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Jasmina Anema, 6, Dies of Leukemia; Spurred Bone Marrow Drives Among Blacks, People of Color, Multiracials

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The Madison WI Capitol Times

Wisopinion.com: 'The Insiders' discuss the proposed middle-class tax cuts (video) February 22, 2019
WisOpinion.com Insiders Scott Jensen and Chuck Chvala weigh in.
Analysis: Rhodes-Conway presents a formidable challenge to Soglin in Madison mayor's race February 22, 2019
Madison's mayoral candidates start race toward the general election April 2.
Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan: The triumphant homecoming of Angela Davis February 22, 2019
Last Friday night, "Angela Solidarity Shabbats" were held in dozens of cities, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace.
The Madsplainers: Breaking down what happened in the primary election February 22, 2019
The Cap Times' city government and current affairs podcast takes a look at what happened at the polls on Tuesday night.
GM extends life of its only Detroit factory until early 2020 February 22, 2019
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is extending the life of its only Detroit factory until early next year.
Naomi RouseKugel: It's a national emergency! Impeach Trump February 22, 2019
Dear Editor: I hereby declare a national emergency! Our "president" has been deemed to be delusional and ineffective. Our Constitution states that we should now implement impeachment procedures. It's all written down and legal. It just has to be implemented.…
Wedge Issues: Attorney General Josh Kaul on his state budget, legislative priorities February 22, 2019
Join Cap Times political reporter Jessie Opoien for Wedge Issues, a podcast catching you up with the elected officials, strategists, analysts and power players of state government and politics in Wisconsin.
Community meeting set for Saturday in response to Whitehorse Middle School incident February 22, 2019
The meeting will take place at the Allied Drive Boys & Girls Club location.

The New York Times

Catholic Leaders at Meeting on Sex Abuse Hear Proposal for Removing Bishops February 22, 2019
Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, proposed new global procedures on sexual abuse cases, saying local churches should not expect Rome to handle everything for them.
Prosecutors Broke Law in Agreement Not to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein, Judge Rules February 22, 2019
A judge ruled that federal prosecutors broke the law when they signed a non-prosecution agreement with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges and concealed it from victims.
New Election Ordered in North Carolina Race at Center of Fraud Inquiry February 22, 2019
The unanimous ruling by the state Board of Elections was a startling turn in a case that underscored the risks of absentee ballot fraud.
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water Leave Military Families Reeling February 22, 2019
The pollution, often from foam used in firefighting, is part of a mounting concern over the presence of toxic substances that could affect at least 10 million Americans.
Christopher Hasson, Coast Guard Officer, Plotted Attacks at His Desk, Filings Say February 22, 2019
Lieutenant Hasson, who hoped to spark a race war, had studied the Unabomber, the Virginia Tech gunman and other extremist killers, the authorities said.
Measles Outbreak: Your Questions Answered February 20, 2019
The disease was declared eliminated in 2000. So far this year, there have been more than 100 cases.
USA Today Searched Old Yearbooks for Blackface Photos. It Found One Published by Its Editor. February 22, 2019
Nicole Carroll, the newspaper’s editor in chief, apologized for a racist photo that appeared in a college yearbook in the late 1980s, when she was the yearbook’s editor.
Menendez and Booker, From Corruption Trial to the 2020 Trail February 22, 2019
As Cory Booker runs for president, Robert Menendez has “said yes to everything” to help his New Jersey Senate colleague and friend. Mr. Menendez reflected on their bond through highs and lows.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 13, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Theresa May must go in three months, cabinet ministers say February 22, 2019
Senior Conservatives to make clear PM should give way to new leader for next phase of BrexitCabinet ministers will make it clear they believe Theresa May should step down after the local elections in May and allow a new leader to deliver the next phase of the Brexit negotiations, the Guardian understands.Senior figures in government have suggested they want […]
R Kelly charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse, reports say February 22, 2019
Singer could appear in court on 8 March, reports say, after being charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse in ChicagoR Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Illinois, according to local Chicago media.Numerous women have accused Kelly, 52, of sexual abuse over the past 20 years but he has only appeared before a judg […]
Shamima Begum: decision risks 'creating second class of citizenship' February 22, 2019
London mayor says decision to strip citizenship could affect Britons with roots overseasThe decision to strip Shamima Begum of her UK citizenship on the basis she is of Bangladeshi heritage could have implications for millions of people who have family roots overseas, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned.Khan said the home secretary’s decision earlier […]
Manafort faces New York prosecution that could bypass any Trump pardon – live February 22, 2019
Manhattan district attorney preparing charges including tax offences against Trump’s former campaign chair 7.44pm GMT Virginia House Republicans have announced plans to hold a public hearing where the lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, and the two women who have recently accused him of sexual assault can testify, the Associated Press reports: Republican De […]
Bedtime social media use may be harming UK teenagers, study says February 22, 2019
Exclusive: a fifth of 13- to 15-year-olds ‘spend five hours or more a day on social media’Teenagers in Britain may be putting their health and education at risk by spending too much time on social media at bedtime, according to a major study into adolescent sleep habits.More than a third of teenagers spent at least three hours a day on social media, with a f […]
Rival concerts pave way for Venezuela aid challenge February 22, 2019
Country braced for showdown between Maduro government and US-backed GuaidóVenezuela is bracing for a showdown this weekend between the government of Nicolás Maduro and the US-backed opposition which hopes to fracture military loyalties and undermine the authorities in Caracas by shipping food and medicine into the country.Rival concerts along the Colombian b […]
Kraft Heinz share plunge loses Warren Buffett $4bn in one day February 22, 2019
Shares in the food and beverage giant fell nearly 25% in Friday trading, Berkshire Hathaway has been particularly hard hitShares in the food and beverage giant Kraft Heinz fell nearly 25% in Friday trading, a day after the company wrote down by $15.4bn the value of its Kraft and Oscar Mayer brands.The company, which has disclosed that in October it received […]
Canada: Jagmeet Singh faces existential byelection on road to challenge Trudeau February 22, 2019
First non-white leader of a major political party needs to win a seat in parliament before he can run for PMThe leader of Canada’s left-of-centre New Democratic party is facing a key byelection on Monday which will decide whether or not he is able to challenge Justin Trudeau in October.Jagmeet Singh, the first non-white leader of a major political party in t […]

The BBC

Venezuela crisis: Border clashes as aid row intensifies February 22, 2019
Two people are killed and others are injured as civilians confront troops at the border with Brazil.
R Kelly: Singer charged with sexual offences in Chicago February 22, 2019
Singer R Kelly faces multiple counts of sexual abuse, including against minors, US media report.
Hoda Muthana: Father of IS bride sues US to allow her return February 22, 2019
US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit claims.
Brexit: Irish government hopes no-deal plan 'sits on shelf' February 22, 2019
The Irish government hopes its legislation for managing a no-deal Brexit will "sit on the shelf".
Jussie Smollett suspended from Empire TV show February 22, 2019
Producers for the hit show took the decision after Jussie Smollet was accused of faking an assault.
Nigerian elections: Voters taken through Boko Haram danger zone February 22, 2019
Witnesses tell the BBC they were taken home from refugee camps despite the threat from Boko Haram.
US man writes his own obituary to warn others against smoking February 22, 2019
A US man who died of lung cancer after decades of smoking penned his own obit as a cautionary tale.
Canada pipeline 'benefits outweigh costs' February 22, 2019
Canada's energy regulator says the project's economic benefits justify the environmental impacts.