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The New York Times
- Racist Comments Cost Conservative Parkland Student a Place at Harvard June 18, 2019The 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, 2019The death rate among patients with the most serious heart conditions reached nearly 50 percent, newly released data show. State and federal regulators are investigating.
- California Today: Power Failures Are Looming. Here’s How to Prepare for Wildfire Season. June 18, 2019Tuesday: What you need to know to be ready for a power shut-off. Also: Representative Katie Porter supports an impeachment inquiry, and an appreciation of Ozomatli.
- Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There June 16, 2019On 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, 2019Nearly 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, 2019A 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, 2019The neo-Nazi website falsely accused the comedian, Dean Obeidallah, of committing terrorism. He hopes to give money to organizations that fight white supremacy.
- Trump and Xi to Meet at G-20 After Stalled Trade Talks June 18, 2019President Trump confirmed he will meet with President Xi Jinping next week, as the United States and China try to restart stalled progress toward a trade deal
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
- Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019Several 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, 2019Some 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, 2019With 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, 2019The 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, 2019Howard 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, 2019Experts 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, 2019As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.
The Guardian, UK
- Hong Kong protesters unimpressed by Lam’s ‘sincere’ apology June 18, 2019Chief suggests extradition law effectively shelved but protesters say key demands ignoredHong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, has offered a “solemn” personal apology for the crisis that has engulfed the city since she tried to force a controversial extradition law on to the books.The leader of the semi-autonomous city also hinted on Tuesday that she had […]
- MH17: prosecutors to identify suspects and file first charges June 18, 2019Dutch-led inquiry is expected to name first four suspects over 2014 downing of flight that left 298 people dead Dutch prosecutors are set to identify suspects and file the first criminal charges over the 2014 downing over east Ukraine of flight MH17 that left 298 people dead in the worst atrocity in five years of war between Ukraine and Russia-backed separat […]
- Mohamed Morsi buried as detention conditions denounced as torture June 18, 2019Egyptian former president’s burial takes place under heavy security in remote area of CairoEgypt’s former president Mohamed Morsi has been buried in a remote area of Cairo as his treatment in custody before his death was denounced as torture.Morsi, the only democratically elected civilian leader in Egypt’s history, fainted in court on Monday and was pronounc […]
- Photograph lays bare reality of melting Greenland sea ice June 17, 2019Research 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 […]
- Iran will not wage war against any nation, says Hassan Rouhani June 18, 2019Iranian president speaks after US said it was sending 1,000 more troops to regionIran has declared it “will not wage war against any nation” after the US announced that a further 1,000 troops are to be sent to the Middle East amid rising tensions.The US move, announced by the acting defence secretary, Patrick Shanahan, comes after the US blamed Iran for atta […]
- Libra: Facebook launches cryptocurrency in bid to shake up global finance June 18, 2019Digital currency will let billions of users make transactions but is raising privacy concerns•Facebook’s Libra launch will extend its global domination•All you need to know about Facebook’s new cryptocurrencyFacebook has announced a digital currency called Libra that will allow its billions of users to make financial transactions across the globe, in a move […]
- Trump to launch 2020 campaign amid confusion over mass deportation threat – live June 18, 2019President to address rally in Orlando, FloridaSupreme court decision awaited on census citizenship questionSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 3.32pm BST They socked it to him. Before Air Force One touches down in their backyard later today, with Potus, Flotus and Veep preparing to launch his reelection campaign, the big Orlando local daily […]
- Madrid’s new rightwing council suspends low-emissions zone June 18, 2019Protests planned as People’s party rolls back key policy of Spanish capital’s former mayorMadrid’s new rightwing city council has begun rolling back one of the flagship initiatives of the last mayor three days after taking office by in effect shutting down the Spanish capital’s low-emissions zone.The plan, known as Madrid Central, covers 472 hectares (1,166 […]
The BBC
- Gulf crisis: US sends more troops amid tanker tension with Iran June 18, 2019The US has blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the region, claims Iran calls "unfounded".
- Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam sorry for extradition controversy June 18, 2019Carrie Lam apologises for a bill that sparked mass protests and signals it may not pass.
- Michel Platini questioned over awarding of World Cup to Qatar June 18, 2019Former Uefa president Michel Platini is being questioned by French anti-corruption investigators over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
- Berlin backs five-year rent freeze amid housing pressure June 18, 2019Rents have soared in the German capital - and now politicians are moving to keep flats affordable.
- Panic amid Toronto Raptors victory parade gunfire June 18, 2019Four people are injured in shooting as the Toronto Raptors celebrate their first NBA title.
- German road toll discriminates against foreigners - ECJ June 18, 2019A planned German fee is unfair because it relies on drivers from other states, says the top EU court.
- US and Russia clash over power grid 'hack attacks' June 18, 2019Russia has countered attempts to hack into its infrastructure, says Kremlin spokesman.
- Deadly earthquake hits China's Sichuan province June 18, 2019At least 12 people were killed and scores injured in the 6.0 magnitude tremor south-east of Chengdu.
