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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Best-selling author James Patterson will kick off this year's Wisconsin Book Festival August 21, 2018Patterson will be in Madison for a pre-festival event on Oct. 7 at the Capitol Theater in the Overture Center in support of the first book in the new “Max Einstein” series.
- WISPIRG's Peter Skopec: Keep fuel efficiency standards in place August 21, 2018Dear Editor: I appreciate that columnist Joel McNally recently highlighted how the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back fuel economy standards will hit consumers in the pocketbook. The Clean Car fuel economy standards have saved Wisconsin households over $670 million,…
- Andrew L. Seidel: Bishop Morlino’s abuse response showcases the church’s true problem: Itself August 21, 2018A group of fallible, celibate men have nearly unlimited power over a community of people who have been drilled toward credulity their whole lives. This is a recipe not only for abuse, but for covering up that abuse.
- Rick Last: Broadcasters should include all candidates in debates August 21, 2018Dear Editor: This letter is in regard to the decision to exclude legitimate third-party and independent candidates from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association debates in the gubernatorial and senatorial races in October.
- West side Ald. Matt Phair attempted to save man who was swept away in Monday's storm August 21, 2018Phair, his wife and a third person helped pull stranded passengers out of a car that had stalled due to the flooding.
- Fights, complaints spur Madison officials to address behavior at Tree Lane affordable apartments August 21, 2018Tree Lane Family Apartments, an affordable housing development on the west side for formerly homeless families, opened its doors just a few months ago.
- Coming Attractions: So You Think You Can Dance!, Rob Lake, Sunsquabi August 21, 2018The popular TV show returns to the Overture Center in October.
- Sarah Pearson: Bishop Morlino owes LGBTQIA+ community an apology August 21, 2018On Aug. 18, the day of the Outreach Pride Parade in Madison, Bishop Robert Morlino of the Diocese of Madison released a statement in response to a grand jury report from Pennsylvania that contained detailed reports on over 300 priests…
The New York Times
- How Online Trolls Divide Americans IRL August 21, 2018We know that trolls on social media are trying to sow discord on contentious subjects like race, guns and abortion, but how do they do it? Here is a visual guide to their strategy.
- Body Believed to Be That of Mollie Tibbetts, Iowa College Student, Is Found August 22, 2018A 24-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ms. Tibbetts, a 20-year-old student at the University of Iowa, the authorities said Tuesday.
- Hurricane Lane, a Category 5 Storm, Closes In on Hawaii August 22, 2018The storm, with 155 mile-per-hour winds, was expected to arrive on the Big Island by Wednesday afternoon local time.
- Asia Argento Denies She Had Sex With Young Actor August 22, 2018In her first response to a Times report, the actress rejects Jimmy Bennett’s claim that she assaulted him when he was 17.
- ‘Silent Sam’ Confederate Statue Is Toppled at University of North Carolina August 21, 2018The monument, a feature of the school’s Chapel Hill campus for more than a century, had recently become a focus of protests and vandalism. Demonstrators pulled it down Monday night.
- How Do You Get Better Schools? Take the State to Court, More Advocates Say August 21, 2018A wave of lawsuits against states has opened another front in the fight for more resources and greater fairness in public education.
- Company Is Offering ‘Fur-ternity Leave’ for New Pet Owners August 20, 2018After a handful of employees at Nina Hale, a marketing company, had asked to work from home with their new dogs and cats, it became an official benefit.
- Fact Check of the Day: Trump’s False Claims About Coal, the Environment and West Virginia August 22, 2018President Trump claimed that coal was “indestructible,” that West Virginia had one of the strongest state economies and that the U.S. was the “cleanest country in the planet.” None of that was true.
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- 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.
- Over labor groups' objections, commission rules NOPD chief can handpick commanders August 22, 2018The New Orleans Civil Service Commission approved 16 unclassified NOPD commander positions.
- Amid Jefferson Parish landfill odors, a call for permanent air quality monitors August 21, 2018Yenni disputes critic's assertion on industrial waste; one suit moves to federal court
- Hammond P.D. employee under investigation: sheriff August 21, 2018The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office did not reveal the nature of the investigation.
- Sewerage & Water Board officially replaces interim director August 21, 2018David Callahan takes over after the sudden ouster of acting executive director Jade Brown-Russell and three top officials.
- LaToya Cantrell's executive counsel ineligible to practice law August 21, 2018Clifton Davis III has been ineligible to practice law since June 29 for failure to complete continuing legal education requirements.
- Arkansas toddlers found safe days after car wreck killed their mother: report August 21, 2018Both boys were suffering from dehydration, but had no life-threatening injuries.
- Students were bullied because of dirty clothes. Washing machines in the locker room will change that. August 21, 2018When students were embarrassed to attend high school because their clothes were dirty and because they would get bullied, their high school principal was able to get washing machines and dryers to remove that barrier.
The Guardian, UK
- Donald Trump suffers 'worst hour'as Manafort and Cohen both guilty August 22, 2018Former campaign chairman’s conviction and ex-lawyer’s plea deliver double blow as president faces legal jeopardyDonald Trump has suffered a huge double blow after one of his former associates pleaded guilty and another was convicted of financial crimes, potentially leaving the president himself in legal jeopardy.Michael Cohen, his longtime lawyer and “fixer” […]
- Aung San Suu Kyi to be stripped of Freedom of Edinburgh award August 22, 2018Nobel peace prize winner loses seventh honour over refusal to act over violence committed by Myanmar military against Rohingya Aung San Suu Kyi is set to be stripped of her Freedom of Edinburgh award for her refusal to condemn the violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar.This will be the seventh honour that the former Nobel peace prize winner has been stripp […]
- Facebook removes 652 fake accounts and pages meant to influence world politics August 22, 2018Firm announces removal of pages, groups, and accounts linked to Russia and Iran, citing ‘coordinated inauthentic behavior’Facebook has removed 652 fake accounts and pages with ties to Russia and Iran attempting to exert political influence in the US, UK, Middle East and Latin America.The accounts and pages were divided between four separate campaigns, three […]
- Ceci n’est pas une rue: Brussels to adopt whimsical new street names August 22, 2018Artist René Magritte, frites and famous women have inspired entries to a competition to rename streets and squares in BrusselsIn Brussels, the home of surrealism, city officials have given their blessing to rename a street in homage to one of René Magritte’s best-known paintings.Ceci n’est pas une rue (This is not a street) is inspired by The Treachery of Im […]
- Harvey Weinstein sued by actor Emma Loman over alleged rape at Cannes August 22, 2018German actor alleges producer made clear he could ruin her career if she reported 2006 incidentGerman actor Emma Loman has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, alleging the disgraced movie mogul raped her in 2006 at the Cannes film festival.In a complaint filed on Monday in Los Angeles, Loman said that she met Weinstein in 2004 at the Venice film festiv […]
- Peter Dutton says he will challenge Malcolm Turnbull again, if he can win August 22, 2018Scott Morrison rules himself out of leadership race as moderates dig in for PMPeter Dutton has confirmed he will challenge Malcolm Turnbull for the Liberal party leadership if he gets the numbers, and is working the phones ahead of a second tilt.With moderates digging in for Turnbull as the Dutton camp intensifies the destabilisation effort with a string of […]
- Chris Martin and Damon Albarn join campaign to free Uganda star Bobi Wine August 22, 2018Musical figures vow to ‘use our voices’ to press for release of the beaten and detained singer-turned-politician Dozens of top musicians including Chris Martin, Chrissie Hynde, Brian Eno and Damon Albarn have signed an open letter calling for the release of detained Ugandan singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known to fans as Bobi Wine. Rela […]
- Saudi Arabia seeks its first death penalty against a female human rights activist August 22, 2018Five human rights activists on trial, including one who would be the first female human rights activist to face capital punishmentSaudi Arabia’s public prosecutor is seeking the death penalty against five human rights activists currently on trial in a secretive terrorism court, according to Human Rights Watch. Among the detainees is Israa al-Ghomgham, whom S […]
The BBC
- Trump directed hush money, says his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen August 22, 2018In a plea deal, Michael Cohen says he broke election funding law at the direction of "the candidate".
- Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort guilty of multiple fraud charges August 22, 2018The former Trump campaign chief is found guilty on multiple tax and bank fraud charges.
- Mollie Tibbetts: Murder charge in case of Iowa jogger August 22, 2018President Trump said the suspect, who is an immigrant from Mexico, should not have been in the US.
- Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns August 22, 2018The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran.
- Kerala floods: A million in camps and thousands stranded August 22, 2018As the monsoon rains begin to ease, a huge relief and clean-up continues in the Indian state.
- Malcolm Turnbull: PM battles cabinet rebellion over leadership August 22, 2018Malcolm Turnbull is facing a growing party divide which has thrown Australian politics into upheaval.
- Uber to pay $1.9m for sexual harassment claims August 22, 2018The payout will cover former and current employees who allege sexual harassment and discrimination.
- Spain knifeman shot dead in Barcelona was 'gay and suicidal' August 21, 2018The man shot dead as he attacked a police station was gay and contemplating suicide, reports reveal.
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