Democrats Tangle At New York Debate:
Held in prime time and on a weeknight — unlike most Democratic debates — the CNN-sponsored event was the highest-profile opportunity for both campaigns to make their final arguments before Tuesday’s crucial vote in a state where both contenders have strong roots. Clinton is looking to New York to solidify her role as front-runner, while a strong showing — or a victory — for Sanders would deal a significant blow to her confidence and bolster his campaign’s argument that the party’s so-called super delegates should switch their allegiance to him.
Why Letting Teens Sleep In Could Save Lives:
A new study finds that pattern is not only dangerous — it could be deadly.
The
study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that teens who get less than seven hours of sleep on school nights were more likely to engage in risky behaviors — such as texting and driving, drinking and driving, riding with a driver who was drinking, and not wearing a seat belt in a car or a helmet while on a bicycle — than teens who sleep nine hours a night.
Russia Defends Close Encounter With U.S. Navy Missile Destroyer:
Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov spoke to Russian state news agency Tass.
Initial reports indicate two encounters with the U.S. Navy-guided missile destroyer occurred Tuesday night in international waters.
One of the Russian jets flew within 75 feet of the U.S. ship’s superstructure.
The Cook “encountered multiple, aggressive flight maneuvers by Russian aircraft that were performed within close proximity of the ship,” the U.S. European Command said in a statement.
“We have deep concerns about the unsafe and unprofessional Russian flight maneuvers,” the statement said.
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