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- Trump Reverses Navy Decision to Oust Edward Gallagher From SEALs November 22, 2019The president said Chief Petty Officer Gallagher, who has been at the center of a high-profile war crimes case, would not lose his membership in the elite commando force.
- Trump’s NOAA Pick, Barry Myers, Asks to Withdraw Nomination November 22, 2019Mr. Myers, whose nomination had stalled in the Senate, said medical issues made leading the agency “impractical.” Some Democrats had questioned his ties to a family-run private forecasting company.
- Virus Outbreak Closes Colorado Schools for More Than 20,000 Students November 22, 2019The “extremely contagious” virus forced a school district to close all of its schools for the first time, officials said.
- As Rents Outrun Pay, California Families Live on a Knife’s Edge November 21, 2019The state’s severe housing shortage is driving up rents, leaving many lower-income families struggling to stay in neighborhoods they once could afford.
- Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore Mayor, Pleads Guilty in Children’s Book Fraud November 21, 2019Ms. Pugh, who was accused of federal crimes, resigned as mayor earlier this year. She could face decades in prison.
- Nine Face Hazing-Related Charges in Death of Ohio University Student November 20, 2019Two people face involuntary manslaughter charges and one is charged with reckless homicide in the November 2018 death of Collin Wiant, who died after inhaling nitrous oxide.
- Border Patrol Agent Who Hit Migrant With Truck Is Sentenced to Probation November 21, 2019In a text message to another agent, Matthew Bowen referred to immigrants as “murdering savages” and “subhuman,” court documents showed.
- As Admiral Moved to Expel a Navy SEAL, He Kept an Eye on Trump November 21, 2019The commander of the Navy SEALs began the process that could eject Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher from the force after the White House did not push back, Navy officials said.
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- Grace Millane trial: New Zealand man found guilty of murdering British backpacker November 22, 2019A jury in Auckland has decided a 27-year-old, whose name has been suppressed, knowingly killed the British touristA jury in New Zealand has found a 27-year-old man guilty of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane.Her parents David and Gillian, who had sat through the three-week trial in Auckland’s high court, sobbed at the verdict. Continue reading...
- Outcry as conservative South Korean MPs seek to curtail LGBT rights November 22, 2019Campaigners condemn attempt to remove protection for ‘sexual orientation’ from new legislationCampaigners in South Korea have condemned an attempt by conservative MPs to remove homophobia and transphobia from a list of violations of a proposed anti-discrimination law.An amendment submitted this month by Ahn Sang-soo, a member of the main opposition Liberty K […]
- Fiona Hill: stop ‘fictional narrative’ of Ukraine meddling in US election November 21, 2019Former expert on Russia attacked debunked conspiracy theory used to defend Trump against allegations of briberyImpeachment hearings – live updatesRepublicans loyal to Donald Trump must stop pushing the “fictional narrative” that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 presidential election because it plays into Vladimir Putin’s hands, the White House’s former top exp […]
- New Zealand v England: first Test, day two – live! November 22, 2019Live updates from second day’s play at the Bay OvalAustralia v Pakistan – live coverage of the first Test!Feel free to email Tanya or tweet @tjaldred 5.30am GMT 50th over: New Zealand 142-4 (Nicholls 25, Watling 5) Nicholls is fit to continue, and Archer follows up immediately with another short ball, then another rapid lifter that Buttler takes high above h […]
- Victoria's Secret cancels annual televised fashion show as viewers turn off November 22, 2019‘Evolution’ of marketing strategy comes as audiences for the runway show have slumped The annual Victoria’s Secret televised fashion show, known for its jewel-encrusted bras and supermodels sporting angel wings, will not be held this holiday season, according to an announcement by parent company L Brands Inc.The official confirmation comes months after Shani […]
- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for bribery and fraud November 21, 2019Attorney general announces charges as crisis deepens for longest-serving leaderIsrael’s attorney general has indicted Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, in a damning blow to the prime minister as he fights for his political survival.Avichai Mandelblit charged the 70-year-old leader on Thursday in all three major corruption cases for w […]
- Can Elizabeth Warren fix her problem with African American voters? November 22, 2019Protesters interrupted a speech at a historically black college, as the 2020 hopeful struggles to attract essential supportElizabeth Warren was only a couple of minutes into her prepared remarks celebrating the history of black female protesters when modern-day protesters, many of them also black women, decided to cut her off.Just as the Massachusetts senato […]
- More than 80% of adolescents not active enough, warns WHO November 21, 2019Sedentary lifestyles focused on screens are jeopardising health, says World Health Organization More than 80% of adolescents worldwide are not active enough, putting their health at risk by sitting focused on a screen rather than running about, say World Health Organization (WHO) researchers.The proportion of insufficiently active girls in 27 countries rose […]
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- Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'promoted discredited Ukraine theory' November 22, 2019Ex-adviser Fiona Hill says he ignored advisers who said Russia had meddled in the 2016 election.
- Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel PM defiant in face of 'coup' November 22, 2019The prime minister has been charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
- Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women November 22, 2019Pakistan's Arts Council backtracks after it's derided for inviting a men-only panel on feminism.
- Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body November 22, 2019The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills.
- Russians under threat over video about gay man November 22, 2019A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality.
- Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive November 22, 2019Scientists infected mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to make it harder for them to spread disease.
- Amnesty International: Chile using violence as a deterrent November 21, 2019The human rights group says the security forces are using violence is to discourage further protests.
- Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control November 22, 2019A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius.
