affected Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. Investigators suspect Wagner received undue benefits, including a luxury apartment.
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Suspect critical of Putin arrested
WARSAW -- A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland.
Officials said Thursday they believe there may be a link to the man and a foreign intelligence service. Robert Kuzovkov was killed on Monday in Poland in what is seen as part of a possible Russian sabotage campaign in NATO nations.