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- 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.
- California Today: ‘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.
- Reparations Are Rare in America, but They Have Been Paid Before 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?
- As Trump Threatens Deportations, Immigrant Communities Brace for New Arrests June 19, 2019President Trump has pledged to deport “millions” in a new crackdown on illegal immigration, spreading new fears in immigrant communities.
- Family Threatened by Phoenix Police Rejects Apology as a ‘Sham’ June 18, 2019A department with a record number of shootings last year was shown on video aiming a gun in a shoplifting case. Critics say officers routinely blame residents for their use of force.
- Shark Attack in North Carolina, 3rd This Month, Injures 8-Year-Old June 18, 2019Only three shark attacks were reported in the state in all of 2018, according to the International Shark Attack File. But experts say there is often year-to-year variation.
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.
- 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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- ‘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 […]
- Three Russians and one Ukrainian to face MH17 murder charges June 19, 2019Four named as first to be charged over death of 298 people on flight downed over UkraineFour suspects will face murder charges for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, three of them Russians, international investigators have said, with a trial due to start next March in the Netherlands.Almost five years after the plane was downed over eastern […]
- Tory leadership: Johnson denounced as 'racist' by SNP at PMQs - live news June 19, 2019Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments, including the third round of Tory leadership voting and May and Corbyn at PMQs 3.06pm BST Tory MPs have now started voting in the third round of the leadership contest.Here are some tweets from reporters outside committee room 14, where the ballot is taking place.I’m in position outside the committee room […]
- Chennai in crisis as authorities blamed for dire water shortage June 19, 2019Four reservoirs supplying India’s sixth largest city dry up as state accused of inactionAuthorities in Chennai have been criticised for failing to deal with a crippling water shortage that has brought the Indian city to crisis point, leaving taps dry in homes and forcing schools, offices and restaurants to close as temperatures soar. The four reservoirs supp […]
- Survey shows crisis of confidence in vaccines in parts of Europe June 19, 2019Just half of people in eastern Europe think vaccines are safe, compared with 79% worldwideA global survey of attitudes towards science has revealed the scale of the crisis of confidence in vaccines in Europe, showing that only 59% of people in western Europe and 50% in the east think vaccines are safe, compared with 79% worldwide.Around the globe, 84% of peo […]
- Most Americans believe politicians’ heated rhetoric can lead to violence, report finds June 19, 201978% of Americans say aggressive language from elected officials makes violence against targeted groups more likelyA majority of Americans believe that heated or aggressive rhetoric from politicians can lead to violence.A report published by the Pew Research Center on Wednesday found that 78% of Americans believed such rhetoric from elected officials makes vi […]
- Fears Hong Kong protests could turn violent amid calls to 'escalate action' June 19, 2019Protesters have given authorities until Thursday afternoon to answer demands to retract extradition billHong Kong is bracing for fresh rallies on Friday, which many fear could turn violent, as protesters gave city authorities until Thursday to meet their demands on the retraction of the city’s controversial extradition bill.Anonymous messages have circulated […]
- More than 70 million people now fleeing conflict and oppression worldwide June 19, 2019One in every 108 people were displaced in 2018, yet offers of resettlement were half level of previous yearThe number of people forced to flee their homes across the world has exceeded 70 million for the first time since records began, the UN’s refugee agency has warned.About 70.8 million – one in every 108 people worldwide – were displaced in 2018. This inc […]
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- MH17: Four charged with shooting down plane over Ukraine June 19, 2019The Malaysia Airlines jet came down over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.
- Jamal Khashoggi killing: Saudi crown prince 'should face investigation' June 19, 2019A UN investigator says credible evidence links Mohammed bin Salman to the journalist's murder.
- Three guilty over Kenya Garissa militant raid June 19, 2019Three of four suspects guilty over 2015 militant raid on Kenya's Garissa University in which nearly 150 people died
- When They See Us: Trump stands by 1989 Central Park Five comments June 19, 2019President Trump said the men wrongly jailed for an attack had "admitted their guilt".
- More than 70 million displaced worldwide, says UNHCR June 19, 2019It's the highest figure in modern history following the war in Syria and Rohingya crackdown.
- Rugby-playing detective tackles intruder June 19, 2019An Australian detective was forced to take action after an unexpected interruption to a press conference.
- South African MP punches man during alleged racist incident June 19, 2019Phumzile van Damme says she punched a white man in self-defence at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.
- Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination 'a global crisis' June 19, 2019The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
