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Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony 'alert and conscious': family
New York Post - 27 Apr 2019 01:30
The 5-year-old boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America two weeks ago is on the mend. The boy is now "alert and conscious" and out of critical condition, his family said in a statement released...
Lego Is Making Braille Bricks. They May Give Blind Literacy a Needed Lift.
The New York Times - 27 Apr 2019 15:52
In the United States, just 10 percent of blind children learn Braille, which is tied to success in the work force.
Trump defends 'very fine people' remark about Charlottesville
New York Post - 27 Apr 2019 04:06
He was referring only to people who wanted to preserve a statue of General Robert E. Lee when he declared that there were "very fine people on both sides" of the deadly 2017 alt-right riot in Charlottesville, President T...
15 killed in police raid on home of suspected Sri Lanka terrorists
CNN - 27 Apr 2019 06:53
Leader of Easter Sunday bomb attacks inspires terror even in death
White House consents to congressional interview of ex-staffer on security
Reuters - 27 Apr 2019 05:56
The White House said on Friday it has consented to a former staffer appearing before a congressional panel for an "on the record interview," accompanied by his lawyers, regarding security clearance policies and procedure...
Putin seems to pop up wherever there is a political vacuum in the world
CNN - 27 Apr 2019 04:24
Russian President Vladimir Putin capped a week of high-profile diplomacy on Friday, when he appeared at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing -- and received an especially warm welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. sanctions Venezuela's foreign minister, Venezuelan judge
Reuters - 27 Apr 2019 04:13
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Venezuela's Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza, saying it would pursue those in President Nicolas Maduro's government for corruption as well as officials conducting diplomacy ...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NRA lobbyist spar over 'real America'
New York Post - 27 Apr 2019 16:02
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at an NRA official for warning Democrats that following the far-left freshman will cost them at the ballot box. "Friends, do you think Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are ...
Oxford professor believes alien-human hybrid species will save Earth
New York Post - 27 Apr 2019 15:55
A new alien-human hybrid species will save the earth from obliteration by climate change, an Oxford University professor says. Dr. Young-hae Chi, who teaches Korean at the renowned university's Oriental Institute, has wr...
Trump praises NFL draft pick who criticized Colin Kaepernick in 2016
New York Post - 27 Apr 2019 15:47
President Trump tweeted congratulations to the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft Saturday morning, praising a player who tweeted criticism of NFL kneeler Colin Kaepernick. "Congratulations to Nick Bosa on being picked number t...
Border Patrol is now releasing migrant families directly in Tucson
USA Today - 27 Apr 2019 15:42
The Border Patrol's Tucson sector has followed in the footsteps of its counterparts in Yuma and is releasing families into the community in Tucson.
Trump heads to White House Correspondents' Dinner counter-rally
ABC News - 27 Apr 2019 15:21
President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Saturday night -- at the same time as the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Japanese police probe knife on desk of emperor's grandson
Fox News - 27 Apr 2019 06:04
Japanese media reports say police are investigating a knife that was placed on the school desk of Emperor Akihito's grandson.
Mistrial declared for Texas teen charged in parents' killing
USA Today - 27 Apr 2019 05:50
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a Texas teenager charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of his mother and father, who was a standout linebacker for Texas A&M before a brief NFL career �...
NY archdiocese identifies 120 Catholic clergy 'credibly accused' of child sex abuse
ABC News - 27 Apr 2019 05:33
The disclosure follows similar lists issued in Newark, Hartford and Brooklyn.
3 Children Wounded as Oklahoma Police Tried to Shoot Suspect
Time - 27 Apr 2019 15:53
The three injured children and a fourth child were in the truck with the suspect
Biden campaign raises $6.3M in first 24 hours
CBSNews - 27 Apr 2019 04:47
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign announced that it raised more than $6 million in the first 24 hours, more than any other Democratic candidate. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBSN political contributor an...
Boy thrown from mall balcony is out of critical condition
CBSNews - 27 Apr 2019 04:38
The boy's family issued a statement Friday saying Jesus has "saved our son's life and is healing him in the most miraculous ways"
Mexico complains to US about longer border crossing times
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2019 04:01
Mexico has expressed concern to the United States government about lengthy delays at ports of entry along their shared border that are hurting companies in both countries. Mexico's foreign affairs …
Report: Rosenstein Told Trump He Was "on His Team" in Conversation About Mueller
Slate - 27 Apr 2019 00:10
"I can land the plane," he reportedly said.
With Messi at his best, Barcelona had no title rival
USA Today - 27 Apr 2019 23:24
Without Cristiano Ronaldo around to at least keep it interesting, a spectacular Lionel Messi had no rival to stop him from helping Barcelona successfully defend its Spanish league title
Indigenous Waorani win landmark legal case against Ecuador gov't
Al Jazeera English - 27 Apr 2019 01:52
Judges rule three gov't bodies failed to adequately consult the community before putting their territory up for sale.