By BY EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS, MATTHEW HAAG AND JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2tgjT...
Friday, 31 January 2020
At Kobe Bryant crash site, authorities struggle with public demands for a memorial
People want to pay respects to Kobe Bryant and eight others who died in Sunday's helicopter crash. But the crash site can't handle the crowds.
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What Are the Democratic Candidates’ Climate Proposals for Black America?
South Carolina is a battleground in more ways than one.
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The Weinstein Trial Isn’t the First High-Profile Case to Feature a Graphic Description of the Defendant’s Genitals
From Michael Jackson to Bill Clinton to Jeffrey Epstein to Harvey Weinstein.
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Which Republicans Had the Worst Excuses for Ending the Impeachment Trial With No Witnesses?
Republican Senators were coming out of the woodwork to explain why they'd refused to try to obtain any new evidence.
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Can Pete Buttigieg Find a Stable Place in the Middle of a Divided Iowa?
The South Bend ex-mayor is pitching himself as the middle-ground candidate between Sanders and Biden. Is he, though?
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This Screenshot of a Woman Cancelling on Her Date at the Last Minute Is “The Dress” of Social Interactions
“You can truly dodge a bullet with men by inquiring to reschedule a first date day of and seeing how they respond."
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DNC Changes Debate Requirements to Favor All Candidates Named Michael Bloomberg
Turns out advertising isn’t the only way to buy your way onto the nation’s TV screens.
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The Atlantic Politics Daily: The Impeachment Trial Nears Its End
It’s Friday, January 31. The United Kingdom officially exited the European Union on Friday. How will Brits remember Brexit Day?
In the rest of today’s newsletter: The Senate votes against more witness testimony. Plus: The publication that wants to be the anti-Breitbart.
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Impeachment is nearing its end.
After nearly five months,...
Lori Vallow didn't meet the Thursday deadline to turn her kids over to the state. Their grandma believes the 'monster' will face consequences.
Vallow had until Thursday to turn her children over to the state of Idaho. She missed it and is believed to still be in Hawaii.
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U.S. coronavirus evacuee from China placed under quarantine order after trying to flee base
One of 195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, to a U.S. air base in California to begin 72 hours of voluntary observation for signs of coronavirus infection was placed under mandatory quarantine after trying to leave the facility, public health officials said on Thursday. The individual, whose identity was not disclosed, was presented the quarantine order on Wednesday...
Brexit finally arrives Friday: A momentous yet quiet moment
A few Union Jack flags will be lowered from European Union buildings in Brussels, more will be waved in jubilation by Brexiteers in London at the moment of Britain's departure — at 11 p.m. in the U.K., midnight in much of the EU (2300 GMT). Britain and the bloc fought tooth and nail for the best part of four years — with insults flying across the English Channel — over the...
Britain Is Finally Leaving the European Union Today. Here's What Will Change
It's Brexit day on Jan. 31
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Bernie Sanders is starting to get slammed on how he would finance Medicare for All
The attacks on Medicare for All echo what Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced last year as she surged ahead in national polls.
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U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Coronavirus Fears
Federal officials declared a public health emergency and will be restricting entry into the United States in light of the 2019 novel coronavirus that has killed at least 200 people and infected nearly 10,000 more worldwide. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told reporters Friday that President Trump would sign a proclamation temporarily suspending entry to foreign...
Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma, China's richest man, pledged $14.5 million to fight the coronavirus
The money will be donated through Ma's charitable foundation, which will use it to help medical research efforts and disease prevention.
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Biden Claims Trump’s Trial is ‘Not a Partisan Impeachment’ While Clinton’s Was
Former vice president Joe Biden argued Friday that President Trump was not subject to “a partisan impeachment” even if no Republicans vote to remove him from office, while simultaneously defending his resistance to “a partisan impeachment” during Bill Clinton’s 1998 trial.Biden, speaking from Iowa, was challenged in an interview with ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos over comments...
Chinese planes to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city
China sent two planes to Malaysia and Thailand on Friday to bring "stranded" Hubei province residents back to the virus-stricken city of Wuhan, authorities said. The Xiamen Airlines flights will pick up the Chinese nationals from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia and the Thai capital Bangkok, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
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7,000 People Trapped on Mediterranean Cruise in Italy Over Suspected Coronavirus Case
ROME—More than 7,000 people were quarantined on an Italian cruise ship in the Mediterranean port of Civitavecchia outside of Rome after a Chinese woman from Hong Kong came down with a fever and symptoms that mimic the coronavirus. Initial tests seemed to exclude the deadly virus, according to Italian media, but passengers were expected to be kept onboard overnight as a precaution....
Trump impeachment: Failed witnesses vote paves way for acquittal
Bid to call witnesses in the Trump impeachment trial fails, setting up a likely acquittal next week.
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The Papers: 'Make leave not war' and 'what next?'
Saturday's newspapers mark a "moment of history" as Britain leaves the European Union after 47 years.
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Kobe Bryant helicopter firm was not allowed to fly in fog
Island Express Helicopters was restricted to flying in clear conditions, officials say.
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Could you handle the most remote campsite on earth?
Take a look inside an Antarctic campsite and find out how they survive.
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Thursday, 30 January 2020
HS2: Government review 'advises against cancelling' project
The review, seen by the BBC, advises against cancelling the high speed rail scheme.
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Nicaragua: Six indigenous people reportedly killed in attack
The Mayagna group has been involved in disputes with new settlers searching for land and resources.
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The Papers: Will Brexit hail a 'new dawn' or a 'small island'?
The papers mark the day the UK leaves the EU - "Brexit day" - with a mixture of optimism and regret.
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Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act would require terrain alarms on choppers
In the wake of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, a Los Angeles congressman is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to beef up chopper safety regulations by requiring a terrain alarm system.
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Barrington Plaza fire spurs lawsuit, calls at City Hall for reform
Mayor Eric Garcetti said he would support a law requiring safety improvements at high-rise apartment buildings in Los Angeles
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Man accused of attacking and stabbing gay men across L.A. region
Prosecutors charged the man with at least three hate-crime attacks in Culver City, Inglewood and West L.A., and detectives believe there may be more victims.
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China virus death toll tops 200 as WHO declares global emergency
The death toll in China from the new coronavirus reached 213 on Friday, with overall cases worldwide rising rapidly in an outbreak that the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency.
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Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mount worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines' pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.
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Trump vows to reverse course on deportations of Iraqi Christians
U.S. President Donald Trump promised on Thursday during a speech in Michigan to reverse course on some deportations of Iraqi Christians whom his administration sought to remove earlier in his term, but gave no specifics.
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Charter flight carrying South Koreans from Wuhan arrives home
A charter flight carrying 367 South Koreans from Wuhan, the epicenter of a virus outbreak in China, landed at the Gimpo International Airport on Friday, South Korea's foreign ministry said.
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Republican senator laments starkly partisan nature of the trial.
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New York Is Urged to Consider Surge Pricing for Taxis
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More American Troops Sustain Brain Injuries From Iran Missile Strike in Iraq
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¿Hará el papa Francisco un milagro con la deuda de Argentina?
By BY MARCELO J. GARCÍA from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2RIDC...
Alexander asks about the differences in bipartisanship under Nixon and Trump.
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Impeachment trial turns to whistleblower ahead of possible weekend finish
U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday tried to shift the focus of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial to the unnamed government official whose whistleblower complaint about Trump's dealings with Ukraine spurred the drive to remove him from office.
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Exclusive: FBI probes use of Israeli firm's spyware in personal and government hacks - sources
The FBI is investigating the role of Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group Technologies in possible hacks on American residents and companies as well as suspected intelligence gathering on governments, according to four people familiar with the inquiry.
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HS2: Government review 'advises against cancelling' project
The review, seen by the BBC, advises against cancelling the high speed rail scheme.
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Manufacturers urge clarity on post-Brexit trade
As Britain prepares to leave EU, businesses say the future trading relationship remains unclear.
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The “49 Years and 364 Days of Plotz” Edition
Pay no attention to that man with a book coming out.
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Tried and True: 12 Angry Men
The legacy of 12 Angry Men and Cuphead composer Kris Maddigan.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020
As Coronavirus Spreads, Warren Unveils Disease-Prevention Plan
(Bloomberg) -- The coronavirus has been in the news for only a few weeks, but Elizabeth Warren already has a plan to fight it.With Hong Kong announcing restrictions on travel from mainland China as part of an effort to contain the SARS-like virus that has claimed more than 100 lives, Warren released a proposal Tuesday morning aimed at containing and treating infectious diseases.“Diseases...
Trumpworld torn over running against Bernie
Some advisers are salivating over running against a socialist. Others say they need to be careful what they wish for.
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HS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid 'backs project' ahead of crucial meeting
It is understood the chancellor will tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link.
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Wonga borrowers 'to get 4.3% of compensation claims'
Claimants against the payday lender have been told they will receive little in compensation.
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The papers: ITV anchor quits and HS2 'to get green light'
The papers focus on HS2's future, why an ITV newsreader is stepping down, and job cuts at BBC News.
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A second terrifying high-rise fire has Barrington Plaza residents demanding answers
Barrington Plaza lacks an internal sprinkler system, fire officials said, and some are questioning why sprinklers weren't installed after 2013 blaze.
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Sheriff's Department investigating alleged hit-and-run involving L.A. assistant fire chief
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a hit-and-run case in which an assistant chief for the Los Angeles Fire Department allegedly crashed into a parked car in Santa Clarita and fled to his nearby home.
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China virus outbreak death toll rises to 170 as infections rise
China's National Health Commission said on Thursday the total number of confirmed deaths from the coronavirus in the country has risen by 38 to 170 as of end-Wednesday, as the number of infected patients rose by more than 1,700.
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