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McConnell: Obama is descended from slave owners too
New York Post - 10 Jul 2019 15:38
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell responded to a report that his ancestors owned slaves by comparing himself to former President Barack Obama. “You know, I find myself in the same position as President Obama. We b...
Trump distances himself from Jeffrey Epstein after new sex trafficking charges
CBSNews - 10 Jul 2019 01:24
President Trump once considered wealthy investor Jeffrey Epstein a friend. But on Tuesday, he distanced himself from Epstein, after he was hit with new with sex trafficking charges. Paula Reid reports.
Border Arrests Drop by 28% in June in First Decline of the Year
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 02:22
Border officials credited the drop to Mexico's enforcement measures, but immigration experts and former homeland security officials warned that it was too early to determine the long-term effects.
Nintendo Switch Lite Announced; Cheaper Alternative Will Be Handheld Only
Collider - 10 Jul 2019 16:31
Today, Nintendo announced their upcoming handheld console, the Nintendo Switch Lite. The Switch Lite will be able to play all games that can be played on the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode (so pretty much all Switch ga...
Have French authorities mishandled probe into Algerian's death?
Al Jazeera English - 10 Jul 2019 16:57
Zineb Redouane, 70, died after police threw a tear gas canister into her apartment during a Yellow Vest protest.
Report: Tyus Jones' Grizzlies Contract Offer Sheet Not Matched by Timberwolves
Bleacher Report - 10 Jul 2019 07:12
The Minnesota Timberwolves will reportedly not match the Memphis Grizzlies' three-year, $28 million offer sheet for restricted free agent point guard Tyus Jones, cementing the 23-year-old's move to Tennessee...
Family demands answers after 17-year-old girl fatally shot by officer
CBSNews - 10 Jul 2019 04:30
The circumstances of Hannah Williams' death Friday on a Southern California freeway remain unclear
A Missouri suspect was hiding from police. A loud fart gave him away
USA Today - 10 Jul 2019 04:20
Law enforcement officers in Missouri managed to find a suspect they were looking for after he farted and gave away his position.
Justice Dept. Tells Mueller Deputies Not to Testify, Scrambling an Agreement
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 03:38
The department's intervention raises the prospect that a deal lawmakers thought they had struck last month for testimony from Robert Mueller and two prosecutors could still unravel.
Cyrus Vance's Office Sought Reduced Sex-Offender Status for Epstein
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 17:08
The arrest of Jeffrey Epstein has renewed scrutiny of how he was treated by the office of Mr. Vance, the Manhattan district attorney.
Amy McGrath, Running to Unseat Mitch McConnell, Raises $2.5 Million in 24 Hours
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 16:49
The fund-raising haul was the most ever in the first 24 hours of a Senate campaign. Mr. McConnell is a formidable fund-raiser as well, who spent more than $30 million in his 2014 re-election campaign.
Hong Kong Protesters Are Fueled by a Broader Demand: More Democracy
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 04:34
The city's leader said an extradition bill that drove protests is "dead." But many are angry about the political system they feel prioritizes Beijing.
Trump reportedly used Hong Kong as a trade-war bargaining chip with Beijing
The Week - 10 Jul 2019 16:39
President Trump hasn't said much about the pro-Democracy protests in Hong Kong. That's because he told Chinese president Xi Jinping that the U.S. would tone down its criticism of Beijing's approach to the demonstrations ...
Penalizing candidates who interrupt, and other changes coming to the Democratic debates
USA Today - 10 Jul 2019 16:59Who's Using License Plate Cameras to Track Cars? Cops, Landlords, and Your Neighbors.
Slate - 10 Jul 2019 13:30
Small-town police departments can suddenly afford to conduct surveillance at a massive scale. So can neighborhood HOAs and property managers.
Migrant kids detained in Arizona allege sex assault, retaliation for complaining
New York Post - 10 Jul 2019 05:06
Migrant children being detained in Arizona reported being sexually assaulted and punished by US border agents, who allegedly forced them to sleep on hard concrete and called them slurs when they complained about the cond...
O.J. Simpson takes shot at Kaepernick, calls out 'haters' in rambling birthday video
New York Post - 10 Jul 2019 04:52
O.J. Simpson turned 72 on Tuesday, dubbing it his “33rd annual 39th birthday.” The Juice celebrated in the only way he knows how — with a round of golf and an off-the-rails Twitter video, in which he spoke about sp...
Trump takes to Twitter to support Home Depot: 'Fight for Bernie Marcus and Home Depot!'
USA Today - 10 Jul 2019 04:19
President Donald Trump took to Twitter Tuesday night in support of Home Depot after social media calls to boycott the home improvement retailer.
The Operative Trailer Starring Diane Kruger and Martin Freeman
15 Minute Fun - 10 Jul 2019 04:03
Diane Kruger and Martin Freeman star in The Operative about a young women recruited to work undercover for Mossad in Tehran.
The Game of Thrones Honest Trailer Pulls No Punches With This Epic Takedown
Time - 10 Jul 2019 17:11
The third honest trailer for Game of Thrones is here and it’s clear that the team over at Screen Junkies pulled no punches in their final takedown of the uber-popular HBO drama. Covering seasons 6-8, the third installm...
California is first state to offer taxpayer-funded health benefits to illegal immigrants
New York Post - 10 Jul 2019 17:07
A bill into law on Tuesday makes young illegal immigrants eligible for the Medicaid program in California, making it the first state to offer such taxpayer-funded health benefits to low-income adults age 25 and younger r...
Skeptical Deutsche Bank investors to grill Sewing on revamp roadshow
Reuters - 10 Jul 2019 17:01
Deutsche Bank shareholders will quiz Chief Executive Christian Sewing on how he plans to deliver on revenue growth targets during a global roadshow to win their backing for a 7.4 billion euro ($8.4 billion) 'reinvention'...