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Gymnast Gabby Douglas Taking Dead Aim at Gold in the Summer Olympics

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The Ancestors Summon “Smokin'” Joe Frazier, Boxer and Entertainer

• November 8, 2011 • Comments Off

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Who Is Alexander Vindman? White House Aide Reported Ukraine Concerns November 19, 2019
The decorated combat veteran and top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council will be the first active-duty military officer to take part in the public impeachment hearings.
‘Meth. We’re on It’: South Dakota’s Anti-Meth Campaign Raises Eyebrows November 19, 2019
Many saw the slogan as tone-deaf or a failed attempt at cleverness. State officials said it was provocative by design.
California and Nevada Ask: Iowa Who? November 18, 2019
The 2020 Democrats headed West to campaign in two key states. “I don’t think it matters what happens in New Hampshire or Iowa, which are not representative of the country,” Harry Reid said.
Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Brutal Farm Killings November 19, 2019
After speaking with the families of the victims, the Bucks County district attorney did not pursue the death penalty for Sean Kratz.
After Defeating His Opponent and Trump, Louisiana Governor Charts His Own Path November 18, 2019
Gov. John Bel Edwards was called the “accidental governor” when he was first elected to lead Louisiana four years ago. After winning again, no one is calling him an accident now.
DNA Tests Could Clear an Executed Man. Why a Judge Said No. November 19, 2019
Sedley Alley went to his death based on scant physical evidence and a confession he said had been coerced. His daughter wants to know if he really was guilty.
Fresno Backyard Shooting Leaves 4 Dead and 6 Injured, Police Say November 19, 2019
At least two people opened fire on a crowd watching a football game at a family gathering, the authorities said. No suspects have been identified.
He Wrote ‘Kill All Women,’ but a Judge Returned His Guns November 19, 2019
Authorities around the country have collided with the limits of laws designed to seize weapons from those who might be a threat to public safety.

The Guardian, UK

Vindman tells impeachment hearing he reported 'improper' Trump call immediately – live November 19, 2019
Key witness testifies publicly on Trump’s Ukraine call and says ‘vile’ character attacks on those testifying ‘reprehensible’ – follow the latest liveIn this defining moment for America, support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contributionRead more about the impact of The Guardian’s journalism in 2019 5.27pm GMT Lt Col Alexander Vindman testifie […]
Sweden drops Julian Assange rape investigation November 19, 2019
Prosecutor says country will not proceed with investigation into WikiLeaks founderSwedish authorities have discontinued an investigation into a rape allegation against the WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, after a review of the evidence.The deputy chief prosecutor, Eva-Marie Persson, said the complainant’s evidence was deemed credible and reliable, but that […]
Daphne Caruana Galizia: suspected middleman set to name names November 19, 2019
Alleged middleman offered pardon in return for sharing evidence on death of journalistA suspected middleman in the murder of the prominent Maltese anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been offered a presidential pardon in return for sharing potentially crucial evidence.Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, confirmed what could be a major br […]
Jeffrey Epstein: two New York prison guards charged November 19, 2019
Charges relate to pair’s alleged failure to check on Epstein Epstein death ruled a suicide after he was found in prison cellTwo New York correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself have been charged in connection with his death, it was reported on Tuesday. Related: New Epstein accuser sues estate and calls on Pr […]
Jordan says US settlement decision is 'entrenching occupation' November 19, 2019
US said on Monday Israeli settlements on West Bank were no longer considered illegal Jordan has accused the US of entrenching the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, after Washington announced it did not consider Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank to necessarily be illegal.Ayman Safadi, the Jordanian foreign minister, criticised the […]
General election live: Corbyn should not resign immediately if Labour loses election, says McCluskey - live news November 19, 2019
All the day’s developments on the campaign trail before Johnson and Corbyn’s first TV debate Full guide to tonight’s TV debateLabour will ‘rewrite rules of economy’Sign up for daily election briefing 5.21pm GMT And here is another useful Twitter thread on the likely impact of the debate tonight, from the academic Prof Tim Bale. It starts here.THREAD: Did a @ […]
UN urges Iran restraint amid reports of high protester death toll November 19, 2019
Concerns raised over alleged use of live ammunition against petrol price demonstratorsThe United Nations has urged Iran to end its shutdown of the internet and ensure its security services show restraint after the “clearly very serious” extent of casualties in protests that have swept the country in response to steep petrol price rises.The office of the Unit […]
Socialist ex-presidents of Andalucía guilty in €680m fraud case November 19, 2019
Verdicts against two PSOE members embarrassing for Spain’s acting prime minister Two former socialist presidents of the southern Spanish region of Andalucía have been found guilty of misconduct and misuse of public funds over their roles in a decade-long, €680m (£582m) fraud that led to one of the country’s biggest corruption trials.The verdicts will be acut […]

The BBC

Jeffrey Epstein guards charged with falsifying records November 19, 2019
The two were responsible for watching over Epstein in prison on the night he killed himself.
US and Australian hostages freed in Taliban prisoner swap November 19, 2019
Two professors are freed in exchange for three top Taliban prisoners to try to reboot peace talks.
Iran protests: UN fears dozens of people have been killed November 19, 2019
Some sources have indicated about 200 people may have died since the protests erupted on Friday.
Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape investigation November 19, 2019
Prosecutors drop a rape inquiry into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is in custody in the UK.
Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires November 19, 2019
People in Sydney woke up to a city shrouded in smoke on Tuesday, as bushfires rage across the region
Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying November 19, 2019
Millions of phone users are being followed this week but critics fear it is a step closer to spying.
A million faulty condoms recalled in Uganda November 19, 2019
Some of the male contraceptives supplied by charity Marie Stopes contained holes or risked bursting.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters still inside as standoff continues November 19, 2019
The standoff is into a third day, but younger protesters have been allowed to leave without arrest.