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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Chaos reigns during Madison School District police officer debate July 19, 2018A school board committee is preparing a proposal to jettison educational resource officers.
- Dave Wester: Stand up for our country and dump Trump July 18, 2018Dear Editor: Whenever President Trump has had to make a choice between defending the United States and defending Russia, he has traitorously turned his back on his own country and sided with Russia. That was never more clear than at…
- Madison pediatrician Jasmine Zapata kicks off Midwest 'Girls Empowerment Tour' July 18, 2018Zapata is taking her message of love and empowerment to girls aged 7 to 17 all around the Midwest in a seven-city tour.
- The Madsplainers: How do you build a building? July 18, 2018Local government can get jargon-y, confusing and sometimes outright weird. Enter the Madsplainers.
- Michael Tierney recommended to fill Madison City Council vacancy July 18, 2018The City Council will consider Tierney’s appointment July 24.
- Kim Tschudy: Tariffs aren't making America great again for ginseng farmers July 18, 2018Dear Editor: A July 9 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article told of blowback Wisconsin ginseng farmers already are getting from new tariffs Trump is imposing. A 15 percent tariff imposed three months ago has already had its effect on these farmers.…
- Marquette Poll: Republicans locked in tight primary race ahead of Baldwin challenge July 18, 2018The race has tightened since February, when 28 percent of voters supported Nicholson and 19 percent backed Vukmir. Vukmir led with 34 percent to Nicholson's 32 percent in a poll conducted July 11-15.
- Madison pilot program sets aside dedicated musician loading zones July 18, 2018Karin Wolf, Madison Arts program administrator, said new signage is part of a broader effort to make the city more hospitable for artists.
The New York Times
- She’s Mexican-Born and a New U.S. Citizen. But Can She Run for the Georgia House? July 18, 2018Maria Palacios, brought to the United States from Mexico, became a legal Georgia resident in 2009 and a citizen in 2017. But a judge has deemed her ineligible to run for the State House.
- Suspect in Houston Crime Spree Is Charged With Capital Murder July 18, 2018Jose Gilberto Rodriguez, 46, has been linked to three killings and other violent crimes. He was a registered sex offender on parole who had cut his ankle monitor, the police said.
- They Bought a Ghost Town for $1.4 Million. Now They Want to Revive It. July 18, 2018Cerro Gordo, in the Inyo Mountains of California, became a ghost town after decades of disuse. Its new owners plan to spend about $1 million to make it boom again.
- Remains of Black People Forced Into Labor After Slavery Are Discovered in Texas July 18, 2018A cemetery found on a construction site is believed to contain remains of African-Americans forced to work on plantations through the so-called convict lease system.
- Maria Butina Loved Guns, Trump and Russia. It Was a Cover, Prosecutors Say. July 18, 2018Ms. Butina presented herself as a backer of President Trump and gun rights. But prosecutors say she was a Russian government agent.
- Trump Administration Considers Unprecedented Curbs on Asylum for Migrants July 18, 2018The government has taken steps to restrict access to asylum, sending a message that America is no longer a safe haven for many hopeful refugees.
- MGM Resorts Sues 1,000 Victims of Las Vegas Shooting, Seeking to Avoid Liability July 18, 2018The owner of the Mandalay Bay is arguing that a post-Sept. 11 law should protect it from lawsuits because the shooting qualifies as an “act of terrorism.”
- Critics of Trump’s Veterans Affairs Dept. Raise Concerns About Departures July 19, 2018The recent wave of removals, reassignments and retirements happened under an acting secretary who has not been confirmed by the Senate.
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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.
- NOPD investigating 2nd shooting in Algiers July 19, 2018A man was reported shot in the leg.
- Algiers shooting victim has died, NOPD reports July 19, 2018Two men were reported shot in the 3400 block of Vespasian Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
- Jefferson Parish school board seats attract 16 candidates on first day of qualifying July 18, 2018The election is Nov. 6.
- Former prosecutor Sal Perricone recommended for disbarment July 18, 2018The Louisiana Supreme Court will decide whether to accept the disciplinary board's recommended sanction.
- 14-year-old shoots himself in leg while running from police: NOPD July 18, 2018A gun in the boy's waistband fired and struck him while he was running from an officer.
- Morning Call to stay in City Park until lawsuit resolved July 18, 2018Morning Call lost a bid to renew its lease in the park.
- Development team behind trendy Ace Hotel opening another hotel in New Orleans July 18, 2018The Maison de la Luz will open in a building next door to the Ace.
The Guardian, UK
- 'Suffocating climate of fear' in Turkey despite end of state of emergency July 19, 2018Laws enacted after 2016 coup attempt are lifted, but Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appears determined to continue pursuit of opponents Turkey’s two-year state of emergency came to an end at midnight on Wednesday, but as trials of dissidents and journalists continue human rights campaigners have said Ankara must do more to reverse a “suffocating” crackdown on free spe […]
- Donald Trump blames Putin personally for election meddling in latest reversal July 19, 2018After clashing statements on who was responsible, president claims he told Russian leader: ‘We can’t have this’Donald Trump now says he holds the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, personally responsible for his country’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election, further walking back a statement on Monday that drew bipartisan rebukes. In an interview set t […]
- Too long to fit: launch of new Spanish sub runs aground July 19, 2018Spain is having to expand its submarine base as £900m vessel is too big for dockFirst it was too heavy, then it was too long. Either way Spain’s expensive attempt to modernise its submarine fleet has gone awry – and left Russian diplomats amused.The Spanish navy has now been forced to dredge and expand its main submarine base to accommodate the latest versio […]
- Maria Butina: accused spy was in contact with Russian intelligence, prosecutors say July 18, 2018The 29-year-old also entered into a sham relationship with an American political operative to help her activities, according to a new court filingThe Russian woman charged with spying in the US was in contact with suspected Russian intelligence officers and a billionaire oligarch linked to the Kremlin, US authorities said on Wednesday.Prosecutors said Maria […]
- Thai cave footballers and coach describe 'miracle' rescue July 18, 2018Twelve players and coach speak in first press conference since being rescued last weekIt was the moment the world had been waiting for. Fresh out of hospital, the 12 members of the Wild Boars football team and their coach were happy and composed as they stood in front of the international media, just over a week after their dramatic rescue from a cave in nor […]
- Zuckerberg defends Facebook users' right to be wrong – even Holocaust deniers July 18, 2018CEO explains decision not to censor conspiracy theories but says the platform will try to ‘reduce distribution of content’Mark Zuckerberg defended the rights of Facebook users to publish Holocaust denial posts, saying he didn’t “think that they’re intentionally getting it wrong”. In an interview with Recode published on Wednesday, the CEO also explained Face […]
- Rio police poised to arrest plastic surgeon 'Dr Bumbum' July 18, 2018Doctor, whose real name is Denis Furtado, is a suspect in the death of a female patientPolice in Rio de Janeiro said they were close to arresting a celebrity plastic surgeon known as “Dr Bumbum” or “Dr Butt”, after the death of a patient who underwent a buttock procedure in his apartment.Arrest warrants for homicide were issued for Denis Furtado and his moth […]
- Google fined £3.8bn by EU over Android antitrust violations July 18, 2018Firm to launch appeal because ‘Android has created more choice for everyone, not less’Google has been hit with a landmark €4.34bn (£3.8bn) fine by the European Union over “serious illegal behaviour” to secure the dominance of its search engine on mobile phones.The European commission imposed the record penalty after finding that the US tech firm required sma […]
The BBC
- White House insists Trump believes Russia still a threat July 18, 2018The White House says it believes Russia is still targeting the US amid confusion over Mr Trump's remarks.
- Jewish nation state: Israel approves controversial bill July 19, 2018Prime Minister Netanyahu hails a "defining moment" as Israeli Arab MPs condemn the legislation.
- Turkey ends state of emergency after two years July 18, 2018The measures, in place since a failed coup in 2016, saw tens of thousands arrested or fired from jobs.
- Pakistan election: BBC interview with Dawn newspaper boss stirs controversy July 18, 2018Dawn media group boss alleges "deep state" interference in politics a week before national elections.
- Maria Butina: Alleged Russia agent 'offered sex for job' July 18, 2018The 29-year-old allegedly lived with an American while "under the direction and control" of Russia.
- Thai cave rescue boys relive 'moment of miracle' July 18, 2018The 12 boys rescued from a flooded cave recall their ordeal, saying they had no food for nine days.
- Russian warship Dimitrii Donskoi 'found off South Korea' July 18, 2018The vessel is rumoured to have been carrying gold when it sank 113 years ago - but no proof exists.
- China film: Box office hit moves China to act on cancer drugs July 18, 2018Premier Li Keqiang calls for cheaper and more accessible medication after a hit film sparks debate.
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