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"Chilling similarities" in Cosby accusers' testimony, judge says
CBSNews - 15 May 2019 23:04
The comedian is appealing his sex assault conviction in part based on testimony about the uncharged allegations
Israeli broadcaster blames Hamas for 'missile strike' hack during Eurovision
New York Post - 15 May 2019 16:48
Israel's online stream of the Eurovision Song Contest semifinal was hacked with animated images of a missile strike in the host city of Tel Aviv, which the national broadcaster blamed on Hamas. The KAN website was interr...
Skeptical U.S. Allies Resist Trump's New Claims of Threats From Iran
The New York Times - 15 May 2019 04:21
The Trump administration is laying the groundwork for major military action against Iran, but it may have a hard time rallying domestic and international support.
The U.S. Birth Rate Has Fallen for the 4th Straight Year. Experts Are Wondering Why
Time - 15 May 2019 16:22
2018 saw the fewest births in 32 years, according to a new government report
Crossbows, 5 Bodies, 2 Crime Scenes and a Mystery in Germany
The New York Times - 15 May 2019 04:16
The weapon was used in the death of three people that may have been a joint suicide, the authorities said. But what of two other bodies found hundreds of miles away?
Native American Tribes Across the Country Are Pushing for Better Internet Access
Time - 15 May 2019 03:56
Arizona's Havasupai Tribe has been using new coverage for educational purposes
What 2020's woman candidates have to say about Alabama's abortion ban
The Week - 15 May 2019 17:16
Alabama's state Senate passed a bill on Tuesday effectively banning abortion statewide, and the women running for president in 2020 wasted no time shooting it down. Responses to the bill, which, if signed by Gov. Kay Ive...
Alabama abortion law? What happens next for most restrictive ban in US in 40 years
USA Today - 15 May 2019 17:09Graham introduces bill to extend detention of migrant children
CBSNews - 15 May 2019 17:03
Graham's bill also calls for the hiring of 500 new immigration judges and would force migrants to apply for asylum in their home country instead of at the border
Driver fined for 'dangerous' amount of fast-food trash in his car
New York Post - 15 May 2019 17:03
At least he wasn’t littering. A man in Marlow, England, has been fined and had his license docked by the police for driving with a “dangerous” amount of fast-food wrappers and sundry trash in his car. He was so inu...
Pilot: 'These guys didn't even know damn system was on plane'
CNN - 15 May 2019 16:57
New audio reveals American Airlines pilots confronted Boeing about safety features on the 737 Max following the October 2018 Lion Air crash.
Mexican law gives benefits, better pay for domestic workers
Miami Herald - 15 May 2019 16:52
For the first time, Mexico's Senate has approved a law requiring written contracts, paid vacation and annual bonuses for domestic workers. The bill has already been approved by the lower …
U.S. plans to send transportation staff to U.S.-Mexico border
Reuters - 15 May 2019 16:49
The Trump administration plans to redirect Transportation Security Administration staff to the U.S. southern border to assist with immigration duties and migrant flows, the TSA said on Wednesday.
Man kicked off Southwest flight after making joke about vodka
New York Post - 15 May 2019 16:43
A man was booted off a Southwest Airlines plane in California — because he jokingly asked if the water being handed out on the delayed flight was vodka, according to new reports. Passenger Peter Uzelac told local stati...
Weak U.S. retail sales, industrial output point to slowing economy
Reuters - 15 May 2019 16:38
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in April as households cut back on purchases of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, pointing to a slowdown in economic growth after a temporary boost from exports and inventorie...
Suspect accused of beating woman to death with scooter identified
New York Post - 15 May 2019 16:37
The suspect accused of beating a woman to death with a rental electric scooter nearby her California home has been identified as a 27-year-old man. Amad Rashad Redding of Long Beach, CA was arrested on murder charges for...
Tiger Woods' restaurant accused of deleting video of employee before crash
CBSNews - 15 May 2019 14:55
Nick Immesberger was a bartender at Woods' flagship restaurant where his parents say he died after being served excessive amounts of alcohol by the staff
Biden expands lead over rivals for 2020 U.S. presidential nomination despite lack of support from Millennials: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Reuters - 15 May 2019 16:55
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has expanded his lead over a wide field of candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination by 5 percentage points since he entered the race in late April, according to a mo...
Jill Biden once stuffed herself into Air Force Two's overhead compartment
New York Post - 15 May 2019 16:18
She’s Jill “The Jokester” Biden. The wife of former Vice President-turned-presidential hopeful Joe Biden can’t resist a good gag — which once led to her cramming herself into the overhead bin on Air Force Two, ...
Facebook changes livestream rules after New Zealand shooting
CNN - 15 May 2019 05:01
Two months after the mass shooting at a mosque in New Zealand was live-streamed by the accused gunman on Facebook, the company is introducing new rules for the feature.
Alabama just passed a near-total abortion ban
CBSNews - 15 May 2019 04:57
The legislation is the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973
Candidates vow next Australian prime minister will last
Miami Herald - 15 May 2019 04:57
Both candidates vying to become Australia's prime minister in Saturday's elections are promising to stay in the job for the entire three-year term and shut the revolving door to high …