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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Linda Krahn: Get the Koch brothers' money out of American politics October 22, 2018Dear Editor: I have often wondered why two elderly men (the Koch brothers) worth $100 billion would be so deeply invested in politics in states where they cannot vote. Their super PAC, Americans for Prosperity, has a nice ring to…
- Proposed budget amendments would double county’s affordable housing fund October 22, 2018“There are many groups in Dane County who are essentially excluded from all but the very worst housing stock,” said County Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner. “We need to recognize that we can do something to change.”
- At Wisconsin Leadership Summit, people of color led the discussion on Wisconsin's disparities October 22, 2018Billed as the first conference of it’s kind in Wisconsin, the conference was led entirely by people of color to tackle some of the Wisconsin’s biggest issues.
- Dick Schultz: Tony Evers one of most decent people to ever run for governor October 21, 2018Dear Editor: If you have ever lamented the fact that you have to vote for the "lesser of two evils," this is the year you don't have to. We have a candidate for governor who is one of the most…
- Russell Novkov: Trump administration's climate stand is appalling October 21, 2018Dear Editor: I am appalled about the Trump administration claiming that climate catastrophe is inevitable and that the government uses this apocalyptic forecast to justify polluting more rather than fixing the climate crisis.
- Video game conference strives to shine light on regional industry October 21, 2018A video gaming industry conference that strives to show off the Madison area’s cluster of game development was held for a second year on Friday.
- Laura Kiefert: End false political advertising October 21, 2018Dear Editor: Once again, we are being bombarded with negative political ads, often filled with half-truths and outright lies. I am disgusted by the attack ads being levied this year against gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers and Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin.
- MSO welcomes special guest to the podium for its 'Epic Romance' October 21, 2018In their second concert of the season this weekend, “Epic Romance,” the Madison Symphony Orchestra, led by guest conductor Tania Miller, crafted a program that delved into the introspective nature of the romantic aesthetic. After only four rehearsals, Miller generated…
The New York Times
- Trump’s Plans to Deter Migrants Could Mean New ‘Voluntary’ Family Separations October 22, 2018New policies to deter illegal immigration include a plan that would ask migrants to choose between their children and longer detention.
- A Red-Meat Rallying Cry for National Republicans: California October 22, 2018California is being held up by Republican officeseekers in several states as an emblem of high taxes, lax immigration enforcement and overregulation.
- As Democrats Court Latinos, Indifference Is a Powerful Foe October 22, 2018Democratic Party strategists hope Latino voters angered by the administration’s rhetoric and policies will help deliver resounding victories.
- Hurricane Michael Victims’ Biggest Fear: ‘People Are Going to Start Forgetting’ October 22, 2018Places hit hard by Hurricane Michael are slowly returning to normal, but residents worry that officials will be in too great a hurry to move on.
- Georgia Police Officer Is Fatally Shot in Gwinnett County October 21, 2018The officer, Antwan Toney, was approaching a vehicle on Saturday when shots were fired from inside. One suspect is in custody, but officials are searching for another.
- Democrats Lost Rural America. This Former Rodeo Star Thinks He Can Win It Back. October 21, 2018Billie Sutton is running for governor of South Dakota as a conservative Democrat with cowboy cred and a stirring life story.
- Was Interracial Love Possible in the Days of Slavery? Descendants of One Couple Think So October 21, 2018A box of 500 photographs, most of them black and white and in near-pristine condition, chronicle a family tree full of love and contradictions.
- Three Florida Police Officers Are Sent to Prison for False Arrests October 19, 2018The arrests came at the behest of the police chief of Biscayne Park, who the authorities said wanted to clear unsolved cases.
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- 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.
- 14 years in, oil spill off Louisiana coast poised to become largest in history October 22, 2018Between 300 and 700 barrels of oil per day have been spewing from a site 12 miles off the Louisiana coast since 2004.
- Geismar man accused of buying $17k worth of LSU tickets with stolen credit card: report October 21, 2018The man resold the tickets on StubHub for a total of $18,815, according to WAFB.
- Powerball numbers: Did you win Saturday's $470 million lottery jackpot October 21, 2018Check out the winning jackpot numbers in Saturday's Powerball lottery drawing.
- Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $1 billion lottery jackpot? October 20, 2018Here are the winning numbers in Friday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
- Oversized Plaquemines Parish jail will benefit from housing Orleans, Jefferson prisoners October 19, 2018Prisoners from Orleans and Jefferson will be housed in the Plaquemines Parish jail.
- Funding from Louisiana criminal justice overhaul doesn't quiet critics October 19, 2018Local district attorneys still have questions about criminal justice overhaul.
- City of New Orleans sues opioid manufacturers and distributors October 18, 2018There were a total of 219 accidental drug-related deaths reported in Orleans Parish in 2017, about a 4 percent increase from the year before, according to data provided by the New Orleans Coroner's office in April.
The Guardian, UK
- CCTV footage appears to show Khashoggi body double in Istanbul October 22, 2018CNN publishes footage of man wearing clothes of journalist, who was killed at consulate earlier this monthMurder in the consulate – Martin Chulov pieces events together Newly leaked CCTV footage has emerged that appears to show a man leaving the Saudi consulate in Istanbul wearing the clothes of the murdered Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.CNN air […]
- 'Why was their trust betrayed?': Australia apologises to child sexual abuse victims October 22, 2018National apology after royal commission found institutions often failed to protect childrenThe Australian government has formally apologised to victims of child sexual abuse, after a five-year inquiry found governments, schools, sporting clubs, churches, charities and other institutions for decades failed to keep children safe.“We believe you,” the prime min […]
- UK will not renege on Irish border backstop deal, says Bradley October 22, 2018Minister says government is committed to everything it agreed to last DecemberKaren Bradley, the secretary of state for Northern Ireland, has given assurances that the British government will not renege on the “backstop” commitment over the Irish border issue in Brexit negotiations.She said the government was fully committed to the agreement it had struck wi […]
- Unlikely candidate's hidden camera documentary lifts lid on Italian politics October 22, 2018Ismaele La Vardera, who stood for mayor in Palermo, used secret cameras to capture dealmakingIn early 2017, Ismaele La Vardera, a 22-year-old Sicilian journalist, surprised the Italian political scene when he announced his candidacy for mayor in the southern city of Palermo. Even more surprising was his decision to stand for the League, whose leader, Italy’s […]
- Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro threatens purge of leftwing 'outlaws' October 22, 2018Presidential frontrunner says rivals will ‘go overseas, or to jail’ in video address to supportersThe far-right favourite to become Brazil’s next president has vowed to spearhead a historic purge of his leftwing political foes in a menacing address that delighted supporters and left opponents outraged and unnerved. Related: 'After what I lived through? […]
- #WontBeErased: reports of US trans policy shift spark protests October 22, 2018Call for rally outside White House over apparent plan to reverse gender fluidity lawsTransgender rights activists are calling for protests outside the White House on Monday, after reports that the Trump administration was planning new reversals to Obama-era recognitions of gender fluidity.It is feared the proposed change to the legal definition of sex in a k […]
- New Zealand ban on foreign home buyers begins amid doubts it will ease crisis October 22, 2018Critics say the policy is unlikely to make housing – which has soared 60% in price in 10 years – more affordable for locals A ban on foreigners buying homes in New Zealand has come into force, as the Labour-led government fulfils an election promise that critics say could be a popular but won’t solve the lack of affordable housing.Housing became a major camp […]
- Ryanair profits fall as CEO predicts grim winter for aviation October 22, 2018Fuel cost and strikes hit budget carrier and Michael O’Leary expects more airlines to go bustThe Ryanair chief executive, Michael O’Leary, has said he expects more airlines to go bust, as the budget carrier posted a 7% drop in profits because of rising fuel prices and strikes hitting costs and bookings.O’Leary predicted a grim winter for the aviation industr […]
The BBC
- Khashoggi death: Saudi Arabia says journalist was murdered October 22, 2018A senior minister blames a "rogue operation" as pressure mounts over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
- Russia nuclear treaty: Bolton in Moscow amid missile tensions October 22, 2018The US is pulling out of a Cold War missile treaty as its top security adviser visits Moscow.
- Joachim Ronneberg: Norwegian who thwarted Nazi nuclear plan dies October 22, 2018Norway's wartime hero Joachim Ronneberg led a daring raid to stop Hitler's plan for an atomic bomb.
- Amritsar train crash: India searches for blame after crowd mowed down October 22, 2018Hundreds of festival-goers stood on a track unaware a train was heading for them them at full speed.
- Migrant caravan: 'Our strength is greater than Trump's threats' October 22, 2018Thousands of people en route to the US have now crossed into Mexico illegally from Guatemala.
- #WeWontBeErased: Outcry over memo proposing US transgender change October 22, 2018A report in the New York Times suggests a government memo proposes fixing gender on birth genitalia.
- Indianapolis zoo lioness kills father of her three cubs October 22, 2018Lioness Zuri attacked the father of her cubs, Nyack, who had lived with her for eight years.
- Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian separatist leader resurfaces in Israel October 22, 2018Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu had not been seen since soldiers stormed his home more than a year ago.
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