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16-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Murder in Colorado School Shooting
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2020 05:09
Alec McKinney, one of two students charged in the attack, told the authorities he had targeted people who had taunted him for being transgender.
Oscars 2020: Watch the Best Picture nominees
CBSNews - 8 Feb 2020 20:45
Check out clips from movies nominated for this year's Academy Award and interviews with the filmmakers
Chicago subway video captures man being attacked by 11 teens
New York Post - 8 Feb 2020 04:33
CHICAGO — Thebrutal beating of a68-year-old man by 11 teens on a passenger trainhere Monday was captured in a disturbing, graphic video obtained by Fox News. The Chicago Police Department told Fox News the beating is u...
Philippines' Duterte moves to terminate defence pact with US
Al Jazeera English - 8 Feb 2020 05:50
The president had threatened to end the 1999 agreement after the US government cancelled the visa of a political ally.
Michael Bloomberg didn't make the New Hampshire debate, but he still came up
The Week - 8 Feb 2020 05:23
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg might have not qualified for the Democratic debates yet, but he still had a cameo on Friday. George Stephanopoulos during Friday's New Hampshire debate asked a question all ab...
Trump fires impeachment witness from White House job
CBSNews - 8 Feb 2020 05:00
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who testified during the impeachment inquiry, was removed from the White House. It came just hours after President Trump said he still held a grudge against him. Paula Reid reports.
Trump Down To A Single Challenger in Republican Primaries
The Huffington Post - 8 Feb 2020 03:49
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld is left fighting Trump after former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh dropped out.
Thai soldier goes on deadly rampage while posting on Facebook
CBSNews - 8 Feb 2020 16:36
A soldier in northern Thailand shot multiple people on Saturday, killing at least 10, and was holed up at a popular shopping mall, police said.
France toughens travel advice to China amid coronavirus scare
Reuters - 8 Feb 2020 16:29
France's foreign office on Saturday issued new travel advice for its citizens due to the coronavirus outbreak, saying it did not recommend traveling to China unless there was an "imperative" reason to go.
Ex-CEO sentenced to 9 months in college admissions scandal
CBSNews - 8 Feb 2020 16:20
The former CEO of one of the world's largest investment management companies was sentenced to nine months in prison in the college admissions scandal that ensnared wealthy parents who attempted to bribe their children's ...
Idina Menzel admits she sometimes feels 'really insecure' ahead of Sunday's Oscars performance
USA Today - 8 Feb 2020 16:12Soldier Kills Several in Thailand Shooting Spree, Police Say
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2020 15:55
The soldier shot a superior officer and injured others at a military base, the authorities said. Local news reports said he then killed others at a mall.
India's New Delhi votes amid protests over citizenship law
Al Jazeera English - 8 Feb 2020 15:24
Polls pit Modi's BJP against incumbent AAP, whose pro-poor policies focused on fixing schools and healthcare.
Credit Suisse chairman expects to see out term after spy scandal
Reuters - 8 Feb 2020 15:00
Credit Suisse Chairman Urs Rohner does not expect to be voted out of office before his term ends after this week's departure of Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam over a spying scandal.
Endangered gray wolf that wandered 8,712 miles found dead
CBSNews - 8 Feb 2020 14:53
State wildlife officials previously said the female wolf was "exploring new ground in search of a mate or another pack."
Beijing relaxes traffic restrictions as virus keeps drivers off roads
Reuters - 8 Feb 2020 11:23
Beijing's transport authorities said the usual restrictions on road traffic during workdays will not be enforced in key parts of the capital when people return on Monday from a Lunar New Year break that was extended due ...
U.S. citizen diagnosed with coronavirus dies in Wuhan, China, reports say
USA Today - 8 Feb 2020 10:04
A U.S. citizen diagnosed with the coronavirus has died in Wuhan, China, in what appears to be the first American fatality from the global outbreak, according to reports.
Candidates bash Mike Bloomberg for trying to 'buy' nomination during Democratic debate
New York Post - 8 Feb 2020 05:58
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders harshly criticized billionaire presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg at the Democratic debate on Friday, accusing the former New York mayor of trying to buy his way into the preside...
Texas Teenager Killed by Bully, Days After Stopping Him From Picking on Another Student: Police
Time - 8 Feb 2020 21:57
The victim tried to stop the suspect from hurting another student, police said
Elizabeth Warren is third in the polls, but was fifth in speaking time at the Democratic debate
The Week - 8 Feb 2020 05:45
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had the most speaking time at the Friday Democratic debate in New Hampshire, dominating 19 minutes and 54 seconds of the two-and-a-half hour event, NPR reports. While Sanders split an uncertai...
Death toll from new coronavirus set to surpass SARS, as China's fatalities above 700
Reuters - 8 Feb 2020 05:42
The new coronavirus epidemic in mainland China is almost certain to become more deadly than SARS on Saturday as the death toll passed 700, health experts warned of mask shortages and more cases were confirmed on a quaran...
SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks
New York Post - 8 Feb 2020 05:21
SeaWorld performers will no longer stand and ride on their dolphins, a practice that has come under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year. The surprising reform, which was reveale...