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- Molson Coors Shooting in Milwaukee: What We Know February 27, 2020The gunman and the five people he killed were all employees of the brewery.
- What Would a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S. Mean for Schools? February 27, 2020Districts have infectious disease protocols. But few have detailed plans to teach online if schools were closed for long periods.
- Killing of Transgender Homeless Woman Sparks Outrage in Puerto Rico February 27, 2020Alexa Negrón Luciano was shot to death hours after a McDonald’s customer complained that Ms. Negrón had spied on her in the women’s room.
- A Police Officer’s Word Convicted Them. Now He’s Charged With Murder. February 27, 2020Houston’s top prosecutor says at least 69 people, and perhaps many more, could see their convictions overturned in the wake of a botched drug raid that relied on made-up information.
- He Held a Plank for More Than 8 Hours, Setting a Record February 27, 2020George E. Hood, a 62-year-old former Marine who lives in Illinois, set a new Guinness World Record this month with a time of 8:15:15.
- Body Camera Footage Shows Arrest by Orlando Police of 6-Year-Old at School February 27, 2020The episode, which occurred in September, prompted fierce criticism of the treatment of young children by law enforcement. The officer who arrested the girl was fired.
- California’s Influence in the Presidential Primary February 27, 2020Thursday: We asked a historian about the Golden State’s role in the nominating process. Also: Coronavirus updates; and an otter rescue.
- Coronavirus Patient in California Was Not Tested for Days February 27, 2020Doctors suspected infection with the virus, but the patient did not fit the federal criteria for testing.
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- Syrian rebels retake key town in Idlib from Assad forces February 27, 2020Turkish-backed fighters regain Saraqib as conflict continues despite calls for ceasefireTurkish-backed Syrian rebels have retaken a key town from Bashar al-Assad’s forces in the country’s last opposition-held territory of Idlib, as fighting continued despite growing international calls for a ceasefire.Videos sent by rebel fighters in the town of Saraqib on T […]
- UK to withdraw from European arrest warrant February 27, 2020Government document reveals plans to ditch tool that allows for fast extradition of criminalsPolitics latest - liveThe UK is to abandon a crucial tool used to speed up the transfer of criminals across borders with other European countries.Acting against the warnings of senior law enforcement officials, the government said it would not be seeking to participa […]
- Belgian woman dies after taking sip of MDMA-laced wine February 27, 2020Alert issued after woman opens bottle believed to have been used to transport drugBelgian prosecutors have issued an alert over a woman who died after taking a sip of wine from a bottle suspected of being used to transport the drug MDMA.The 41-year-old collapsed shortly after opening the French red to enjoy with a colleague after work. She took a sip from a […]
- 'Let’s burn Amber': Johnny Depp's text threats to ex-wife revealed February 27, 2020As the actor’s libel case continues in London, the high court has heard details of messages he allegedly sent about Amber HeardTexts allegedly written by actor Johnny Depp contained death threats against his then wife Amber Heard, London’s high court has heard.In November 2013, Depp allegedly sent a text to actor Paul Bettany saying: “Let’s burn Amber.” The […]
- Chechen blogger escapes apparent assassination bid in Poland February 27, 2020Tumso Abdurakhmanov is the latest victim of a murder attempt after similar attacks on exiled dissidentsA well-known Chechen blogger has survived an apparent assassination attempt in Poland, in the latest of a series of attacks on dissidents exiled in Europe.Tumso Abdurakhmanov posted a video showing him disheveled and breathing hard, standing over the bloodi […]
- Heathrow third runway ruled illegal over climate change February 27, 2020Appeal court says decision to give go-ahead not consistent with Paris agreementPlans for a third runway at Heathrow airport have been ruled illegal by the court of appeal because ministers did not adequately take into account the government’s commitments to tackle the climate crisis.The ruling is a major blow to the project at a time when public concern abou […]
- Julian Assange's lawyers: US files were leaked for political ends February 27, 2020Legal team say treaty prevents extradition of WikiLeaks founder for political offencesJulian Assange’s legal team has rejected a suggestion by lawyers for US authorities that his actions were not “political offences”, arguing that the WikiLeaks founder had published classified documents to highlight human rights abuses.On the fourth day of Assange’s extradit […]
- 'Judge me fairly': man who starved to death's plea to welfare officials February 27, 2020Handwritten letter found in Errol Graham’s flat, where he died after his benefits were cutHave you been affected by changes to disability welfare payments? Errol Graham, a desperately ill man who died of starvation when his benefits were cut off, wrote a moving letter pleading with welfare officials to “judge me fairly” because he was overwhelmed by depressi […]
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- Coronavirus: Japan to close all schools to halt spread February 27, 2020The month-long closure will affect 13 million students, the government says.
- Obama slams 'despicable' attack ad against Joe Biden February 27, 2020The ex-US leader wants to stop TV stations airing the ad about black voters which is aimed against Joe Biden.
- Putin dismisses rumours he uses body doubles for security February 27, 2020The Russian president says the idea was mooted during the Chechen War in the early 2000s.
- Quaden Bayles: Bullied boy's family turns down trip to Disneyland February 27, 2020Relatives of the Australian nine-year-old say they will give the crowdfunded cash to charity.
- Grandfather admits guilt in girl's cruise ship death February 27, 2020Salvatore Anello thought the window the girl fell through on the cruise ship was covered by glass.
- Ten-year-old in Houston, Texas accidentally shot by babysitter February 27, 2020The babysitter had been taking selfies with the weapon when the shooting occurred on Tuesday.
- Taylor Swift literally plays The Man in new video February 27, 2020The singer wears a beard, wig and suit and sings about the joys of being male in the music business.
- Greek protests: Dozens hurt as island clashes intensify February 27, 2020Police and protesters clashed on Lesbos and Chios over plans to build new migrant centres.
