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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Following judge's ruling, Tony Evers rescinds 82 Scott Walker appointees approved in lame-duck session March 22, 2019Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday rescinded 82 of former Gov. Scott Walker's appointees that were approved in a controversial December lame-duck session, after a judge ruled on Thursday that the actions taken during the session were unconstitutional.
- Kelly Aanrud: Congress must act on Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act March 22, 2019Dear Editor: Oscar Wilde wrote: "Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative."
- County moves quickly to oust zoological society from zoo operations March 22, 2019County Executive Joe Parisi announced a contract with a firm to take over society jobs.
- Scott Zimmerman: Who really stands to gain from four more years of Soglin? March 22, 2019Soaring rents and Mayor Paul Soglin’s developer-funded campaign prove he will always favor profit over people.
- Emily Park: Enbridge should be required to carry extra liability insurance March 22, 2019Dear Editor: As a resident of Dane County, I read Matt Rothschild’s article about the upcoming Enbridge v. Dane County case in the Wisconsin Supreme Court with great concern.
- Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan: In New Zealand, violent echoes of Trump's white supremacy March 22, 2019The weekend following the Christchurch mass shooting, Trump tweeted over 20 times, never mentioning the massacre again.
- Madison to consider snow emergency zone parking changes March 22, 2019Under the proposed change, the snow emergency zone would be expanded to District 6 on the city’s near east side, UW-Madison campus-focused District 8, District 13 on the near west side and a significant portion of District 5.
- Wisconsin Republicans ask court to block judge's lame-duck ruling March 22, 2019Attorneys for Republican lawmakers filed a motion on Friday to block a judge's ruling halting the enforcement of lame-duck laws curbing the powers of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul.
The New York Times
- Will the Mueller Report Be Made Public? 17 Answers to What May Come Next March 23, 2019Maggie Haberman, Michael Schmidt, Mark Mazzetti and more of our journalists explained what the submission of the full report means and what may come next.
- White Police Officer Is Acquitted in Death of Antwon Rose, a Black Teenager March 23, 2019Antwon was shot three times while fleeing a traffic stop last summer in East Pittsburgh, Pa.
- A Children’s Book Is Causing a Political Scandal in Baltimore. It’s Quite a Tale. March 23, 2019Once upon a time, Catherine Pugh, now Baltimore’s mayor, struck a $500,000 deal to sell her “Healthy Holly” books to a hospital provider, while sitting on its board.
- Personal Data of 2.3 Million Disaster Victims Was Released by FEMA, Report Says March 23, 2019The report said sensitive personal information of victims of the 2017 California wildfires and three hurricanes was needlessly shared with a contractor.
- As Floods Inundate the Midwest, Many Ask: Will Our Levees Be the Next to Fail? March 23, 2019At least 50 levees have been breached or overtopped by rivers engorged with late-winter rains and snowmelt, according to the Army Corps of Engineers.
- ‘You’re Not Supposed to Betray Your Race’: The Challenge Faced by Black Women Accusing Black Men March 22, 2019Meredith Watson, a black woman who has accused Virginia’s black lieutenant governor of sexual assault, says some of her toughest critics have been African-Americans.
- Southern Poverty Law Center President Plans Exit Amid Turmoil March 23, 2019Richard Cohen, the president of the nonprofit since 2003, said a search for a new leader would start “in order to give the organization the best chance to heal.”
- 9-Year-Old Girl Was Detained at Border for 30 Hours Despite Being a U.S. Citizen March 22, 2019A government spokesman said the girl had “provided inconsistent information” while crossing during her daily commute to school and was detained while her identity was verified.
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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.
- Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 13, 2019Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
- Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
- Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
- Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
- Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
- Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
- Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.
The Guardian, UK
- Mueller report: special counsel delivers findings of Trump-Russia inquiry March 22, 2019Submission to attorney general signals end of criminal inquiryBarr: ‘I remain committed to as much transparency as possible’Robert Mueller submits report – live updatesSupport the Guardian’s independent journalism and make a contributionRobert Mueller has completed his Trump-Russia investigation without prosecuting additional associates of the president, and […]
- What does the Mueller report say and what does it mean for Trump? March 22, 2019It’s not clear whether or how the full report will be made public, but here’s what we know so far Support the Guardian’s independent journalism and make a contributionWe don’t know yet. We know that Mueller has filed his report to William Barr, the attorney general, and that Barr has informed Congress that he received it. Continue reading...
- Christchurch attack: Al Noor mosque handed back to Muslim community March 23, 2019Leaders and worshippers escorted through cordon by police as life begins to return to normalMuslim community leaders and worshippers have been escorted back to one of two mosques targeted in the New Zealand terror attack.Two groups were taken through the cordon to Masjid Al Noor on Saturday morning, accompanied by a delegation of dignitaries. They received a […]
- Drugged orangutan found in Russian's airline luggage March 23, 2019Police at Indonesian airport also found two live geckos and five lizards in suitcaseA Russian tourist attempting to smuggle a drugged orangutan out of Indonesia in his suitcase to bring home and keep as a pet has been arrested in Bali, police said on Saturday.Andrei Zhestkov was detained in Denpasar airport late on Friday while passing through a security scr […]
- 'I'm not a fan': Trump's grudge against John McCain continues even in death March 23, 2019The president has had a long-running feud with the late senator, even resorting to attacking him posthumouslyIn life and now in death John McCain continues to torment Donald Trump.Trump spent last week posthumously attacking the Arizona senator on Twitter, in interviews and in public remarks at an Army tank plant in Lima, Ohio. Continue reading...
- Trump to lift 'not necessary' North Korea sanctions, White House confirms March 22, 2019US had blacklisted Chinese shipping companies on Thursday‘Trump likes Kim and doesn’t think these are necessary’Donald Trump has announced that he is ordering the withdrawal of recently announced North Korea-related sanctions imposed by the US treasury department. Related: North Korea warns US sanctions could derail plans to denuclearise Continue reading... […]
- Bernie Sanders visit shows California could hold key to 2020 victory March 23, 2019Weekend of rallies highlight how state’s diverse electorate and new early spot on primary calendar make it a prize for Democratic candidatesBernie Sanders brought his anti-establishment message and calls for progressive reform to California, no longer as a long-shot presidential candidate but as a frontrunner with a good chance to win it all.On Friday evenin […]
- Kurdish forces dispute White House claim Isis is eliminated in Syria March 22, 2019Announcement appeared to catch US allies off-guard as SDF spokesman says its fighters clashed overnight with Islamic State militantsThe Trump White House has declared that the Islamic State no longer holds any territory inside Syria, but the claim was disputed by Kurdish-led forces on the ground who said clashes were continuing.Sarah Sanders, the White House […]
The BBC
- Trump-Russia: Special counsel Robert Mueller delivers report March 23, 2019Special counsel Robert Mueller will not recommend further charges, a justice department official says.
- Christchurch attacks: Al-Noor mosque reopens to worshippers March 23, 2019Small groups are let in to the Al-Noor mosque where dozens of people were killed on 15 March.
- German police arrest 10 people on suspicion of planning terror attacks March 23, 2019Ten men are detained on suspicion of planning to carry out an Islamist terror attack, police say.
- Trump North Korea sanctions tweet sparks confusion March 23, 2019The US president did not withdraw recently imposed North Korea sanctions, officials clarified.
- US disaster relief agency exposed private data of 2.3m survivors March 23, 2019Fema admits accidentally sharing 2.3 million people's addresses and bank details.
- YouTube face-off: Berlin police break up mass brawl March 22, 2019Pepper spray and tear gas are used to disperse crowds of fans of rival social media stars.
- Utrecht shooting: Suspect Tanis admits deadly tram attack March 22, 2019Turkish-born Gokmen Tanis says he acted alone in the killing of three people.
- Cyclone Trevor hits Australia's northern coast, bringing torrential rains March 23, 2019A state of emergency is declared as thousands evacuate their homes in northern and western Australia.
