The New York billionaire’s speech was short on specifics, but was more subdued and serious than often seen on the campaign trail, a sign of Trump’s attempt to project a presidential tone.
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Editor Of Bangladesh’s Only LGBT Magazine Is Hacked To Death
The killings of gay rights activist Xulhaz Mannan and his friend are the latest in a recent string of grisly attacks in the country.
Supreme Court Sides With Police Officer In Yard Sign Case
If you pick up a yard sign at a candidate’s HQ and you are a police officer, are you committing an actionable offense?
For Journalists In Russia, ‘No One Really Knows What Is Allowed’
Media companies in Russia aren’t sure how far they can go without risking government reprisals. But even in such an uncertain climate, many independent news outlets have resisted censoring themselves.
Beneath An Ugly Outside, Marred Fruit May Pack More Nutrition
Why are some fruits and veggies born ugly? Fighting off fungus, heat and pests can leave blemishes. Some researchers think these battle scars may boost the antioxidant content in produce.
Cleveland To Pay $6 Million To Settle Tamir Rice Lawsuit
The city agreed to the settlement Monday in a civil rights suit brought by Tamir’s family. The 12-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer in November 2014.
Babies Who Eat Rice Cereal Have Higher Arsenic Levels, Study Finds
Multiple studies have found that rice-based foods contain traces of arsenic. Now a study finds babies fed rice cereals and other rice-based snacks have higher concentrations of arsenic in their urine.
U.S. Spy Chief Considers Disclosing Number Of Americans Surveilled Online
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says there are multiple obstacles in calculating just how many U.S. citizens are ensnared in government data-collection programs targeting foreigners.
Can More Money Fix America’s Schools?
It’s one of the loudest debates in education: whether spending more money adds up to better test scores and graduation rates.
President Obama To Announce U.S. Is Sending 250 Military Personnel To Syria
The president’s announcement, set to be delivered Monday in Germany, will bring the total number of American military personnel deployed in the country to as many as 300.