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The Killing of Brother George Tiller, M.D. (with an Update)

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Tornado Leaves Trail of Damage in Dallas and Cuts Power to Thousands October 21, 2019
The funnel cloud destroyed buildings in the northern part of the city and left a Home Depot in tatters.
Mitt Romney Says He’s Behind ‘Pierre Delecto’ Twitter Account October 21, 2019
The senator admitted to creating the account, which he used to monitor political conversations online and defend himself.
Explosives Fail to Take Down Crane at Site of Collapsed Hard Rock Hotel October 21, 2019
One crane came down completely, but a second one remained dangling over the side of a building in New Orleans.
In Maine, a Celebrity Domestic Violence Case Continues to Send Out Ripples October 20, 2019
Patrisha McLean, who accused her singer-songwriter husband, Don McLean, of domestic abuse, is organizing Maine women to tell their own stories. And he is protesting.
Dramatic Footage Shows Coach Disarming and Then Hugging Student October 20, 2019
A security expert said of the coach’s actions: “I think it says a lot about his character. It’s a remarkable feat.”
Emmett Till Memorial Has a New Sign. This Time, It’s Bulletproof. October 20, 2019
The sign, which is the fourth to replace others that were vandalized, is made of steel and weighs 500 pounds.
Trump Campaign Floods Web With Ads, Raking In Cash as Democrats Struggle October 20, 2019
That campaigns are now being fought largely online campaign is hardly a revelation, yet only one political party seems to have gotten the message.
Fort Worth Police Have More Violence to Answer For, Residents Say October 21, 2019
Black residents of the city complained about mistreatment by the police long before Atatiana Jefferson’s death. “I never was supposed to be arrested,” said one woman. “I was the caller.”

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Chile: protests rage on as president extends state of emergency October 21, 2019
Seven dead as protesters loot supermarkets one day after Sebastián Piñera suspends price hikes that sparked unrestProtests and violence in Chile have spilled over into a new day and left at least seven people dead despite the president cancelling a subway fare increase that prompted the violent demonstrations.Santiago and other Chilean cities have been engul […]
'A tectonic shift': Green Party makes historic gains in Swiss vote October 21, 2019
‘Tidal wave’ of support for environmentalist party but anti-immigrant Swiss People’s Party remains the largest Switzerland’s Green Party have made historic gains in national elections, while the anti-immigrant rightwing remained the largest party in parliament despite a slip in its support.Definitive results confirmed a pre-vote forecast that rising concerns […]
Mick Mulvaney seeks Trump damage control over impeachment and more October 20, 2019
Chief of staff defends Doral G7 fiasco and own Ukraine remarksNancy Pelosi visits Jordan to discuss Turkey Syria incursionSenior Trump administration officials were on Sunday scrambling to defend the president from escalating domestic and foreign policy scandals, ranging from impeachment proceedings in Washington to the US troop withdrawal in northern Syria. […]
Lebanon's mass revolt against corruption and poverty continues October 20, 2019
Dissent gains momentum with country’s largest protests since Cedar revolution of 2005The largest protests in Lebanon in 14 years are set to shut down the country for a fifth day on Monday, as a revolt against a weak government, ailing services and a looming economic collapse continues to gain momentum.Demonstrators took to the streets of most urban centres o […]
Scientists 'may have crossed ethical line' in growing human brains October 20, 2019
Debate needed over research with ‘potential for something to suffer’, neuroscientists sayNeuroscientists may have crossed an “ethical rubicon” by growing lumps of human brain in the lab, and in some cases transplanting the tissue into animals, researchers warn.The creation of mini-brains or brain “organoids” has become one of the hottest fields in modern neu […]
'The EU is running scared from fascism' – Kosovo's likely new PM October 21, 2019
In exclusive interview, leftwinger Albin Kurti condemns the bloc’s decision to halt Balkan enlargement talksThe leftwinger set to become Kosovo’s surprise new prime minister has condemned the EU’s decision to halt further Balkans enlargement, saying it showed western leaders had forgotten the lessons of two world wars and instead were in retreat in the face […]
Kurdish fighters leave Syrian border town, giving Turkey control October 20, 2019
Evacuation part of US-brokered ceasefire, as Nancy Pelosi leads congressional visit to regionKurdish officials say their fighters have evacuated Ras al-Ayn, giving Turkey and its allies control of one of the border cities that has borne the brunt of fighting since Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from north-eastern Syria.The Turkish defence mini […]
Bolivia elections: President Evo Morales may have to face second round October 21, 2019
President is ahead in early counting but could be vulnerable to a united opposition in a runoffBolivia’s president, Evo Morales, was ahead in the first round of the nation’s presidential election, but he appeared to have failed to get enough votes to avoid a runoff in the tightest political race of his life.The Andean country’s top electoral authority said o […]

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Chile protests: Five dead after looters torch garment factory October 21, 2019
The deaths come with a state of emergency in place for much of the country as violent protests rage.
Sri Lanka bombings: Forgiving and fighting to recover October 20, 2019
Six months after one of the world's worst recent terror attacks, this town is fighting to recover.
Lebanon protests: Mass revolt continues as PM 'agrees reforms' October 20, 2019
The country is in the grips of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.
Five things to know about Canada's general election October 20, 2019
Will Canadians give Justin Trudeau a second chance when they head to the polls on Monday?
Australian newspapers black out front pages in 'secrecy' protest October 21, 2019
The nation's biggest media rivals unite to protest against what they say is government secrecy.
Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group October 21, 2019
Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies.
Bolivia elections: Evo Morales set to face Carlos Mesa in run-off vote October 21, 2019
The president leads in Sunday's election but not enough to avoid a run-off, partial results show.
Katherine Ryan's boyfriend saves Netflix scripts during burglary October 21, 2019
The comedian says her boyfriend "wrestled back" her laptop containing scripts for a Netflix series.

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