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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Sen. Kathleen Vinehout: Menominee Nation honored for assisting victims of Peshtigo fire November 17, 2018We are blessed by the service and sacrifice of our Native tribes. One example is the role they played in the wake of the devastating fire in Peshtigo in 1871.
- Laura Kiefert: Demand that legislators obey will of the people on marijuana November 17, 2018Dear Editor: On Nov. 6, voters in 16 Wisconsin counties held advisory referendums on marijuana asking voters if they supported some sort of legalization. The majority of voters — 3 out of 4 — expressed overwhelming support, leaving many wondering…
- Kara O’Connor: Put the brakes on overproduction in Wisconsin agriculture November 17, 2018All of the most powerful players in the agribusiness industry, except the farmer, benefit from overproduction. For farmers, the economics of this overproduction are so bad that many have been forced out. But the agribusiness sector marshals its lobbying power…
- One last hurrah: Former middle school teacher set to lead students on Costa Rican adventure November 17, 2018The former teacher said the Costa Rica trip in 2020 will be the 10th trip he’s led, totaling nearly 200 participants.
- Novkov: ICE should stay out of Madison unless needed November 17, 2018Dear Editor: I am outraged that the ICE officials came to Madison without informing the Madison Police Department and city officials and without authorization to raid immigrants homes and businesses. This is tearing families apart, thanks to President Donald Trump.…
- Wisconsin's Hmong community set to gather in Madison for New Year celebration November 17, 2018Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24, Madison’s Hmong community will celebrate the Hmong New Year at the Alliant Energy Center.
- CT-1—TransportLockbox-All,100 November 16, 2018Connecticut: Question 1 - Protect Transportation Funds (Create
- Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood Association officially, strongly opposes Edgewood stadium plan November 16, 2018A letter explaining DMNA’s “adamant opposition,” said the negative impacts on neighborhood quality of life are too great.
The New York Times
- America’s Election Grid Remains a Patchwork of Vulnerabilities November 17, 2018The midterms showed that there aren’t enough qualified poll workers and that accusations of political manipulation persist. Still, the situation has improved since Bush v. Gore.
- Nearly 3,000 Votes Disappeared From Florida’s Recount. That’s Not Supposed to Happen November 17, 2018None of the discrepancies are enough to affect the outcome of races. But they call into question the reliability of the state’s elections.
- Hazing, Humiliation, Terror: Working While Female in Federal Prison November 17, 2018Inmates expose themselves and threaten rape. Male guards let them do it. Women who complain are ‘pretty much blackballed.’
- In California, One Community Reflects on a Fire as Others Still Burn November 17, 2018So it is in California that as one town is only starting to comprehend its losses, another community is commemorating their last big wildfire.
- A Gay Councilman in Texas, Ousted From Office, Says He Was Blackmailed With Naked Photos November 17, 2018Cross Coburn said he was targeted by voters in Grove, Tex., because of his sexuality. Now he’s challenging the validity of signatures on the petition that led to a recall election.
- Air Quality in California: Devastating Fires Lead to a New Danger November 17, 2018A week after the most destructive fire in state history ripped through this small town, the flames have been replaced by a new danger: the air.
- List of Missing in California Fire Is Over 1,000 People. Here Is How They’re Being Counted. November 17, 2018The news that more than 1,000 people are still missing in and around the Northern California town devastated by wildfire shocked even people helping with the search.
- law enforcement : Catching Killers by Matching Tiny Marks on Bullets November 16, 2018Once seen as crime scene detritus, bullets and ejected shell casings are now recognized as vital pieces of evidence.
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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.
- Trump visits California as wildfire death toll tops 70; over 1,000 missing November 17, 2018The president will see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, as confusion continues over how many people remain unaccounted for.
- Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $122 million lottery jackpot? November 17, 2018Here are the winning numbers in Friday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
- 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.
The Guardian, UK
- CIA Khashoggi findings 'highly damaging' to Mohammed bin Salman November 17, 2018Agency must have solid proof that Saudi prince ordered journalist’s killing, says officialThe CIA’s conclusion that the murder of Jamal Khashoggi was ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been described as the most damaging blow yet to the de facto Saudi leader, officially placing him at the heart of a scandal that continues to shake the region.The […]
- Brussels tells Theresa May - delaying Brexit will cost UK £10bn November 17, 2018EU says longer transition would lead to a bigger bill as PM prepares for critical weekTheresa May’s hopes of securing her Brexit deal were dealt a new blow on Saturday night as the EU warned the UK would have to pay about £10bn more to Brussels to win extra time for a smooth exit.Ahead of what Downing Street said was a “critical” week for the prime minister, […]
- Donald Trump visits California, again blaming fires on forest management November 17, 2018Trump: ‘The big problem we have is management’Confusion over high number of people unaccounted forDonald Trump said he hoped the Camp fire would be the last wildfire in California while visiting the state on Saturday, as confusion continued over how many people remain unaccounted for.“Hopefully this is going to be the last one of these because it was a reall […]
- Habitat loss threatens all our futures, world leaders warned November 17, 2018Biodiversity experts say mass extinction of wildlife is as big a danger as climate changeAs a UN conference convenes to work out a new deal for protecting the planet’s biodiversity, the focus falls on the nations that are not attending.Amid the worst loss of life on Earth since the demise of the dinosaurs, the agenda at the Convention on Biological Diversity […]
- Emails reveal Arron Banks’ links to Steve Bannon in quest for campaign cash November 17, 2018Businessman sought Trump strategist’s help to raise funds for Leave.EU in the USThe controversial businessman Arron Banks was keen to involve Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon in a scheme to raise US cash for his Brexit campaign as far back as 2015, emails leaked to the Observer suggest.Banks, as founder of Leave.EU, wanted Bannon’s data fi […]
- Flying fists and pelted bottles – warring politicians shock Sri Lanka November 17, 2018As an unstable coalition falls apart, MPs are resisting the return of former strongman president Mahinda RajapaksaIn 1987 grenades ripped through Sri Lanka’s parliament, killing two people and narrowly missing the country’s president and prime minister.Ranil Wickremesinghe, who until three weeks ago occupied the prime minister’s office, had been in the build […]
- Argentina lacks technology to salvage submarine wreck November 17, 2018The vessel found 800 metres deep is beyond country’s reach, says defence ministerThe Argentine government has acknowledged that it lacks the proper technology to salvage the submarine that disappeared a year ago with 44 crew members onboard, after it was found on the seabed deep in the Atlantic early on Saturday.Argentina’s defence minister, Oscar Aguad, sai […]
- UK to push Saudis for Yemen ceasefire November 17, 2018UN draft resolution to demand end to Saudi-Houthi fighting and start of peace talksThe UK has injected some urgency into resolving the conflict in Yemen, saying it is to table its long-awaited UN draft resolution demanding a ceasefire and peace process.The move came amid US-based reports that the UK foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, had to fend off intense Sau […]
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- France fuel protest: One dead in 'yellow vest' blockades November 17, 2018More than 280,000 people took part in protests across France against the rising price of fuel.
- California wildfires: Trump visits state's deadliest wildfire November 17, 2018The toll from the Camp Fire in California has risen to 71 with more than 1,000 people reported missing.
- Shrinking Swiss glacier hosts world's largest postcard November 17, 2018This huge mosaic on the Aletsch Glacier was made from 125,000 drawings, to highlight climate change.
- Jamal Khashoggi: US 'yet to conclude' who was behind the murder November 17, 2018The State Department counters reports the CIA believes the Saudi crown prince ordered the murder.
- Argentine submarine: Government 'lacks means' to raise lost vessel November 17, 2018Those who lost loved ones on the missing sub ARA San Juan say the newly found vessel must be raised.
- Central African Republic extradites ex-militia leader 'Rambo' November 17, 2018Alfred Yekatom, an MP, is flown from the Central African Republic to the Hague to face trial.
- Prague rallies against embattled Czech PM November 17, 2018Andrej Babis denies allegations that he committed fraud, then had his son kidnapped in a cover-up.
- Golden Horse: Zhang Yimou's Shadow wins most awards November 17, 2018Zhang Yimou's Shadow wins the most plaudits at the 55th Golden Horse film awards in Taiwan.
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