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U.S. judge dismisses Stormy Daniels' hush-money agreement case vs Trump
Reuters - 8 Mar 2019 05:01
A federal judge in Los Angeles on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit brought by adult-film actress Stormy Daniels to end a hush-money agreement she had with U.S. President Donald Trump, court papers showed.
Lights Go Out in Venezuela, and Social Media Heats Up
The New York Times - 8 Mar 2019 04:58
As a blackout enveloped much of the country in darkness, blame was traded on social media and television.
An El Salvador Court Has Ordered the Release of Three Women Who Were Jailed for Abortion
Time - 8 Mar 2019 04:13
An additional 18 women remain behind bars for abortion convictions in El Salvador, where abortion is illegal in all situations
Elizabeth Warren wants to break up Facebook, Google, and Amazon
The Week - 8 Mar 2019 17:22
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Friday announced a proposal to break up major tech companies, including Facebook, Google, and Amazon. The 2020 Democratic contender said in a Medium post that "to restore the balance of...
Neo-Nazi sentenced for killing woman in interracial relationship
USA Today - 8 Mar 2019 17:20
Prosecutors said Travis Ricci yelled racial slurs at the interracial couple before opening fire, killing the woman.
Unvaccinated child hits his head, gets tetanus. Two months and over $800K later, he recovers
USA Today - 8 Mar 2019 17:19Doctors might have found a cure for HIV. But is it worse than the disease?
USA Today - 8 Mar 2019 17:16
Doctors are haling a potential breakthrough on a condition that has killed some 35 million worldwide. But they're not ready to recommend it.
Dow, stocks fall in early trading after February jobs report disappoints
USA Today - 8 Mar 2019 17:03
Stocks slipped in early trading after a disappointing February jobs report underscored concerns about a global economic slowdown.
Lawyer for British IS bride says her baby may have died
Fox News - 8 Mar 2019 17:01
The lawyer for a teenager who ran away from her London home to join the Islamic State group in Syria says he has received unconfirmed reports that her newborn baby has died.
Jayme Closs' alleged kidnapper writes jailhouse letter: 'I can't believe I did this'
New York Post - 8 Mar 2019 05:07
The man accused of kidnapping Jayme Closs and murdering her parents wrote in a new jailhouse letter he “can’t believe” what he did and plans to plead guilty. Jake Patterson, 21, wrote to a KARE-TV reporter saying h...
House passes resolution condemning bigotry
USA Today - 8 Mar 2019 04:41
The House has passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, discrimination against Muslims and other bigotry against minorities. The 407-23 vote Thursday was a bid to end dissension among Democrats over Ilhan Omar's late...
From solar sisters to waste warriors, 5 examples of women taking climate action
CNN - 8 Mar 2019 04:16
Climate-related disasters, extreme weather events and depleting water sources affect everyone on earth, but studies show that women are disproportionately impacted by global warming.
Y2K-like issue could cause major GPS problems on April 6
New York Post - 8 Mar 2019 03:55
Now may be a good time to buy a map. A Y2K-like computer issue affecting GPS satellites and devices could cause some major problems on April 6. Much like the bug in 2000, many experts believe the systems in question will...
How Florida police snared nearly 300 — including Robert Kraft — at spas used for sex trafficking
USA Today - 8 Mar 2019 17:01
The investigation, which ensnared nearly 300 alleged suspected johns, including New England Patriots' Robert Kraft, sparked a national conversation.
Four artworks in Boston worth visiting on International Women's Day, according to a local expert
Boston - 8 Mar 2019 04:42
The founder of women-focused Shady Ladies Tours serves as your guide to the MFA.
Ex-Trump campaign boss Manafort sentenced to 47 months
Al Jazeera English - 8 Mar 2019 04:38
Though the longest jail term to date in Robert Mueller's probe, it could have been much worse for Paul Manafort.
Muslim call center gets hundreds of hate calls for promoting hijabs on billboard
New York Post - 8 Mar 2019 03:37
After starting a campaign to raise awareness about hijabs and why women wear them, an Islamic call center has become inundated with hate-filled, Islamophobic calls. The Islamic Center of North America’s Dallas, Texas b...
Man wins $273 million Mega Millions jackpot after forgetting ticket
ABC News - 8 Mar 2019 03:36
Mike Weirsky won a $273 million New Jersey Mega Millions after forgetting his ticket at the store.
World's first graffiti-busting laser cleans up walls of Florence, Italy
USA Today - 8 Mar 2019 17:15
Volunteers with "Angeli del Bello" clean the Ponte Vecchio with a new high-performance laser to erase graffiti on walls and monuments in Florence, Italy. Video provided by AFP
Questions raised about Paul Manafort's 4-year prison sentence for fraud
CBSNews - 8 Mar 2019 17:13
President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for financial fraud charges -- far less than the prosecutors' recommendation of up to 24 years. CBS News Washington co...
SpaceX crew ship returns to Earth after historic flight
CBSNews - 8 Mar 2019 17:09
The unpiloted test of the SpaceX Crew Dragon helps clear the way for launch of two astronauts this summer
Colorado Police Officer Under Investigation After Questioning Black Student Picking Up Trash Outside His Home
Slate - 8 Mar 2019 17:08
The police department in Boulder, Colorado, is investigating one of its officers after a video circulated on social media showing the officer interrogating a black man holding a bucket and a trash picker outside his home...