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The Ancestors Claim Glenda Cleveland, The Woman Who Tried to Stop Jeffrey Dahmer

• January 9, 2011 • 3 Comments

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MSNBC LIVE FEED: The Rescue of The Trapped Chilean Miners

• October 12, 2010 • Comments Off

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An Immigrant From Brazil Has Changed Lives as a Coach. Is That Enough to Stay in the U.S.? February 18, 2020
Hicu Motta turned a group of working-class girls into first-class rowers. But immigration authorities rejected his bid for a green card.
With a Deluge of Sex-Abuse Claims, Bankruptcy May Not Save the Boy Scouts February 18, 2020
The nonprofit group, which counts more than two million youth participants, follows Catholic dioceses and U.S.A. Gymnastics in seeking bankruptcy protection amid sex-abuse cases.
Virginia Legislature Turns Down Ban on Military-Style Weapons February 17, 2020
A Virginia State Senate committee rejected a proposal to ban assault-style rifles, showing the limits of Democratic efforts to impose restrictive gun-control laws.
Black Families Came to Chicago by the Thousands. Why Are They Leaving? February 17, 2020
There is an exodus of African-Americans from Chicago. Hardis White, 78, is one of those who left, and three generations of his family wrestled with staying or going.
A Complete List of Trump’s Pardons and Commutations Today February 18, 2020
The president granted full pardons to seven people and commutations to four others on Tuesday. Here’s who they are.
Clayton Williams, Oilman Whose Gaffes Cost an Election, Dies at 88 February 18, 2020
Leading Ann Richards in 1990, he was undone by a spate of blunders. He was the last Republican to date to lose a race for governor of Texas.
As Democrats Swarm Las Vegas, Trump’s Hotel Guests Wait for Their Headliner February 18, 2020
The president will stay in Las Vegas this week as Democratic candidates debate down the Strip. His namesake hotel is abuzz with Secret Service agents, supporters and the simply curious.
Who Is Rod Blagojevich and Why Did Trump Commute His Sentence? February 18, 2020
Mr. Blagojevich, a Democrat and the former governor of Illinois, was accused of trying to sell the Senate seat left open when Barack Obama went to the White House.

The Guardian, UK

Michel Barnier rejects UK call for Canada-style trade deal February 18, 2020
EU officials rubbish No 10 claims that bloc is trying to win back Parthenon marbles for AthensMichel Barnier has rejected British demands for a Canada-style trade deal that would free the UK from EU rules as he made a thinly-veiled warning to Boris Johnson not to break his word.Speaking in response to a landmark speech by David Frost, Britain’s Brexit negoti […]
Trump falsely declares himself 'the chief law enforcement officer' of the US – live February 18, 2020
Trump is incorrect – attorney general is chief law enforcement officerTrump approves two more pardons, Rod Blagojevich and Bernard KerikBloomberg has qualified for Wednesday’s Democratic debateHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 9.47pm GMT Bernie Sanders’ campaign has responded to Pete Buttigieg’s earlier comment that he […]
China's handling of coronavirus is a diplomatic challenge for WHO February 18, 2020
Beijing’s draconian measures to contain outbreak have delayed global transmissionThe World Health Organization is having to perform a diplomatic balancing act over the new coronavirus outbreak, caught between China – whose draconian measures to contain the disease have delayed transmission to the rest of the world –and China’s critics, who say its behaviour […]
Turkish Gezi park activists acquitted of terror charges in surprise ruling February 18, 2020
Arrest warrants lifted for seven other defendants being tried over nationwide protestsA Turkish court has acquitted nine leading activists accused of terror charges over their involvement in Istanbul’s Gezi park protests, a surprise ruling in the high-profile case in a country where many fear the rule of law is being steadily eroded.Applause erupted in the c […]
Harvey Weinstein jury carries weight of #MeToo into deliberations February 18, 2020
The jury began deliberating their verdict Tuesday, asking to see emails with names of women Weinstein allegedly tried to silenceThe jury at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in New York have asked to see emails in which the movie mogul highlighted the names of potential accusers and handed them to investigators he employed, to try and silence the women and preve […]
No 10 under pressure to say whether it vetted 'racist' Andrew Sabisky February 18, 2020
Cummings’ strategy under fire after exit of adviser who argued intelligence is linked to raceDowning Street has come under intense pressure to say whether it vetted a No 10 adviser who argued that intelligence is linked to race, amid fresh questions about chief aide Dominic Cummings’ drive to employ “misfits and weirdos” to work under him.A day after Andrew […]
HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs worldwide as profits plunge February 18, 2020
Bank warns of ‘meaningful’ job losses in UK and of impact of coronavirus outbreak in AsiaHSBC has said it will slash 35,000 jobs over three years as part of a major shake-up as it issued a warning over the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in Asia.The interim chief executive, Noel Quinn, confirmed on Tuesday that plans to cut $4.5bn (£3.5bn) worth of costs […]
Justin Trudeau urges 'dialogue and mutual respect' to end rail blockade February 18, 2020
Canadian prime minister: ‘I know patience is running short’Indigenous activists are protesting against C$6.6bn gas pipelineJustin Trudeau has called for patience and dialogue as his government seeks a peaceful end to a rail blockade that has shut down freight and passenger traffic. But the Canadian prime minister is under increasing pressure from the Conserv […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk February 18, 2020
The deadliness of the virus advances progressively with the age of the patient, research suggests.
Harvey Weinstein trial: Judge warns defence as verdict nears February 18, 2020
The row over a Newsweek opinion piece comes as jurors start deliberations in the trial.
How Trump got his wall - in India February 18, 2020
The US President will be greeted by a brand new wall during his trip to India next week.
Locust swarms: South Sudan latest to be hit by invasion February 18, 2020
The ravenous pests have devoured crops and pasture threatening a food crisis in East Africa.
Vladislav Surkov: Russia's Putin dismisses secretive adviser February 18, 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses one of his closest advisers, Vladislav Surkov.
Kenya plastic bag ban: Three fruit sellers arrested in Nairobi February 18, 2020
The men may face a jail sentence or fines of up to $40,000 under the country's strict laws.
Britta Nielsen: Danish social worker convicted of stealing millions February 18, 2020
Britta Nielsen is convicted of taking 117 million Danish kroner (£13m; $17m) of government funds.
Bloomberg to join Democratic debate amid poll surge February 18, 2020
The former New York mayor has qualified to take part in a Democratic debate for the first time.