Internet freedom advocate Nizar Zakka, a U.S. resident, has been held for years in Tehran; his family and associates strongly deny espionage charges Source
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In 1990s, Biden said Barr was “one of the best” attorneys general
“You were one of the best I have ever worked with, and there have been a lot of attorneys general since I have been here, and I mean that sincerely” Source
Possible Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough reported
University of New Mexico researchers say they’ve apparently found way to prevent formation of brain protein instrumental in disease’s development Source
2020 Democratic candidates descend on Iowa
An Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser drew the largest gathering of presidential candidates so far. Joe Biden was the most notable absentee last night, though a new poll shows him leading the race among Iowa Democrats. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Warriors stay alive in NBA Finals – barely, beat Raptors 106-105
Toronto still needs one more win to grab title from Golden State and set off coast-to-coast celebration in Canada; Kevin Durant hurt anew in return from injury Source
Pompeo says expansion of “Remain in Mexico” will deter migrants
“We now have the capacity to this full throttle and engage this in a way that will make a fundamental difference in the calculus for those deciding to transit Mexico,” Pompeo told reporters Source
Ex-UCLA gynecologist pleads not guilty to sex abuse of 2 patients
The charges against Dr. James Heaps, who worked at the center for nearly 30 years, involved conduct with two patients in 2017 and 2018, UCLA said in a statement Source
Bullock tries to make up for not qualifying for first debate
The Montana governor says he’ll compensate “by traveling, by talking to people, by getting out, and I think we’ve got a long way to go” Source
The Philippines has an excess of 10 million mangoes
The agriculture secretary announced measures to resolve the surplus of fruit before it rots Source
Utah police officer who pulled gun on boy sparks independent review
The unidentified officer is still employed with the agency and authorities are not looking to terminate him Source