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US can't deny passport over refusing to pick gender, judge says U.S. officials cannot deny a passport application from an intersex Colorado resident based solely on a refusal to select male or female for gender, a federal judge said Wednesday.

The longest week: Carolinas worn out by Florence Hurricane Florence is still wearing out the Carolinas, where residents have endured an agonizing week of violent winds, torrential rain, widespread flooding, power outages and death.

North Korea's offer of concessions comes with a catch for US A better-than-expected outcome of the summit between the two Koreas immediately kick-started stalled negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang, boosting President Donald Trump's high-stakes push to get the North to give up its nuclear weapons by the end of his first term in office.

Owner of 3D-printed gun company accused of sex with minor The owner of a Texas company that is being sued by several states over its plan to disseminate blueprints for making untraceable 3D-printed guns had sex with an underage girl and paid her $500 afterward, police allege in an affidavit filed Wednesday.

Woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart released from prison A woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart when she was a teenager and stood by as the girl was sexually assaulted was released from prison Wednesday after 15 years in custody.

Army veteran deported to Mexico returns home to reunite with family A U.S. military veteran who was deported to Mexico six years ago walked back across the U.S.-Mexico border Wednesday proudly wearing his Army uniform and maroon beret to reunite with his family.

Moms who breastfeed first child for at least 5 months likely to have 'more children overall,' study suggests There are numerous benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby alike, such as shedding pregnancy weight and potentially reducing a baby’s risk of contracting certain illnesses. But could breastfeeding for at least five months result in having more children? A new study suggests yes.

Swimmers warned after diarrhea-causing parasite confirmed in Illinois public pool Swimmers in Illinois are being warned about potential illness after a patient who had visited a public pool tested positive for a highly-contagious parasite.

Michigan schools report viral meningitis cases across several districts: report Heads up, parents in Michigan: Three school districts in the state have reported separate cases of viral meningitis, according to a local report.

Vandals try to ruin holiday cheer for terminally ill boy 2-year-old Brody Allen, from Ohio, loved seeing Christmas lights during his first holiday season last year so much that his family and town are putting up Christmas decorations early so the toddler can celebrate the holiday one last time. But in a disheartening turn of events, vandals have damaged some inflatables that were put up for the boy.

Dying boy's Christmas decorations allegedly vandalized, neighbor claims Neighbors who have come together to celebrate Christmas early for a dying 2-year-old boy in Ohio said they won’t let the alleged actions of a few vandals stop them from spreading the holiday spirit for him.

Georgia boy, 4, treated for rabies after mom shoots raccoon dead in porch attack A Georgia boy is being treated for rabies after he was attacked by an animal on his family’s front porch last week.

Vietnam War veteran donates life-saving kidney to fellow US airman after reuniting nearly 50 years later Two Vietnam War veterans who reunited nearly 50 years after they served in the Air Force together now share more than just experiences.

Veteran donates kidney to fellow soldier Life-saving kidney donation between Vietnam veterans.

'No evidence' cholesterol causes heart disease? A team of 17 doctors claim research shows high LDL-C levels are unrelated to a higher risk of heart disease.

The PM urges EU leaders to focus their minds on getting a deal, saying talks will not be extended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DfuxGX

Poor accountability was to blame for severe rail disruption last May, a regulator has said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NUmcN3

The man who prompted Sunday’s major incident after ‘falling ill’ at a restaurant once hoaxed Prince Charles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MMCZgy

Valentino Dixon, whose art featured in a golf magazine, is a free man after 27 years behind bars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OyslLL

Flights fail to land and trees are pulled from the ground as high winds cause disruption in the UK and Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pmxVpC

The DUP MP keeps his seat after fewer than 10% of his constituents sign a petition to force a by-election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pok8yM

Councils bosses warn some authorities may have to be stripped back to the minimum to save money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DfbNHD

After his grandmother was hospitalised, Lewis invented a hydrating treat for people with dementia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NTKmHw

Rushing the testimony of the woman who says the US Supreme Court pick attacked her is wrong, her lawyer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DnIIKm

Firefighters encountered the swirling blaze in Vanderhoof, BC, while battling wildfires in the area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MN5Lxl

The Consumer Council for Water tells firms to improve customer service and reduce complaints. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dd74pP

The African-American ballet dancer rose from poverty in Harlem to achieve global success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pnTkPx

Thursday's papers focus on an inquiry into Britain's railways and this year's new timetable chaos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ppJwEl

Your morning briefing for 20 September 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PKXVGk

A man's neighbour invited him on holiday to war zone in Afghanistan for an extraordinary experience. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xzBrAZ

The Newsbeat Brexit Road Trip hits Mansfield, where the UK took on the EU in a football match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OHvp8N

The daring Allied parachute drop to win WW2 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MSj7Zu

It may help stop the animal's rapid and destructive march across Australia, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PMPUAX

The project is designed to celebrate 100 years since the monument was given to the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xoMVrt

The Canadian singer was spotted busking outside Buckingham Palace in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QN1xJB

Denise Mueller-Korenek rode a custom bike at a 183.932 mph average, the take-off speed of a large jet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nlua2a

South Korea's president was cheered by 150,000 North Koreans as he attended the iconic spectacle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xpgmcV

"It's about creating an illusion whereby you don't know which item is real and which is a drawing". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NrXHrj

The gay dating app launches its #KindrGrindr campaign to encourage more tolerance among users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O0pXjU

Researchers in the US will release a 3D image on Friday before a planned excavation in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NsdnL5

Psychosis, murder and suicide - how Spanish flu ravaged a post-war world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nm4TFb

A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 10 times in the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pn3WxO

The Bard gave Queen Margaret more lines than any other female character, and more than King Lear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MSrDYs

Graduates and older students offer their top tips for starting at university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pmzBzv

Iran has asked the United Nations to condemn Israeli threats against Tehran and to bring Israel's nuclear program under its supervision, state media reported on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MLAmLO

Prime Minister Theresa May appealed directly to fellow European Union leaders on Wednesday to drop "unacceptable" Brexit demands that she said could rip Britain apart, urging the bloc to respond in kind to her "serious and workable" plan. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2DfGHQh

A British lawmaker in Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party has said that it is delusional to think that the eurosceptic wing of her party will back her proposals for leaving the European Union, The Telegraph newspaper reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PSZJgR

The United States said it was ready to resume talks with North Korea after Pyongyang pledged on Wednesday to dismantle its key missile facilities and suggested it would close its main Yongbyon nuclear complex if Washington took unspecified actions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QKe9AP

South Korean President Moon Jae-in cleared a top item off his bucket list on Thursday: Climbing Mount Paektu in North Korea with its leader Kim Jong Un. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MHLitX

Australia on Thursday increased the jail term to 15 years for anyone convicted of contaminating foodstuffs as a scare over needles found in strawberries and other fruits gripped the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MOgd7G

Israeli forces opened fire during a demonstration in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing a Palestinian youth, the Palestinian health ministry said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ppkPYU

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a ruling party leadership vote on Thursday, setting him on track to become Japan's longest-serving premier and try to cement his legacy, including by revising the pacifist constitution. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OEUvoL

A landslide triggered by heavy rains on Thursday killed at least four people in the central Philippines, with dozens feared trapped in the latest of a string of deadly incidents over six days. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ODzISn