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Oregon man pulls gun on Antifa mob who trashed cars to stop 'Freedom Rally'
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 15:51
Dramatic video shows the moment a man pulls a gun on Antifa protesters as they clashed with demonstrators taking part in a “Freedom Rally” near the Oregon state Capitol on Sunday. The older man -- wearing an American...
Joe Biden Did Not Appear to Be a Master of Disguise
The New York Times - 29 Mar 2021 11:00
Whether you like him or hate him, the president isn't quite who we thought he was.
Convicted child killer on the run for nearly 50 years may be captured soon, authorities say
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 02:32
Investigators are reportedly closing in on a convictedmurdererof a 14-year-old girl who escaped from prison nearly 50 years ago,authoritiessaid Saturday. Lester Eubanks is suspected to be in the Los Angeles area, an offi...
Florida more than doubles its tally of variant cases; Dr. Deborah Birx says most deaths could have been prevented: Live COVID-19 updates
USA Today - 29 Mar 2021 00:26
Most coronavirus deaths in the U.S. were avoidable, ex-Trump administration coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says. Latest COVID news.
Syria rationing fuel amid tardy shipments from Suez Canal blockage
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 03:43
Syria's government said Saturday that it is rationing fuel distribution over fears shipments could be delayed by the massive container ship blocking the Suez Canal. The war torn country's Oil Ministry said the rationing ...
Land to the tillers for genuine food system change
OpEdNews - 29 Mar 2021 14:48
This article marks the Day Of The Landless 2021 based on insights from range of Asian leaders who have been committed for food sovereignty.
Uber Eats driver death part of teen carjacking trend in DC, cops say
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 03:24
Four teenage boys have been arrested for carjackings in Washington, DC, after a similar incident led to the death of an Uber Eats driver earlier this week, policesaid. In what may be part of a disturbing trend, cops on S...
Suez Canal blockage: Effort to free vessel resumes Monday after planned attempts canceled
USA Today - 29 Mar 2021 02:59
The crisis in the Suez Canal stretched into day six with little hope that a massive ship blocking transit through the vital passage will be moved soon
Teen Texas girl allegedly abducted by her estranged sex-offender dad
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 00:53
A Texas teen is in “extreme danger” after she was abducted by her estranged father, a registered sex offender who assaulted the girl’s mother during the kidnapping, authorities said. Lexus Nichole Gray, 14, was sna...
12-year-old boy abducted, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 01:59
A violent sex fiend abducted a 12-year-old boy from a Miami street early Saturday morning -- then sexually assaulted and shot the child, local police said. The victim was walking on 43rd Terrace near 30th Avenue in the B...
Lawyers Set to Present Case in George Floyd Killing
The New York Times - 29 Mar 2021 15:01
The murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer, begins today in Minneapolis. Here's the latest on the trial, including how to watch.
Sarah Onyango Obama, Ex-President's Stepgrandmother, Dies at 99
The New York Times - 29 Mar 2021 14:56
Known widely among Kenyans as Mama Sarah, Ms. Obama was seen as the matriarch of Barack Obama's extended family in Africa.
'Captain Underpants' book pulled for 'passive racism'
ABC News - 29 Mar 2021 14:49
Its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
Cyberattack forces Australian TV channel off air
CNN - 29 Mar 2021 14:14
Australian broadcaster 9 News suffered a cyberattack that forced a number of live shows off air on Sunday, as the country's federal parliament also reported an attack on its computer network.
Storm brings winds, fire danger and flash flooding from Plains to the Gulf Coast
ABC News - 29 Mar 2021 13:36
There have been more than 300 damaging storm reports from Texas all the way to New Jersey with 18 reported tornadoes in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
'I need justice': George Floyd's family speaks at vigil ahead of Chauvin trial
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 04:59
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Hundreds of mourners packed a Minneapolis church Sunday night for a prayer vigil hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton to honor George Floyd on the eve of the murder trial against the former police officer acc...
Man arrested after shooting at park rangers in Florida Everglades
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 04:45
A man shot at park rangers in the Florida Everglades during an unprovoked attack Sunday -- and was busted by law enforcement officers for the shooting,authorities said. The unidentified 33-year-old gunman had just been s...
Schumer trying to workaround filibuster through parliamentarian
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 23:30
Sen. Chuck Schumer is attempting to get permission from the Senate parliamentarian to be able to push through a third spending bill this year without the 10 Republicans necessary to break a filibuster. Aides to Schumer (...
Biden says 90 percent of adults will be eligible for vaccine by April
New York Post - 29 Mar 2021 23:04
President Biden sent mixed messages in remarks Monday, announcing that most adults in the US will be eligible for vaccinations in three weeks, but also saying that states should pause theirreopening efforts. Speaking at ...
Despite Problems In the Past, Biden to Try Again with 'Green' Stimulus
The New York Times - 29 Mar 2021 19:30
As vice president, Joe Biden oversaw a "green jobs" stimulus package that produced notable failures. This time, with more money and more demand for clean technology, will be different, Democrats say.
This island could be on the cutting edge of vaccine research
CNN - 29 Mar 2021 17:12
Cuba is the first country in Latin America to develop two Covid-19 vaccine candidates -- if both succeed the island will be on the cutting edge of vaccine research. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports.
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Chicago opens vaccines to those with health conditions and remaining essential workers Monday
Chicago Tribune - 29 Mar 2021 14:45
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.