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Racist Comments Cost Conservative Parkland Student a Place at Harvard June 18, 2019
The student, Kyle Kashuv, a recent graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had repeatedly used racial slurs in a written chat with classmates when he was 16.
UNC Children’s Hospital Suspends Most Complex Heart Surgeries June 18, 2019
The death rate among patients with the most serious heart conditions reached nearly 50 percent, newly released data show. State and federal regulators are investigating.
Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There June 16, 2019
On June 28, 1969, a gay bar in Greenwich Village helped change the course of L.G.B.T.Q. history.
How History Changed Anita Hill June 17, 2019
Nearly 30 years after the Clarence Thomas hearings, she talks about the progress that’s been made and the issues that remain.
Man Gets 9 Years in Prison After Nuclear Bunker Project Ends in Worker’s Fiery Death June 18, 2019
A judge gave Daniel Beckwitt a relatively short sentence for second-degree murder, but told him his “intellectual arrogance” had led to the tragedy.
Comedian Wins $4.1 Million in Lawsuit Against The Daily Stormer June 17, 2019
The neo-Nazi website falsely accused the comedian, Dean Obeidallah, of committing terrorism. He hopes to give money to organizations that fight white supremacy.
Nebraska School District Will Test Students for Nicotine Over Vaping Worries June 17, 2019
The new policy reflected growing concerns about the public health threat of e-cigarettes. “We are really wanting this to be a preventive, proactive measure,” the superintendent said.
Vaccine Injury Claims Are Few and Far Between June 18, 2019
Data from a federal program designed to compensate people harmed by vaccines shows how rare it is for someone to claim they were hurt after getting vaccinated.

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 12, 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

Photograph lays bare reality of melting Greenland sea ice June 17, 2019
Research teams traversing partially melted fjord to retrieve weather equipment release startling pictureRapidly melting sea ice in Greenland has presented an unusual hazard for research teams retrieving their oceanographic moorings and weather station equipment.A photo, taken by Steffen Olsen from the Centre for Ocean and Ice at the Danish Meteorological Ins […]
US to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East, citing 'hostile behavior' by Iran June 18, 2019
Tensions between countries on the rise after Washington blamed Tehran for attacks on oil tankersThe US is sending an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East in response to “hostile behavior by Iranian forces and their proxy groups”, Patrick Shanahan, the acting defence secretary, announced on Monday.The move further heightens tensions between the two nati […]
Hong Kong chief Carrie Lam to address protesters in person June 18, 2019
Move follows concession in private that extradition bill at centre of protests is deadHong Kong’s embattled chief executive is expected to offer an apology to protesters in person, local media have reported, the day after she said in private that the extradition law that sparked mass demonstrations was effectively dead.Carrie Lam is expected to hold a press […]
Boris Johnson accused of making contradictory Brexit promises to MPs June 17, 2019
Eurosceptic backer warns that hardliners want frontrunner to rip up May’s dealBoris Johnson has been accused of giving MPs contradictory promises on Brexit to win their votes, as one of his highly Eurosceptic backers warned that hardliners want to see him effectively tear up Theresa May’s deal with the EU.The Conservative leadership frontrunner will face que […]
Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong-un in first state visit to North Korea June 18, 2019
Move is first such trip by a Chinese president in 14 years and comes amid stalling nuclear talks with the USChinese president Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to North Korea this week in an attempt to defuse tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear programme, months after the last denuclearisation summit ended in failure.Chinese state broadcaster CCTV sai […]
European car sales rise for the first time in nine months - business live June 18, 2019
New car sales rose by 0.1% in May as a jump in demand in Germany and France offset falls in the UK, Spain and Italy 8.33am BST On day two of the Paris air show, Bloomberg gives a handy summary of some of the key themes:After one day at the Paris Air Show, Airbus had $13 billion in orders. Boeing had 0. Here's all the news from today https://t.co/sw05N98 […]
Christchurch man jailed for sharing video footage of massacre June 18, 2019
Philip Arps sentenced to 21 months for ‘glorifying and encouraging’ the mass shooting in New ZealandA Christchurch businessman who shared a video of worshippers being shot dead at a New Zealand mosque was sentenced on Tuesday to 21 months in prison.Philip Arps had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing the video, which was livestreamed on Faceb […]
Vulnerable Trump begins 2020 campaign amid boasts and backlash June 18, 2019
With poor poll numbers against Democrats, president faces coordinated opposition – but history may be on his sideDonald Trump will formally launch his 2020 re-election campaign on Tuesday in one of the weakest positions of any incumbent president in modern times.Trump will seek to project self-confidence and portray himself as a winner when he takes the stag […]

The BBC

Gulf of Oman: US sends more troops amid tanker tension with Iran June 18, 2019
The US issues more Gulf tanker attack photos as it sends 1,000 extra troops to the Middle East.
Egypt's Mohammed Morsi: Ex-leader buried after court death June 18, 2019
Authorities are facing scrutiny after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in court.
Inside China’s 'thought transformation' camps June 17, 2019
The BBC gets rare access to facilities in Xinjiang thought to be holding more than a million Muslims.
Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans June 17, 2019
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.
Toronto Raptors: Four people injured in victory parade shooting June 18, 2019
Police say two were seriously wounded at the event celebrating the basketball win.
Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath' June 18, 2019
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.
New Zealand man jailed for 21 months for sharing Christchurch shooting video June 18, 2019
Philip Arps had also made a modified version of the video that he intended to share as a meme.
French storm: Hail batters south-east France June 17, 2019
Golf ball-sized hail hits the Drome region of France, causing widespread damage.

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