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Kentucky Derby Contender Kevin Krigger Could Make More African Americans Return to the Profession of Jockey

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Tags: Churchill Downs, Doug O'Neill, Goldencents, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Kevin Krigger, Krigger, Santa Anita Derby, Wikipedia

Shaniya Davis: McNeill Says He’s Innocent and Refuses a Plea Deal as Nine Out of the Twelve Are Chosen for the Jury, But There’s a Problem

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Tags: African Americans, Ammons, Bill Kirby, Blacks, Children, Cumberland County Courthouse, Fayetteville Observer, Jury Contamination, Jury Selection, Life Imprisonment Without Possibility of Parole, Mario McNeill, McNeill, Murder, Plea, Plea Bargain, Pope, Rape, Sex, Shaniya Davis, United States

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Saudi Trainee Kills 3 in Shooting at Florida Naval Base December 7, 2019
Authorities were trying to determine whether the shooting that killed three and injured eight others was an act of terrorism.
After 10 Years of Hopes and Setbacks, What Happened to the Common Core? December 6, 2019
It was one of the most ambitious education efforts in United States history. Did it fail? Or does it just need more time to succeed?
Trump Says He Will Delay Terrorist Designation for Mexican Cartels December 7, 2019
The president said Friday night on Twitter that he was temporarily putting off the designation at the request of the president of Mexico.
Supreme Court Won’t Allow Federal Executions to Resume December 7, 2019
The Trump administration had asked the justices to overturn a trial judge’s ruling that blocked the first four federal executions scheduled in nearly two decades.
Duncan Hunter to Resign Seat in Congress December 6, 2019
The congressman had pleaded guilty this week to a federal charge of misusing campaign funds, and could go to prison.
Florida Shooting Updates: Authorities Say It’s Too Early to Know if It’s Terrorism December 7, 2019
A member of the Saudi Air Force training to be a pilot killed three people at Naval Air Station Pensacola before he was shot dead by officers responding to the scene, the authorities said.
Troubled Children’s Hospital Is Sued Over Toddler Who Died After Surgery December 6, 2019
North Carolina Children’s Hospital and several of its doctors are accused of failing to warn parents about known problems within the pediatric heart surgery program.
Texas Judge Blocks Construction of Private Border Wall, for Now December 5, 2019
A Hidalgo County judge ruled that the privately built wall on the banks of the Rio Grande would pose “irreparable harm” to a nearby butterfly conservancy.

The Guardian, UK

Australia fires: almost 100 burn across NSW as 'mega blaze' rages near Sydney December 7, 2019
RFS says Gospers Mountain blaze, which has merged with neighbouring fires, will take many weeks to put out 2.53am GMT As Australia burns, it is worth remembering that the annual UN climate change talks are underway at #COP25 in Madrid. Australia’s record on emissions, and its role as a major exporter of fossil fuels, has not gone unnoticed by some.Australia […]
Donald Trump calls for World Bank to halt all China lending December 7, 2019
President says China has plenty of money amid market jitters about trade talks and Beijing vow to be ‘strong backup’ for Hong Kong policeDonald Trump has called for the World Bank to stop lending money to China, a day after the institution adopted a lending plan to Beijing despite Washington’s objections.The World Bank on Thursday adopted a plan to aid China […]
BBC debate: Corbyn hits out at Johnson's ‘racist remarks’ December 6, 2019
Labour and Conservative party leaders clash over racism and NHS in final before polling dayJohnson v Corbyn: who won the debate?Factcheck: How credible are Corbyn and Johnson’s claims?Jeremy Corbyn accused Boris Johnson of having made “racist remarks” as the pair clashed over Islamophobia and antisemitism in their parties in a crucial head-to-head debate les […]
Victoria Falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a century December 7, 2019
One of southern Africa’s biggest tourist attractions has seen an unprecedented decline this dry season, fuelling climate change fearsFor decades Victoria Falls, where southern Africa’s Zambezi river cascades down 100 metres into a gash in the earth, have drawn millions of holidaymakers to Zimbabwe and Zambia for their stunning views.But the worst drought in […]
The military drill that sparked WhatsApp rumours of Queen's death December 6, 2019
Message sent by ‘Gibbo’ created fake news panic after being forwarded to millionsIt was the WhatsApp message that convinced millions of people the Queen had died. Now, the mystery of how a man called Gibbo and his friends inadvertently created a fake news panic that went “bigger than Ben Hur” has apparently been solved – and the finger of blame is pointing a […]
Greta Thunberg says school strikes have achieved nothing December 6, 2019
Activist says 4% greenhouse gas emissions rise since 2015 shows action is insufficientThe global wave of school strikes for the climate over the past year has “achieved nothing” because greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise, Greta Thunberg has told activists at UN climate talks in Madrid.Thousands of young people were expected to gather at the UN c […]
Nepal makes first 'period hut' arrest after woman dies during banned custom December 6, 2019
Police apprehend brother-in-law of Parwati Budha Rawat after 21-year-old is found dead in windowless hut in Accham districtA 21-year-old woman has died after spending three nights in an outdoor “period hut”, prompting police in Nepal to make their first ever arrest in connection with the illegal practice.The tradition of chhaupadi, where menstruating women i […]
White House dismisses invitation to take part in key impeachment hearing December 6, 2019
Counsel Pat Cipollone: ‘You should end this inquiry now’Judiciary committee to hold hearing on Trump on MondayUS politics live – rolling coverageCalling the impeachment proceedings “completely baseless”, the White House on Friday dismissed a Democratic invitation for Donald Trump to participate in hearings in the House of Representatives, which the president […]

The BBC

Elon Musk wins defamation case over 'pedo guy' tweet about caver December 6, 2019
The Tesla founder did not defame UK caver who helped in dramatic Thai rescue, US jury finds.
Trump impeachment: White House signals it will not attend hearings December 6, 2019
The administration describes the process as a "charade" in a letter to the House judiciary committee.
Pensacola shooting: Saudi student kills three at US naval base December 6, 2019
The gunman was also shot dead in the attack in Pensacola, the second at a US naval site in a week.
General election 2019: Reddit says UK-US trade talks document leak 'linked to Russia' December 7, 2019
The papers had their first wide burst of attention when unveiled in the election campaign by Labour.
Australia bushfires north of Sydney 'too big to put out' December 7, 2019
Firefighters battle to contain a "mega blaze" across a 60km front north-west of the city.
Sweden's Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe December 7, 2019
The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says.
Messiah: Netflix trailer 'reveals spoiler' to Muslim viewers December 6, 2019
The main twist in the upcoming show, Messiah, was obvious to many Muslim and Arabic-speakers.
Auschwitz visit: Angela Merkel says Germany must remember Nazi crimes December 6, 2019
The chancellor expresses Germany's "deep shame" on her first trip to the Auschwitz death camp.