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Simone Veil: French politician and Holocaust survivor dies
BBC - 30 Jun 2017 12:32
The Holocaust survivor and politician led the campaign to legalise abortion in France.
A Bloody Drug War and an ISIS-Linked City Siege Mark Duterte's First Year in Office
Time - 30 Jun 2017 04:46
In a year the president has upended national norms, tilted regional politics, and thrust the Philippines into the international spotlight
Paris-trip mum left boys home alone
BBC - 30 Jun 2017 18:36
A six-year-old and an 11-year-old were left with a pan of soup while their mother made wedding plans in Paris.
US-backed Syrian forces 'surround' ISIL in Raqqa
Al Jazeera English - 30 Jun 2017 07:43
The Syrian Democratic Forces say they have seized the last route to Raqqa, and now fully encircle the city.
Rights Abuse Charges Against the Ex-Head of the National Guard Highlight Political Rifts in Venezuela
Time - 30 Jun 2017 05:54
Antonio Benavides Torres has been charged with systemically violating human rights
Trump's controversial travel ban goes into effect
CBSNews - 30 Jun 2017 06:54
Hawaii's AG filed emergency motion asking federal judge to clarify what "bona fide" relationship with U.S. citizen means
The U.S. Will Sell $1.42 Billion Worth of Arms to Taiwan, Courting China's Wrath
Time - 30 Jun 2017 04:48
The State Department said the package included technical support for early warning radar, high speed anti-radiation missiles, torpedoes and missile components
To save health care bill, GOP considers keeping Obamacare tax on rich
New York Post - 30 Jun 2017 04:46
Senate Republican leaders are considering keeping the ObamaCare tax on high-income earners, in what would be a dramatic shift to attract more support for their health-care plan, sources said Thursday. In a bid to attract...
Why Republicans Might Be Forced To Oppose Tax Cuts
FiveThirtyEight - 30 Jun 2017 11:59
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Woman who pleaded guilty to running over US sailor: 'I deeply regret what happened'
ABC News - 30 Jun 2017 07:52
Jackson pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to six years in prison.
Sarin gas confirmed in Syria attack
Sky News - 30 Jun 2017 06:03
The global chemical weapons watchdog has concluded that sarin gas was used in an attack in Syria in April which killed more than 90 people.
Trump's comments on women under scrutiny for second time this week
CBSNews - 30 Jun 2017 05:16
What drew scrutiny earlier this week wasn't an insult, but a compliment
Hawaii throws wrench in Trump's revised travel ban
New York Post - 30 Jun 2017 04:56
The state of Hawaii tried to throw a monkey-wrench into President Trump’s latest anti-terror travel ban -- less than an hour before it was set to go into effect Thursday. In an emergency motion filed at 1:07 p.m. local...
Why Obamacare is here to stay, even as GOP strives for repeal
CNN - 30 Jun 2017 08:11
Senate Republicans continue to work to repeal and repeal Obamacare, but even if they succeed, it has become clear this week that the law has fundamentally shifted expectations surrounding health care in the country.
At Tour de France, doping is always part of the story
Fox News - 30 Jun 2017 06:10
A scene from Godfather III about sums up where the Tour de France is with doping as the 2017 edition begins on Saturday.
President Trump Keeps Calling Morning Joe 'Low-Rated.' It's Not
Time - 30 Jun 2017 17:02
The show's viewer total has set records for MSNBC
President Trump Says He is Sending Federal Help to Quell Chicago's Violence Problem
Time - 30 Jun 2017 13:31
He threatened to send the feds in last January
Feds plan to arrest parents who smuggled kids into US
New York Post - 30 Jun 2017 08:36
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Trump administration plans to arrest parents and other relatives who authorities believe smuggled their children into the United States, a move immigrant advocates said would send a wave of fear thro...
Couple charged with leaving dog tied up to trailer to die
New York Post - 30 Jun 2017 07:09
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Authorities say a Florida couple tied their dog to a utility trailer and left it to die, instead of taking it to a veterinarian. Local news outlets report that 62-year-old Diana Harrelson was arrested M...
Shocking Facebook Live video captures man's overdose
New York Post - 30 Jun 2017 04:45
Warning: Graphic content Disturbing video on Facebook Live captured a Boston couple passed out in a vehicle — and a needle nearby. In the live-stream, Junior Jay Rock DiSola and another man attempt to help the unconsci...
White House 'pushed TV hosts for apology'
BBC - 30 Jun 2017 16:52
MSNBC's hosts say they were threatened with a tabloid story unless they apologised to Mr Trump.
Germany legalizes same-sex marriage after Merkel u-turn
ABC News - 30 Jun 2017 16:47
German lawmakers have voted to legalize same-sex marriage after a short but emotional debate, bringing the country in line with many of its Western peers