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Cops targeting kids who 'look' too poor for their clothes
New York Post - 23 Jan 2018 20:38
Stop, frisk and strip! Dutch police have launched a controversial new program that targets youth who "look" too poor to own the expensive clothes and jewelry they're wearing, according to reports. For the pilot program -...
Wyatt Tee Walker, Dr. King's Strategist and Harlem Leader, Dies at 88
The New York Times - 23 Jan 2018 20:01
Dr. Walker played a key role in civil rights protests that turned the tide against racial injustice in the Deep South.
Gary Oldman Controversy: His Dark Past Revisited After Oscar Nomination
IBTimes - 23 Jan 2018 15:47
Gary Oldman is on the fast track to snag the Oscar Award for best actor for his role in "The Darkest Hour" much to the dismay of many people. So far, the star has managed to pick up a Golden Globe for best actor and the ...
Report: Sessions has been pressuring FBI director to fire his deputy
The Week - 23 Jan 2018 04:34
With President Trump's blessing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been pressuring FBI Director Christopher Wray to fire Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, but Wray has threatened to resign if McCabe is forced out, three pe...
UN blames leadership and inaction for peacekeeper killings
Miami Herald - 23 Jan 2018 02:52
A U.N. report on the increase in peacekeepers killed in violent attacks blames many of the fatalities on inaction in the field and "a deficit of leadership" from U.N. headquarters …
WWE Suspends Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore Amid Rape Allegations
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 01:15
WWE has suspended Enzo Amore in light of very serious rape allegations.
Danish inventor abused journalist before killing her: indictment
NY Daily News - 23 Jan 2018 21:23
A Swedish journalist last seen alive aboard a submarine owned by a Danish inventor was bound and tortured before she was murdered.
The Philippines' Most Active Volcano Is Spewing Fountains of Lava and Massive Ash Plumes
Time - 23 Jan 2018 04:24
Disaster officials in Albay province, where Mayon lies, say more than 30,000 people are staying in evacuation centers
FBI boss threatened to resign if forced to fire deputy director
NY Daily News - 23 Jan 2018 04:20
The FBI's boss reportedly threatened to resign amid mounting pressure from President Trump and Jeff Sessions to fire his deputy.
The world's best racehorse is...
CNN - 23 Jan 2018 17:28
He may have retired from racing, but that hasn't stopped Arrogate scooping up more silverware.
How Trump made horribleness acceptable — and profitable
USA Today - 23 Jan 2018 16:28As Turkey Attacks Kurds in Syria, U.S. Is on the Sideline
The New York Times - 23 Jan 2018 04:22
Turkish forces continued their attack on the Kurds, America's closest ally in the war on Islamic State, with the apparent blessing of Moscow.
After 3 Days of Recriminations, Congress Votes to Reopen the Government
The New York Times - 23 Jan 2018 03:35
With a promise that lawmakers would soon take up immigration, Congress approved a short-term spending bill to reopen the government after a brief but heated shutdown.
Seattle Mariners CEO John Stanton Talks Potential Of MLB To Portland
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 22:44
If Major League Baseball expands to 32 teams in the future, Portland could (once again) be a potential destination. Here's how the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners views expansion into the market, and much more.
Mom gets bionic arm after shark attack in the Caribbean
NY Daily News - 23 Jan 2018 20:09
A shark attack nearly threatened to slow self-described "vacation junkie" Tiffany Johnson down, but science has changed that.
NJ man gets life in prison for fatal stabbing over Devils hat
NY Daily News - 23 Jan 2018 16:41
The judge says the defendant "went out looking for trouble that night" and had shown no remorse.
NASA pulls first black crew member from ISS mission
NY Daily News - 23 Jan 2018 16:38
NASA is facing allegations of racism in the wake of its decision to bump Astronaut Jeanette Epps from an upcoming expedition.
Inventor 'tortured reporter' before killing her on sub
Fox News - 23 Jan 2018 16:28
Prosecutors say Danish inventor Peter Madsen tied up and tortured Swedish reporter Kim Wall before he either cut her throat or strangled her during a trip on his private submarine in August.
Trump's voter commission asked for names of all Hispanic voters in Texas
New York Post - 23 Jan 2018 15:48
President Trump's now-disbanded voter commission reportedly asked the state of Texas for records that identify all voters with Hispanic names. A researcher for the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity b...
5 missing after fiery explosion at Oklahoma drilling rig
NY Daily News - 23 Jan 2018 03:46
Five people are missing after a fiery explosion ripped through an eastern Oklahoma drilling rig on Monday.
Facebook races to wipe out election meddling before 2018 midterms as it admits to failings
USA Today - 23 Jan 2018 03:30
After Russian interference that rocked the 2016 presidential campaign, Facebook admits the giant social network can be bad for democracy.