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Pentagon adopts new ethical principles for using AI in war

By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

The new principles call for people to "exercise appropriate levels of judgment and care" when deploying and using AI systems, such as those that scan aerial imagery to look for targets. But the principles fall short of stronger restrictions favored…

Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

Advocates are scrambling to find other options to fill the needs of a traditionally low-income population.

Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy could result in compensation for more abuse survivors

By Pamela Foohey, The Conversation

The Scouts’ initial bankruptcy documents state that 275 lawsuits are pending in state and federal courts across the country, and that attorneys for survivors estimate another 1,400 claims will be filed.

Los Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorial

By Greg Beacham, Associated Press

Speaking at times through tears, Vanessa Bryant praised her husband's devotion as she addressed thousands of fans gathered at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant’s widow sues helicopter operator for deaths

By Brian Melley, Associated Press

The lawsuit was filed as a public memorial service for Kobe Bryant and his daughter was being held at the arena where Bryant played most of his career. …

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment

By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press

Weinstein was convicted Monday of rape and sexual assault against two women and could be sent to prison for decades.

White House is drafting a virus response budget request

The request is still being developed but is likely to come this week, a senior administration official confirmed Monday.

WATCH: NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, celebrated in ‘Hidden Figures,’ dead at 101

Johnson was one of the so-called “computers” who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits by hand during NASA’s early years.

Sanders would use wealth tax to fund universal child care, pre-K

By Associated Press

Bernie Sanders has joined fellow progressive Elizabeth Warren in proposing that a “wealth tax” can finance government-funded child care from infancy through age 3 for every American family.

U.S. lays out case for extraditing WikiLeaks’ Assange

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.S. authorities want to try Assange on espionage charges that carry a maximum sentence of 175 years in prison over the 2010 publication of hundreds of thousands of secret military documents and diplomatic cables.