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The Splendors of Lying Naked in the Sun
The New York Times - 24 Jul 2019 01:05
Summer brings with it a certain set of private rites and rituals. Salvatore Scibona writes about the joys of lying nude on a hot day.
What Charges Would The Monterey Five From Big Little Lies Face? We Asked the Monterey Country D.A.'s Office.
Slate - 24 Jul 2019 08:10
"At the end of the day we have a dead body, so we're looking at some sort of a homicide crime, right?"
Man celebrating anniversary killed, wife injured after Tesla runs red light
New York Post - 24 Jul 2019 04:49
A driver in a rented Tesla ran a red light and rammed into a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary in San Francisco, killing the husband and critically injuring the wife. Officials are investigating whether the Te...
Puerto Rico governor's chief of staff quits amid scandal probe
Reuters - 24 Jul 2019 05:01
The chief of staff for Puerto Rico's governor resigned on Tuesday as prosecutors investigated a scandal in his administration that has sparked 11 days of protests demanding the Caribbean island's leader step down.
Biden at next debate will go on offense on criminal justice plan
CBSNews - 24 Jul 2019 05:20
Senior adviser Symone Sanders shot down the idea that this released plan is aimed at undoing certain ills implemented in the 1994 crime bill
Dad of murdered Colorado mom makes desperate plea amid online attacks
New York Post - 24 Jul 2019 04:55
The grieving father of Shanann Watts — the Colorado woman whose husband murdered her and their two daughters — says his family is still being bombarded with death threats and online harassment nearly a year after the...
Senators to Weigh Sexual Misconduct Allegation Against Joint Chiefs Nominee
Time - 24 Jul 2019 04:15
Air Force Gen. John Hyten, nominated for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was accused of making unwanted sexual advances
Iowa teachers Kenneth Anderson, Mark Anderson found dead in swimming pool
New York Post - 24 Jul 2019 19:26
Two teachers from Iowa were found dead in an apparent drowning in a swimming pool, officials said. Police discovered the bodies of Kenneth Anderson, 57, and Mark Anderson, 60, in a backyard pool Monday evening at a Daven...
Rep. Doug Collins grills Robert Mueller over the meaning of collusion vs. conspiracy during testimony
USA Today - 24 Jul 2019 16:53Utah couple visiting Mexico killed execution-style in front of son
New York Post - 24 Jul 2019 04:35
A Utah couple visiting Mexico was gunned down in front of their 12-year-old son -- execution-style -- after they failed to stop at a roadblock, reports say. Paul Nielsen, 52, and Janeth Vázquez, 43, were on their way to...
Second Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges in Philadelphia Train Wreck That Killed 8
The New York Times - 24 Jul 2019 03:52
A Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge dismissed criminal charges against a former Amtrak engineer. The state attorney general vowed Tuesday to appeal the decision.
Europe Gets Caught in the U.S.-China Crossfire
Wall Street Journal - 24 Jul 2019 16:53
Heavily reliant on exports, eurozone economies have been hurt by dwindling global trade flows.
Climate protesters try to block UK's Johnson as he goes to palace
Reuters - 24 Jul 2019 16:50
Demonstrators from Greenpeace tried to block the wide ceremonial avenue leading to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday as Britain's incoming Prime Minister Boris Johnson was driving up it in a convoy to meet Queen Elizabeth t...
Robert Mueller testifies: Russian election interference was 'serious,' Trump was 'not exculpated'
USA Today - 24 Jul 2019 16:45Flashing your headlights? You're probably sending the wrong signals
Boston - 24 Jul 2019 04:36
Experts advised against using headlights to warn drivers about a speed trap.
Watch bison launch 9-year-old girl into the air at Yellowstone
New York Post - 24 Jul 2019 04:21
A raging bull bison charged at and tossed a 9-year-old Florida girl several feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park. The shocking incident, which was caught on camera, happened as a group of 50 tourists loitered c...
Teen son who killed drunk mom 'acted bravely and legally': attorneys
New York Post - 24 Jul 2019 03:43
Lawyers for a 15-year-old Kansas boy accused of fatally shooting his drunk mother are trying to dismiss the case, saying he “acted bravely and legally” by defending himself and his younger brother. The teen, who wasn...
Shocking video: Lithuania may not worry about its safety
OpEdNews - 24 Jul 2019 04:53
Lithuania may not worry about its safety when SUCH people defend it!
LA considers banning horse racing after deaths at nearby racetrack
New York Post - 24 Jul 2019 04:37
Los Angeles is reportedly taking measures to ban horse racing in the city — a move that comes as dozens of race horses have died this season at nearby Santa Anita Park. The city's Board of Animal Services was set to co...
Climate activists glue themselves to Capitol entrances to pressure lawmakers
USA Today - 24 Jul 2019 04:36
The group of activists want Congress to take up a "climate emergency" resolution introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Factbox: Five facts on new UK defense minister Ben Wallace
Reuters - 24 Jul 2019 20:37
Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson named Ben Wallace as defense minister on Wednesday, a promotion for a man who has only ever been a junior minister.
Facebook Says It Is Under Antitrust Investigation by the FTC
Time - 24 Jul 2019 22:39
The company said that it was informed of the investigation in June