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Phoenix Mayor Apologizes After Officers Draw Guns on Family Over Report of Stolen Doll June 16, 2019
A family has taken the first step to file a lawsuit against Phoenix police after they say officers threatened to shoot them during a shoplifting investigation.
As Downtowns Prosper, Voters Ask Mayors: What About My Neighborhood? June 16, 2019
In places like Kansas City, a growing gap between a booming downtown and struggling neighborhoods can breed resentment. Both candidates in the city’s mayoral election have promised to address it.
How Surveillance Cameras Could Be Weaponized With A.I. June 16, 2019
Advances in artificial intelligence could supercharge surveillance cameras, allowing footage to be constantly monitored and instantly analyzed, the A.C.L.U. warned in a new report.
Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There June 16, 2019
On June 28, 1969, a gay bar in Greenwich Village helped change the course of L.G.B.T.Q. history.
Michigan Officials Say a Struggling School Should Close. Residents See Racism. June 15, 2019
People in Benton Harbor, Mich., say they know their schools are ailing, but they see racial bias in a state plan to shut down the city’s main high school.
A New Migrant Surge at the Border, This One From Central Africa June 16, 2019
Two cities more than 2,100 miles apart — San Antonio and Portland, Me. — are scrambling to respond to an influx of African migrants.
Inmates Can Legally Possess Marijuana, but Not Smoke It, California Court Rules June 16, 2019
An appeals court said that inmates were within their rights to possess up to an ounce of pot, but noted that prison authorities could still ban it.
Tennessee Pastor Who Is Also a Detective Calls for L.G.B.T. People to Be Executed June 15, 2019
The pastor said in a sermon that L.G.B.T. people were “freaks” and “worthy of death,” comments that have prompted prosecutors to review cases he has investigated.

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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.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several 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, 2019
Some 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, 2019
With 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, 2019
The 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, 2019
Howard 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, 2019
Experts 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, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

'They're kids, not rioters': new generation of protesters bring Hong Kong to standstill June 16, 2019
Authorities urged to withdraw extradition bill as up to 2 million people take to streets despite Carrie Lam apologyA sea of protesters, most dressed in black and carrying white flowers of mourning, have swept through central Hong Kong to denounce a controversial extradition law and demand that the city’s leader, Carrie Lam, steps down.Organisers claimed that […]
Israeli court convicts Sara Netanyahu for misusing state funds June 16, 2019
Prime minister’s wife admits to lesser charge in plea bargain and pays £12,000 fine Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israel’s prime minister, has been convicted of illegally misusing thousands of pounds of public funds on lavish meals.A Jerusalem court on Sunday accepted a plea bargain in which Netanyahu agreed to admit to a lesser charge than the original fraud […]
Johnson's rivals vie to offer their visions for post-Brexit Britain June 16, 2019
Five hopefuls clash in Channel 4 TV debate, as Hunt decries no-show from frontrunnerThe five men vying to take on Boris Johnson in the Conservative leadership race made a slew of promises to tackle illiteracy, fix the broken social care system and reunify Britain after Brexit as they clashed in the first televised debate.Johnson was attacked by the foreign s […]
Millions across South America hit by massive power cut June 16, 2019
Failure leaves people in Argentina and Uruguay without electricityTens of millions of people across South America were without electricity early on Sunday after a massive power failure left Argentina and Uruguay almost completely in the dark.The Argentine newspaper Clarín said the “gigantic” power collapse – which it called the worst in Argentina’s recent hi […]
Pompeo again blames Iran for tanker attacks but insists 'we don't want war' June 16, 2019
‘President Trump has done everything he can to avoid war’US secretary of state claims ‘lots of evidence’ of Iran culpabilityThe United States does not want to go to war with Iran, the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, said on Sunday, following an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week.Pompeo reiterated that the US believes it was “unmistak […]
Boeing Max 737 jet crisis: we should've been more open, says CEO June 16, 2019
Boss says aircraft maker failed to communicate properly with regulators and customersThe head of Boeing has admitted the company made communications errors in its dealings with regulators and airlines in the wake of the 737 Max jet crisis that grounded the entire fleet.Speaking on the eve of the Paris air show, the Boeing chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, […]
Suspect in German politician's murder 'has links to far right' June 16, 2019
Local media reports say victim’s pro-migrant stance could be a motive for the killing German authorities said on Sunday they had arrested a man in connection with the murder of a pro-migrant politician, as media reported the suspect could have links to the far right.In a joint statement, police and prosecutors said they had taken a 45-year-old man into custo […]
France to declare natural disaster after storms rip through crops June 16, 2019
‘Orchard of France’ is badly hit by extreme weather that has killed two peopleFrance will declare a state of natural disaster after rain and hail storms lashed a swathe of the south-east on Saturday, devastating crops.The flash storms, which brought hailstones as big as pingpong balls to some areas, killed two people in France and Switzerland, and injured at […]

The BBC

Hong Kong protest: 'Nearly two million' join demonstration June 16, 2019
Organisers say two million people turn up for a protest against a controversial extradition bill.
Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against extradition bill June 16, 2019
The streets of Hong Kong are brought to a standstill in the third mass protest there this week.
Argentina and Uruguay scramble to restore power after massive outage June 16, 2019
Argentina's president promises a full investigation after a blackout left millions without electricity.
India vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma's 140 sets up victory for Virat Kohli's side June 16, 2019
Rohit Sharma hits his second century of the World Cup as India thrash Pakistan by 86 runs at Old Trafford.
Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara admits misusing public funds June 16, 2019
Sara Netanyahu is fined $12,490 (£9,917) after being convicted of misusing state funds for meals.
Ousted Sudan leader Bashir makes first appearance since coup June 16, 2019
Wearing a traditional white robe, Omar al-Bashir was taken from jail to the prosecutor's office.
Golan Heights: Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement June 16, 2019
Mr Netanyahu said the move honoured the US president for recognising Israel's sovereignty over Golan.
Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts June 16, 2019
No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.

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