Harry Sarfo, 28, a German citizen, had claimed that he refused to commit violence for the group, but he now faces charges for his alleged role in a mass execution in Syria.
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New U.N. chief urges nations to come together
Antonio Guterres says he wants all 193 member nations to solve the “terrible problems” the world is facing.
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Women’s March on Washington: Grandmother’s call strikes chord with thousands
A quick Facebook post leads at least 150,000 to say they plan to stand up for women’s rights on Jan. 21.
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Two credit-reporting agencies fined $23 million for false advertising
Regulators say TransUnion and Equifax falsely claimed the reports they sold to consumers were the same ones lenders use to make credit decisions.
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Steelers reverse their fortunes as playoffs approach
Pittsburgh turns around its season by winning seven straight games after a four-game losing streak.
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Department of Energy cuts off funds to stalled wind project off New Jersey coast
The project involved building six windmills about 3 miles off the coast, but it failed to line up the required power purchase agreement.
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Only known glass penny being put up for auction
The coin was an experiment made during the World War II copper shortage.
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Ford Motor Co. scraps plan for Mexico plant amid Trump criticism
Market forces play a role but so did the president-elect, who earlier had threatened GM with an import tax.
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Bangor police use ’70s rock hit to make point about safe winter driving
Sgt. Tim Cotton posts ‘Blinded By The Light’ on the department’s Facebook page to remind drivers to clear the snow off their cars.
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Gov. Cuomo calls for free tuition at New York public colleges
The state governor’s Excelsior Scholarship program would provide free education for residents earning less than $125,000.