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Husband Charged With Murder After Bodies of Wife and 4 Children Are Found September 17, 2019
The police believe he killed his family at their home in Florida, then stored their bodies there and in his van for several weeks before transporting them to Georgia.
California to Target Counterfeit Vaping Products September 17, 2019
The move comes amid a scourge of vaping-related illnesses across the country that has killed at least six people.
Three Leaders of Women’s March Group Step Down After Controversies September 17, 2019
The departures come after years of discord and charges of anti-Semitism and at a time the group is gearing up for political engagement in the 2020 elections.
Explosion in Farmington, Maine, Kills Firefighter and Critically Injures 5 September 16, 2019
The blast happened at an office building for an organization that serves people with disabilities.
Calls for Kavanaugh’s Impeachment Come Amid New Misconduct Allegations September 16, 2019
President Trump and other Republicans defended the Supreme Court justice after a New York Times essay described a previously unreported story about him as a student at Yale.
Cornell’s Medical School Offers Full Rides in Battle Over Student Debt September 17, 2019
All costs — tuition, books, housing and food — will be covered for those who qualify for aid, adding Cornell to a growing list of institutions trying to ease the way for doctors-to-be.
‘People Actively Hate Us’: Inside the Border Patrol’s Morale Crisis September 16, 2019
Overwhelmed by desperate migrants and criticized for mistreating the people in their care, many agents have grown defensive, insular and bitter.
Trump Tries to Woo Hispanic Voters at Rally in New Mexico September 17, 2019
The president said he had great support among Latino Americans because of his hard line on stopping migrants and drugs from crossing illegally into the U.S.

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Israel election: voters head to the polls for second time this year September 17, 2019
Netanyahu campaign has demonised Israel’s Arab minority and vowed to annex much of Palestinian territoriesIsrael elections: everything you need to knowIsraelis have begun voting in the country’s second election this year, following a campaign dominated by Benjamin Netanyahu and his vows to implement a far-right, ultranationalist agenda in exchange for a reco […]
Iceland hosts first major international #MeToo conference September 17, 2019
Three-day gathering will explore why movement gained traction and effect it has hadThe first major international conference exploring the #MeToo movement is taking place in Reykjavik on Tuesday, hosted by the Icelandic prime minister, who said she hoped it would contribute to “relegating sexual harassment to history”.The three-day gathering will explore why […]
Supreme court to hear claims suspension of parliament is unlawful September 16, 2019
Decision to increase number of judges from nine to 11 shows significance of hearingSupreme court hearing - the key issuesEleven supreme court justices will hear the politically charged claim that Boris Johnson acted unlawfully in advising the Queen to suspend parliament for five weeks in order to stifle debate over the Brexit crisis.All but one of the judges […]
Hong Kong protests: government fails to find PR firm to rescue battered image September 17, 2019
Eight companies turned down opportunity because it would harm their reputationsThe Hong Kong government has tried but failed to secure help from any of the global public relations firms it has approached to salvage the financial hub’s tarnished reputation, as anti-government protests continued to wreak havoc months into its deepest political crisis in decade […]
Italy's ex-PM Renzi quits Democrats to form own party September 17, 2019
Move by former prime minister risks destabilising days-old PD-M5S coalitionThe former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi has announced he is leaving the centre-left Democratic party (PD) to form his own party, potentially destabilising the days-old ruling coalition.“I have decided to leave the PD and to build together with others a new house to do politics […]
Hong Kong: eight injured as train derails during rush hour September 17, 2019
Three carriages left the tracks and zigzagged across the rails near Hung Hom station in KowloonA passenger train has derailed during the morning rush hour in Hong Kong, forcing the evacuation of 500 passengers and leaving eight people injured.Images from the scene showed three carriages had left the tracks and were zigzagged across the rails near Hung Hom st […]
Oil price shock leaves markets on edge – business live September 17, 2019
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIntroduction: Saudi attack drove oil price upWeWork IPO shelved 8.46am BST Shares in cruise operator Carnival have dropped by 3% in early trading, to the bottom of the FTSE 100 losers column. 8.40am BST Shares in oil giant have risen again this morning, as investors anticipate higher crude prices.BP a […]
Blast sparks fire at Russian laboratory housing smallpox virus September 16, 2019
Facility know as Vector is one of only two sites holding the smallpox virus and also houses Ebola samplesA gas explosion has sparked a fire at a Russian lab that houses viruses ranging from smallpox to Ebola, authorities have said. Related: Smallpox virus: crunch time for the fate of a global killer Continue reading...

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Israelis vote in second general election in five months September 17, 2019
A former military chief is seeking to unseat Israel's prime minister in a race too close to call.
Hong Kong: Looking back at 100 days of protests September 17, 2019
How a controversial extradition bill with China sparked months of violent protest.
Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation September 17, 2019
The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up.
Saudi oil attacks: Nato chief 'extremely concerned' about escalation September 16, 2019
There are fears of escalating tensions in the region as Iran is blamed for strikes on oil facilities.
Shane Gillis: Saturday Night Live's new hire fired for slurs September 16, 2019
Gillis apologised for the remarks saying he was a comedian "who pushes boundaries".
Cardinal Pell makes final attempt to quash sexual abuse convictions September 17, 2019
Ex-Vatican treasurer George Pell asks Australia's top court to review his sexual abuse convictions.
Missouri woman fights to keep 'emotional support' monkey September 16, 2019
Missouri resident, Texanne McBride-Teahan is being taken to court by her city for keeping monkeys.
Turkey says three million could return to safe zone in Syria September 16, 2019
Turkey's president suggests refugees could return to Syria and stay in a safe zone along the border.

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