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The Madison WI Capitol Times

Russian national charged with conspiracy once praised Scott Walker during presidential bid July 16, 2018
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker earned the admiration of Maria Butina, a Russian gun rights advocate charged Monday with conspiracy to act as an agent of the Russian Federation, in the early days of his presidential campaign.
Ryan, Johnson, Baldwin push back on Trump's dismissal of Russian election interference July 16, 2018
Hours after President Donald Trump said he doesn't "see any reason why it would be" true that Russia interfered in U.S. elections in 2016, House Speaker Paul Ryan said there is "no question" Russia is responsible and has continued its…
Ald. Maurice Cheeks' decision to run for mayor is this week's top read at captimes.com July 16, 2018
News that Madison Ald. Maurice Cheeks will run for Madison mayor was the most-read article on captimes.com last week.
Bob Menamin: Vote out those who won't take on Trump July 16, 2018
Dear Editor: Donald Trump is being investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, a conservative Republican, for conspiring with Russia to help Trump win the 2016 election. For the general public there is ample evidence that Trump and associates had many…
Plain Talk: Make your voice heard on Trump's abortion 'gag rule' July 16, 2018
A proposed change to Title X, the federal family planning program, would deny funding to any clinic that includes the word "abortion" in counseling pregnant women or that actually performs abortions, although federal money is not used for abortions. You…
E.J. Dionne Jr.: Will the blue wave start in Jersey? July 16, 2018
Democrats in New Jersey have fielded three candidates with long histories of public service who were encouraged to join the electoral fray by the sense of emergency Trump's presidency has created.
Brewpub food: New riverside Vintage in Sauk Prairie is worth the trip July 16, 2018
Each day this week, we'll be looking at the menu of a different brewpub in and around Madison.
Tenant Resource Center executive director Brenda Konkel enters 2019 Madison mayor's race July 16, 2018
Brenda Konkel joins former alder Satya Rhodes-Conway and District 10 alder Maurice Cheeks in the mayor’s race.

The New York Times

He Preyed on Men Who Wanted to Be Priests. Then He Became a Cardinal. July 16, 2018
Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick was removed from ministry last month for sexually abusing an altar boy. But for decades, the church overlooked his harassment of adult seminarians.
Charlotte Reluctantly Says It’s Willing to Host Republican National Convention July 17, 2018
North Carolina’s largest city has not been eager to embrace a bid for the Republican National Convention in 2020. The main reason? President Trump.
Court Orders Temporary Halt to Migrant Family Deportations July 17, 2018
A federal judge in San Diego granted a request to delay deportations of migrant parents who have recently been reunited with their children.
Military Spending Is Up, but Aerospace and Defense Workers Are Scarce July 16, 2018
Around the globe, flashy military performances have a more serious purpose: getting people with high-tech skills to sign up.
Design for Charleston Attack Memorial Draws on Pain, Strength and Forgiveness July 15, 2018
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church hopes to erect a lasting tribute to both victims and survivors of the 2015 hate crime, and to the resilience of a 200-year-old congregation.
DNA Leads to Suspect Decades After Killing of April Tinsley, 8 July 16, 2018
The killer had taunted the police in Fort Wayne, Ind., in the years since the 1988 rape and killing that drew national headlines.
Turtle Researcher’s Award Rescinded After He Uses Racy Photos of Women in Presentation July 16, 2018
A herpetologist was being honored for his scientific achievements. The award was swiftly rescinded when he showed revealing photos of women in swimsuits.
Judge Orders Los Angeles Times to Delete Part of Published Article July 16, 2018
Legal experts said the order, to remove references from a sealed document that was made public by mistake, was probably unconstitutional. The paper said it would appeal.

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.
Republicans, Democrats come together in condemning Trump's remarks siding with Putin July 17, 2018
Lawmakers in both major parties and former intelligence officials appeared shocked, dismayed and uneasy with Trump's suggestion that he believes Putin's denial of interfering in the 2016 elections.
Dolly Parton to MC Hammer: BR-area police agencies step up to lip sync challenge July 17, 2018
Zachary Police Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office posted the videos Monday (July 16).
3rd suspect named in June double shooting that killed 1 in Marrero: JPSO July 17, 2018
Relatives identified the man who was killed as 41-year-old Damond Lamont Taylor of Lafayette.
Stolen truck crashes into cars in Slidell; 1 arrested, 1 sought: police July 17, 2018
The incident happened Monday night at 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Slidell police said.
New Jefferson Parish schools Superintendent inaugurated July 17, 2018
Cade Brumley talked about the school systems challenges and strengths during Monday's ceremony.
Female gun-rights activist arrested, accused of acting as Russian agent July 17, 2018
A 29-year-old gun-rights activist served as a covert Russian agent while living in Washington, gathering intelligence on American officials and political organizations and working to establish back-channel lines of communications for the Kremlin, federal prosecutors charged Monday.
Murder warrant issued in 2017 death of Ciara McElveen: NOPD July 17, 2018
Leonard Ward is wanted in connection to the Feb. 27, 2017, fatal stabbing, NOPD said.

The Guardian, UK

Trump 'treasonous' after siding with Putin on election meddling July 16, 2018
US president under fire after backing Kremlin at joint press conference with Russian leaderDonald Trump has been condemned as “treasonous” for siding with the Kremlin over his own government agencies after a stunning joint appearance with Vladimir Putin in which he seemingly accepted the Russian leader’s denial of election meddling.At a joint press conferenc […]
ICC crime of aggression comes into effect without key signatories July 17, 2018
UK lobbied for delay in law under which leaders could be prosecuted for going to warA crime of aggression, under which politicians and military leaders can be held individually responsible for invasions and other major attacks, comes into force at the international criminal court, reviving global legal powers last exercised at the Nuremburg and Tokyo war cri […]
The French national football team's victory parade – in pictures July 16, 2018
France celebrated their second World Cup win on 15 July, 20 years after their maiden triumph. They overcame the passionate Croatian side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history Continue reading...
IMF warns Trump trade war could cost global economy $430bn July 16, 2018
US could find itself ‘focus of global retaliation’ in tariff dispute, says WEO reportRising trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world could cost the global economy $430bn (£324bn), with America “especially vulnerable” to an escalating tariff war, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Delivering a sharp rebuke for Donald Trump, […]
Russian woman charged with spying for Moscow by 'infiltrating' NRA July 16, 2018
Maria Butina, 29, met US politicians and candidates to establish ‘back channels’ and secretly reported to Kremlin, DoJ allegesA Russian woman has been charged with spying for Moscow in the US by infiltrating the National Rifle Association (NRA) in an attempt to influence the Republican party and American politics.Maria Butina, who purported to be a pro-gun a […]
Lava 'bomb' crashes through roof of boat in Hawaii, injuring tourists July 16, 2018
More than 20 hurt, including woman with broken leg, after lava from Kilauea volcano shot out of groundAn explosion caused by lava oozing into the ocean has sent molten rock crashing through the roof of a sightseeing boat off Hawaii’s Big Island, injuring 23 people.The “lava bomb,” which burst from the water near the boat as molten rock poured into the ocean, […]
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan at record high, UN says July 15, 2018
Surge in Isis suicide attacks blamed for 1% rise to 1,692 fatalities in first half of yearThe number of civilians killed in Afghanistan reached a record in the first half of the year, despite last month’s ceasefire, with a surge in suicide attacks claimed by Islamic State, the United Nations has said.The UN report came as an apparent suicide attack close to […]
Paris celebrates World Cup win as one million fans fill Champs-Élysées July 15, 2018
Supporters with tears in their eyes express ‘total love’ for young, diverse French squad Tens of thousands of supporters wrapped in red, white and blue flags and singing the French national anthem have poured on to the Champs-Élysées in Paris to celebrate France’s World Cup victory over Croatia, cheering that the nation was now firmly a football superpower.A […]

The BBC

Trump-Putin summit: US president under fire over poll meddling comments July 17, 2018
The US president defended Russia over claims it interfered in the 2016 US election.
Russian woman charged with spying in the US July 16, 2018
Maria Butina is accused of infiltrating political groups on behalf of Russia, prosecutors say.
Kilauea volcano: Flying lava injures 23 in Hawaii July 17, 2018
An explosion from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano strikes a tour boat, injuring 23 people.
China's most expensive film pulled after opening weekend July 17, 2018
Despite costing $112m to produce, fantasy epic Asura was withdrawn from cinemas after just one weekend.
Cave rescue: Australians to receive honours, PM Turnbull says July 17, 2018
Richard Harris and Craig Challen performed "extraordinary acts of heroism", Australia's PM says.
Egypt military officers get immunity over 2013 crackdown July 16, 2018
Commanders may be shielded from prosecution over the violence after President Mohammed Morsi's ousting.
Amazon faces web issues around the world on Prime Day July 16, 2018
The e-commerce giant is experiencing outages in the US and elsewhere as its summer sale gets underway.
US nuclear materials stolen last year are still missing July 16, 2018
Energy department officials had reportedly left the nuclear materials in a car in a high-crime area.

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