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Pigs All the Way Down
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2018 02:22
Kavanaugh and our rotten ruling class.
Trump accuses Democrats of making 'False Acquisitions' against Kavanaugh
The Week - 25 Sep 2018 06:59
President Trump heaped praise on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Monday night on Twitter, while blasting Democrats for their "False Acquisitions" that are keeping him from the bench. "The Democrats are working hard...
Thousands Are Arrested in Ethiopia After Ethnic Violence
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2018 07:26
After the Ethiopian government was accused of failing to respond aggressively to ethnic violence, it arrested thousands of people and sent them to military camps.
Transcript of Brett Kavanaugh's Interview With Fox News
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2018 06:40
Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his wife, Ashley Estes Kavanaugh, sat down with Martha MacCallum of Fox News to discuss the sexual assault accusations that have been raised since his nomination to the Supreme Court.
A U.S. Diplomat Was Found Dead at Home in Madagascar
Time - 25 Sep 2018 05:57
The State Department said the death is under investigation
China accuses Sweden of racism
CNN - 25 Sep 2018 07:20
China and Sweden are locked in an escalating diplomatic feud after a minor dispute over tourists outstaying their welcome in a hostel devolved into broad accusations of racism and official travel warnings.
Death Stranding PS4 Trailer
15 Minute Fun - 25 Sep 2018 06:02
The latest Death Stranding trailer for PS4 offers up more unusual clues about the highly anticipated game complete with a hungry demon dog.
15 Things You Might Have Missed in Netflix's Maniac
Time - 25 Sep 2018 19:04
Maniac is not your typical puzzle box story. The Netflix limited series resists grand mysteries, conspiracy theories and Reddit-fueled debates, instead focusing on the relationship between two characters—rather than �...
Couple arrested for death of son found in 'makeshift cage'
New York Post - 25 Sep 2018 18:58
A Michigan couple was arrested for the death of their 2-year-old son after he was found dead in a “makeshift cage,” authorities said. Matthew James Luke and Jamie Lynn Starr, both of Wayne, were charged Saturday with...
The Latest: Pope acknowledges scandals driving people away
Fox News - 25 Sep 2018 13:36
The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to the Baltics (all times local): 11:35 a.m.
Feds don't want witnesses asked about Trump at El Chapo trial
New York Post - 25 Sep 2018 07:10
The feds don't want any witnesses at the trial of reputed drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to be asked about President Trump's statements on "flippers,'' or government informants, Brooklyn court papers show. The case ...
Asia stocks slip as U.S.-China trade row revives growth fears; oil elevated
Reuters - 25 Sep 2018 06:52
Asia stocks struggled on Tuesday as a fresh round of U.S.-China tariffs and a surge in oil prices to near four-year highs added to worries about risks to global growth.
Beijing protests Swedish TV satire about Chinese tourists
The Guardian - 25 Sep 2018 06:02
The satirical news programme aired on Swedish television a week after police removed three Chinese citizens from a Stockholm hotel China has complained to Sweden over a satirical news show on Swedish state television tha...
Trump greeted with laughter while touting his administration at UN
ABC News - 25 Sep 2018 19:11
The president is making his second address to the General Assembly.
The Latest: Trump asks other nations to isolate Iran
Miami Herald - 25 Sep 2018 19:11
The Latest on President Donald Trump's appearance at the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 11:05 a.m. President Donald Trump is asking the world's nations to join the U.S. in …
US puts sanctions on Venezuela first lady, other officials
ABC News - 25 Sep 2018 19:10
The Trump administration has slapped financial sanctions on four members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle, including his wife and the nation's vice president on allegations of corruption
Merkel ally voted out as caucus chief in Germany
Miami Herald - 25 Sep 2018 19:09
A close longtime ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel has lost his job as head of her conservative bloc's parliamentary group, in a blow to her authority in her own ranks. …
Trump addresses Iran, N. Korea ahead of UN speech
USA Today - 25 Sep 2018 18:52
President Donald Trump says he will not meet with Iran "until they change their tune." Trump made the comments upon his arrival at the United Nations to make a speech at an annual gathering. (Sept. 25)
Nations halt funding to UN environment programme as outcry over chief grows
The Guardian - 25 Sep 2018 18:50
Two countries have frozen funding after a draft internal UN audit raised concerns over Erik Solheim's frequent flying and expenses Two countries have halted their funding to the UN Environment programme following sharp c...
Police find buried bodies of murdered Briton and Thai wife
Miami Herald - 25 Sep 2018 18:49
Police in northern Thailand say they have discovered the buried bodies of a missing British expatriate and his Thai wife, and have arrested the woman's brother for allegedly ordering their …
Syrian official vows that government will retake Idlib
Miami Herald - 25 Sep 2018 18:47
A Syrian official says the government will retake the rebel-held northwestern province of Idlib, either by force or through peaceful means. Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said in remarks published …
Kavanaugh allegations: ‘What boy hasn’t done this in high school?’ Most haven’t, experts say.
USA Today - 25 Sep 2018 18:45
The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh don’t reflect typical high school behavior, experts say.