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LGBT Splinter Group From Migrant Caravan Is The 1st To Arrive In Tijuana
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
About 80 mostly LGBT migrants reached the border city south of San Diego on Sunday. They plan to seek political asylum as early as Thursday, arriving weeks ahead of thousands en route to the U.S.
Death Toll In California Wildfires Climbs To 44
Monday, November 12, 2018
Forty-two of the confirmed deaths were in a huge blaze in Northern California. Officials said their teams have been sifting through ash and debris for remains.
Driver Who Slammed Into Church Bus Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison
Friday, November 09, 2018
Thirteen people on the bus were killed. Jack Young made a tearful apology to the victims' families on Friday. He was under the influence of drugs when he drove head-on into the bus.
'This Is Going To Be Absolutely Heart-Wrenching': The Thousand Oaks Shooting Victims
Thursday, November 08, 2018
The identities of the victims have been confirmed in tearful interviews or statements by family members, friends and colleagues. Among them are nine men and three women. They range from 18 to 54.
Duck Boat Captain Indicted In Missouri Lake Accident That Killed 17
Thursday, November 08, 2018
Kenneth McKee was charged with 17 federal counts of criminal negligence, misconduct and inattention to duty. U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison said, "Each represents a life that was lost."
Tokyo Medical School Busted For Rigging Women's Tests Admits Rejected Applicants
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
Months after investigators uncovered the school's discriminatory practices to keep women out of the profession, officials are offering 67 rejected female applicants a spot in the program.
Peru's Ex-Police Chief Arrested In Alleged Baby Trafficking Ring
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
The former police chief is among 14 people swept up in a raid and accused of buying infants of poor women. His partner, a well-known model in Peru, is considered the ringleader.
Judge Orders Pipe Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc Held Without Bail
Tuesday, November 06, 2018
Prosecutors said Sayoc posed "a serious risk of danger to the public" and described him as "a flight risk." His lawyer made no objection to the decision. Sayoc could face up to 48 years in jail.
Luxury Apartment Owners Head To Court Against Peeping From Tate Modern's Balcony
Monday, November 05, 2018
A handful of residents in a multimillion-dollar glass tower are arguing the museum has created a state of "near constant surveillance" since opening a terrace that offers one of London's best views.
Tanzanian Leader Launches Anti-Gay Crackdown, Expects to Round Up Hundreds
Friday, November 02, 2018
"Report them to me," Paul Makonda, Regional Commissioner of Der Es Salaam urged the public on Monday. Days later he announced a new surveillance squad will begin arresting people next week.
U. Of Maryland Board Of Regents Chair Resigns, Fallout Continues From Athlete's Death
Thursday, November 01, 2018
"My continued presence on the board will inhibit its ability to move Maryland's higher education agenda forward," James Brady said, after outrage over the decision not to fire the football coach.
U. Of Maryland Says It Will 'Part Ways' With Football Coach DJ Durkin
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
University President Wallace Loh says "a departure is in the best interest of the University, and this afternoon Coach Durkin was informed that the University will part ways."
After Synagogue Shooting, Religious Leaders Evaluate Security
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Faith leaders are stuck in a quandary. They're trying to balance a mission of keeping houses of worship welcoming spaces with a responsibility to tighten security.
Synagogue Shooting Suspect, Robert Bowers, Indicted On 44 Federal Charges
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
The indictment, which includes hate crime charges, accuses Bowers of entering the Tree of Life synagogue with three handguns and an AR-15 rifle. Once inside he indicated his desire to "kill Jews."
Paul Ryan Dismisses Trump Plan To Void Birthright Citizenship Law By Executive Order
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
The Republican House speaker said, "Well, you obviously cannot do that." He added any effort to circumvent Congress would be "unconstitutional."
Who Is Cesar Sayoc? Bomb Suspect Has Criminal History, Attacked Democrats Online
Friday, October 26, 2018
The Florida man charged on Friday ran afoul of the law for decades and was arrested for a slew of crimes, including larceny, drug possession and making a bomb threat.
Remote Hawaiian Island Nearly Vanished After Hurricane Walaka
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Only two minuscule slivers of East Island have resurfaced since the storm struck the region and wiped out a critical habitat for endangered monk seals and green sea turtles.
Apparent 'Pipe Bombs' Mailed To Clinton, Obama And CNN
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
U.S. authorities have identified at least six suspicious packages that were mailed to leading Democratic figures and CNN since Monday. Some of them appear to be similar.
Austin Boil-Water Mandate Could Last Less Than A Week As City Faces Possible Shortage
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
The water utility company is urging residents to cut back on consumption by at least 15 percent as the city's reserve reaches "minimal levels."
State Department Announces Penalties In Response To Jamal Khashoggi Death
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said some Saudis suspected in the journalist's death would have their visas to enter the U.S. revoked. Targeted sanctions against Saudis are also being discussed.