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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- The Madsplainers podcast: What should the future of fire departments look like? October 20, 2018It's another panel from the Cap Times Idea Fest, this time featuring Abby Becker leading a panel discussion on the role fire departments play in Wisconsin communities.
- Lamont releases tax returns, earned $18 million over 5 years October 20, 2018HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two of the three major candidates for Connecticut governor have now released their tax information.
- Frank Sandner: Cardinal Hickory is a high-voltage con job October 20, 2018Dear Editor: Contrary to a Sept. 7 letter to the editor, American Transmission Company is using outdated laws to force all us ratepayers to buy this billion-dollar boondoggle, the proposed Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line.
- Ron Malzer: Silenced majority ready to roar October 20, 2018The Republican Party has held a stranglehold on power and promoted an agenda of Putin-style autocracy, avarice-based foreign and environmental policy, tax cuts for the wealthy, and white male supremacy. Finally, on Nov. 6, the American people have our chance…
- Robby Ree: There would be fewer safety concerns with legal marijuana October 20, 2018Dear Editor: Some studies indicate that long-term marijuana use is linked to a tiny chance of developing acute psychosis. It is well known that the chemical element lead is a cause of acute psychosis. Also, when marijuana is planted in…
- Madison's Aaron Perry makes Time Magazine's '50 Most Influential People in Health Care' list October 20, 2018Aaron Perry, founder of the Men’s Health & Education Center, was recognized for his efforts on TIME Magazine’s “50 Most Influential People in Health Care” list.
- Scott Walker, Tony Evers draw stark contrasts, repeat familiar points in first debate October 20, 2018Walker and Evers sparred over taxes, education, health care, immigration, drunken driving and marijuana legalization Friday in the first of two scheduled debates.
- Madison Finance Committee looking to add 33 amendments to city operating budget October 19, 2018The full City Council will debate the capital and operating budgets during the week of Nov. 13.
The New York Times
- Harvard’s Admissions Process, Once Secret, Is Unveiled in Affirmative Action Trial October 20, 2018A lawsuit accusing one of the country’s most selective universities of discriminating against Asian-Americans is providing a glimpse into how admissions officers decide “yea” or “nay.”
- Mega Millions and Powerball Are Up to $2 Billion. Here’s What to Do if You Win Both. October 20, 2018Your odds are 1 in 88 quadrillion, but it’s best to be prepared. If you do win: Don’t sign the winning ticket. Tell no one. Hire a lawyer, a financial adviser and an accountant.
- Catholic Bishops Promising to Fix Sex Abuse Problem Face Cover-Up Accusations October 19, 2018The church’s failure to police its own ranks has led some Catholics to call for a total housecleaning of all bishops who gave cover to abusive priests.
- University of Southern California to Pay $215 Million Over Sex Abuse Scandal October 19, 2018The settlement, which still needs to be approved by the court, is among the largest settlements from a university facing accusations of sexual misconduct.
- Remains of Dozens of Infants and Fetuses Found at Second Detroit Funeral Home October 20, 2018The discovery came amid a widening investigation one week after similar remains were discovered at another funeral home in the city.
- Bill Walker, Governor of Alaska, Suspends Campaign Amid Sinking Polls October 20, 2018Governor Walker, an independent, said he could not win the three-way race next month. He threw his support to former Senator Mark Begich, a Democrat.
- How Is Chubbs the Alligator These Days? Glad You Asked October 20, 2018A longtime fixture at Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto, Fla., the reptile drew worldwide attention this week after another video of him there went viral.
- Before Jailing a Young Woman, a Judge Puts Her Mother’s Racist Views on the Stand October 19, 2018Judge Henry T. Wingate was accused of “reverse racism” over the way he handled a hate-crime trial of white teenagers involved in murdering a black man.
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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.
- Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $1 billion lottery jackpot? October 20, 2018Here are the winning numbers in Friday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
- Oversized Plaquemines Parish jail will benefit from housing Orleans, Jefferson prisoners October 19, 2018Prisoners from Orleans and Jefferson will be housed in the Plaquemines Parish jail.
- Funding from Louisiana criminal justice overhaul doesn't quiet critics October 19, 2018Local district attorneys still have questions about criminal justice overhaul.
- City of New Orleans sues opioid manufacturers and distributors October 18, 2018There were a total of 219 accidental drug-related deaths reported in Orleans Parish in 2017, about a 4 percent increase from the year before, according to data provided by the New Orleans Coroner's office in April.
- Bail bondsman shot in Lake Oaks area, NOPD says October 18, 2018The shooting was reported shortly before 2 p.m. in the 6600 block of Franklin Avenue.
- Louisiana starts redirecting prison savings to local rehab, training programs October 18, 2018The governor announces who will get money for prisoner rehabilitation.
- Are out-of-state donations ruining our elections? October 18, 2018With increased attention has come a surge in money, mostly from out-of-state donors who cannot cast ballots in the local elections.
The Guardian, UK
- Khashoggi mourners demand justice as Congress urges full US investigation October 20, 2018International pressure builds on Saudi Arabia as colleagues of murdered journalist demand punishment for his killersAmidst international scorn for Saudi Arabia’s official explanation of the death of Jamal Khashoggi, friends and colleagues of the reporter on Saturday resumed their vigil outside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, where he was killed two weeks ag […]
- Bloodshed and long queues as Afghans go to polls October 20, 2018Voters cast ballots despite attacks, equipment problems and coercion attemptsA series of deadly attacks and administrative chaos marred Afghanistan’s long-delayed parliamentary elections on Saturday, but large numbers of voters still braved the threats and long queues to cast their ballots.There was bloodshed around the country, with nearly 200 attacks near […]
- People's Vote march: 'more than half a million' rally for new Brexit referendum – live October 20, 2018Organisers say at least 670,000 have turned out for what they hope will prove to be the most important anti-Brexit demonstration since the referendumWhy the lies, Boris? The best banners from the march The Observer view on the urgent need for a fresh vote on Europe 4.23pm BST Observer journalist, Carole Cadwalladr, whose series of stories on the dark side of […]
- Welcome to North Macedonia: parliament votes for name change October 20, 2018Two thirds majority just reached to rename Macedonia in key stage of ending dispute with GreeceMacedonia’s parliament has voted to start the process of renaming the country North Macedonia, a major step towards ending a decades-long stalemate with Greece and opening a door to NATO and the EU.A total of 80 deputies in the 120-seat parliament voted in favour o […]
- John Bolton pushing Trump to withdraw from Russian nuclear arms treaty October 19, 2018Exclusive: national security adviser recommends ending intermediate-range nuclear forces treaty over alleged Russia violationsJohn Bolton is pushing for the US to withdraw from a cold war-era arms control treaty with Russia, in the face of resistance from others in the Trump administration and US allies, according to sources briefed on the initiative.Bolton, […]
- Elizabeth Warren defends releasing DNA test to show Native American heritage October 20, 2018Decision criticised by some Native American groups but senator says she is not claiming to be a citizen of any tribal nationIn a Massachusetts senatorial debate on Friday night, Elizabeth Warren defended her decision to release this week DNA test results that provide some evidence a Native American is in her bloodline, saying: “I am an open book.” Related: D […]
- Sajid Javid lambasted for 'Asian paedophiles' tweet October 20, 2018Home secretary criticised for noting the ethnicity of the grooming gang in HuddersfieldThe home secretary, Sajid Javid, has been rebuked by MPs and human rights campaigners for tweeting about “Asian paedophiles”.Javid highlighted the case of a grooming gang in Huddersfield that raped and abused girls as young as 11. The group of men were found guilty on Frid […]
- BepiColombo spacecraft launches on mission to Mercury October 20, 2018Experts say planet could offer new insights into how solar system formedA British-built spacecraft fitted with Star Trek-style “impulse engines” is on its way to Mercury, the planet closest to the sun.BepiColombo blasted into space from the European space port at Kourou, French Guiana, at about 2.45am UK time on Saturday. It was carried on top of an Ariane 5 […]
The BBC
- Khashoggi killing: Turkey vows to reveal 'truth' on Saudi critic's death October 20, 2018Turkey's threat comes as Saudi admits for the first time the journalist was killed - in a fistfight.
- Afghanistan election: Voters defy violence to cast ballots October 20, 2018Dozens are killed or injured, as the long-awaited elections are extended into a second day.
- Migrant caravan halted by Mexico police on Guatemala border October 20, 2018Thousands of people, many from Honduras, faced Mexican riot police as they tried to cross the border.
- Australia government suffers Wentworth by-election defeat October 20, 2018The ruling coalition's one-seat majority evaporates after it loses a by-election to an independent.
- Brazil museum fire: Prized 'Luzia' fossil skull recovered October 20, 2018It was feared that Luzia, a 12,000-year-old fossil, had been totally lost in the Brazil fire.
- Mohammed Dewji: Kidnapped billionaire 'home safely' October 20, 2018Mohammed Dewji, said to be Africa's youngest billionaire, said he thanked Allah and the police.
- Blast-off for BepiColombo on mission to Mercury October 20, 2018Europe and Japan celebrate the successful launch of a quest to visit the closest planet to the Sun.
- Amritsar: At least 59 dead as India train mows down crowd October 20, 2018Victims were standing on the tracks watching celebrations for the Hindu festival of Dusshera.
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