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- E.J. Dionne Jr.: Will the GOP keep dancing with autocracy? November 15, 2018Up to now, conservatives opposed to Trump have had little impact on their party. Too many have fallen silent under pressure. The test will be whether four or five GOP senators prove willing to break with Trump's apologists in their…
- CT-1—TransportLockbox-All,100 November 15, 2018Connecticut: Question 1 - Protect Transportation Funds (Create
- Uninspired 'Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald' is a real grind November 15, 2018While “Harry Potter” was delightful, character-driven and had an epic sweep, the “Fantastic” movies have been charmless, frenetic and overly plotty.
- Susan Fiore: Democratic Party leadership caused Trump's Wisconsin victory November 15, 2018Dear Editor: Regarding John Nichols' Nov. 13 column, "Wisconsin just turned the page on Donald Trump," the blame for Donald Trump's narrow win in Wisconsin belongs entirely to the Democratic Party leadership.
- Your Right to Know: Racine case shows folly of official secrecy November 15, 2018The secrecy in a case involving government officials in Racine undermines the right of the public to assess how government officials are conducting public business.
- Chris Walker: No one will miss Scott Walker's 'leadership' in the years ahead November 15, 2018Walker's greatest legacy will be how successful he was at winning elections — by creating animosities across the state between urban and rural areas, and nearly destroying the "Wisconsin nice" sentiments we cherished long before he came to office. Our…
- State Debate: New York to get twice the jobs at half the cost Wisconsin paid for Foxconn, insists James Rowen November 15, 2018A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
- Mark E. Bye: Henry Lippold was a legend at UW-Eau Claire November 15, 2018Dear Editor: I attended UW-Eau Claire from the fall of 1972 through the spring of 1975, prior to transferring to UW-Madison. I was not a Journalism major, but I had friends who were.
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- Florida’s Recount Nears End. But a ‘Significant Number’ of Votes Could Remain Uncounted November 15, 2018Florida was expected to wrap up on Thursday a machine recount in its contested election, but Palm Beach County says it will not meet the deadline.
- Police Report in Killing of Black Security Guard Is Criticized as Rushed November 15, 2018Illinois authorities defended an officer who killed the guard, Jemel Roberson, as he tried to stop a gunman at a bar. A Roberson family lawyer says the police are rushing to judgment.
- 7 Women Accuse Dartmouth Professors of Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit November 15, 2018For over a decade, three tenured professors “leered at, groped, sexted, intoxicated and even raped” students, according to the complaint.
- What Started the California Fires? Experts Track the Blazes’ Origins November 15, 2018Investigators looking for the cause of the most devastating wildfire in California history will begin with the premise that human beings were probably responsible.
- Not Far From Flint, Contamination Has Left Detroit School Taps Dry November 15, 2018Elevated lead and copper in school water fountains prompted officials to shut them down. Officials say they have a solution, but some Detroiters worry about “a baby Flint.”
- In New Class of Young Lawmakers, a Former Girl Scout Goes to the Statehouse November 14, 2018Cassandra Levesque, 19, had once urged New Hampshire lawmakers to raise the age of marriage in the state. Now she’s been elected to vote on state laws herself.
- Michael Avenatti Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence in Los Angeles November 15, 2018The lawyer for Stormy Daniels has positioned himself as a critic of President Trump and has toyed with running for president in 2020.
- News Analysis: Republicans and Democrats Cannot Agree on Absolutely Anything. Except This. November 15, 2018The need to repair the nation’s criminal justice system has brought together the two parties in a way that is unusual in these days of partisan strife.
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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.
- Will Amazon's new headquarters help or hurt communities? November 15, 2018Over 200 cities vied for the title, hoping Amazon's HQ2 would bring new jobs, infrastructure and economic growth.
- Can cannabis be a study aid? November 15, 2018Marijuana use has been ubiquitous on college campuses for decades, but aside from using it for fun, some claim it helps them study.
- Northern California wildfire death toll at 56 with 130 missing, many who are elderly November 15, 2018Many of the missing are elderly and from Magalia, a forested town of about 11,000 to the north of Paradise.
- Powerball numbers: Did you win Wednesday's $106.4 million lottery jackpot? November 15, 2018Here are the winning jackpot numbers in Wednesday's Powerball lottery drawing.
- Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Tuesday's $106 million lottery jackpot? November 14, 2018The Mega Millions jackpot is back on the climb after a single winning ticket claimed a $1.6 billion jackpot last month.
- California wildfires: At least 42 dead in most lethal single blaze in state history November 13, 2018At least 42 people were confirmed dead in the wildfire that turned the Northern California town of Paradise and outlying areas into hell on earth, making it the deadliest blaze in state history.
- Powerball numbers: Did you win Saturday's $90.4 million lottery jackpot? November 11, 2018Here are the winning numbers in Saturday's Powerball lottery drawing.
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- Saudis shield crown prince as death penalty sought over Khashoggi murder November 15, 2018Saudi prosecutor recommends death penalty for five suspects over killing of journalist in Istanbul consulate in OctoberSaudi Arabia says it will pursue the death penalty for five suspects charged with ordering and carrying out the killing of the Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, in the latest effort to distance the country’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed […]
- 'We come in peace': migrants start asylum journey as caravan reaches US border November 15, 2018First migrant caravan members arrive in Tijuana, where officials are worried city will not be able to copeStanding on the beach at the point where Mexico meets the US, Carlos Castellano rested his hand on the fence posts dividing Tijuana from San Diego and smiled broadly.“I feel so excited. Just getting this far was difficult, but it went well, and people he […]
- Indonesia jails teacher who documented sexual harassment November 15, 2018Baiq Nuril Maknun is convicted of spreading indecent material after recording exchange with headteacherAn Indonesian woman has been sentenced to six months in jail after she documented sexual harassment by her employer.Baiq Nuril Maknun, 37, who worked at a school on the island of Lombok, recorded a telephone conversation with the headteacher, whom she accus […]
- John Kerry: US 'cannot afford truculent child president' November 15, 2018Former US secretary of state criticises Trump’s failure to attend Armistice Day ceremony America cannot afford “a truculent child president” if it is to fulfil its global leadership role, the former US secretary of state John Kerry said on Thursday as he lambasted Donald Trump for failing to attend a key Armistice Day commemoration ceremony in Paris at the w […]
- Macedonia's fugitive former PM seeks asylum in Hungary November 15, 2018Granting Nikola Gruevski’s request could further strain relations with BrusselsHungarian authorities are considering an asylum request from Nikola Gruevski, the fugitive former prime minister of Macedonia, in a case that will be closely scrutinised to see just how far the Hungarian leader, Viktor Orbán, is prepared to push his strained relations with Brussel […]
- Beyoncé cuts ties with Sir Philip Green and buys out Ivy Park share November 15, 2018British tycoon is subject of harassment and bullying claims, which he deniesBeyoncé has cut her ties with Sir Philip Green, the Topshop tycoon who is battling claims of harassment and bullying.The singer’s company Parkwood has bought out the British tycoon’s 50% share in Ivy Park, the clothing label she launched with Green’s Arcadia Group in 2016. Continue r […]
- Brazil's new foreign minister believes climate change is a Marxist plot November 15, 2018Ernesto Araujo has called climate science ‘dogma’ and bemoaned the ‘criminalisation’ of red meat, oil and heterosexual sexBrazil’s president-elect Jair Bolsonaro has chosen a new foreign minister who believes climate change is part of a plot by “cultural Marxists” to stifle western economies and promote the growth of China.Ernesto Araujo – until now a mid-ra […]
- Former Sarkozy minister cleared of rape and sexual assault November 15, 2018Mayor of Draveil Georges Tron was resigned from cabinet post in 2011 following allegationsA former French minister accused of the rape and sexual assault of two women at the town hall where he is mayor was cleared of the charges on Thursday.Georges Tron was forced to resign from his government post seven years ago after the allegations emerged. Continue read […]
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- Brexit: EU leaders dismiss talk of renegotiating draft agreement November 15, 2018The prospect of talks to amend the draft deal is unlikely as an agreement is "on the table".
- Jamal Khashoggi murder ordered by agent - Saudi prosecutor November 15, 2018Saudi prosecutor says an intelligence officer ordered the writer's murder and not the crown prince.
- Trump attacks Mueller's Russia inquiry as 'absolutely nuts' November 15, 2018The US president says an inquiry into his election campaign is a "mess" and a "disgrace".
- Denmark withholds aid to Tanzania after anti-gay comments November 15, 2018Planned payments of $9.8m will be withheld after anti-gay comments by a senior Tanzanian politician.
- Paris mayor plans to pedestrianise city centre November 15, 2018The proposal would see traffic limited in the first four districts, known as arrondissements.
- Russia Navalny: Strasbourg court condemns detentions of Putin foe November 15, 2018Europe's human rights court condemns repeated arrests of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
- Ethiopia arrests former deputy spy chief Yared Zerihun November 15, 2018Dozens of security officials have been held as Prime Minister Abiy tackles corruption and rights abuses.
- Rohingya return to Myanmar: Confusion and fear in refugee camps November 15, 2018Refugees in crowded Bangladesh camps are refusing to return to Myanmar, from where they fled violence.
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