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The New York Times
- For Some in Texas, Imelda’s Heavy Rain Feels Like Harvey 2.0 September 20, 2019Tropical Depression Imelda was nowhere near as widespread as Hurricane Harvey. But in some areas, the flooding was worse.
- Ady Barkan Won’t Let Dying Stop His Activism September 20, 2019Democratic presidential candidates are flocking to California to meet Mr. Barkan, who is dying of A.L.S. But the sicker he gets, the more famous he becomes.
- States Warn Residents About Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness That Has Killed 5 September 20, 2019Health authorities are investigating other cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a virus transmitted through a mosquito bite, which has left at least five people dead in three states this year.
- U.S. Charges Ed Buck With Drug Crime in Gemmel Moore’s Death September 20, 2019The authorities outlined a disturbing pattern in which they say that Mr. Buck traded drugs and money for sexual favors. They said there were at least 11 victims.
- Flooding Hits Texas Towns Devastated by Harvey September 20, 2019Some areas in southeastern Texas have been drenched with more than three feet of rain, forcing chaotic evacuations and leaving residents stranded.
- American Airlines Mechanic Accused of Plane Sabotage May Have Ties to Terrorists, U.S. Says September 19, 2019A judge denied bail to the employee, who the authorities said told federal agents he had tampered with the plane because he was upset about an impasse over a union contract.
- Pennsylvania State Senator Resigns After Arrest on Child Pornography Charges September 19, 2019The authorities said they found pornographic images on Senator Michael Folmer’s phone.
- A Trickle of Bodies at Ed Buck’s West Hollywood Home, Suspicion and an Arrest September 19, 2019Mr. Buck finally faced consequences this week as prosecutors charged him with operating a drug house and accused him of being a predator who targeted vulnerable men.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
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The Guardian, UK
- Global climate strike: Greta Thunberg and school students lead climate crisis protest – live updates September 20, 2019Millions of people from Sydney to Manila, Dhaka to London and New York will march for urgent action on climate breakdownWhy the Guardian is changing its environment languageHundreds of thousands attend rallies across AustraliaHow you can get involved | Are you taking part in today’s protests? 11.08am BST Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind kicks off Berlin’s “Kl […]
- Mass protests in Spain after 19 women are murdered by partners September 20, 2019‘Feminist emergency’ demonstrations follow series of high-profile rape casesProtesters will take to the streets of more than 250 towns and cities across Spain on Friday to declare a “feminist emergency” after a series of high-profile rape cases and a summer in which 19 women were murdered by current or former partners.Organisers are aiming to “turn the night […]
- Trump whistleblower complaint: focus shifts to Ukraine amid Giuliani claims September 20, 2019Rumours over Trump’s reported promise to foreign leader mounts as his personal lawyer appears to admit to pressing Ukraine to investigate Joe BidenSpeculation in Washington was at fever pitch on Thursday over reports Donald Trump’s promise to a foreign leader so troubled a US intelligence official that it prompted a whistleblower complaint, with the focus no […]
- Trudeau says he can't recall how many times he wore blackface makeup September 20, 2019Footage emerges of third instance of Canadian prime minister in blackface, with one month to go before election• How will Justin Trudeau’s blackface photos affect Canada’s election?Justin Trudeau is scrambling to halt further damage to his re-election campaign after a string of racist images from his past put Canada’s image-conscious prime minister at the ce […]
- Indonesian president postpones plans to outlaw extramarital sex September 20, 2019Apparent climbdown follows wave of anger and criticism over draconian draft lawsIndonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, has ordered his government to postpone the ratification of a deeply controversial criminal code that would outlaw living together outside marriage, extramarital sex and insulting the president.The apparent climbdown came in a surprise address a […]
- Hong Kong protests: tech war opens up with doxxing of protesters and police September 20, 2019Campaigns to expose personal details of those on both sides of protests skyrocket, with nearly 1,000 cases being investigatedHong Kong has seen an unprecedented wave of doxxing – the malicious spread of private information online – since anti-government protests began in early June.Social media forums such as LIHKG, a Reddit-like website, and encrypted apps […]
- Australia may ban Boeing 737 Max even if US gives it all-clear September 20, 2019Civil Aviation Safety Authority says it will make its own call on the 737 Max, which was grounded after two crashes left 346 dead Australia’s air safety regulator may refuse permission for Boeing 737 Max planes to fly even if its US counterpart revokes an order grounding the aircraft, which has crashed twice, leaving 346 people dead.A Civil Aviation Safety A […]
- US and Canada have lost three billion birds since 1970 September 20, 2019More than one in four birds have been lost across diverse groups and habitats, in what researchers describe as a ‘wake-up call’The US and Canada have lost more than one in four birds – a total of three billion – since 1970, culminating in what scientists who published a new study are calling a “widespread ecological crisis”.Researchers observed a 29% decline […]
The BBC
- Trump denies promise that led to formal complaint from intelligence official September 20, 2019An intelligence official found the comment "so troubling" they made a formal complaint, reports say.
- Climate protest student: 'I'm here to step up and say no more' September 20, 2019Student Gina Hale is one of the protesters taking part in the day of climate action.
- Nigeria shuts Action Against Hunger aid group 'for feeding militants' September 20, 2019Action Against Hunger denies accusations that it is supplying "food and drugs" to Boko Haram.
- Gulalai Ismail: Activist in hiding flees Pakistan for the US September 20, 2019Gulalai Ismail is accused of "anti-state activities" and is now in New York seeking asylum.
- Why Greeks question this role model's credentials September 19, 2019Eleni Antoniadou has been feted for her scientific work but her rise is the focus of intense scrutiny.
- Cartels, kidnap and torture on the US border September 19, 2019Families are being preyed on by Mexican cartels as they wait to cross the US border.
- Canada's Justin Trudeau cannot say how often he wore blackface September 19, 2019Canada's PM Justin Trudeau is dogged by revelations he wore blackface as he fights for a further term.
- Colt suspends AR-15 rifle production for civilians September 20, 2019Colt suspends the production of sporting rifles including the AR-15, used in several US mass shootings
