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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Terry Nichols: Tech schools should be funded at state level, not by local taxpayers June 21, 2018Dear Editor: It’s a known fact that student enrollment numbers are down across the state, whether it be K-12 education, tech college system, or UW System. There were 66 school district referendums across the state this past April.
- E.J. Dionne Jr.: The lessons of Trump's retreat June 21, 2018It's tempting to see this episode as the first act in the unraveling of the Trump presidency. But the fact that it took such an extraordinary set of circumstances to bring this disgraceful moment to an end tells us how…
- Scott Walker's former corrections secretary endorses Tony Evers in governor race June 21, 2018In a statement, Wall said he is endorsing the state Superintendent of Public Instruction because "we need a Governor who is a true leader — an adult in the room, who unlike Scott Walker, will put Wisconsin before his own…
- Carol Steinhart: We can halt environmental damage if we have the will June 21, 2018Dear Editor: Editor Paul Fanlund's thoughts on Meacham's book and America's “greatness” parallel mine about climate and the environment. A publisher once asked me to write a textbook on environmental issues, with the proviso that it be “up beat” so…
- Andy Gronik withdraws from Wisconsin governor race, leaving nine Democrats in the field June 21, 2018Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik announced his decision to withdraw from the race on Thursday, following a Marquette University Law School poll that found he was supported by 4 percent of Democrats who plan to vote in the Aug. 14 primary…
- Paul Rudd makes an unlikely secret agent in 'The Catcher Was a Spy' June 21, 2018The film gets what appears to be a one-night-only screening on Thursday at New Vision Fitchburg 18.
- State Debate: Racine Journal Times urges Trump to quit ripping up historic documents, debate rages over court's gerrymander decision June 21, 2018A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
- Sandra Saul: Immigrant policy, gerrymandering make me feel like a stranger June 21, 2018Dear Editor: I feel like a stranger in my very strange country this week. I have been simultaneously profoundly saddened because of the actions of our, yes, very white nationalist president and the ICE agents who rip babies and children…
The New York Times
- The Billion-Dollar Business of Operating Shelters for Migrant Children June 21, 2018A look at the private contractors, some of them ex-military, that have been awarded millions in federal contracts to run detention centers and build tent cities for migrants.
- PRIDE: Queer Love in Color June 21, 2018Why do no gay people look like me? Jamal Jordan, a black digital editor at The Times, lamented growing up. So as an adult, he decided to give a gift to his younger self: the imagery of queer love.
- Police Killings Have Harmed Mental Health in Black Communities, Study Finds June 21, 2018Killings of unarmed blacks were associated with measurable emotional distress among other African-Americans, researchers reported.
- Koko the Gorilla, Known for Using Sign Language, Dies at 46 June 21, 2018Koko became an instant celebrity in her youth and charmed entertainers like Fred Rogers and Robin Williams, as well as their audiences.
- How a Pastor and a Popcorn Shop Owner Helped Save Pride in Starkville June 21, 2018This is the story of Pride in a Mississippi city, but it’s also the story of how queer love and life may differ from one mile to the next — or one hour to the next.
- Where Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration Policy Began June 20, 2018Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama both increased enforcement on the U.S.-Mexico border. Here is how their approaches differed from the Trump administration.
- Airlines Ask Government Not to Use Their Flights to Carry Children Separated at the Border June 20, 2018The request by several major carriers is the latest fallout from the administration’s decision, now reversed, to separate children from parents who have arrived illegally.
- The Natural Gas Industry Has a Leak Problem June 21, 2018Emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, are 60 percent higher than government estimates. That’s bad news for climate change.
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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.
- Powerball ticket wins jackpot prize in Wednesday's $150.4 million drawing June 21, 2018There was a jackpot winner in Wednesday's Powerball drawing.
- Rudy Giuliani raising money for Rep. Clay Higgins opponent, turning GOP heads: reports June 21, 2018Trump's personal attorney helping challenger to one of president's most loyal supporters
- Sports gambling in Mississippi only 30 days away: report June 21, 2018The state's Gaming Commission on Thursday (June 21) adopted final sports gambling regulations.
- Woman in Treme fatal shooting fired gun at estranged husband who attacked her, police say June 21, 2018The woman was reportedly punched several times by her estranged husband.
- Brian Glorioso will seek Slidell-area House seat in special election June 21, 2018The seat will be vacant when Rep. Greg Cromer becomes Slidell mayor effective July 1.
- Ochsner continues expansion in Old Jefferson: Here's what they've been working on June 21, 2018Ochsner Hospital's request to rezone some residential property in Old Jefferson has rattled some neighbors who fear the hospital's expansion will negatively impact their neighborhood.
- Melania Trump visits children at border detention centers June 21, 2018She may have encouraged her husband to halt the separation of families crossing the border illegally.
The Guardian, UK
- Sara Netanyahu charged with fraud over catering allegations June 21, 2018Israeli PM’s wife accused of misusing public funds to buy in food from restaurantsSara Netanyahu, the wife of Israel’s prime minister, has been charged with fraud and breach of trust for allegedly using public funds to pay for restaurant meals to be delivered to the couple’s official residence. The long-anticipated charges were announced by Israel’s justice […]
- EU admits no African country has agreed to host migration centre June 21, 2018Plan to prevent deaths at sea revealed as Italy cries foul over summit called to help GermanyThe European Union’s most senior migration official has admitted that no north African country has yet agreed to host migrant screening centres to process refugee claims.Details of an EU plan to prevent migrants drowning at sea emerged on Thursday after Italy critici […]
- Donald Trump signs executive order to end family separations June 20, 2018President says ‘we’re going to keep families together’ after facing huge backlash for his ‘zero tolerance’ stanceDonald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to “keep families together” amid extraordinary public condemnation over his practice of separating children from their parents at the southern border. Related: Donald Trump to end his family sepa […]
- Médecins Sans Frontières staff working in Africa accused of using sex workers June 21, 2018Whistleblowers claim prostitutes were employed by aid agency employees, one of whom suggested it was possible to swap drugs for sexThe charity Médecins Sans Frontières has been hit by allegations that aid workers for the organisation used local prostitutes while working in Africa.Whistleblowers told the Victoria Derbyshire programme the alleged behaviour was […]
- Belgian city to turn abandoned hangar into a 'mega-brothel' June 21, 2018Ostend’s mayor says Hangar d’amour plan offers more security for sex workers but critics describe it as ‘madness’An abandoned hangar with protected architectural status is to be converted by the municipality of Ostend into a brothel to accommodate sex workers being moved out of the Belgian seaside town’s red-light district.The so-called “mega brothel” – to b […]
- Malta's 'barbaric' finch traps ruled illegal by EU court June 21, 2018Campaigners hail court verdict, which bans trapping of several species of the birdMalta has broken EU law by allowing the hunting and trapping of several finch species, the European court has ruled.The Mediterranean island will face potentially substantial fines unless it ends a derogation it introduced in 2014 allowing the songbirds to be captured. Continue […]
- Quitting UN human rights council puts US 'on wrong side of history' – activists June 21, 2018Loss of moral leadership lamented as Trump administration is accused of wilfully undermining global justiceThe Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the UN human rights council puts the US on the wrong side of history and should be urgently reversed, activists have said.The council needed reform, said campaigners, but remained a vital force for ac […]
- New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern welcomes baby girl 'to our village' June 21, 2018Prime minister and partner Clarke Gayford post photo with newborn online“Welcome to our village, wee one,” is how Jacinda Ardern announced the birth of her daughter to New Zealand, and the world.The prime minister posted a photograph of her and partner Clarke Gayford cuddling their first child on her Facebook page late on Thursday afternoon (NZ time). Contin […]
The BBC
- Confusion reigns over fate of detained migrant children June 21, 2018US officials express mixed messages about what happens next, as Melania Trump visits the border.
- US court backs states over web sales tax June 21, 2018Previously companies without a physical presence in a state were exempt from sales tax collection rules.
- World Cup 2018: Female reporter groped and kissed on air June 21, 2018After being groped on air by a football fan, a Colombian reporter speaks out about being harassed.
- XXXTentacion: Suspect arrested in rapper murder case June 21, 2018Dedrick Williams, 22, faces a first-degree murder charge over the controversial rapper's death.
- Intel chief Brian Krzanich resigns over relationship June 21, 2018The company says Brian Krzanich is leaving because of "a violation of Intel's non-fraternisation policy".
- Macron's swimming pool plan for palace lands him in hot water June 21, 2018Plans for a private swimming pool at the French president's summer retreat land him in hot water.
- Sara Netanyahu: Israeli PM's wife charged with fraud June 21, 2018Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara faces charges over alleged misuse of state funds.
- Italy warns EU partners on migrant deal ahead of summit June 21, 2018Curbing the boatloads of Mediterranean migrants is the priority, Italy tells EU partners.
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