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  Florida's Amendment 4: Restoring voting rights to people with felonies might also reduce crime

  October 26, 2018 16:45 IST

  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Victoria Shineman, University of Pittsburgh(THE CONVERSATION) On Nov. 6, voters in Florida will consider a ballot measure that would restore the right to vote to 1 million citizens who are currently not able to vote because they have felony convictions. My research finds that when Virginia restored voting rights, ex-offenders became more trusting of government and the criminal

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  As digital threats grow, will cyber insurance take off?

  October 26, 2018 16:45 IST

  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro(THE CONVERSATION) Cyberattacks cost the world more than natural disasters – US$3 trillion in 2015, a price that may climb to $6 trillion annually by 2021 if present trends continue. But most people – and even most businesses – don’t have insurance to protect themselves against this rising threat. Insurance against all kinds of

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  Why believing in ghosts can make you a better person

  October 26, 2018 16:45 IST

  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Tok Thompson, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences(THE CONVERSATION) Halloween is a time when ghosts and spooky decorations are on public display, reminding us of the realm of the dead. But could they also be instructing us in important lessons on how to lead moral lives? Roots of Halloween The origins of modern-day Halloween go back to

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  Bomb scare rattles those touched by past political violence

  October 26, 2018 16:00 IST

  The wave of mail-bombs targeting prominent Democrats _ though yet to claim any victims _ has angered and dismayed people personally affected by past acts of political violence in the US.

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  Bomb scare rattles those touched by past political violence

  October 26, 2018 16:00 IST

  The wave of mail-bombs targeting prominent Democrats _ though yet to claim any victims _ has angered and dismayed people personally affected by past acts of political violence in the US.

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  Israeli defense minister picks country's new military chief

  October 26, 2018 16:00 IST

  Israel's defense minister chooses country's next chief of staff; nominee still to be approved by committee, Cabinet

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  The Latest: Trump claims he's being blamed for mail bombs

  October 26, 2018 15:45 IST

  President Donald Trump claims he's being blamed for the mail bombs addressed to some of his most prominent critics

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  Philippine island once called 'cesspool' reopens to tourists

  October 26, 2018 15:15 IST

  Boatloads of tourists sailed Friday to Boracay island, which Philippine officials reopened to visitors after a six-month closure to clean waters the president had called a "cesspool" due to years of overcrowding, partying and neglect

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  Decision on new FIFA events stalled by planned taskforce

  October 26, 2018 15:15 IST

  A FIFA decision on a $25 billion overhaul of competitions was expected to be delayed again on Friday after opposition from European soccer leaders and clubs intensified

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  Italy's Eni sees profits triple on higher oil prices

  October 26, 2018 15:00 IST

  Italian oil and gas producer Eni said its third-quarter profits tripled as oil prices hit the highest levels in four years.

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  South Sudan peace deal bumpy as rebel leader doesn't return

  October 26, 2018 14:45 IST

  South Sudan's peace deal bumpy as rebel leader reluctant to come home; 'accord can collapse'

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  The Latest: Saudi prosecutor to arrive in Turkey for probe

  October 26, 2018 14:45 IST

  The Turkish president says Saudi Arabia's chief prosecutor will arrive in Turkey on Sunday as part of the investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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  Plane carrying Harry and Meghan aborts landing, flies around

  October 26, 2018 14:45 IST

  A plane carrying the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has had to abort its landing at Sydney airport and flew around because there was another aircraft on the runway

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  Royal Bank of Scotland profits rise in third quarter

  October 26, 2018 14:30 IST

  Royal Bank of Scotland says third-quarter profit rose 14.3 percent _ even as the taxpayer-owned bank took more charges for past misdeeds and economic uncertainty

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  NATO, Russia envoys to meet next week amid missile tensions

  October 26, 2018 14:30 IST

  NATO says its ambassadors will meet with Russia's envoy next week amid rising tensions over the future of a landmark missile agreement and during allied military exercises near the country's western border

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  Yosemite officials investigate after 2 visitors die in fall

  October 26, 2018 14:30 IST

  Officials at Yosemite National Park are investigating the deaths of two people who fell from a popular overlook that allows visitors to walk to the cliff's edge, where there is no railing, an official said.

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  Hsu takes 2nd-round lead in Taiwan, Lydia Ko moves close

  October 26, 2018 14:00 IST

  Wei-Ling Hsu rode the support of her home crowds to shoot a 5-under 67 and take a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA Taiwan Championship

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  Paris zoo welcomes rare birth of endangered Orangutan

  October 26, 2018 14:00 IST

  A baby Bornean orangutan has been born in a Paris zoo, the first birth of this endangered species registered in France so far this year

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  ATP to try out video review technology at Next Gen Finals

  October 26, 2018 14:00 IST

  Video review for certain judgment calls will be available for the first time in men's professional tennis at the Next Gen ATP Finals for top 21-and-under players

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  Split Cyprus' leaders meet to scope out peace talks restart

  October 26, 2018 14:00 IST

  The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus are meeting for the first time in six months to scope out the chances of resuming stalled reunification negotiations

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  French govt wants police officers in violent schools

  October 26, 2018 14:00 IST

  The French government is planning to place police officers in schools in an effort to tackle violence following a string of serious incidents that prompted a debate over security

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  Sudan lifts ban on Egyptian imports amid effort to mend ties

  October 26, 2018 13:45 IST

  Sudan lifts ban on agricultural imports from Egypt, latest sign of mending relations between Cairo and Khartoum

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  Martinez powers Red Sox postseason with more than home runs

  October 26, 2018 13:45 IST

  Martinez powering Red Sox postseason with more than home runs

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  Infantino says women justified protesting cash inequalities

  October 26, 2018 13:45 IST

  FIFA President Gianni Infantino understands why female footballers are unhappy about the lack of gender equality in World Cup prize money but says doubling the cash for finalists to $30 million is progress

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  Death toll in Jordan flood rises to 19 as girl's body found

  October 26, 2018 13:45 IST

  Jordanian rescuers searching Dead Sea area for survivors of flash floods find body of 12-year-old girl, raising death toll to 19

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  Investigators search for person who sent mail bombs, motive

  October 26, 2018 13:45 IST

  Investigators trying to determine whether bombs sent to Dems were intended to detonate or to sow fear

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  Paraguay contestant wins, then swoons at beauty pageant

  October 26, 2018 13:30 IST

  A Paraguayan pageant winner has swooned on stage after admitting the anticipation just before the announcement was unbearable

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  South Africa captain: we won't banter about ball tampering

  October 26, 2018 13:30 IST

  South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says there'll be one unmentionable when it comes to sledging Australia during its three-match limited-overs series, and it's potentially the most obvious