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'Call of Duty' gamer Casey Viner solicited a fatal 'swatting' call. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison
USA Today - 16 Sep 2019 02:52She Begged Them to Take Away His Police Revolver. Then It Happened.
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2019 11:55
New York is facing a record number of police suicides, but has lagged in mental health initiatives for troubled officers.
Minnesota man arrested for allegedly torching 117-year-old synagogue
New York Post - 16 Sep 2019 02:43
A Minnesota man has been arrested for torching a nearly 120-year-old synagogue, although police aren’t calling the incident a hate crime yet, authorities said Sunday. Matthew J. Amiot, 36, was booked Friday on arson ch...
Houthi Forces in Yemen Warn of More Attacks on Saudi Oil Systems
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2019 16:39
American officials have blamed Iran for the attacks on Saturday that slashed Saudi production, but the Houthi faction, allied with Iran, claimed responsibility.
Norway is in denial about the threat of far-right violence | Sindre Bangstad
The Guardian - 16 Sep 2019 16:33
Far from learning from the Breivik atrocity, politicians have pandered to a view that Islamist terror is the greatest danger "Never again," Norwegian politicians pledged, after the terrorist attacks perpetrated by rightw...
Pundit suspended over racist remark about Lukaku
Sky News - 16 Sep 2019 16:14
A football pundit has been suspended following racist comments he made on-air regarding former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku.
US 'locked and loaded' in wake of Saudi oil field attacks: Trump
New York Post - 16 Sep 2019 04:57
President Donald Trump on Sunday night said the United States is "locked and loaded" and ready to intervene with whoever is behind the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil supply. "Saudi Arabia oil supply was attacked," t...
Notre Dame fire exposed thousands of children to alarming levels of lead
New York Post - 16 Sep 2019 04:02
The devastating fire that consumed the Notre Dame Cathedral in April spread toxic dust over Paris — exposing at least 6,000 children under the age of six to alarming levels of lead, according to a new report. French au...
Inside the deadly vaping crisis that's gripping the nation
New York Post - 16 Sep 2019 03:40
St. John's University student Taylor Healey was puffing on an e-cigarette one night in February when she suddenly became violently ill. Healey, 21, said she’d taken between 25 and 35 puffs of a mint-flavored Juul pod w...
Fukushima fishermen concerned for future over release of radioactive water
The Guardian - 16 Sep 2019 03:30
Eight years after the triple disaster, Japan's local industry faces fresh crisis - the dumping of radioactive water from the power plant On the afternoon of 11 March 2011, Tetsu Nozaki watched helplessly as a wall of wat...
Trump Cleared to Put More Tariffs on Europe in Airbus Case
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2019 16:46
The World Trade Organization has made a final decision in a 15-year old dispute that now clears the way for the United States to impose tariffs on European products.
UK PM Johnson stands in support of Saudi allies after oil attack
Reuters - 16 Sep 2019 12:59
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands in support of his Saudi Arabian allies following an attack on its oil facilities which marked a "wanton violation of international law", his spokesman said.
Hong Kong govt: Violence is harmful, won't solve divisions
ABC News - 16 Sep 2019 04:30
Unapproved march descended into chaos with police firing tear gas, water cannon.
Democratic presidential candidates say Kavanaugh should be impeached
The Week - 16 Sep 2019 03:19
After The New York Times reported on Sunday that a sexual misconduct allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was not investigated ahead of his confirmation hearings last year, multiple Democratic preside...
Courts free more suspects in case of disappeared students
ABC News - 16 Sep 2019 02:39
Seventy-seven of the 142 people arrested in the case have now been freed.
Trump to raise $15M for re-elect in California trip
Boston - 16 Sep 2019 18:31
President Donald Trump is set to raise more than $15 million this week during a two-day California fundraising swing.
BBC to switch off red button text in 2020
BBC - 16 Sep 2019 17:20
Viewers will no longer be able to read headlines, football scores, weather and more on TV sets.
Court extends child abuser's jail sentence for trolling victim
The Guardian - 16 Sep 2019 16:34
Waseem Khaliq, who also threatened police, has 45 months added to 10-year term A convicted child abuser trolled his victims online by pretending to be an investigative journalist and made threats from prison to police of...
Donald Trump claims under-fire Brett Kavanaugh is being 'assaulted' - live
The Guardian - 16 Sep 2019 16:28
Democratic presidential candidates called for the supreme court justice's impeachment following new reports of his conduct at Yale University Sign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 3.28pm BST Obama Netflix...
Cornell's Medical School Offers Full Rides in Battle Over Student Debt
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2019 16:10
All costs -- tuition, books, housing and food -- will be covered for those who qualify for aid.
Trump Urges 'Big' Rate Cut as Fed Faces Challenges
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2019 16:05
From short-term political and trade war concerns to a long-term lack of "firefighting capability" if the economy dives, things are not poised to get easier for Chair Jerome H. Powell.
U.S. considers more intel sharing with Saudi Arabia after attack: sources
Reuters - 16 Sep 2019 15:56
The United States is considering increasing its intelligence sharing with Saudi Arabia after Saturday's attack on Saudi oil facilities, which halved the kingdom's production and jolted world oil markets, U.S. officials t...