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- Flying Into Patchy Fog, Kobe Bryant’s Pilot Had a Decision to Make January 28, 2020The weather was good when the helicopter with nine passengers left Orange County. But as they flew north, it quickly grew worse.
- Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Treating Transgender Teens January 27, 2020In South Dakota and other states, lawmakers are considering bills that would restrict access to hormone treatment and surgeries for young transgender people.
- ‘There’s Nothing Left’: An Inferno Tears Through Alabama Boat Dock, Killing 8 January 28, 2020The fire tore through a wooden dock in Scottsboro, destroying dozens of boats and plunging survivors into the water.
- The 9 Victims of the Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant January 28, 2020A college baseball coach. A pilot with years of experience. Young basketball players and their parents. Here is what we know about everyone on board.
- Coronavirus, Kobe Bryant, Israel: Your Tuesday Briefing January 28, 2020Here's what you need to know.
- On Politics: A Sanders Scenario January 28, 2020How Sanders can win, calls for Bolton to testify, Warren’s new line: This is your morning tip sheet.
- Framing the Impeachment Case: An Inside Look at Opposing Legal Teams January 28, 2020In their own words, here is how the House managers and President Trump’s defense team view impeachment.
- Inside the Buttigieg Campaign as Staff Members of Color Sought to Be Heard January 28, 2020As the candidate courted nonwhite voters, employees of color were voicing their frustrations, according to interviews, documents and a recording. The campaign said it worked to foster a progressive workplace.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
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- Coronavirus: Germany confirms first human transmission in Europe – live updates January 28, 2020US updates travel warning to China to highest level as mayor of Wuhan admits authorities were too slow in releasing information about virus. Follow the latest newsWuhan mayor admits mistakesWhat is the coronavirus and how worried should we be about it?Coronavirus: how to protect yourself from infectionShare your stories 11.43am GMT Taiwan has raised its trav […]
- Boris Johnson gives green light for Huawei 5G infrastructure role January 28, 2020Chinese firm is designated ‘high-risk vendor’ but will be allowed to build non-core elements of UK 5G networkHuawei decision: political reaction - liveThe Chinese tech firm Huawei has been designated a “high-risk vendor” but will be given the opportunity to build non-core elements of Britain’s 5G network, the government has announced.The company will be bann […]
- Prince Andrew told to 'stop playing games' over Epstein inquiry January 28, 2020US lawyer representing alleged victims tells duke to ‘do the right thing’ and assist inquiryA US lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to “stop playing games” and assist authorities with their investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking inquiry.Lisa Bloom, who represents five of Epstein’s alleged victims, said it was time for the Duke of York to “do […]
- Migration committee advises against full points-based system for UK January 28, 2020Report gives first detailed insight into how immigration system might look after BrexitThe independent migration advisory committee does not recommend a full shift to an Australian points-based system in research giving the first detailed insight into how a reformed immigration system might look after Brexit and the ending of freedom of movement for EU natio […]
- EU to start talks with UK on post-Brexit relationship on 3 March January 28, 2020Negotiators face challenging 10-month deadline as leaked EU papers warn of ‘cliff edge’Negotiations on the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU will start on 3 March, the Guardian has learned.Officials led by Michel Barnier and Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser, David Frost, will embark on the vital talks in the spring with a challenging 10-month deadline. […]
- Donald Trump to publish delayed Middle East ‘peace plan’ January 28, 2020Palestinian PM calls on world powers to boycott initiative, due to be revealed on TuesdayDonald Trump will unveil his much-delayed Middle East “peace plan” alongside the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday amid Palestinian protest and a rising global chorus of doubt about its timing and substance.The US president said on Monday that he wou […]
- New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern promises stability as she sets poll date January 28, 2020Vote on 19 September will also see referendums on legalising euthanasia and recreational marijuanaPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her country’s next general election will be held on 19 September, firing the starting pistol on a campaign race lasting more than seven months.On Tuesday, Ardern said the forthcoming election campaign would be “positiv […]
- Raab 'incandescent' with US conduct over Anne Sacoolas – Dunn family January 28, 2020Apparent thaw in foreign secretary’s relations with family after meeting Dominic Raab, the UK foreign secretary, is “incandescent with rage” at the US government’s refusal to grant the extradition of Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US diplomat charged with causing the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in a crash in August, it has been claimed.The family’s spokesm […]
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- Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads January 28, 2020It wants to drastically reduce visits from mainland China, where the death toll has reached 106.
- Coronavirus: Tales of solidarity from China's virus-hit Wuhan January 28, 2020The number of coronavirus cases continues to climb but some in Wuhan are determined to spread cheer.
- Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew's 'lack of co-operation' January 28, 2020US lawyers, representing some of the late Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, urge the duke to assist the probe.
- Kobe Bryant: Washington Post reporter suspended after tweets January 28, 2020The Washington Post suspended Felicia Sonmez over tweets about sexual claims against Kobe Bryant.
- Fugitive Colombian senator Aída Merlano captured in Venezuela January 28, 2020Aída Merlano, who escaped from a dental surgery using a rope last year, is caught across the border.
- Man arrested with 30 phones in cycling shorts after rock gig January 28, 2020Dutch police catch a suspect in a tight spot after being alerted to mobile phone thefts.
- Belgium's ex-King Albert II admits fathering child after DNA test January 27, 2020Albert II has admitted he has a fourth child after years of fighting the paternity claim.
- India cleared to bring cheetahs back to forests January 28, 2020The world's fastest land animal was hunted into extinction in the country more than 70 years ago.
