2019

Matthew Shepard’s Parents Assail Trump Administration on Transgender Rights

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WASHINGTON — The parents of Matthew Shepard, the gay college student whose murder led to the passage of a groundbreaking federal law that expanded the definition of violent federal hate crimes, harshly criticized the Trump administration’s record on civil rights in a letter read aloud in their absence during a Justice Department ceremony on Wednesday. […]

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Microphone could be used to diagnose ‘noisy’ arthritic knees

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Image copyright Lancaster University Image caption A tiny microphone records the “noises” produced by the knee Technology used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges could be used to diagnose “noisy” arthritic knees, a study suggests. It involved a tiny microphone being attached to participants’ knees to pick up high-frequency sounds. Although not audible

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Nicki Minaj Says She Was ‘Being Sarcastic’ About Adele Collaboration (UPDATE)

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Looks like fans will have to keep waiting for a Nicki Minaj and Adele team-up.  A day after the “Queen” rapper seemingly confirmed that the two hitmakers were working together on an “epic” new song, she said on Twitter Wednesday that she was joking.  “Omg guys. I thought everyone could clearly see I was being sarcastic. Shit!,” Minaj

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South Korean soccer team tells of ‘rough’ match in Pyongyang

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South Korea’s national soccer team described their World Cup qualifier against North Korea in Pyongyang as a “rough” match played under strange conditions that may later be reported to FIFA. The historic match ended in a scoreless draw Tuesday at huge Kim Il Sung Stadium, which was empty of spectators. The match was also under

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Gordon Sondland Elbowed His Way Into Ukraine Policy. It Could Cost Him.

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With Mr. Trump’s blessing, he traveled to Kiev in May for Mr. Zelensky’s inauguration. Others in the delegation included the energy secretary, Rick Perry, and Kurt D. Volker, the American special envoy to Ukraine. They labeled themselves “the three amigos.” Mr. Sondland’s subsequent White House meetings are a key focus of questioning for congressional investigators.

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5 True Crime Netflix Original Shows Worth Watching

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Netflix has recently excelled at releasing praiseworthy adaptations of true crime stories. Search “true crime” on Netflix and you’ll get plenty of real-life adaptations along with the traditional documentaries, even though, by definition, “true crime” only covers nonfiction storytelling. (Although, for what it’s worth, “The Office” also curiously comes up when you search “true crime”

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Columbus beats Dallas 3-2, as Stars drop fourth straight

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The Columbus Blue Jackets knew to be successful this season they needed scoring production from their younger players and strong goaltending. On Wednesday night, they got both. Sonny Milano and Alexander Wennberg each scored for the first time this season to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Dallas Stars 3-2. Columbus (3-3-0) won back-to-back

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Peter Navarro Invented an Expert for His Books, Based on Himself

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Peter Navarro, a top White House trade adviser, has developed a reputation in Washington as a Rasputin-like China hawk who whispers anti-China musings in President Trump’s ear. This week, Washington learned about the mysterious anti-China voice that has long whispered in Mr. Navarro’s ear: Ron Vara. Ron Vara has appeared as a cryptic voice of

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