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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Baraboo addresses viral Nazi salute photo with all-day assembly and community presentation December 11, 2018The school district also released a list of measures to promote equity.
- Dean Loumos will not seek re-election to Madison School Board December 11, 2018Loumos had filed paperwork last week to run for re-election, but decided not to run after learning he might need surgery for a non-life-threatening health issue.
- 8. Springfield, MA-CT December 10, 2018
- 7. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT December 10, 2018
- 19. Worcester, MA-CT December 10, 2018
- Local artists' work is featured on every floor of the new Municipal building December 10, 2018When the Madison Municipal building officially opened Saturday at 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., every floor displayed work from local artists.
- Jane LeCount: Legislators are the true protesters December 10, 2018Dear Editor: I'm confused. Tuesday, Nov. 6, was the day Wisconsin citizens voted for a change in leadership for our state, fair and square. Then last week I kept hearing media stating there were protesters demonstrating, reminding the Legislature of…
- Jeff Roman: We can change the course of youth justice in Wisconsin December 10, 2018Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes have a chance to make good on campaign promises to address criminal justice reform. Instead of new youth prisons, which will cost millions in construction for building new facilities despite proven ineffectiveness, we need investment…
The New York Times
- A Conflicted War: MS-13, Trump and America’s Stake in El Salvador’s Security December 11, 2018U.S. investment is guiding the fight to contain the violence in El Salvador, even as President Trump hurls insults and threatens to walk away.
- What Happens When You Reply All to 22,000 State Workers December 10, 2018Reply All, the scourge that has afflicted office workers everywhere, has hit 22,000 government employees in Utah.
- Indiana High School Student Charged With Murdering Pregnant Classmate December 11, 2018Breana Rouhselang, 17, was six months pregnant when her body was found in a dumpster. The father of her child, Aaron Trejo, 16, confessed to killing her, the authorities said.
- Done With Michael Cohen, Federal Prosecutors Shift Focus to Trump Family Business December 10, 2018Prosecutors say President Trump organized illegal payments to two women during the presidential campaign. Now they want to know if he and Mr. Cohen acted alone.
- Bike-Share Options Are Rarely Available for People With Disabilities December 10, 2018Bike-share operators that have sought to revolutionize transportation increasingly are facing questions about who gets left out.
- Heavy Early Snow Smacks the Southeast, Knocking Out Power and Snarling Travel December 10, 2018Virginia and North Carolina declared states of emergency as thousands of customers lost electricity. Many people heeded warnings to stay off slick roads, but there were still hundreds of accidents.
- How Phoenix Explains a Rise in Police Violence: It’s the Civilians’ Fault December 10, 2018As other big departments turn to soul-searching and building trust, the Phoenix police accused a blind man of assaulting an officer.
- Highlights of Comey Testimony: He Likes Mueller, but They’re Not Best Friends December 9, 2018A transcript of the remarks of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, before two House committees on Friday was released. We break it down.
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- Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
- Is privacy a human right? December 11, 2018According to the UN Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to privacy.
- Can crowdfunding solve healthcare? December 10, 2018Crowdfunding has become a popular strategy for paying off colossal healthcare bills.
- Powerball numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Saturday's $217 million lottery jackpot? December 9, 2018These are the winning numbers in the Powerball lottery drawing Saturday.
- Should we get rid of the U.S. Postal Service? December 6, 2018Some argue the U.S. Postal Service has no future, citing bankruptcy and the obvious environmental consequences as reasons to do away with the paper-based postal system.
- Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Tuesday's $208 million lottery jackpot? December 5, 2018Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
- Inspection and Memorial Mass honors first responders: see photos December 2, 2018New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Archbishop Gregor Aymond greeted first responders thanking them for their service at an Inspection and Memorial Mass Sunday (Dec. 2) at St. Louis Cathedral. The leaders of the New Orleans Police Department, Fire Department,...
- George H.W. Bush was political patriarch to an American dynasty December 1, 2018Bush, who died late Friday at age 94 , was a World War II hero, a Texas congressman, the director of the CIA, vice president and eventually president.
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- IMF warns storm clouds are gathering for next financial crisis December 11, 2018David Lipton says world is unprepared for downturn and Fund needs more resourcesThe storm clouds of the next global financial crisis are gathering despite the world financial system being unprepared for the next downturn, the deputy head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.David Lipton, the first deputy managing director of the IMF, said that “cris […]
- Gilets jaunes protests continue despite Macron concessions December 11, 2018French president’s address divides opinion in France as blockades and strikes go ahead as plannedProtests and road-barricades at roundabouts and toll-booths across France continued on Tuesday, as many gilets jaunes demonstrators said concessions made by the French president Emmanuel Macron were not enough to calm their anger and sense of social injustice.Som […]
- 'Smocking Gun': Trump's latest mistake prompts derision and delight December 11, 2018A year after he gave the world ‘covfefe’, the president has coined a new phraseLast year he gave us “covfefe”. This year – and just in time for Christmas –Donald Trump has bestowed upon the English language the phrase: “Smocking Gun”.“Democrats can’t find a Smocking Gun tying the Trump campaign to Russia after James Comey’s testimony. No Smocking Gun… No Col […]
- Russian crew to inspect mysterious hole in Soyuz spacecraft December 11, 2018Cosmonauts to collect samples for analysis after suspicions foreign sabotage caused leakTwo Russian cosmonauts are preparing to venture outside the International Space Station to investigate a mysterious leak.It was spotted on 30 August in the Russian Soyuz spacecraft attached to the station. The crew quickly located and sealed the tiny hole that created a s […]
- Oscars consider having no host after Kevin Hart quits December 11, 2018Organisers are reportedly struggling to replace the comedian after his sudden decision not to present the 2019 Academy Awards ceremonyThe organisers of the Academy Awards are considering dispensing entirely with a host for the ceremony after the abrupt departure of Kevin Hart, it has been reported.According to Variety, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and […]
- Grace Millane murder prompts outpouring of grief in New Zealand December 11, 2018British backpacker’s death sparks national conversation about violence against womenThe murder of the British backpacker Grace Millane has provoked an unprecedented outpouring of collective shame and grief in New Zealand, and sparked a national conversation about violence against women.The Grief Centre in Auckland said many New Zealanders were experiencing “ […]
- Italy: Five Star Movement MP quits party over disability stance December 11, 2018Matteo Dall’Osso, who has multiple sclerosis, joins rival Forza Italia in protest at ‘inaction’An Italian MP who has multiple sclerosis has said he resigned from the Five Star Movement (M5S ) – despite being hit with a €100,000 fine – because he felt the populist party had betrayed the hopes of disabled people.“The Five Star Movement treated me the same way […]
- Cocaine haul seized from couple in 70s on UK cruise ship December 11, 2018Drugs were hidden in four suitcases on ship returning to Essex from Caribbean, police sayA couple in their seventies have been detained after about 10kg (22lb) of cocaine was found on a cruise ship returning to the UK from the Caribbean.Portuguese police said they had detained two people, aged 72 and 70, in Lisbon after information was shared with them by th […]
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- US-Russian spat over bombers landing in Venezuela December 11, 2018On Monday two Russian bombers landed in Venezuela for military exercises, angering US officials.
- Baylor University sexual assault suspect walks free after plea deal December 11, 2018The woman hit out after a US judge decided against jail time for the man she accuses of rape.
- Christmas pet adoption ban at German shelters December 11, 2018To stop last-minute decisions to put a puppy under the tree, German shelters are simply saying no.
- India elections: Setback for Modi's BJP in three key states December 11, 2018The prime minister's BJP party appears likely to lose in at least two of three key states.
- France yellow vest protests: Macron promises wage rise December 10, 2018The French president says the anger of "yellow vest" protesters is "deep and in many ways legitimate".
- Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi fights extradition to Bahrain December 11, 2018Bahraini Hakeem Al-Araibi, who has refugee status in Australia, was detained in Thailand last month.
- Thailand election date set and campaign ban lifted December 11, 2018After many delays, the military has committed to a date as a first step to restore democracy.
- Mozambique busts '30,000 ghost workers' December 11, 2018A government probe reveals that salaries are being drawn on behalf of dead or fictitious employees.
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