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DC Area Students Skip School to Push Gun Legislation
Inspired by the vocal protests of students in South Florida whose high school was the scene of a deadly mass shooting last week, local students are organizing their own demonstrations to call for an end to gun violence. "I had said protesting that you never know it's going to be you until it happens". Their determination to see real change in gun control regulation is inspiring, and proof that... [Full Article...]
Denies 'Scripted Question,' Invites Pro-Gun Student to Appear — CNN Scrambles
CNN asked a survivor of the 14 February 2018 mass shooting in Parkland, Florida to deliver scripted remarks during a televised town hall. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Bill Nelsen (D-Fla.), and Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel. WPLG-TV reported that Haab "wrote questions about school safety and suggested using veterans as security guards, but he claims CNN wanted him to ask scripted questions ... [Full Article...]
South Korea speeds to gold in women's 3000 short track
Italy's Sofia Goggia took the gold , with Norway's Ragnhild Mowinckel taking the silver . Vonn said she doesn't think her surgically repaired right knee will hold up until the 2022 Games in Beijing, but Kildow cited Roger Federer, 36, when asked about Vonn's future. [Full Article...]
Internet hoax claims Florida shooting survivors are 'crisis actors'
Hogg received so much attention from the very popular and powerful platform - YouTube . Conspiracy theories surrounding the tragedy have surfaced in the week since, including unfounded claims that Stoneman Douglas students who survived the shooting are " crisis actors ", or being coached by the mainstream media to use the massacre to lobby for gun control. [Full Article...]
Probing abuse claims, Vatican envoy undergoes emergency surgery in Chile
Archbishop Scicluna is in Chile to look into allegations against a bishop accused of covering up crimes against minors. The Maltese bishop began meeting victims and others opposed to the appointment of a bishop accused of covering up for the country's most notorious paedophile priest. [Full Article...]
Trump meets Florida survivors, suggests arming teachers
President Donald Trump holds his notes while hosting a listening session with students survivors of mass shootings, their parents and teachers in the State Dining Room at the White House on February 21, 2018 in Washington , DC. Trump asked his guests to suggest solutions and solicited feedback. Trump listened while survivors spoke during the event, but he later used the school shooting in... [Full Article...]
Russian opposition leader Navalny released in Moscow
MOSCOW-A prominent Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, said he was briefly detained by police Thursday as authorities initiated legal proceedings against him for organizing illegal protests. Earlier, Navalny had predicted that he was likely to be jailed for the period around the election. "It's unclear when the trial will take place", Navalny wrote . [Full Article...]
IL river flooding could impact St. Louis
The flood warning was issued Wednesday morning as the river is expected to rise above the 15-foot flood stage Wednesday afternoon and crest at 17 feet Thursday morning. Flooding is occurring on the St. Regis River in Hogansburg as an ice jam is located at the Route 37 bridge. The Pecatonica at Darlington crested at 15.3 feet on Tuesday but was down to 14.8 feet Wednesday . [Full Article...]