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Baltimore school district hacked, forced to close through Tuesday
NY Daily News - 29 Nov 2020 01:30
They failed their internet security test.
'Because She's a Girl': Lockdown Exposes Gender Gap in U.K. Sports
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2020 21:08
Inequalities are especially pronounced in English youth soccer, where only a handful of clubs have kept training open for future female professionals, while boys at the same level play on.
'We are fed up': Guatemalans continue anti-government protests
Al Jazeera English - 29 Nov 2020 01:18
Guatemala's Congress annulled a contentious budget this week, but protesters are still calling for president to resign.
A Cat Is Said to Be Joining the Bidens in the White House
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2020 02:53
The last cat to live in the White House, India, belonged to President George W. Bush.
'The Lessons of Nuremberg Must Be Continually Relearned'
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2020 14:28
Former Senator Christopher J. Dodd writes of his father's role at the World War II military tribunal, and the lessons that can be drawn today.
California man confronts out-of-towner putting up swastika stickers
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 10:45
Not in his city. A vandal posting swastika stickers throughout a California neighborhood was caught on video by a man who confronted him for his racism. Noah Mohan, 21, was walking his dog in Fairfax Tuesday when he saw ...
Man arrested for refusing to wear mask on Delta flight from Salt Lake City
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 05:34
A man was arrested after refusing to wear a face mask on a Delta Air Lines flight that was heading from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, authorities said. Joshua Colby Council, 44, was rushing to board his Delta fight at...
Coronavirus updates: US surpasses record 200K daily cases; Colorado Gov. tests positive; NFL orders shutdown of team facilities
USA Today - 29 Nov 2020 05:02
A panel will meet to vote on how a vaccine will be distributed. Experts warn that testing numbers are likely to be erratic. Latest COVID-19 news.
Severe fire danger for Australia as temperatures smash records
Al Jazeera English - 29 Nov 2020 04:49
Rural Fire Service forecasts 'very high to severe fire danger' in parts of New South Wales, issues total fire ban.
Brazen Killings Expose Iran's Vulnerabilities as It Struggles to Respond
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2020 04:11
After suffering a string of audacious attacks, Tehran faces an agonizing choice: embracing hard-liner demands for swift retaliation, or trying to make a fresh start with the Biden administration.
Trump to give first post-2020 election interview to Fox's Maria Bartiromo Sunday
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 03:55
Maria Bartiromo will interview President Trump on Fox Business on Sunday morning -- his first since the election.
1,300 people in U.K. get false positive COVID test because of lab error
NY Daily News - 29 Nov 2020 03:14
The people affected have been told to take a second test.
"We need to not gather with people not in our immediate household," says L.A. health director
CBSNews - 29 Nov 2020 01:11
Los Angeles County is instituting new COVID-19 restrictions, which will be the strictest in the state of California. Watch Los Angeles County Public Health director Barbara Ferrer update reporters on the new restrictions...
Man accused of killing dad's cat with frying pan: police
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 07:10
PORTLAND, Maine -- Police in Maine have arrested a man accused of killing his father's cat with a frying pan on Thanksgiving -- a day after he was released on bail for a separate incident. The Bangor Daily News reports t...
'Sovereign citizens' try to claim ritzy waterfront homes in Washington State
NY Daily News - 29 Nov 2020 06:58
An extremist group billing itself as the Moorish Sovereign Citizens is trying to strong-arm Washington State residents out of their homes.
Air Force captain dies in 'vehicle accident' in United Arab Emirates
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 06:56
An Air Force captain from central New Jersey has died in a car accident on a base in the United Arab Emirates, the Defense Department said Saturday. Capt. (Dr.) Kelliann Leli, of the Middlesex County town of Parlin, died...
Brits planting trees to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70th coronation
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 06:48
Brits are going green for the Queen. With the 70th anniversary of the monarch’s coronation approaching, her subjects are being asked to plant trees to celebrate. “The Queen’s Green Canopy” project encourages land...
California governor reverses parole for Manson follower -- again
NY Daily News - 29 Nov 2020 06:46Digital COVID-19 'passport' may take flight for airline travelers: report
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 06:42
Get ready to carry two passports while flying in the age of COVID-19: one from your homeland, and one showing you’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus. An airline industry group is working on a universal digital ...
Record heat wave in Australia sparks fears of more bushfires
New York Post - 29 Nov 2020 06:18
A sweltering heat wave in parts of Australia is sparking fresh fears of wildfires. Parts of the continent sweated through the hottest November night on record on Saturday. The mercury rose to 104 degrees Fahrenheit in Sy...
Colorado governor and spouse test positive for Covid-19
CNN - 29 Nov 2020 05:33
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and his spouse have tested positive for Covid-19 and are both asymptomatic, according to a statement from the governor's office.
Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking 'chaos'
IBTimes - 29 Nov 2020 05:33
The assassination of Fakhrizadeh is the latest in a series of killings of nuclear scientists in Iran.