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Book excerpt: "The Virus In the Age of Madness"
CBSNews - 31 Jul 2020 15:50
With the pandemic, French author and philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy writes, America has experienced its "viral Pearl Harbor"
House Panel Finds Arizona Congressman Violated 11 Ethics Rules
The New York Times - 31 Jul 2020 04:09
The House Ethics Committee ordered Representative David Schweikert, Republican of Arizona, to pay a $50,000 fine and face a reprimand by the House.
Ghislaine Maxwell exchanged emails with Epstein as late as 2015, unsealed court documents show
CBSNews - 31 Jul 2020 16:16
More than 600 pages of newly unsealed court documents were released late Thursday night, containing new details about Ghislaine Maxwell's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. They come weeks after she pleaded "not guilty" ...
In Ultra-Wealthy Greenwich, Teen Parties Lead to Jump in Virus Cases
The New York Times - 31 Jul 2020 11:00
Many of those exposed were seniors who had just finished their final year at two elite private schools.
Russian sisters appear for trial on charges of killing their abusive father
New York Post - 31 Jul 2020 15:56
Two of the Russian sisters charged with killing their physically and sexually abusive father arrived for the start of their trial in Moscow Friday morning. Krestina, Angelina and Maria Khachaturyan were 19, 18 and 17 whe...
Prince Andrew allegedly pushed for Epstein to get 'favorable' plea deal
New York Post - 31 Jul 2020 20:34
Prince Andrew is accused in newly released documents of lobbying federal prosecutors to get Jeffrey Epstein a more “favorable” plea deal in his 2007 prostitution case. The accusation came in a slew of previously seal...
Gender Stereotypes Plaguing the Pandemic Response
OpEdNews - 31 Jul 2020 08:13
Please consider this article exposing the same-old deep-rooted gender stereotypes that are often failing us in responding to the pandemic. UN head Antonio Guterres had rightly said "COVID-19 has exposed the lie that free...
Omar Hassan al-Bashir Is Gone, but the Killing Goes On in Darfur
The New York Times - 31 Jul 2020 03:38
The ouster of Sudan's longtime ruler last year stoked hopes for peace in brutalized Darfur. But violence has surged amid fresh accusations against Sudan's security forces.
First dog to test positive for Covid-19 in the US, Buddy the German shepherd, has died
CNN - 31 Jul 2020 05:00
Buddy, a 7-year-old German shepherd from Staten Island, New York, was the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States. He died on July 11 after a three-month illness, according to National Geograp...
Vietnam posts record jump in coronavirus cases: Live updates
Al Jazeera English - 31 Jul 2020 03:46
Vietnam reports 45 new infections in city of Da Nang, marking highest daily jump since pandemic began.
Large majority of Americans blame China for global spread of COVID-19, survey finds
New York Post - 31 Jul 2020 03:22
A large majority of Americans blame China for the global spread of the coronavirus as animosity toward the country has soared, according to a new survey. More than three-quarters of Americans -- 78 percent -- place a “...
Women in Xinjiang shine a light on a campaign of abuse and control by Beijing
CNN - 31 Jul 2020 02:57
Zumrat Dawut says she was forcibly sterilized by the Chinese government for having one too many children.
'We're Dying Here': Florida Newspaper Pleads With DeSantis To Step Up COVID-19 Fight
The Huffington Post - 31 Jul 2020 01:43
"Your daily upbeat message is hopelessly at odds with what Floridians are going through," said a Sun Sentinel editorial calling for mask mandate.
12-year-old honors John Lewis with moving funeral tribute
CBSNews - 31 Jul 2020 16:11
Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis spent his life fighting for equality and compassion for the downtrodden. His impact was felt across generations, including one 12-year-old who spoke at his funeral. "CBS This ...
43 million Americans at risk of eviction with moratorium expired
CBSNews - 31 Jul 2020 16:07
All renters are now subject to state laws, and there's a patchwork of eviction policies that vary by state.
Vietnam reports first-ever coronavirus death after 99 days without any cases
New York Post - 31 Jul 2020 15:57
HANOI, Vietnam -- Vietnam on Friday reported its first-ever death of a person with the coronavirus as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases. The Health Ministry said a 70-year-old man die...
Eight marines missing, one dead after training accident in California
CBSNews - 31 Jul 2020 15:56
A search and rescue mission is underway for eight missing service members after a training exercise off of Southern California turned deadly on Thursday evening. Military officials say the routine training exercise invol...
Florida boy survived deadly home invasion, called 911 while attacker was in home
New York Post - 31 Jul 2020 15:52
A granddad and uncle were beaten to death with a baseball bat during a Florida home invasion, but a 10-year-old boy survived by hiding in a bathroom.
Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke
ABC News - 31 Jul 2020 15:42
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules
U.K. Officials' New Trump Dilemma: What if He Loses?
The New York Times - 31 Jul 2020 11:43
If Joe Biden wins the November election, Britain would face a president who opposed Brexit, would look out for Ireland, and may have little interest in a trade deal.
Tucker Carlson Accuses 'Greasy Politician' Obama Of 'Desecrating A Funeral'
The Huffington Post - 31 Jul 2020 06:50
Fox News host rips into the former president's eulogy for civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis.
Suspended Los Angeles City councilman faces 34-count indictment in corruption probe
CBSNews - 31 Jul 2020 04:42
A federal grand jury returned a 34-count indictment against Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar for his alleged role in an ongoing corruption investigation. CBS Los Angeles reports.