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Harvey Weinstein Is Being Sued for Sexual Battery
Time - 15 Nov 2017 05:11
The lawsuit also alleges the Weinstein Co. knew about his abusive behavior
Zimbabwe's Military Chief Has Threatened 'Step In' as Tensions Rise Over Mugabe's Successor
Time - 15 Nov 2017 03:44
At least three explosions were heard in the capital
Zimbabwe's army denies a military takeover of the government is underway
The Week - 15 Nov 2017 05:23
Hours after witnesses first described hearing explosions and gunfire in the capital of Harare, Zimbabwe's army said in a televised statement what is taking place is not "a military takeover of government" and President R...
We Used the App That Reveals What Women Look Like Without Their Makeup on the Man Who Created It
Slate - 15 Nov 2017 01:06
In the tradition of those Snapchat filters that give your skin an added glow and FaceApp, the less said about which the better, comes MakeApp, an app that uses artificial intelligence to show you what people--you, your f...
2 women sue Uber, alleging sexual assault by drivers
New York Post - 15 Nov 2017 05:24
SAN FRANCISCO -- Two women are suing Uber, alleging that inadequate driver background checks and monitoring left them and thousands of others vulnerable to sexual assault. The women from Florida and California are not id...
Pentagon Approves Gender-Reassignment Surgery for Service Member
The New York Times - 15 Nov 2017 05:21
The surgery was the latest setback to President Trump's effort to bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Sri Lanka official denies allegations of torture, rape
Miami Herald - 15 Nov 2017 05:20
Sri Lanka's defense minister denied Tuesday that his country committed torture and rape of suspected rebels, as charged by more than 50 men of the island's Tamil ethnic minority who …
Mexico arrests Zetas leader accused of migrant killings
Miami Herald - 15 Nov 2017 05:15
Mexican police and military personnel on Tuesday arrested an "old school" Zetas cartel leader who allegedly coordinated a 2010 killing spree that included the massacre of 72 Central American migrants …
Editorial: Attorney General Jeff Sessions Doesn't Recall
The New York Times - 15 Nov 2017 03:20
Over more than five hours, Mr. Sessions on Tuesday still forgot a lot of things most people would remember.
Woman allegedly left threatening voicemail before killing spree
New York Post - 15 Nov 2017 03:01
BARRE, Vt. -- A Vermont woman facing life in prison without parole for killing a state social worker and three relatives left a screaming message threatening to kill one of her victims just hours before the shootings wer...
California shooting suspect was out on bail for stabbing neighbor
New York Post - 15 Nov 2017 16:54
The crazed gunman who went on a shooting spree in Northern California, killing four people before being shot dead, had been out on bail for stabbing a neighbor — but told his mother a day earlier that he was done feudi...
Trump apparently wants to replace Rex Tillerson with Mike Pompeo
The Week - 15 Nov 2017 16:41
President Trump apparently wants CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be his next secretary of state, Politico reported Wednesday. Although Rex Tillerson -- the current holder of the job -- is not expected to leave his post immin...
University suspends frats, sororities after pledge dies
New York Post - 15 Nov 2017 05:13
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Texas State University has suspended all fraternity and sorority chapter activities following the death of a fraternity pledge after an initiation ritual. In a statement Tuesday, university officials...
Rep says Congress paid out $15M to silence sex harassment victims
New York Post - 15 Nov 2017 03:09
The US congresswoman who testified that current members of Congress are known sex harassers said Tuesday night that $15 million in hush money has been paid to accusers. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) told MSNBC that the m...
A 9-Month-Old Girl Was Raped and Killed by Her Father, Police Say
Time - 15 Nov 2017 20:00
A cord was wrapped around the baby's neck and caused her death, police said
Kenya court hears petitions against Kenyatta's re-election
Miami Herald - 15 Nov 2017 16:42
Kenya's Supreme Court justices are listening to arguments from two petitions seeking to overturn President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election in last month's repeat poll. The court made history when it nullified …
Gunmen kill 19 in southwestern Pakistan
Miami Herald - 15 Nov 2017 16:37
Gunmen have shot and killed 15 men who were planning to cross into Iran on their way to Europe as well as a police official and three of his family …
Confused president tweets condolences to Texas after mass shooting in California
Death and Taxes - 15 Nov 2017 16:37
Sounds like a cry for stricter gun control laws.
Senate Finance chairman revises tax plan to end Obamacare mandate
Reuters - 15 Nov 2017 16:32
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6 Czechs 'fined' for sporting Borat mankinis in Kazakhstan
Miami Herald - 15 Nov 2017 16:31
A group of six Czech tourists who dressed up in skimpy swimsuits made famous by Sacha Baron Cohen's "Borat" have reportedly been detained by authorities in Kazakhstan's capital Astana. Sporting …
6 released pending trial over IS attack on Turkish airport
Miami Herald - 15 Nov 2017 16:20
A Turkish court has ordered the release of six defendants in the trial against dozens of suspects for their alleged links to the Islamic State group and involvement in last …
Police: Pennsylvania man beat baby to death for being 'fussy'
USA Today - 15 Nov 2017 16:16
Gazzam told police that the child “would not stop crying and would not fall asleep again.” He became angry, he said, and began punching the child with a closed fist.