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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- John Nichols: Noam Chomsky, at 90, still challenging manufactured consent December 11, 2018Decades ago, Noam Chomsky was described as “arguably the most important intellectual alive today.” Now he's 90, and he reminds us that intellect and dissent go together.
- D.J. Duffy: Send Walker, Nass and August to D.C. to work for Trump December 11, 2018Dear Editor: What the Wisconsin Legislature just did to try to drain all the power out of the governor’s office is despicable. I want to offer some permanent solutions to the problem.
- Baraboo addresses viral Nazi salute photo with all-day assembly and community presentation December 11, 2018The school district also released a list of measures to promote equity.
- Dean Loumos will not seek re-election to Madison School Board December 11, 2018Loumos had filed paperwork last week to run for re-election, but decided not to run after learning he might need surgery for a non-life-threatening health issue.
- 8. Springfield, MA-CT December 10, 2018
- 7. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT December 10, 2018
- 19. Worcester, MA-CT December 10, 2018
- Local artists' work is featured on every floor of the new Municipal building December 10, 2018When the Madison Municipal building officially opened Saturday at 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., every floor displayed work from local artists.
The New York Times
- A Conflicted War: MS-13, Trump and America’s Stake in El Salvador’s Security December 11, 2018U.S. investment is guiding the fight to contain the violence in El Salvador, even as President Trump hurls insults and threatens to walk away.
- What Happens When You Reply All to 22,000 State Workers December 10, 2018Reply All, the scourge that has afflicted office workers everywhere, has hit 22,000 government employees in Utah.
- Indiana High School Student Charged With Murdering Pregnant Classmate December 11, 2018Breana Rouhselang, 17, was six months pregnant when her body was found in a dumpster. The father of her child, Aaron Trejo, 16, confessed to killing her, the authorities said.
- Done With Michael Cohen, Federal Prosecutors Shift Focus to Trump Family Business December 10, 2018Prosecutors say President Trump organized illegal payments to two women during the presidential campaign. Now they want to know if he and Mr. Cohen acted alone.
- Bike-Share Options Are Rarely Available for People With Disabilities December 10, 2018Bike-share operators that have sought to revolutionize transportation increasingly are facing questions about who gets left out.
- Heavy Early Snow Smacks the Southeast, Knocking Out Power and Snarling Travel December 10, 2018Virginia and North Carolina declared states of emergency as thousands of customers lost electricity. Many people heeded warnings to stay off slick roads, but there were still hundreds of accidents.
- How Phoenix Explains a Rise in Police Violence: It’s the Civilians’ Fault December 10, 2018As other big departments turn to soul-searching and building trust, the Phoenix police accused a blind man of assaulting an officer.
- Highlights of Comey Testimony: He Likes Mueller, but They’re Not Best Friends December 9, 2018A transcript of the remarks of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, before two House committees on Friday was released. We break it down.
The San Francisco Chronicle
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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.
- Is privacy a human right? December 11, 2018According to the UN Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to privacy.
- Can crowdfunding solve healthcare? December 10, 2018Crowdfunding has become a popular strategy for paying off colossal healthcare bills.
- Powerball numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Saturday's $217 million lottery jackpot? December 9, 2018These are the winning numbers in the Powerball lottery drawing Saturday.
- Should we get rid of the U.S. Postal Service? December 6, 2018Some argue the U.S. Postal Service has no future, citing bankruptcy and the obvious environmental consequences as reasons to do away with the paper-based postal system.
- Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Tuesday's $208 million lottery jackpot? December 5, 2018Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
- Inspection and Memorial Mass honors first responders: see photos December 2, 2018New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Archbishop Gregor Aymond greeted first responders thanking them for their service at an Inspection and Memorial Mass Sunday (Dec. 2) at St. Louis Cathedral. The leaders of the New Orleans Police Department, Fire Department,...
- George H.W. Bush was political patriarch to an American dynasty December 1, 2018Bush, who died late Friday at age 94 , was a World War II hero, a Texas congressman, the director of the CIA, vice president and eventually president.
The Guardian, UK
- IMF warns storm clouds are gathering for next financial crisis December 11, 2018David Lipton says world is unprepared for downturn and Fund needs more resourcesThe storm clouds of the next global financial crisis are gathering despite the world financial system being unprepared for the next downturn, the deputy head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.David Lipton, the first deputy managing director of the IMF, said that “cris […]
- 'The window is narrowing': scientists urge action at UN climate talks December 11, 2018Gilet jaunes protests cast shadow as concerns raised over backlash against rapid changeScientists have laid down the gauntlet for political leaders as the UN climate summit in Katowice, Poland, wrestles with the challenge of cutting emissions without sparking social tensions like those seen recently in France.The UN climate talks – known as COP24 and the mos […]
- Gilets jaunes protests continue despite Macron concessions December 11, 2018French president’s address divides opinion in France as blockades and strikes go ahead as plannedProtests and road barricades at roundabouts and toll-booths across France have continued, as many gilets jaunes demonstrators said concessions made by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, were not enough to calm their anger and sense of social injustice.Anti-go […]
- Putin's East German identity card found in Stasi archives – report December 11, 2018Russian president’s photo and card discovered among Soviet-era personnel files in DresdenVladimir Putin’s old East German secret police identification card has reportedly been discovered in the Stasi archives.The card for “Maj Vladimir Putin” was discovered among Soviet-era personnel files in Dresden, where Putin served as a KGB officer in the 1980s. It bore […]
- Trump to meet congressional Democrats as Manafort lawyers due in court – live updates December 11, 2018President to have talks with Chuck Schumer and Nancy PelosiGoogle CEO Sunder Pichai to testify to CongressProtect independent, fact-based journalism with a year-end contribution and help us reach our $1m goal. 2.24pm GMT Mark Meadows tells reporters that he has yet to talk about the position of White House chief of staff that he has been floated for.On his w […]
- Oscars consider having no host after Kevin Hart quits December 11, 2018Organisers are reportedly struggling to replace the comedian after his sudden decision not to present the 2019 Academy Awards ceremonyThe organisers of the Academy Awards are considering dispensing entirely with a host for the ceremony after the abrupt departure of Kevin Hart, it has been reported.According to Variety, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and […]
- Time magazine names Jamal Khashoggi and persecuted journalists 'person of the year' December 11, 2018The accolade honours the Saudi journalist and others, including those from the Capital Gazette, killed or imprisoned in 2018Time magazine has collectively named Jamal Khashoggi and other killed and imprisoned journalists as its “person of the year” for 2018.The accolade – given to ‘The Guardians and the War on Truth’ – also honours the journalists killed in […]
- Iran sentences three human rights lawyers to prison, reports say December 11, 2018Trio face lengthy terms for opposing the ruling system amid accusations of ‘propaganda’Iran has sentenced two human rights lawyers to six years in prison and a third to 13 years, according to newspaper reports.The Arman daily said Ghasem Sholeh-Saadi and Arash Keikhosravi were sentenced to five years in prison for taking part in an “illegal gathering” and on […]
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- US-Russian spat over bombers landing in Venezuela December 11, 2018On Monday two Russian bombers landed in Venezuela for military exercises, angering US officials.
- Baylor University sexual assault suspect walks free after plea deal December 11, 2018The woman hit out after a US judge decided against jail time for the man she accuses of rape.
- Christmas pet adoption ban at German shelters December 11, 2018To stop last-minute decisions to put a puppy under the tree, German shelters are simply saying no.
- India elections: Setback for Modi's BJP in three key states December 11, 2018The prime minister's BJP party appears likely to lose in at least two of three key states.
- France Gilets Jaunes: Macron promises divide protest leaders December 11, 2018A woman at the forefront of the "yellow-vest" movement wants a "truce" but others are unimpressed.
- Time Magazine Person of the Year 2018 honours journalists December 11, 2018Jamal Khashoggi and others "in pursuit of greater truths" are named 2018's Person of the Year.
- Truck drivers face prison in Singapore for $1 bribes December 11, 2018The two migrant workers face five years in prison and a $100,000 Singapore dollar fine if convicted.
- Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi fights extradition to Bahrain December 11, 2018Bahraini Hakeem Al-Araibi, who has refugee status in Australia, was detained in Thailand last month.
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