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AP Top Stories July 15 P

Here’s the latest for Monday Ju ly 15th: Trump doubles down on racist tweets; Accusers urge judge to hold Epstein until trial; Blood tests show promise in detecting Alzheimer’s and Hawaiians protest giant telecsope build.

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US: Facebook currency plan ripe for illicit use

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has concerns that the new digital currency planned by Facebook could be used for illicit activity such as money laundering, human trafficking and financing terrorism. (July 15)

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LAPD chief: homelessness a ‘humanitarian crisis’

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said he is working to eliminate thousands of homeless people’s old warrants for minor offenses to help get people off the streets. “This is a humanitarian crisis,” Moore said in an interview with The AP. (July 11)