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The New York Times
- Tires Blow on United Jet During Newark Airport Landing, No Injuries June 15, 2019Tires on a United Airlines jet blew out as it landed at New Jersey's Newark airport on Saturday, causing flight delays but injuring none of the 166 passengers on board, officials said.
- Tennessee Pastor Who Is Also a Detective Calls for L.G.B.T. People to Be Executed June 15, 2019The pastor said in a sermon that L.G.B.T. people were “freaks” and “worthy of death,” comments that have prompted prosecutors to review cases he has investigated.
- New York Police Officer Kills Himself, Third Police Suicide in 10 Days June 15, 2019The police commissioner urged officers to seek mental health care, reiterating what he said after a deputy chief and detective took their own lives this month.
- Oberlin Helped Students Defame a Bakery, a Jury Says. The Punishment: $33 Million. June 15, 2019A libel case against the university has raised questions about how much a college should get involved with the protests of its students.
- Cleveland Is Paying $225,000 to a Man Who Burned the American Flag June 15, 2019Gregory L. Johnson claims police officers violated his rights after his act of protest. Those rights were established 30 years ago in a Supreme Court case that bears his name.
- What Is the Hatch Act? Explaining Why Trump Was Urged to Fire Kellyanne Conway June 14, 2019A federal agency recommended firing President Trump’s counselor, but he said he would not comply. Here’s a look at the 1939 law restricting political activity by government employees.
- The St. Louis Prosecutor Went After the Establishment. Now the Tables Are Turned. June 14, 2019Kimberly Gardner was one of a wave of prosecutors who promised to change the system. For them, winning election was the easy part.
- Democratic Candidates Promise to Close Wealth Gap Between Blacks and Whites June 15, 2019Inequality of wealth and income was a dominant theme as four Democratic candidates addressed the Black Economic Alliance’s forum in South Carolina.
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 12, 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
- Iran-US dispute grows over attacks on oil tankers in Gulf of Oman June 15, 2019Tensions remain high as Arab League calls for restraint – and Labour warns of UK being drawn into conflictDivisions over responsibility for last week’s attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman deepened this weekend amid warnings over the danger of a major confrontation in the region, despite hints by Donald Trump about possible negotiations with Iran.Po […]
- Hong Kong leader suspends extradition bill amid protest pressure June 15, 2019Carrie Lam says legislation that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China ‘caused a lot of division’ Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam, has been forced into a humiliating concession after a week of mass protests, promising to indefinitely suspend efforts to pass a controversial new extradition law ahead of another demonstration that has been called for […]
- Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit plan ‘will trigger early election’ June 15, 2019Top Tories say attempt to appease hardliners means coalition of support for his leadership bid will not survive the autumnBoris Johnson’s attempts to appease hardline Tory Brexiters will tilt the party into a “disastrous general election” that could be just months away, senior Conservatives are warning.The runaway favourite to replace Theresa May is being to […]
- Pilots reveal safety fears over Boeing’s fleet of Dreamliners June 15, 2019Company admits that fire extinguisher switch has failed a ‘small number’ of timesAirline pilots have voiced fears over the safety of a fleet of Boeing aircraft after a crucial fire-fighting system has been found to have the potential to malfunction.Boeing has issued an alert to airlines using its flagship B787 Dreamliner, warning that the switch used to exti […]
- Cuts to diplomatic service will reduce Britain’s influence, MPs warn June 15, 2019Spending will soon fall to a 20-year low, according to analysis of Foreign Office budgetBritain will be hampered in its ability to retain influence after Brexit as core spending on diplomatic services falls to a 20-year low, ministers will be warned.An analysis of the Foreign Office’s budget since the 1970s, published this week, finds that successive governm […]
- Chris Froome says he is lucky to be alive after serious accident June 15, 2019Rider recovering in St Etienne hospital after crash‘I am fully focused on returning back to my best’Chris Froome has admitted he is lucky to be alive after speaking for the first time since his horror cycling accident.The four-time Tour de France winner came off his bike and hit a wall at 37mph on Wednesday while examining a time-trial stage route in the Cri […]
- Global heating to inflict more droughts on Africa as well as floods June 16, 2019New UK research predicts extremes of weather will hit food productionGlobal heating could bring many more bouts of severe drought as well as increased flooding to Africa than previously forecast, scientists have warned.New research says the continent will experience many extreme outbreaks of intense rainfall over the next 80 years. These could trigger devast […]
- Italy adopts decree that could fine migrant rescuers up to €50,000 June 15, 2019New bill would fine NGOs bringing migrants on shore without permission but UN says it penalises rescues at seaThe Italian government has introduced a new security decree that would mean non-governmental organisation (NGO) rescue boats that bring migrants to Italy without permission could face fines of up to €50,000.On Friday night the Italian president, Serg […]
The BBC
- Gulf of Oman: Saudi Arabia blames tanker attacks on rival Iran June 15, 2019Iran has denied any involvement in Thursday's attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
- Hong Kong extradition bill: Protesters vow to push ahead June 15, 2019Protesters vow to gather on Sunday, despite the government's decision to suspend the extradition bill.
- Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96 June 15, 2019He directed stars including Elizabeth Taylor and opera greats such as Maria Callas.
- Priests wear hard hats at Notre-Dame June 15, 2019The first Mass has been held at Notre-Dame cathedral since the devastating fire in April.
- Seven die while cleaning hotel sewer in India's Gujarat June 15, 2019They died of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic fumes from the sewer in Fartikui, in western India.
- India announces retaliatory trade tariffs against the US June 15, 2019The new duties come days before countries' leaders are expected to meet at a G20 summit in Japan.
- Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy June 15, 2019Acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder, Amanda Knox decries prejudice and trial by the media.
- Venezuela crisis: Migrants dash to cross Peru border June 15, 2019Thousands of Venezuelan migrants entered Peru before the deadline on Saturday.
