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"Trade War" song with anti-U.S. lyrics goes viral in China
CBSNews - 20 May 2019 22:52
The song went viral on Chinese social media as trade tensions escalate between the world's two biggest economies
Broadcast legend Steve Kroft gives final sign-off on '60 Minutes'
New York Post - 20 May 2019 03:14
CBS newsman Steve Kroft presented his final episode of "60 Minutes" on Sunday, after 30 seasons on the program.
Admiral William McRaven cautions Trump on prospective pardons
CBSNews - 20 May 2019 19:53
One of America's most decorated military leaders also praises millennials, predicting they will distinguish themselves as "the greatest generation of the 21st century"
Fox & Friends goes after Pete Buttigieg for his criticism of the network
The Week - 20 May 2019 19:32
The hosts of Fox & Friends aren't happy with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's criticism of their network. Buttigieg during a town hall event on Sunday night had called out Fox hosts, blasting "what goes on with some of ...
Classroom Historical Role-Playing Games Can Easily Go Wrong. So Why Do Teachers Keep Assigning Them?
Slate - 20 May 2019 11:45
It's possible to do "living history" exercises well, but many teachers aren't equipped to pull them off.
Saudis say they will defend themselves, as Trump warns Iran
New York Post - 20 May 2019 04:20
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday after the kingdom’s energy sector was targeted this past week amid hei...
Trump Says Fox News Is Moving To 'Losing' Side By Covering Democrats
The Huffington Post - 20 May 2019 02:33
The president claimed the outlet was making the wrong move by giving airtime to his opponents.
Footage shows hundreds of migrants occupying French airport terminal
New York Post - 20 May 2019 01:08
Video shows hundreds of illegal immigrants storming a French airport and occupying an entire terminal Sunday demanding to meet with the country's prime minister.
Why Gorsuch Keeps Joining the Liberals to Affirm Tribal Rights
Slate - 20 May 2019 21:51
The court's only Western justice has a firm grasp on American Indian law and an obvious empathy for tribes and their members.
Brazil officials say 11 dead in ‘massacre' at Belém bar
USA Today - 20 May 2019 04:50UK 2019 knife crime death toll passes 100
Al Jazeera English - 20 May 2019 18:44
London is looking to Scotland for a new strategy in fighting the knife crime epidemic.
Hyperloop: Ushering In The 4th Dimension Of Travel
Forbes - 20 May 2019 13:03
Forget queuing and jostling with tetchy fellow travellers. The Hyperloop holds tremendous promise in catapulting passenger transport and freight transport to the next level.
Trump's golf scores may have been hacked: report
New York Post - 20 May 2019 04:56
The US Golf Association is probing whether President Trump's golf scores were hacked after someone posted abysmal numbers under his name on the association's handicap-tracking system last week, GolfWeek magazine reports.
A Philosopher of Law on the Dangers of Trump's Plan to Pardon American War Criminals
The New Yorker - 20 May 2019 23:38
Isaac Chotiner interviews Scott Shapiro, a professor of law and philosophy at Yale and the co-author, with Oona A. Hathaway, of "The Internationalists: How A Radical Plan To Outlaw War Remade the World."
Mexico tax plan for Uber creates friction among ride hailing firms
Reuters - 20 May 2019 23:20
Mexico on Monday detailed plans to withhold tax from drivers for ride-hailing and food delivery firms such as Uber Technologies Inc and Rappi, but China's Didi said it would not take part in the arrangement, sparking fri...
Lies, Damned Lies And Index Funds
Forbes - 20 May 2019 17:53
The truth about index funds must be repeated over and over because lies are constantly being told. Index funds are not evil, they are not destroying the markets, and will not blow-up your portfolio. They have outperforme...
Eiffel Tower closes down after man scales the monument
CBSNews - 20 May 2019 17:33
In 2015, someone else climbed the tower, dodging security cameras as he went
UK bans nationals from entering or remaining in war-torn Syria
ABC News - 20 May 2019 17:01
The Home Secretary cited the global terrorism threat in a speech Monday.
Eiffel Tower closed as man seen climbing the landmark
CNN - 20 May 2019 17:00
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is being evacuated after a man was seen climbing up the side of the structure on Monday afternoon, officials told CNN.
Wall St. drops as tech stocks tumble on Huawei fallout fears
Reuters - 20 May 2019 16:59
U.S. stocks fell on Monday, as a crackdown on China's Huawei Technologies raised concerns of a bigger impact on chipmakers and added to fears of an escalation in trade war between the two nations.
Ukraine's new TV star president dissolves parliament minutes after taking office
USA Today - 20 May 2019 16:55Here's how much time Mayor Pete Buttigieg spends in South Bend
New York Post - 20 May 2019 16:52
If Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign schedule is any guide, the Big Apple better get ready for a part time mayor of its own. Buttigieg has been out of town for almost half of the past four months, The South Bend T...