Fredrick Brennan, who founded but later distanced himself from the 8chan message board that has given encouragement and visibility to violent extremists, is facing arrest in the Philippines in a “cyberlibel” case brought by the site’s current owner. An arrest warrant was issued Thursday in Pasig City, his lawyer, Alex Acain, told Rappler, a news […]
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Major League Baseball has appointed its first African American umpire crew chief, promoting Kerwin Danley to the position this week, The Associated Press has learned By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer February 27, 2020, 8:51 AM 2 min read NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has appointed its first African American umpire crew chief, promoting
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A new government survey finds that about 40% of American adults are obese By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer February 27, 2020, 5:01 AM 3 min read NEW YORK — About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control
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NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Cussler, the million-selling adventure writer and real-life thrill-seeker who wove personal details and spectacular fantasies into his page-turning novels about underwater explorer Dirk Pitt, has died, his publisher said Wednesday. Cussler died Monday at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, said Alexis Welby, spokeswoman for publisher Penguin Random House. He was
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Jada Lucas scored 20 points and Hartford _ the only Division I program, men’s or women’s, without a victory this season _ won its first game in its finale, beating America East champion 73-70 on Wednesday night February 27, 2020, 7:54 AM 1 min read WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Jada Lucas scored 20 points and
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“I don’t care, pick any one of them, Biden, Klobuchar, Buttigieg or even Warren,” said Rick Tyler, a former senior strategist for Mr. Cruz. “Consolidate the vote and you’ll beat Bernie 60-40. But they’re not going to do it because the parties are so pathetic and inept and weak. We say we love primaries because
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Shares have fallen in Asia after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat the virus outbreak that began in China By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer February 27, 2020, 6:38 AM 4 min read Shares fell in Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping
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When my partner and I first told our friends and relatives we were giving up our apartment to travel full time with our 1-year-old son, their reactions ranged from admiration to disapproval. If only I could do that, some said. This will be so enriching for your son, others congratulated. He’ll learn so many languages!
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President Donald Trump’s advice about the coronavirus did little to reassure the comedians of late-night TV. Trevor Noah and Stephen Colbert both dedicated segments Wednesday night to the president’s response to the new coronavirus after public health officials warned an outbreak is inevitable in America. Trump delivered remarks in a White House press briefing Wednesday, announcing that Vice President Mike
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Image copyright PA Media Image caption Boris Johnson has pledged to get a trade deal with the EU by the end of the year The government will publish its strategy for post-Brexit trade talks later, as it prepares for formal negotiations with the EU to begin. Brussels has already set out what it wants from
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