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Amanda Knox blasts the media for “Guilty until proven innocent” trial coverage

Amanda Knox might be forgiven if she never returned to Italy, the place where she was accused in a sensational murder trial. Knox spent almost four years in Italian prison before being acquitted of all charges. But after a tumultuous return, Knox spoke Saturday morning for an event focusing on Italy’s criminal justice system, and what happens when a case like hers is tried in the media. Seth Doane reports. Source

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Meet the ocean cleanup company that’s removed 4.7 million pounds of trash

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans this week to eliminate single-use plastics nationwide as early as 2021. While lawmakers are taking action on land, two surfers from Florida are also fighting the battle on the water. Ocean cleanup company 4ocean has removed 4.7 million pounds of trash from the water since 2017 — and in the process, has created more than 300 jobs. Jamie Wax reports. Source

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Off-duty cop was at site of deadly California Costco shooting

Police said one man was killed and others were injured after a deadly shooting broke out at a Costco in California. There was an off-duty cop inside the Costco, but it’s not clear what role they played in stopping the shooting. Nicole Comstock of Los Angeles’ KCBS-TV reports. Source

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Universal Music fire may have destroyed irreplaceable music heritage

The 2008 fire on Universal Studios’ famed backlot was deemed a tragedy by movie lovers. But this week, The New York Times Magazine reported that the fire may have destroyed a staggering swath of music history. The fire reportedly consumed a vault containing the irreplaceable master recordings of an estimated half million songs – including works from Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Berry, and Elton John. Universal Music disputes the article. Anthony Mason reports. Source

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