Eyder Peralta

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Jury Rules Against Ellen Pao, Clearing Kleiner Perkins Of Discrimination

Friday, March 27, 2015

A California jury has ruled against Ellen Pao by finding that Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers did not discriminate against her because of her gender nor did the venture capital firm deny her a promotion because of her gender.

Pao's lawsuit was the highest-profile gender discrimination case to come out ...

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LISTEN: A Cuban Protest Singer On The State Of U.S.-Cuba Relations

Friday, March 27, 2015

For decades, Carlos Varela has doled out incisive criticism of the Cuban government. On our recent visit to Havana, he sang a song he says reflects the mood of the country at this historic moment.

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Alabama Police Officer Accused Of Injuring Indian Man Is Indicted

Friday, March 27, 2015

An Alabama police officer has been indicted on one charge of using unreasonable force against an Indian man in February.

A federal grand jury decided there was enough evidence to bring charges against Officer Eric Parker.

"Parker's actions deprived the man in Madison of his right under the U.S. Constitution ...

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A Fraying Promise: Exploring Race And Inequality In Havana

Thursday, March 26, 2015

One of the revolution's core promises was an egalitarian society. But as Cuba opens up, one of the unintended consequences may be more inequality.

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In Havana, A Journey Into The Forbidden With A Provocative Artist

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

In December, Tania Bruguera planned a performance at Revolution Square. She ended up in jail and had her passport taken. Now she returns to the scene of her alleged crime. This time for an interview.

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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Is Charged With Desertion

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban in 2009, after he walked off his military outpost in southeastern Afghanistan. In a controversial move and five years after his capture, the Obama administration cut a deal with the ...

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Obama Says U.S., Israel Face 'Clear, Substantive Challenge'

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

A significant disagreement between the United States and Israel was on full, public display at the White House on Tuesday.

During a news conference, President Obama said he took Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his word that there would not be a two-state solution in the Middle East as ...

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U.S. Will Slow Down Withdrawal Of Troops From Afghanistan

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

President Obama says the U.S. will slow the drawdown of American troops from Afghanistan.

In a joint news conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday, Obama said the U.S. will maintain about 9,800 troops through the end of 2015, instead of cutting the U.S. force to 5,500 as planned.

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With Improved Relations, Are The U.S. And Cuba Ready To Play Ball?

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Cuban baseball has been struggling. A lack of money means facilities are in disrepair. Defections mean some of the best players have left. But new relations with the U.S. may mean new opportunities.

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Mo'ne Davis Says Player Who Sent Offensive Tweet Deserves Second Chance

Monday, March 23, 2015

Mo'ne Davis, the Little League phenom who broke gender barriers last year, is proving that she is a class act off the field, too.

According to ESPN, she has decided to take the high road, after Joey Casselberry, a junior first baseman for Bloomsburg (Pa.) University, sent an ...

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An Object Of Desire: Hope And Yearning For The Internet In Cuba

Monday, March 23, 2015

Without a doubt, the Internet in Cuba is tough. The politics are thorny; getting it is difficult. But there are signs that change is on the horizon.

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Police Suspend Investigation Of U.Va. Rape Claims Made In 'Rolling Stone'

Monday, March 23, 2015

Update at 2:25 p.m. ET. Investigation Suspended:

The police department in Charlottesville, Va., says it has suspended its investigation into allegations of a brutal gang rape at the University of Virginia in 2012.

The allegations came to national prominence after Rolling Stone published a cover story on the case.

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Actor Harrison Ford Injured In Plane Crash; Son Says He's OK

Thursday, March 05, 2015

The actor Harrison Ford crash-landed a small vintage plane on a golf course in the Los Angeles area on Thursday, TMZ, the Los Angeles Times and Variety are reporting.

The Times reports that Ford was taken from the scene by ambulance.

During a televised press briefing, Asst. Chief ...

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Argentine Prosecutor Was 'Without A Doubt' Murdered, Says Family

Thursday, March 05, 2015

An Argentine prosecutor who died under mysterious circumstances was "without a doubt" murdered, his family says.

Sandra Arroyo Salgado, Alberto Nisman's ex wife, said the family had ordered an independent forensic investigation into his death that revealed a "scientifically verifiable truth."

"Violent death only has three hypothesis: accident, suicide and ...

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American Ambassador Attacked In South Korea

Wednesday, March 04, 2015

The United States ambassador to South Korea was attacked on the streets of Seoul, Thursday morning Korean time.

Appearing on CNN, State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said Mark Lippert is now in the hospital and officials have yet to determine a motive.

"We will do a full investigation," Harf said, ...

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House Benghazi Committee Issues Subpoena For Clinton Emails

Wednesday, March 04, 2015

The House Select Committee on Benghazi has issued a subpoena for all emails related to Libya or Benghazi that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may have sent from a private email account.

This is the first concrete fallout from a revelation by The New York Times that Clinton ...

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Ferguson Documents: Justice Investigation Backs Former Officer Wilson

Wednesday, March 04, 2015

When a grand jury decided not charge former Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, Ferguson, Mo., ended up in flames.

Protesters decried the injustice and faced off violently with police officers and the National Guardsmen who were brought in to ensure peace.

Robert McCulloch, the ...

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Alabama Supreme Court Again Halts Gay Marriage

Tuesday, March 03, 2015

The Alabama Supreme Court once again has instructed probate judges not to issue marriage licenses.

In a 134-page opinion, seven of the nine justices said the U.S. Constitution "does not require one definition of marriage."

"As it has done for approximately two centuries, Alabama law allows for 'marriage' between ...

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Mom Of 12-Year-Old Killed By Cleveland Police Says She's Still Waiting For Apology

Tuesday, March 03, 2015

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a Cleveland police officer says she felt disrespected when the city blamed her son for his own death.

Tamir Rice, if you remember, was playing with a replica gun outside a recreation center when he was shot ...

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Obama Says Iran Should Commit To 10-Year Freeze Of Nuclear Program

Monday, March 02, 2015

President Obama says reaching a long-term deal with Iran is the best way to assure that the country does not attain a nuclear weapon.

Obama made the comments in interview with Reuters, just a day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to speak to a joint meeting of ...

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