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3 Wisconsin Girl Scouts, 1 adult killed in hit-and-run crash – (Associated Press)
LAKE
HALLIE, Wis. (AP) — A western Wisconsin community on Sunday was
grieving the deaths of three Girl Scouts and an adult who were while
collecting trash along a rural highway when police say a pickup truck
veered off the road and hit them before speeding aw…
Gunman at Florida yoga studio had been accused of harassment – (Reuters)
A
gunman who killed two women at a Florida yoga studio and wounded five
other people before taking his own life had previously been accused of
harassing young women, police said on Saturday.
Synagogue attack a reminder of how common hate crimes are – (Associated Press)
Kevyn
Perkins stopped cold when he saw the letters scrawled on the door to
his dorm: “N—– go back” it said, inked in messy red marker. First he
was blinded by confusion. Then rage. And then all he could think about
was dropping out, finding a new school, e…
Sri Lankan president orders parliament to reconvene November 14 – (Al Jazeera English)
The move is expected to allow the 225-member House to choose between the two men claiming to be country’s rightful PM.
The US economy is booming. It may not matter much to voters. – (Al Jazeera English)
Why aren’t Republicans poised to take better advantage of the thriving economy during Tuesday’s midterm elections?
Here Are the Women Working to Elect Women in 2018 – (The New York Times)
With record numbers of women on the ballot this year, 12 women discussed their motivations to help other women get elected.
In small town Kentucky, Trump supporters dig their heels in – (Al Jazeera English)
Many Trump supporters say their support for the US president and the Republican party couldn’t be stronger.
Main contingent of migrants pushes through Mexico – (Associated Press)
ISLA,
Mexico (AP) — Thousands of wary Central American migrants resumed their
push through Mexico on Sunday, a day after arguments over the path
ahead saw some travelers splinter away from the main caravan, which is
entering a treacherous part of its journey.…
Top 25 Takeaways: Tide-Bulldogs rematch; Michigan’s CFP path – (Associated Press)
Showdown
Saturday disposed of the SEC pretenders and set up a rematch that
seemed inevitable since last January. Alabama vs. Georgia in Atlanta,
this time for the Southeastern Conference championship instead of the
national title. It is the earliest the SEC c…
Path to power: House races to watch on election night – (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON
(AP) — The path to power in the House runs through a few dozen
districts in Tuesday’s election, with Republicans defending their
majority and Democrats looking to gain 23 seats they would need to win
control. After the first polls close in the East…
Why it’s still in Russia’s interest to mess with US politics – (Associated Press)
PARIS
(AP) — Sweeping accusations that the Kremlin tried to sway the 2016
U.S. election haven’t chastened Russian trolls, hackers and spies — and
might even have emboldened them. U.S. officials and tech companies say
Russians have continued online activity ta…
Florida’s pick for governor: Trump’s guy vs. liberal darling – (Associated Press)
TALLAHASSEE,
Fla. (AP) — Floridians will choose between one of President Donald
Trump’s most vocal supporters and an unabashed liberal when they elect a
new governor Tuesday. The contrast couldn’t be greater between
Republican former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis an…
WWI centenary to be marked in London and Paris, not Berlin – (Associated Press)
BERLIN
(AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will mark the 100th anniversary
of the end of World War I on French soil, and German President
Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be in London for a ceremony in Westminster
Abbey with Queen Elizabeth II. But while Germa…
Midterm Elections 2018: Closing Arguments in Pennsylvania and Across the U.S. – (The New York Times)
Updates
from around the country as candidates make their final pitches to the
voters who will help shape America for the next two years.
Will Caspian deal help ‘barely surviving’ fishermen in Dagestan? – (Al Jazeera English)
Five-nation deal signed this year expected to add to fishermen’s burden in Dagestan village by increasing restrictions.
Ready for a fight: Voter enthusiasm surges among U.S. Hispanics – (Reuters)
Hispanics
are more interested in voting this year than in the last U.S.
congressional midterm elections in 2014 and their enthusiasm outpaces
that of all U.S. adults, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national tracking
poll released on Sunday.
Democrats’ road to controlling U.S. House runs through Pennsylvania – (Reuters)
Donald
Trump’s stunning 2016 White House win got a major boost from sagging
Democratic enthusiasm in Pennsylvania, but now the party is poised for
big wins on Tuesday in congressional races in the state that could
signal which party controls the U.S. House of…
U.S., South Korea set delayed military drills; North Korea urges end to pressure – (Reuters)
The
United States and South Korea will begin small-scale military drills on
Monday that were delayed during talks with North Korea, days after
Pyongyang threatened to restart work on its nuclear program if
international pressure does not ease.
Rebel Wilson responds to ‘plus-sized’ backlash – (BBC News)
The Australian actress had claimed to be the “first-ever plus-sized girl” to be a romcom lead.
Non-stop ads and robocalls: welcome to America’s costliest election – (Reuters)
Wendy
Burke has had enough. Campaign advertisements bombard her favorite TV
shows. Dozens of election pamphlets fill her mailbox. Every day, she
gets several political calls on her cell phone and more on her landline.
Strangers knock at her door seeking her v…
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From various sources
Tiberias mayor says there are enough haredim in his city – (The Jerusalem Post)
“I want the haredim to continue to develop – outside of Tiberias,” he said during his interview on Sunday.
Democrats
lead in House preferences, but positive views of the economy and
concern about border security may buoy Republicans, poll finds – (The Washington Post)
The Washington Post-ABC News poll also finds President Trump’s popularity low but holding steady as Election Day nears.
‘Egypt not opposed to Qatari role in Gaza’ – (The Jerusalem Post)
The sources pointed out that Egypt had not opposed in the past the delivery of Qatari funds to the Gaza Strip.
Fantasy hockey line top 25 rankings for 2018-19 – (NHL News)
NHL.com
ranks the top fantasy hockey forward lines and tracks notable changes
and production trends every Sunday during the 2018-19 season.
buildings Archives – NextBigFuture.com – (Next Big Future)
Britain and Ireland still misunderstand each other on Brexit – (Financial Times)
A breakthrough on the border may be in sight, but both nations have boxed themselves in
18 “Haunting Of Hill House” Facts That Are Honestly So Cool – (Buzzfeed)
The behind-the-scenes secrets of Episode 6 are amazing!!!
The 18 Weirdest, Funniest, And Sweetest Tumblr Posts I Saw This Week – (Buzzfeed)
Y’all, festivals in Finland sound WILD.
3 Wisconsin Girl Scouts, 1 adult killed in hit-and-run crash – (Associated Press)
LAKE
HALLIE, Wis. (AP) — A western Wisconsin community on Sunday was
grieving the deaths of three Girl Scouts and an adult who were while
collecting trash along a rural highway when police say a pickup truck
veered off the road and hit them before speeding aw…
Theatre job aimed at black directors given to man who said he was white – (The Guardian (UK))
Anthony Ekundayo Lennon applied as ‘mixed-heritage’ to Talawa Theatre Company
Novak Djokovic Upset by Karen Khachanov in 2018 Paris Masters Final – (Bleacher Report)
Karen
Khachanov sprung a major surprise in the final of the 2018 Paris
Masters on Sunday, beating Novak Djokovic in two sets. The Russian
ended Djokovic’s impressive 22-match winning streak, beating him 7-5,
6-4…
Exclusive trailer: Dwayne Johnson looks to redefine athletic competitions with <em>The Titan Games</em> – (Entertainment Weekly)
Everyday
people from all walks of life gear up for “the most epic and insane
athletic competition ever devised” in the new reality series.
The Moment A 1vs1 Turned Into A 7vs1 In The Matter Of Seconds – (The Sport Bible)
Brilliant.
3D printed knitted frameworks enable breakthrough complex architecture – (Next Big Future)
3D printing of knitted textiles has been used as a structure for complex architecture. This cuts down on mater
I’m a victim of a witch-hunt, says Brexit donor Arron Banks – (Daily Mail)
Arron
Banks flew back into the country yesterday to talk to police probing
his donations to pro-Brexit campaigns – armed with bank statements which
he claims prove his innocence.
Colossal cathedral plans divide Ghana and stir religious angst – (Financial Times)
Criticism over President’s project in nation where schools lack roofs
How to power India: Modi tweaks the energy mix – (Financial Times)
Amid a surge in oil demand and an investment boom, New Delhi needs to weigh consumer aspirations with fears about pollution
Investment sector heads downhill in worst year since 2008 – (Financial Times)
Shares of listed asset managers tumble on both sides of the Atlantic
Britons living in EU urged to act to guarantee Brexit rights – (Financial Times)
Citizens without legal permission could face problems proving they have a right to stay
Asia’s snowflake generation: China’s skiers flock to Japan – (Financial Times)
The property prices of snow-sure resorts in the region are soaring
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All about Trump
Democrats
lead in House preferences, but positive views of the economy and
concern about border security may buoy Republicans, poll finds – (The Washington Post)
The Washington Post-ABC News poll also finds President Trump’s popularity low but holding steady as Election Day nears.
A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy – (National Geographic)
The
Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and
environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen.
‘Biggest case on the planet’ pits kids vs. climate change – (National Geographic)
A
pioneering lawsuit against the U.S. government has won the right to a
trial, overcoming the Trump administration’s efforts to cancel it in
court.
Tree Of Life Rabbi Says ‘Hate Speech’ Fueled By Politicians Led To Synagogue Massacre – (The Huffington Post)
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said he shared his message with Donald Trump when he met with the president in Pittsburgh last week.
RNC chair declines to address racist campaign video – CNN Video – (CNN)
Republican
National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel declined to address the
racist nature of an immigration video shared by President Trump.
Elon Musk endorses the Trump space force – (Axios)
“This may be a little controversial, but I actually like the idea…”
Robust economy drowned out by Trump’s midterm message – (The Hill)
Friday’s
employment report from the Labor Department was as impressive as any
president could hope for just days before voters head to the polls.
Pompeo defends Trump plan to send to troops to southern border – (CBS News)
Pompeo
disputed that President Trump’s emphasis on immigration in recent weeks
was aimed at rallying his base ahead of the midterms
In small town Kentucky, Trump supporters dig their heels in – (Al Jazeera English)
Many Trump supporters say their support for the US president and the Republican party couldn’t be stronger.
Abrams: Trump is ‘wrong,’ I am qualified to be Georgia’s governor – (CNN)
Georgia
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams dismissed criticism
from President Donald Trump on Sunday after he called her unqualified to
lead the state.
Husband’s desperate plea to Trump – (News.com.au)
THE
husband of a Pakistani Christian woman at the centre of a divisive
blasphemy case has pleaded for international help, in particular US
President Donald Trump’s help, to leave the country, saying he fears for
his family’s safety.
On Eve of New U.S. Sanctions, Iranian Regime Whips Up Anti-American Anger – (Google News)
On
the eve of new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports and
financial system, thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of
Tehran Sunday to burn American flags and mock President Donald Trump
with cardboard effigies and caricatures.
3. What the military can and cannot do at the border – (Axios)
Trump has walked back comments about the military engaging with migrants who throw rocks at them.
Florida’s pick for governor: Trump’s guy vs. liberal darling – (Associated Press)
TALLAHASSEE,
Fla. (AP) — Floridians will choose between one of President Donald
Trump’s most vocal supporters and an unabashed liberal when they elect a
new governor Tuesday. The contrast couldn’t be greater between
Republican former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis an…
Democrats hold 7 point advantage ahead of midterms as Trump’s base comes back home: NBC-WSJ poll – (CNBC)
The
election-eve NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows Democrats leading
by seven percentage points, 50 percent to 43 percent, among likely
voters. That’s down from a nine-percentage point lead last month.
Four charts show why Trump’s claims about the US economy just don’t add up – (CNBC)
To
hear President Donald Trump tell it, the U.S. is experiencing an
economic boom unlike any period in its history. A closer look at the
numbers, though, show that claim just isn’t true. To better assess the
overall economic gains since Trump took office, CN…
Trump’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Tweet Tops This Week’s Internet News Roundup – (Wired)
But
don’t forget about the president’s attempts to stop birthright
citizenship—or Kanye West’s announcement that he’s quitting politics.
‘Saturday Night Live’ jokes about Alec Baldwin’s arrest after his Trump is a no-show – (USA Today)
This week’s “Saturday Night Live” was the rare episode that didn’t feature Alec Baldwin as President Trump in its cold open.
‘Death to America’ chants return to Iran’s street on eve of oil sanctions – (The Jerusalem Post)
Thousands
of students in the government-organized rally in the capital Tehran,
broadcast live by state television, burned the Stars and Stripes, an
effigy of Uncle Sam and pictures of Donald Trump.
Trump’s DOJ Has Abdicated Its Responsibility To Protect Voting Rights – (The Huffington Post)
Voter suppression is endangering a crucial civil right, and Jeff Sessions is letting it happen. But all is not lost.