Top News public: November 2018

What are your rights on university initiation ceremonies

The dad of a student who died after a uni initiation is calling for expulsions, but what are the rules?

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Hugh Jackman to tour with songs from The Greatest Showman

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

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Brexit Barometer: How are small businesses feeling?

5 Live is getting the views of people across the UK.

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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Why maternity leave can be harder and lonelier than you imagine

Maternity leave is often seen as an idyllic time but the reality is much harder, says BBC presenter Emma Barnett.

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This Man's $65 Budget Holiday 'Ad' Will Have You Bawling Your Eyes Out

Phil Beastall’s video is a real tear-jerker -- and he's desperate for Hugh Jackman to see it.

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Syria says downs 'hostile targets' in suspected Israeli attack

Syrian air defenses shot down "hostile targets" on Thursday, state media said, in an area regional intelligence sources said contains Iran-backed assets, while Russian media said no Israeli jet had been downed as earlier reported.

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Optional warning light could have aided Lion Air engineers before crash: experts

An optional warning light could have alerted engineers about mechanical faults on Lion Air's Boeing 737 MAX jet that crashed last month, experts said, sparking an industry debate over whether installing the system should become mandatory.

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Ukraine bans entry to Russian adult men: border service chief

Ukraine has banned Russian adult men aged 16-60 years from entering Ukraine, the head of the border service Petro Tsygykal said in a televised meeting on Friday.

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3 dead, 8 injured after high-speed chase at border

11/29/18 11:45 PM

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Deputy US marshal killed in Arizona shooting

11/29/18 8:55 PM

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President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions

11/29/18 8:44 AM

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Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in Russia probe

11/29/18 6:34 AM

The Man Who Bowled A Perfect Game On 9/11

Bill Moro's only perfect game was "fantastic." The rest of Sept. 11, 2001, was not.

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We Listened To A Lot Of Podcasts In 2018. Here Are 31 We Loved.

From the infuriating to the inspirational, these are the best series that earbuds had to offer this year.

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What The ‘What Are Those’ Meme Creator Really Said In One Of His Last Interviews

I spoke to the "What are those?" meme creator, Young Busco, months before he died. Our conversation was complicated.

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Cohen Pleads Guilty and Details Trump's Involvement in Moscow Tower Project - New York Times

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Cohen Pleads Guilty and Details Trump's Involvement in Moscow Tower Project
New York Times
WASHINGTON — Donald J. Trump was more involved in discussions over a potential Russian business deal during the presidential campaign than previously known, his former lawyer Michael D. Cohen said Thursday in pleading guilty to lying to Congress.
Mueller starts to piece together Russia puzzle in most significant move yetCNN
'The perfect witness': Dems want Cohen to testify on the HillPolitico
Cohen's plea deal renews scrutiny of Republicans' Trump-Russia reportWashington Post
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Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros - New York Times

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Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros
New York Times
Sheryl Sandberg asked Facebook's communications staff to research George Soros's financial interests in the wake of his high-profile attacks on tech companies, according to three people with knowledge of her request, indicating that Facebook's second ...
Sheryl Sandberg reportedly told Facebook staff to research George SorosCNBC
Facebook's Sandberg asked company to probe George Soros following his critical remarksNBCNews.com
Facebook confirms Sandberg directed staff to research Soros' financial activityPolitico
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GOP Senator Tim Scott opposes Trump's judicial nominee, ending his chances of confirmation - USA TODAY

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GOP Senator Tim Scott opposes Trump's judicial nominee, ending his chances of confirmation
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WASHINGTON – Sen. Tim Scott, the only black Republican in the Senate, announced Thursday he would oppose a controversial President Donald Trump judicial nominee, killing the judge's chances of confirmation to be a federal judge. In announcing his ...
Senator Tim Scott Sinks Thomas Farr's Judicial Nomination Amid Racial ControversyNew York Times
Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression ChargesNPR
GOP Sen. Scott to Oppose Trump Court Pick, Blocking NominationWall Street Journal
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CNN severs ties with liberal pundit Marc Lamont Hill after his controversial remarks on Israel - CNN

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CNN severs ties with liberal pundit Marc Lamont Hill after his controversial remarks on Israel
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(CNN) CNN said Thursday that it had severed ties with contributor Marc Lamont Hill following controversial comments the liberal pundit made about Israel. "Marc Lamont Hill is no longer under contract with CNN," a spokesperson for CNN confirmed in a ...
CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill following controversial Israel commentsNew York Post
CNN Drops Marc Lamont Hill After Contributor Criticizes Israeli GovernmentHuffPost
CNN ends contract with contributor Mark Lamont Hill after speech on IsraelThe Guardian
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Years After Plea Deal in Sex Case, Jeffrey Epstein's Accusers Will Get Their Day in Court - New York Times

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Years After Plea Deal in Sex Case, Jeffrey Epstein's Accusers Will Get Their Day in Court
New York Times
MIAMI — The sordid case against Jeffrey E. Epstein, who was accused of paying dozens of underage girls for sexual massages in Florida, appeared to end a decade ago. The wealthy New York financier struck a deal to avoid any federal criminal charges, ...
Report sinks labor secretary's hopes of being Trump's attorney generalPress Herald
Alexander Acosta gave Jeffrey Epstein the deal of a lifetime | Miami HeraldMiami Herald

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Netflix cancels Marvel's 'Daredevil' after three seasons - USA TODAY

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Netflix cancels Marvel's 'Daredevil' after three seasons
USA TODAY
"Daredevil" is the latest Marvel casualty at Netflix. The streaming service Thursday confirmed it won't be going ahead with a fourth season of the superhero drama, issuing a statement to USA TODAY. "'Marvel's Daredevil' will not return for a fourth ...
Is Disney's Streaming Service to Blame for Netflix's Marvel Cancelations?IGN
Daredevil Cancelled By NetflixScreen Rant
Netflix cancels Daredevil after three seasonsThe Verge
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High-speed border patrol chase: 3 die after pickup carrying 11 crashes - USA TODAY

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High-speed border patrol chase: 3 die after pickup carrying 11 crashes
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Three people died and another eight were injured after a high-speed Border Patrol chase ended in a crash near San Diego on Thursday. The chase involved a Chevrolet Silverado with two people in the cab and nine in the bed, the San Diego Union-Tribune ...
At least 3 people killed when a truck carrying passengers in cargo bed overturns while fleeing from Border PatrolBusiness Insider
2 dead and several others hurt in crash possibly tied to Border Patrol in San Diego CountyThe San Diego Union-Tribune

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Alleged kingpin 'El Chapo' Guzman once made Forbes billionaires list. He now dons Kmart suits at his trial - CNN

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Alleged kingpin 'El Chapo' Guzman once made Forbes billionaires list. He now dons Kmart suits at his trial
CNN
New York (CNN) The late mobster John Gotti, the self-styled "Dapper Don," was a natty dresser known for his custom-tailored, double breasted suits, silk ties with matching pocket squares and handmade shoes. If the first week of testimony in Joaquín ...

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Comey asks court to quash House subpoena - CNN

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Comey asks court to quash House subpoena
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(CNN) Former FBI Director James Comey has filed a motion in federal court in Washington to quash a congressional subpoena issued just before Thanksgiving soliciting his testimony on the FBI's actions leading up to the 2016 election. Comey has said ...
Comey challenges House GOP subpoena in federal courtThe Hill
James Comey challenges GOP congressional subpoena as 'partisan harassment'USA TODAY

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St. Louis Police Officers Charged With Beating Undercover Detective at 2017 Protest - New York Times

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St. Louis Police Officers Charged With Beating Undercover Detective at 2017 Protest
New York Times
Three St. Louis police officers were charged on Thursday with beating up an apparent protester who turned out to be an undercover detective on their own team, the authorities said. The officers were accused of attacking their own colleague during a ...

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EPA Watchdog Closes 2 Of The Many Probes Into Former Chief Scott Pruitt

Pruitt resigned in July amid mounting scandals and more than a dozen federal investigations into his dealings.

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James Comey Asks Judge To Block GOP Efforts For Closed-Door Testimony

House Republicans have ordered the former FBI director to testify in a closed-door depositions next week.

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Air New Zealand Trolls Trump With Adorable 'Naughty List' Kids In Christmas Ad

The “Nicest Christmas Ever” commercial includes a direct quote from the U.S. president.

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North Carolina Delays Certifying Results Of Congressional Race Amid Probe Of Irregularities

State investigators are reportedly examining issues with absentee ballots.

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CNN Fired Marc Lamont Hill For Saying Palestinians Deserve Equal Rights

The cable news giant seems perfectly fine with anti-Palestinian racism, though.

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Stephen Colbert Reveals What Donald Trump Really Has Planned For Paul Manafort

The "Late Show" host says the president may give Manafort a gift he definitely won't want.

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Torrential Downpour Destroys Tents Housing Homeless Camp Fire Evacuees

The rain made the living situation even more difficult, a former Paradise resident told HuffPost.

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Dominique Crenn Becomes First Woman In The United States To Earn 3 Michelin Stars

The stars, awarded to Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, mark a milestone for female chefs in America.

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'The View' Co-host Joy Behar Thinks It's 'A Good Day For Donald Trump To Resign'

She had two reasons: It’s her 20th anniversary on the show and Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress.

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Utah Police Officer Babysits Kids So Mom Can File Domestic Violence Report

The West Jordan Police Department prides itself on stepping in where needed.

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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Michael Cohen’s New Guilty Plea

As part of Robert Mueller’s investigation, Trump’s former personal lawyer admitted to lying to Congress last year.

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Methodist Church Sign Subtly Criticizes U.S. Use Of Tear Gas At The Border

The United Methodist Building sign took aim at federal agents' use of tear gas to drive back migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border this week.

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Oil And Water: Finding New Uses For Fracking Waste Water

Even in dry states, it’s unclear whether the reused water would be safe.

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Right-Wing Conspiracist Laura Loomer Handcuffs Herself To Door Of Twitter's Office

Many people who are not banned from Twitter had a lot to say about the self-proclaimed journalist's protest.

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Florida Woman Pulled Knife On Man Who Complained About Her Farts: Police

The suspect allegedly told the man who complained about the gas attack that she was going to "gut" him.

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We Listened To A Lot Of Podcasts In 2018. Here Are 31 We Loved.

From the infuriating to the inspirational, these are the best series that earbuds had to offer this year.

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Republicans Give Up On Food Stamp Work Requirements For Farm Bill Deal

President Trump's tweets weren't enough to make it happen.

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Jameela Jamil, Kal Penn Join Cast Of Disney's All-Indian Kids' Cartoon Show

"Mira, Royal Detective" will center on a young commoner who gets appointed a royal detective after solving a mystery that saves the kingdom’s prince.

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Despite A Big Setback, Progressives Increase Their Leadership Clout In New Congress

California Rep. Barbara Lee lost, but the Congressional Progressive Caucus still made big gains.

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Southwest Apologizes To Girl Named Abcde After Gate Agent Made Fun Of Her

The 5-year-old’s mother said that the airline employee also snapped a photo of the girl’s boarding pass and posted it on social media.

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New Jersey Man Charged With Murdering Brother, Family Members In Mansion Fire

Police say Paul Caneiro, a 51-year-old tech executive, killed his brother, sister-in-law and their two children over a business dispute.

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BMW Fact-Checks Trump On ‘Major New Plant,’ Which Hasn't Been Finalized

BMW CEO Harald Krueger said it is only considering a second plant in the U.S.

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Trump Cancels Meeting With Putin Amid Ukraine-Russia Conflicts

The two leaders had planned to meet during the G-20 summit in Argentina this weekend.

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Mashable, PCMag Employees Move To Unionize

Seeking more stability and job protections, staffers have asked owner Ziff Davis to recognize their union and start bargaining for a contract.

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Mic Lays Off Entire Editorial Staff, Then Is Sold To Bustle

When asked whether Mic had indeed let go of every single editorial employee apart from the site’s co-founder, a spokeswoman replied, “Yes that’s right.”

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Jewish Columbia Professor's Office Spray-Painted With Swastikas

"I was, to put it mildly, shocked," Elizabeth Midlarsky said.

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Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty In Mueller Investigation

Trump's former personal attorney pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about his contacts with Russia for a Trump Tower project during the 2016 campaign.

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Painting Of Donald Trump Chilling With Other GOP Presidents Gets Scathing Reworking

Michael D’Antuono depicted Trump as a cards-cheat in his biting reimagining of Andy Thomas' "The Republican Club."

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Fox News' Laura Ingraham: New York Times Is Selling Its 'Own Version Of Reality'

The Fox News host has previously likened child immigrant detention centers to summer camps or boarding schools.

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