NY news: September 2018

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Report: White House Is Controlling Who FBI Interviews in Kavanaugh Investigation - New York Magazine

Report: White House Is Controlling Who FBI Interviews in Kavanaugh Investigation
New York Magazine
When President Trump ordered the short FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh that Senator Jeff Flake abruptly demanded on Friday, it was not quite clear exactly how the bureau would proceed. Would it restrict its inquiry — which the Senate Judiciary ...
Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interviewBBC News
White House Directs FBI to Interview First Two Kavanaugh Accusers, But Not the ThirdWall Street Journal
FBI has contacted Deborah Ramirez about sexual assault allegations by Brett KavanaughUSA TODAY
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UK Conservative Chairman Lewis says working for election in 2022

Britain's governing Conservatives are working towards a national election in 2022, the party's chairman Brandon Lewis said on Sunday, saying he hoped Prime Minister Theresa May would lead the party into that vote.

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Two Police Officers Dead After Mississippi Shooting; Governor Asks for Prayer - Newsweek

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Two Police Officers Dead After Mississippi Shooting; Governor Asks for Prayer
Newsweek
Mississippi is mourning the loss of two Brookhaven police officers shot and killed early Saturday in a shootout. Both officers -- identified as James White, 35, and Zack Moak, 31 -- worked for the Brookhaven Police Department, a small city located ...
Two police officers dead following shooting in MississippiWDRB

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UK Conservative Party investigating data breach: chairman

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party is investigating a data breach which let members of the public log into a smartphone app as senior government ministers and view their personal details.

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Indonesian quake toll jumps to 832 dead as rescuers struggle

The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared on Sunday to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle to reach outlying communities cut off from communications and help.

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The Limits of Fashion’s Inclusivity

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Two Police Officers Dead After Mississippi Shooting; Governor Asks for Prayer - Newsweek

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'Blessing in disguise': Trump optimistic about Kavanaugh as FBI opens probe - Politico

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'Blessing in disguise': Trump optimistic about Kavanaugh as FBI opens probe
Politico
President Donald Trump on Saturday cast the FBI probe into his Supreme Court nominee's alleged history of sexual misconduct as a potential "blessing in disguise," appearing optimistic that federal agents would absolve Brett Kavanaugh of the accusations ...
Report: White House Is Controlling Who FBI Interviews in Kavanaugh InvestigationNew York Magazine
White House Directs FBI to Interview First Two Kavanaugh Accusers, But Not the ThirdWall Street Journal
FBI has contacted Deborah Ramirez about sexual assault allegations by Brett KavanaughUSA TODAY
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Dubai airport says operating as normal after Houthi drone attack report

Dubai International Airport said on Sunday it was operating as normal following a news report Yemen's armed Houthi movement had launched a drone attack against the airport.

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Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

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Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors

Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise.

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Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."

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Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interview

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.

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North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says

Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner

Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election.

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HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past.

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Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt.

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Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case

Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say.

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Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne

Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne.

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Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video

Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family.

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Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco.

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Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.

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Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.

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Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.

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Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests

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Malia Obama appears in New Dakotas' music video

The former first daughter is seen lip-syncing and playing the harmonica in the indie rock video.

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What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination.

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Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.

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Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil.

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Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood.

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India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?

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Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed.

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First rebel group begins withdrawal from demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday that rebel group Failaq al-Sham has started withdrawing its forces and heavy arms from a demilitarized zone in northwest Syria.

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Q&A: The FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh - Press Herald

Q&A: The FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh
Press Herald
THE FBI PROBE. A quick look at the reopened FBI investigation: What is the FBI's role? The FBI conducts background checks for federal nominees but does not make judgments on the credibility or significance of allegations. Investigators compile ...

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Barrier Collapse Sparks Panic at Star-Packed Global Citizen Fest - Hollywood Reporter

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Barrier Collapse Sparks Panic at Star-Packed Global Citizen Fest
Hollywood Reporter
Just before 8 p.m., the police barrier that was meant to keep the crowd in check toppled over, releasing a clanging sound that terrified many spectators, fearing possible gunshots. Fearing possible gunshots, it took only the collapse of a police ...
Thousands in Central Park panic after barrier collapseSan Francisco Chronicle

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Brother allegedly tosses 4-year-old boy from Brooklyn building, killing him: police - WPIX 11 New York

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Brother allegedly tosses 4-year-old boy from Brooklyn building, killing him: police
WPIX 11 New York
BROOKLYN — A man was taken into custody after his 4-year-old brother was found dead outside a Brooklyn apartment early Saturday. At about 3:30 a.m., Shimron Smith was found unconscious and unresponsive in the courtyard of an apartment building ...
Boy, 4, dies after 'schizophrenic brother throws him off apartment building roof'Mirror.co.uk

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