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A Deterrent to Criminal Behavior? Uncle Beats Nephew For Posting on Facebook That He’s a Thug; Then Puts Video on You Tube For Everyone to See

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Who Is Alexander Vindman? White House Aide Reported Ukraine Concerns November 19, 2019
The decorated combat veteran and top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council will be the first active-duty military officer to take part in the public impeachment hearings.
‘Meth. We’re on It’: South Dakota’s Anti-Meth Campaign Raises Eyebrows November 19, 2019
Many saw the slogan as tone-deaf or a failed attempt at cleverness. State officials said it was provocative by design.
California and Nevada Ask: Iowa Who? November 18, 2019
The 2020 Democrats headed West to campaign in two key states. “I don’t think it matters what happens in New Hampshire or Iowa, which are not representative of the country,” Harry Reid said.
Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Brutal Farm Killings November 19, 2019
After speaking with the families of the victims, the Bucks County district attorney did not pursue the death penalty for Sean Kratz.
After Defeating His Opponent and Trump, Louisiana Governor Charts His Own Path November 18, 2019
Gov. John Bel Edwards was called the “accidental governor” when he was first elected to lead Louisiana four years ago. After winning again, no one is calling him an accident now.
DNA Tests Could Clear an Executed Man. Why a Judge Said No. November 19, 2019
Sedley Alley went to his death based on scant physical evidence and a confession he said had been coerced. His daughter wants to know if he really was guilty.
Fresno Backyard Shooting Leaves 4 Dead and 6 Injured, Police Say November 19, 2019
At least two people opened fire on a crowd watching a football game at a family gathering, the authorities said. No suspects have been identified.
He Wrote ‘Kill All Women,’ but a Judge Returned His Guns November 19, 2019
Authorities around the country have collided with the limits of laws designed to seize weapons from those who might be a threat to public safety.

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Impeachment hearing: White House Twitter account attacks Vindman's judgment – live November 19, 2019
Tweet attempts to cast doubt on Lt Col Alexander Vindman testimony after he criticized Trump’s ‘improper’ call with Ukrainian presidentIn this defining moment for America, support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contributionRead more about the impact of The Guardian’s journalism in 2019 6.33pm GMT Moments ago, Lt Col Alexander Vindman dismissed […]
Jeffrey Epstein: prison guards charged with hiding failure to keep watch November 19, 2019
Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were meant to check Epstein every half-hour but they browsed the web and slept, court papers allegeTwo federal corrections officers were indicted on Tuesday for allegedly trying to hide their failure to check on inmates on the night the convicted sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in his Manhat […]
Labour would rewrite rules of UK economy, says John McDonnell November 19, 2019
Shadow chancellor criticises corporate excess but rules out windfall tax on oil and gas firmsLatest election news – live updatesJohn McDonnell has promised that a Labour government would “rewrite the rules of our economy” as he announced proposed reforms to business regulation that he said would help workers “take back control”.In a speech that made a series […]
Sweden drops Julian Assange rape investigation November 19, 2019
Prosecutor says country will not proceed with investigation into WikiLeaks founderSwedish authorities have discontinued an investigation into a rape allegation against the WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, after a review of the evidence.The deputy chief prosecutor, Eva-Marie Persson, said the complainant’s evidence was deemed credible and reliable, but that […]
Daphne Caruana Galizia: suspected middleman set to name names November 19, 2019
Alleged middleman offered pardon in return for sharing evidence on death of journalistA suspected middleman in the murder of the prominent Maltese anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been offered a presidential pardon in return for sharing potentially crucial evidence.Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, confirmed what could be a major br […]
Man sues Burger King for grilling vegan burger and meat on same grill November 19, 2019
Phillip Williams argues he wouldn’t have bought the burger if he’d known it was ‘covered in meat by-products’When Burger King announced the Impossible Whopper (a vegan alternative to their bestselling burger), they did so with the tagline: “100% Whopper, 0% Beef.”Turns out, the statement may have been misleading. At least, that’s what customer Phillip Willia […]
'Sardines against Salvini': Italians pack squares in protest against far right November 19, 2019
Thousands converge in bid to beat numbers drawn to League leader’s pre-election ralliesAn estimated 7,000 people have crammed together in the northern Italian city of Modena as part of a growing “sardines” movement against the politics of the far-right leader, Matteo Salvini, in which opponents attempt to beat the numbers he draws to his rallies.Protesters c […]
Jordan says US settlement decision is 'entrenching occupation' November 19, 2019
US said on Monday Israeli settlements on West Bank were no longer considered illegal Jordan has accused the US of entrenching the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, after Washington announced it did not consider Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank to necessarily be illegal.Ayman Safadi, the Jordanian foreign minister, criticised the […]

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Jeffrey Epstein guards charged with falsifying records November 19, 2019
The two were responsible for watching over Epstein in prison on the night he killed himself.
US and Australian hostages freed in Taliban prisoner swap November 19, 2019
Two professors are freed in exchange for three top Taliban prisoners to try to reboot peace talks.
Iran protests: UN fears dozens of people have been killed November 19, 2019
Some sources have indicated about 200 people may have died since the protests erupted on Friday.
Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape investigation November 19, 2019
Prosecutors drop a rape inquiry into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is in custody in the UK.
Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires November 19, 2019
People in Sydney woke up to a city shrouded in smoke on Tuesday, as bushfires rage across the region
Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying November 19, 2019
Millions of phone users are being followed this week but critics fear it is a step closer to spying.
A million faulty condoms recalled in Uganda November 19, 2019
Some of the male contraceptives supplied by charity Marie Stopes contained holes or risked bursting.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters still inside as standoff continues November 19, 2019
The standoff is into a third day, but younger protesters have been allowed to leave without arrest.

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