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Nationwide Blackouts Are the New Normal in Venezuela as Power Goes Out Again
Time - 1 Apr 2019 04:47
Protests continue against President Maduro, who many blame for the outage
Dozens killed as storm hits southern Nepal
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2019 04:53
At least 25 dead and more than 400 injured as storm hits villages in a farming region south of capital Kathmandu.
Japan Is Set to Announce the Name of a New Era for Its Next Emperor
Time - 1 Apr 2019 04:39
The Heisei Era comes to an end when Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30
Vietnamese suspect in Kim Jong Nam murder handed prison term
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2019 06:32
Huong sentenced to three years and four months in prison but will be released in May for good behaviour, lawyer says.
Rainstorm hits south Nepal; PM says 25 dead, hundreds hurt
Miami Herald - 1 Apr 2019 04:33
Rescuers are struggling to reach villages in southern Nepal that were cut off by a rainstorm that has killed 25 people and injured hundreds more. The rainstorm swept through villages …
Trump: Census would be 'meaningless' without citizenship question
New York Post - 1 Apr 2019 17:35
President Trump came out in favor of a controversial question about citizenship on the 2020 Census – a matter that is before the Supreme Court – saying without it the 10-year count would be a “waste” of money. �...
Biden denies inappropriate behavior
CBSNews - 1 Apr 2019 17:35
Former Vice President Joe Biden is defending his treatment of women after Nevada politician Lucy Flores accused him of touching her at a 2014 event. Biden says he never intended to act inappropriately but that he's willi...
Woman in handsy Joe Biden photo says it was taken out of context
New York Post - 1 Apr 2019 17:34
A viral image of then-Vice President Joe Biden giving a woman a seemingly creepy embrace in 2015 was taken wildly out of context, the woman says — as the potential presidential hopeful is facing accusations from anothe...
ISIS fanatic captured in Syria just wants to eat McDonald's
New York Post - 1 Apr 2019 17:32
A British ISIS fanatic nicknamed “Hungry Hamza” has been captured in Syria — but he’s still looking for the nearest McDonald’s, according to a new report. Hamza Parvez, also known as Abu Hamza al-Britani, of We...
The N.R.A.'s Strength Is Being Tested by a New Domestic Violence Act Provision
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2019 17:30
The National Rifle Association is trying to defeat a provision in the new Violence Against Women Act that could deny firearms to abusive boyfriends. But Congress is changing.
Erdogan on track to lose Turkey's biggest cities in shock poll upset
Reuters - 1 Apr 2019 17:26
Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party was on track on Monday to lose control of Turkey's two biggest cities, Istanbul and Ankara, in a stunning local election setback that could complicate the president's plans to combat rece...
Ghana child slavery: When seeking context overlooks harm
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2019 17:15
We don't have exact data on how pervasive child slavery is in Ghana, but we can't accept harmful child labour as normal.
Supreme Court refuses to block Missouri inmate's execution despite rare medical condition
USA Today - 1 Apr 2019 16:55
A deeply divided Supreme Court ruled along ideological lines Monday that a Missouri inmate's rare medical condition isn't enough to stop his execution
Grandma, 61, gave birth to own granddaughter so her son and his husband could be dads
USA Today - 1 Apr 2019 04:42
A 61-year-old grandmother was cleared by doctors to be a surrogate using sperm from one father and an egg from the sister of another father.
Asian stocks surge on China's factory comeback, trade talks progress
Reuters - 1 Apr 2019 04:41
Asian stocks rallied on Monday as positive Chinese factory gauges and signs of progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks supported sentiment, although another defeat for British Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal ...
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Keith Thurman: A Major Risk For 'Pac-Man' And Perfect Fight For 'One-Time'
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 22:20
Manny Pacquiao are reportedly in advanced talks for a July fight, but the risk level is heavier on one side than it is on the other.
Methane gas was detected on Mars 6 years ago. Scientists might finally know why.
The Week - 1 Apr 2019 22:05
Almost six years after NASA's Curiosity rover first detected hints of methane on Mars, scientists may have uncovered the reason it was there. On June 16, 2013, the Curiosity rover's sensors picked up a spike of methane g...
Whistleblower Says Trump Gave Security Clearance to "At Least" 25 People Who Were Initially Denied, Which Seems Like a Lot
Slate - 1 Apr 2019 17:23
And two of them are current, senior officials.
Unlikely there will be a vote on PM May's Brexit deal on Tuesday: UK government source
Reuters - 1 Apr 2019 17:18
It is unlikely British Prime Minister Theresa May will hold a so-called meaningful vote on her Brexit deal on Tuesday, a government source said.
S. Korea starts search for war remains, separate from North
Fox News - 1 Apr 2019 04:37
South Korea's military is separately searching for Korean War remains at the heavily armed inter-Korean border after North Korea ignored its calls to carry out a previously planned joint search.
Erdogan loses hold over Turkish capital, Istanbul disputed
Reuters - 1 Apr 2019 04:36
Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan suffered a severe setback as his ruling AK Party lost control of the capital Ankara for the first time in a local election and he appeared to concede defeat in the country's largest city, Istanbul...
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting outside Grammy-nominated rapper's clothing store
ABC News - 1 Apr 2019 04:30
Hussle received a Grammy nomination for his debut studio album this year.