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Meanwhile, Back in Wisconsin: Milwaukee Boy and His Mother Featured in Famed Auteur Werner Herzog’s 30-Minute Anti-Texting While Driving Documentary

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Fort Worth Police Shooting: Officer Is Charged With Murder for Killing Woman in Her Home October 15, 2019
Aaron Y. Dean, the officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson as she was playing a video game with her nephew, resigned hours before he was going to be fired.
Airline Food Waste Is a Problem. Can Banana Leaves Be Part of the Solution? October 12, 2019
The average airline passenger leaves behind about three pounds of waste each flight. One British design firm has ideas to bring down that number.
Former Georgia Officer Who Killed a Black Man Is Convicted, but Not of Murder October 15, 2019
The former officer, Robert Olsen, was acquitted of murder charges, but was found guilty on lesser counts after the fatal shooting of Anthony Hill, an unarmed Air Force veteran.
Suburbanites in Louisiana Vote to Create a New City of Their Own October 13, 2019
The referendum to establish a largely white city called St. George on the edge of Baton Rouge, which is racially diverse, grew out of frustration over schools and local control.
Woman Was Playing Video Game With Her Nephew When Shot by Fort Worth Police October 15, 2019
A police officer fired the shot that killed Atatiana Jefferson from outside her bedroom window. A neighbor had reported two doors ajar.
Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Depends Where You Are October 14, 2019
In the past year, at least five states and numerous cities and towns have joined a long list of places to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
He Tried E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking. Doctors Say Vaping Led to His Death. October 14, 2019
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A Debate Can Make or Break a Campaign. Here’s How. October 14, 2019
Over the years, televised debates have yielded turning points for presidential contenders. We look at some pivotal moments from past debates and explain how they shaped the race.

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Trump asks Turkey for ceasefire and orders sanctions as violence escalates October 15, 2019
President freezes negotiations on $100bn trade dealTrump vows to ‘swiftly destroy Turkey’s economy’Donald Trump spoke directly to the Turkish president, Tayyip Erdoğan, on Monday to demand an immediate ceasefire in Syria while announcing a series of punishments for Ankara that critics saw as an attempt to save face.The US president’s conversation with Erdoğa […]
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Warning follows another night of violent skirmishes between police and protesters in cityViolent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have escalated to a “life-threatening level”, police have said, after a small bomb exploded and a police officer was stabbed in clashes overnight.Peaceful rallies descended into chaos in the Chinese-ruled city on Sunday with ru […]
Boris Johnson wins more backing from MPs for Brexit deal October 14, 2019
Eurosceptics and Labour MPs indicate they could back prime minister’s deal if he clinches agreement in Brussels Boris Johnson is edging towards the parliamentary numbers needed to pass a Brexit deal after more hardline Eurosceptics and pro-deal Labour MPs indicated they could back a new agreement made with the EU.The prime minister will need to win over almo […]
Sulli, K-pop star and actor, found dead aged 25 October 14, 2019
The singer and former f(x) member, who was the victim of online bullying, had severe depression, according to policeThe K-pop star and actor Sulli has been found dead at the age of 25. Police said that the celebrity, born Choi Jin-ri, was discovered unconscious at her Seongnam residence on 14 October.“Her manager visited her home after failing to reach her s […]
Man burying daughter finds newborn alive in Indian grave October 15, 2019
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Notre Dame car bombing: all-female jihadist cell jailed for failed cathedral attack October 15, 2019
Two women with ties to Islamist militants sentenced to at least 25 years for unsuccessful 2016 atttackTwo women with Islamist militant ties who tried to set off a crude car bomb outside Notre Dame cathedral three years ago each have been sentenced to at least 25 years in jail.They were among five members of an all-female jihadist cell, aged between 22 and 42 […]
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Fiona Hill testifies about Trump's decision to oust ambassador to Ukraine October 14, 2019
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Turkey-Syria offensive: US sanctions Turkish ministries October 15, 2019
The US demands an immediate ceasefire from Turkey and sends Vice-President Mike Pence to the region.
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The jailing of politicians and activists over the illegal 2017 referendum sparks protests.
US police officer charged over bedroom shooting October 15, 2019
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Why Romania is importing waste from abroad October 14, 2019
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Booker Prize: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share award October 14, 2019
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British holidaymakers 'traumatised' after arrest at US border October 14, 2019
The young couple are being held in an immigration centre with their three-month-old baby.
Head of Vatican police resigns over 'highly damaging' memo leak October 14, 2019
Domenico Giani had "no responsibility" for the leak but resigned out of "love", the Holy See said.

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