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- Could Trump Use the Sept. 11 War Law to Attack Iran Without Going to Congress? June 19, 2019Talk of purported Iran-Qaeda ties is raising questions about whether the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to claim that it needs no new legal authority to take military action.
- How a Dallas Photojournalist Captured an Image of a Gunman Mid-Attack June 19, 2019“Was I in the right place at the wrong time, or was I in the wrong place at the right time?” the photojournalist, Tom Fox of The Dallas Morning News, said after a man opened fire at a federal courthouse.
- A Beached Whale Needs Somewhere to Rot. How About Your Place? June 19, 2019So many gray whales have been washing up in Washington State this year that officials are short of places to put them, and are asking coastal landowners to volunteer. Some have said yes.
- The Evangelical, the ‘Pool Boy,’ the Comedian and Michael Cohen June 19, 2019Jerry Falwell Jr. defied expectations when he supported Donald J. Trump in 2016. Now details are emerging about behind-the-scenes maneuvering before the endorsement.
- People Are Taking Emotional Support Animals Everywhere. States Are Cracking Down. June 19, 2019More Americans are saying they need a variety of animals — dogs, ducks, even insects — for their mental health. But critics say many are really just pets that do not merit special status.
- ‘It’s Called Genocide’: Newsom Apologizes to the State’s Native Americans June 19, 2019Wednesday: What does an apology mean? Also: Facebook’s cryptocurrency play and happy birthday to Theodore Payne.
- Michigan Woman Drove Car With 2 Daughters Into River, Killing All 3, Police Say June 19, 2019The authorities are trying to piece together what led to the deaths of the woman and her twin daughters, whose bodies were found in the Kalamazoo River.
- America Has Tried Reparations Before. Here Is How It Went. June 19, 2019With a renewed focus on reparations for slavery, what lessons can be drawn from payments to victims of other historical injustices in America?
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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.
- 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.
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- Tory leadership race: Stewart out as Johnson extends lead June 19, 2019MPs suggest Johnson backers lent previous votes to Stewart to eliminate Brexiter rival RaabFollow the day’s political developments - liveFull results of votingRory Stewart has been ousted from the Conservative leadership contest after losing 10 votes since the last round, sparking MPs’ speculation that Boris Johnson’s operatives may have previously pushed fe […]
- Nuclear weapons: experts alarmed by new Pentagon 'war-fighting' doctrine June 19, 2019US joint chiefs of staff posted then removed paper that suggests nuclear weapons could ‘create conditions for decisive results’The Pentagon believes using nuclear weapons could “create conditions for decisive results and the restoration of strategic stability”, according to a new nuclear doctrine adopted by the US joint chiefs of staff last week.The document […]
- Himalayan glacier melting doubled since 2000, spy satellites show June 19, 2019Ice losses indicate ‘devastating’ future for region and 1 billion people who depend on it for waterThe melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled since the turn of the century, with more than a quarter of all ice lost over the last four decades, scientists have revealed. The accelerating losses indicate a “devastating” future for the region, upon which a bill […]
- Canada took in more refugees than any other country in 2018, UN says June 19, 2019Canada resettled 28,100 refugees last year, overtaking the US for the first time since the 1980 Refugee Act, UN report foundCanada took in more refugees than any other country in the world in 2018, according to a United Nations report, knocking the US from its position as global leader in resettling people fleeing war, persecution and conflict.Canada resettl […]
- US beekeepers lost 40% of honeybee colonies over past year, survey finds June 19, 2019Study marks worst winter on record for beekeepers, despite intensive push to stem lossesBeekeepers across the US lost four in 10 of their honeybee colonies over the past year, as the worst winter on record for tracked bee populations raised fresh concerns over the plight of the crucial pollinators.Over the past winter, 37% of honeybee colonies were lost to b […]
- ‘Credible evidence’ Saudi crown prince liable for Khashoggi killing – UN report June 19, 2019Mohammed bin Salman should be investigated over journalist’s murder, says report The crown prince of Saudi Arabia should be investigated over the murder of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi because there is “credible evidence” that he and other senior officials are liable for the killing, according to a damning and forensic UN report.In an excoriating […]
- Google rejects plans to fight sexual harassment and boost diversity June 19, 2019Board rejects all 13 shareholder proposals to address a range of issues even as workers protest outside eventAlphabet, the parent company of Google, failed to pass several proposals to address sexual harassment, antitrust issues and diversity policies at its annual shareholder meeting, despite hundreds of employees protesting outside the event.The annual mee […]
- Nxivm trial: Keith Raniere found guilty on all counts in sex cult case June 19, 2019Jury sided with prosecutors, who said Raniere used blackmail and starvation and to force women into becoming ‘first-line slaves’Keith Raniere, a self-help guru, has been found guilty of presiding over an ultra-secretive society that imprisoned women as sex slaves branded with his initials.The case established an unexpected link between an organization preach […]
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- Nxivm: Sex cult leader Raniere found guilty in New York June 19, 2019Nxivm leader Keith Raniere is found guilty of all charges against him in a New York court.
- MH17: Four charged with shooting down plane over Ukraine June 19, 2019The Malaysia Airlines jet was hit by a missile over Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.
- Spy satellites reveal rapid Himalayan glacier melt June 19, 2019The melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled over the last 40 years, scientists say.
- Slavery reparations hearing ignites fiery debate in Congress June 19, 2019Congress examines the issue for the first time in a decade, despite Republican opposition.
- Garissa University attack: Three convicted over Kenya massacre June 19, 2019Three of four suspects are convicted on charges relating to the 2015 militant raid which killed 148.
- Van Gogh 'suicide gun' sold at auction June 19, 2019The gun sold for €162,000 - almost three times more than expected.
- Rugby-playing detective tackles intruder June 19, 2019An Australian detective was forced to take action after an unexpected interruption to a press conference.
- Nicolas Sarkozy: Former French president loses bid to avoid bribery trial June 19, 2019Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will face trial for allegedly trying to bribe a magistrate.
