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Jury decides in favor of whistleblower in lawsuit against Chicago Police Department
Chicago Tribune - 23 Jul 2022 00:14
A jury decided Friday that former Chicago police Detective Beth Svec is entitled to more than $4.35 million in damages under the Illinois Whistleblower Act.
Lesbos tourist resort evacuated as wildfire destroys homes
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2022 15:11
Mayor says people moved from village of Vatera on Greek island as precautionary measure Tourists and residents have been evacuated from a popular resort on the Greek island of Lesbos after a wildfire destroyed homes in t...
US star Sydney McLaughlin smashes own world record in 400 hurdles track and field world championships
USA Today - 23 Jul 2022 06:31
Sydney McLaughlin continued her dominance of the 400-meter hurdles, breaking her own world record for the third time in the last year.
Bulgaria and Turkey top list of cheapest destinations for British holidaymakers
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2022 10:51
Sunny Beach and Marmaris are joint cheapest of 16 popular European resorts, according to a survey Bulgaria and Turkey are likely to be among the cheapest holiday destinations, according to a survey. Sunny Beach in Bulgar...
Russia strikes Odessa, Ukraine one day after grain deal
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 15:24
At least two missiles landed in Ukraine's third-largest city, damaging infrastructure at the port, while another two were shot down, CNN reported, citing a spokesman.
Family of Indiana mall gunman shocked by his deeds
ABC News - 23 Jul 2022 05:16
The family of the man who fatally shot three people and wounded two others at a suburban Indianapolis shopping mall says they had no inkling that he was capable of the violence
Internet troll 'Baked Alaska' pleads guilty in Capitol riot
NY Daily News - 23 Jul 2022 03:49
Anthime Gionet, known as "Baked Alaska" to his social media followers, faces a maximum sentence of six months imprisonment after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating or picketing inside a Cap...
White House COVID chief won't condemn Biden 'close contact' Kamala Harris for maskless hug
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 01:20
Harris had attended the National Urban League Conference, where she removed her mask on stage and hugged Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Trump's Justice Department Ally Hit With Ethics Charges Over Plot To Toss 2020 Vote
The Huffington Post - 23 Jul 2022 05:56
The DOJ official, Jeffrey Clark, wanted to send a letter that then-White House counsel Pat Cipollone called a "murder-suicide pact" claiming election fraud.
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 150 of the invasion
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2022 03:44
Lithuania lifts rail ban on goods transport to Kaliningrad; three bodies recovered from Kramatorsk school attack Russia-Ukraine war: see all our coverage Lithuania has lifted a ban on the rail transport of sanctioned goo...
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2022 02:00
Russian foreign minister signals plans to annex Ukrainian territory; Ukrainian teen tells of Russian torture rooms; Kyiv and Moscow agree to restart grain exports Russia-Ukraine war: read all our coverage Every week we w...
Child vaping epidemic risks becoming 'public health catastrophe' in UK, experts warn
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2022 15:43
There are fears that the e-cigarette boom has the potential to create a generation of young people hooked on nicotine Lindsey Smith's son was 14 when he bought his first vape. Engrossed in videos of YouTubers making "gho...
In Uvalde, closeness complicates accountability for shooting
ABC News - 23 Jul 2022 15:42
Victims' families and residents are navigating mixed emotions after the tragedy.
Trump and Pence duel in Arizona in fight for Republican future
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2022 15:04
Former president and his one-time wingman appear at rival events - and it's all to play for as the US midterms approach Eddie Palazuelos drove 200 miles and lined up for five hours under the baking sun to to see Donald T...
Marine allegedly kills estranged pregnant wife on Hawaii highway
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 14:29
Active duty Marine charged with second-degree murder after slaying his estranged pregnant wife on busy Hawaii freeway.
Below an Israeli City, a Musical Harmony Belies the Tensions Above Ground
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2022 14:24
In an underground reservoir built 1,233 years ago in a city that saw sectarian riots last year, visitors hear a beguiling musical composition that combines Arab love songs with Hebrew poetry.
Hunter Biden almost certainly broke foreign lobbying laws: experts
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 14:13
While Hunter Biden was registered as a lobbyist for domestic interests, he failed to registered under the Federal Agents Registration Act.
Flash flood kills at least 17 people in southern Iran
ABC News - 23 Jul 2022 13:57
Iran's state television says flash floods in the drought-stricken southern province of Fars have killed at least 21 people
1 killed and several injured in shooting in downtown Renton, Washington, police say
CNN - 23 Jul 2022 13:50
At least one person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting in downtown Renton, Washington, early Saturday morning, police said.
Two children diagnosed with monkeypox in US, officials say
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 07:11
Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa, but this year more than 15,000 cases have been reported in countries that historically don't see the disease.
Family of 3 fatally shot at Iowa state park, gunman then kills himself
New York Post - 23 Jul 2022 07:02
Officers found three people fatally shot in a tent at the campground, division assistant director Mitch Mortvedt said.
Steve Bannon's Contempt Conviction Hailed By Jan. 6 Committee
The Huffington Post - 23 Jul 2022 05:52
The longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee.