The move sets up a showdown Wednesday with lawmakers in the state's unicameral Legislature. A close vote is expected as lawmakers try to override the veto.
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Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states. But high temperatures persist across much of the country of 1 billion people.
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The thieves used the data to file fraudulent tax returns. The IRS commissioner said less than $50 million had been successfully claimed from the agency.
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The influential photographer was known mostly for her humanist work.
Read More »Prolific Fantasy And Science-Fiction Writer Tanith Lee Has Died
Lee wrote dozens of books, including Don't Bite The Sun and Death's Master -- the latter of which was part of her popular Flat Earth series. She was 67.
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The president has sought to give temporary protection from deportation to people who were brought to the U.S. as children, and to the parents of people who live in the U.S. legally.
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PETA says the pub's name should reflect "society's growing compassion for animals and in celebration of intelligent, sensitive chickens."
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The airline has been losing money for several years, and its brand was irreparably damaged by the loss of two planes last year.
Read More »Iranian Court Begins Espionage Trial Of ‘Washington Post’ Reporter
Iran's state news agency says Jason Rezaian, 39, "is accused of espionage for the US government and activity against the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Read More »Cleveland, Justice Department Reach Agreement Over Police Conduct
Similar settlements — known as consent decrees — have required cities to allow independent monitors to oversee new policies. They typically also require new training.
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