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- An ICE Detention Center? You Picked the Wrong Town, Residents Say February 20, 2020A private prison company wants to operate an immigration detention center in McFarland, Calif., a town that is home to thousands of undocumented farm workers.
- Amid Stark Inequality, U.S.C. Offers Free Tuition to Low-Income Students February 20, 2020Recognizing the high cost of living in California, the university will also no longer include the value of a home in the calculation used to determine financial need.
- Oklahoma’s Tribes Unite Against a Common Foe: Their Cherokee Governor February 20, 2020Kevin Stitt’s demands for more money from Native American casinos have sparked a bitter feud with economically powerful tribes — including his own.
- Your Friday Briefing February 21, 2020Russia, Nevada, Afghanistan: Here's what you need to know.
- Broken Trust: A Cycle of Abuse February 21, 2020Decades after children endured inhumane treatment at a notorious state institution, some of them were abused again at a group home for adults.
- Could Nevada Caucus First in 2024? Harry Reid Wants It February 21, 2020The retired senator, still deeply involved in Nevada politics, is convinced that Saturday’s caucuses will run smoothly and strengthen his state’s case for leapfrogging Iowa in the next election.
- The Liberal Economists Behind the Wealth Tax Debate February 21, 2020Gabriel Zucman and Emmanuel Saez have crashed the Democratic primary with their idea — and angered some economists.
- Black and Latino Voters Are Looking for ‘More Than Just Some Token Words’ February 21, 2020Voters in Nevada and South Carolina face an all-white top tier of 2020 candidates that was winnowed down by a largely white electorate.
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- Coronavirus kills young Wuhan doctor as hundreds infected in China's prisons February 21, 2020Officials and state justice chief fired as at least 500 cases confirmed in prisons in three provincesCoronavirus – live updatesA 29-year-old doctor in Wuhan has become the latest victim of the coronavirus as China reported infections in prisons in three provinces, as well as clusters in Beijing.Wuhan health authorities said Peng Yinhua, who worked in respira […]
- Iran's leaders warn low turnout in election will boost Trump February 21, 2020Voters set to shun Friday’s parliamentary poll in sign of protest or indifferenceIran’s senior leaders flooded the media with eve-of-poll warnings that abstentions in Friday’s parliamentary elections – either through indifference or as a protest – will only encourage Donald Trump to step up economic sanctions against Tehran.The one-week period of officially […]
- Germany shooting: chants of 'Nazis out' at vigils after gunman kills nine February 21, 2020President denounces ‘brutal act of terror’ and calls for nation to unite as thousands attend gatherings across the countryThousands of people have taken part in vigils across Germany after a gunman with apparent far-right beliefs killed nine people at a shisha bar and a cafe in the city of Hanau.The suspect, a 43-year-old German identified as Tobias Rathjen, […]
- Donald Trump jabs at Parasite's Oscar win because film is 'from South Korea' February 21, 2020President says US has trade problems with South Korea and wonders if ‘we can get Gone With the Wind back’Donald Trump has taken a jab at the Oscars for awarding this year’s best picture honor to Parasite, because the film is South Korean.“How bad were the Academy Awards this year?” Trump asked a rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The crowd responded with l […]
- Democrats prepare to vote in Nevada amid controversy over Trump, Stone and Russia – live coverage February 21, 2020Bernie Sanders way ahead in Nevada polling ahead of Saturday voteUS intelligence officials ‘warned members of Congress’ about Russian 2020 interferenceTrump ally Roger Stone sentenced to three yearsHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 10.08am GMT Good morning. It was an eventful evening yesterday in US politics. Here’s wh […]
- Gett: Israeli taxi app sued for service used to avoid Arab drivers February 21, 2020Gett Jerusalem representative recorded allegedly saying option is for people who only want Jewish driversHuman-rights lawyers in Jerusalem have sued Gett, an Israeli taxi-hailing app, for providing a service they allege was designed to give customers the option to practically guarantee they would not get an Arab driver.A global firm that also works with blac […]
- Priti Patel gets 'storm' warning over senior civil servant clashes February 21, 2020David Normington, who served under five home secretaries, says timetable for new immigration system will be ‘tight’A former chief civil servant at the Home Office has warned that the department is in the grip of a number of “tropical storms” amid reports of clashes between Priti Patel and her chief mandarin.Sir David Normington, a former permanent secretary […]
- German court says Tesla can clear trees to build car factory February 21, 2020Environmental group had challenged original ruling that carmaker could fell pinesA German court has ruled that clearing of trees from the site of Tesla’s first electric car factory in Europe can go ahead, days after it issued an injunction temporarily halting the preparatory work.The top administrative court in the Berlin-Brandenburg region ruled on Thursday […]
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- Coronavirus: South Korea 'emergency' measures as infections increase February 21, 2020Two cities are declared "special care zones", as 100 new cases and a second death are confirmed.
- Detective stood down over car-fire 'victim blaming' February 21, 2020Comments that the man who killed his family may have been "driven too far" sparked fury in Australia.
- Hanau: Germany boosts security amid far-right threat February 21, 2020Mosques and transport hubs will get extra police as the Hanau killings are seen as racist terror.
- 'What was that all about?': Donald Trump mocks Oscars winner Parasite February 21, 2020"What was that all about?" Trump asked as he spoke at a campaign rally in Colorado.
- Russia meddling to help Trump win re-election, US lawmakers hear February 21, 2020US intelligence agencies reportedly warned Congress of the alleged meddling in a meeting last week.
- Afghanistan war: US and Afghan Taliban to start partial truce February 21, 2020If successful, the seven-day "reduction in violence" will lead to the signing of a peace deal.
- Quaden Bayles: Australian boy in bullying video receives global support February 21, 2020A viral clip of bullied Australian boy Quaden Bayle has triggered an outpouring of support globally.
- Thomas Thabane: Lesotho PM leaves country as murder charges loom February 21, 2020Police accuse Thomas Thabane and the First Lady of murdering his previous wife in 2017.
