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Karen Russell on Nature, and Bill McKibben and Elizabeth Kolbert on the End of Nature
The New Yorker - 10 May 2019 22:00
On the New Yorker Radio Hour, two leading environmental writers wonder if the sense of urgency is coming too late. Plus Heidi Schreck on the Constitution, and Karen Russell's move from Florida to Oregon.
Manhunt underway for teen accused of fatally shooting girlfriend, wounding her mom
New York Post - 10 May 2019 04:59
Police in Wisconsin are on the hunt for a 15-year-old boy who allegedly gunned down his girlfriend and seriously wounded her mother Thursday. A manhunt was on the way Thursday evening for Martice Fuller, who is considere...
Rudy Giuliani plans Ukraine trip to urge investigation into Democrats
New York Post - 10 May 2019 04:45
President Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is planning a trip to Ukraine in an attempt to encourage the country to investigate actions in the country leading up to the 2016 presidential election, a report said Thu...
D.C. Court of Appeals disbars Paul Manafort
The Week - 10 May 2019 04:10
Following his felony convictions, President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been disbarred and can no longer practice law in Washington, D.C. Manafort was convicted in 2018 of bank and tax fraud, and p...
Author stays hidden for nearly a month as internet sleuths work to find him
CBSNews - 10 May 2019 03:17
After being hunted by thousands of people for about a month, it was Evan Ratliff's need for gluten-free pizza that did him in
Ben Shapiro To Chairman Of Britain's Most-Read Right Wing Magazine: 'You're On The Left'
The Huffington Post - 10 May 2019 17:33
The conservative commentator ranted on BBC to journalist Andrew Neil and insisted that Neil "be honest about your own bias" before walking out of the interview.
Venezuelan lawmakers seek refuge in embassies after crackdown on Guaido allies
Reuters - 10 May 2019 05:04
Two Venezuelan lawmakers sought refuge at foreign embassies in Caracas on Thursday, as the government of President Nicolas Maduro cracked down on allies of opposition leader Juan Guaido who supported his attempted uprisi...
Trump predicts he'll run against Joe Biden in 2020 race
New York Post - 10 May 2019 17:03
President Trump on Friday predicted he’ll square off against “SleepyCreepy Joe” Biden as the Democratic candidate in the 2020 election. “Looks to me like it's going to be SleepyCreepy Joe over Crazy Bernie,” th...
South Africa's ANC headed for election victory but support ebbs
Reuters - 10 May 2019 16:59
The African National Congress was headed for victory in South Africa's election on Friday, although the party was on course for its worst performance since it took power 25 years ago.
El Chapo petitions judge to grant him more rights inside prison
New York Post - 10 May 2019 16:46
Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán is griping about conditions in prison, asking a judge, among other things, to force the Metropolitan Correctional Center to sell him a real pair of earplugs — because he...
She Stopped to Help Migrants on a Texas Highway. Moments Later, She Was Arrested.
The New York Times - 10 May 2019 16:31
A county attorney in West Texas was detained for helping three young migrants, part of an escalating attempt to investigate and punish those providing aid to border crossers.
American hostage among four freed in western Africa following French special forces raid; two soldiers killed
Fox News - 10 May 2019 13:43
An American is among of group of four hostages who have been freed in Western Africa following a French special forces military operation, the European country's government announced Friday.
Ex-teacher claims brainwashing and abuse inside mass detention centers
CNN - 10 May 2019 04:44
Overflowing toilets in overcrowded cells. Food and sleep deprivation. Forced injections.
Joe Biden rakes in $750K at Hollywood fundraiser
New York Post - 10 May 2019 04:33
LOS ANGELES -- Joe Biden raked in over $750,000 during a fundraiser attended by Hollywood powerbrokers, a major haul that demonstrates the entertainment industry’s lasting affection for the former vice president. Biden...
Texas student banned from prom, suspended after racist invitation
USA Today - 10 May 2019 04:06
The student is banned from the prom and will be required to attend "cultural sensitivity counseling," district officials said.
This Park in Germany Has Designated 'Pink Zone' Areas for Drug Dealers
Time - 10 May 2019 04:21
Pink spray-painted boxes indicate where dealers can operate in Görlitzer Park
Comey: US not in a constitutional crisis, but 'our system is being stress-tested'
USA Today - 10 May 2019 03:40Giuliani Plans Ukraine Trip to Push for Inquiries That Could Help Trump
The New York Times - 10 May 2019 03:33
The president's personal lawyer is stepping up efforts to urge the Ukrainian government to wade into United States politics by pursuing investigations that touch on Joe Biden and Paul Manafort.
Woodstock 50 concert organizers sue investor that backed out
Boston - 10 May 2019 03:19
A dispute over whether the Woodstock 50 festival will go on has spiraled into a court fight, with organizers suing and at least temporarily silencing a former investor that sought to call off the anniversary show.
Civil Rights Groups Will Help Crystal Mason Appeal 5-Year Prison Sentence For Voting
The Huffington Post - 10 May 2019 20:09
The groups' decision to sign on means Mason will be represented by some of the top voting rights attorneys in the country.
Turkey calls for end to Syrian forces offensive on Idlib
Miami Herald - 10 May 2019 18:49
Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar is accusing the Syrian government of trying to expand its field of control in Idlib province in violation of a Russian-Turkish cease-fire brokered last September. …
What to stream: "State of the Union," Wine Country" and "The Society"
CBSNews - 10 May 2019 17:54
"TV Guide editor Krutika Mallikarjuna joins CBSN to talk about the best things to stream this weekend: ""State of the Union,"" Wine Country"" and ""The Society.""