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Barr Appoints New Bureau Of Prisons Leadership As DOJ Probes Epstein's Death
Attorney General William Barr announced Hugh Hurwitz's termination Monday, Aug. 19. "During this critical juncture, I am confident Dr. Hawk Sawyer and Dr. Multiple people familiar with operations at the jail say Epstein was taken off the watch after about a week and put back in a high-security housing unit where he was less closely monitored, but still supposed to be checked on every 30 minu... [Full Article...]
Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse claims
After exchanging courtesies with the brunette, the prince gives her a nod, and then takes a quick look around the door as if to make sure that no paparazzi were in sight. He served 13 months in jail and agreed to register as a sex offender under the 2008 plea deal, which is now widely seen as too lenient. The disgraced millionaire was taken into custody on federal sex trafficking and conspiracy ... [Full Article...]
Decision on Daniel Pantaleo, cop in Eric Garner death, expected Monday
Watch live in the video player above. All of this is of vital importance as Police Commissioner James O'Neill is expected to decide the fate of Pantaelo by the end of August. in the wake of Garner's death and the death of black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri a month later. But union officials and the officer's lawyers describe it as a "seatbelt hold" - a takedown move taught to ro... [Full Article...]
Trump dismisses fears of possible recession: A.M
They've had, I just saw a report, they've had the worst year in 27 years because of what I've done". Optimism that central banks will provide fresh support to head off a global economic recession has also lent much-needed support to regional equities after last week's sell-off, with eyes on an upcoming speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell for clues about its plans. [Full Article...]
Coal-Loving Australia Is Third Biggest Emissions Exporter
In absolute terms, Australia is the fifth biggest miner of fossil fuel carbon in the world, and per capita produces 10 times the global average. The government and opposition both stress the importance of coal exports to Australia's economy and employment. [Full Article...]
Woman unexpectedly gives birth to triplets
The new mom said that when she started having pains, she thought it was from kidney stones, which she has had before. Blaze, Gypsy and Nikki were all born within 4 minutes and weighed 4 pounds each. A woman went into hospital thinking she had kidney stones but ended up birthing triplets. 'So, everyone's like, I can't believe it. "And in about two hours they confirmed twins, as there were two... [Full Article...]
Protests In Hong Kong Continue, Remain Peaceful Throughout The Weekend
Anger has been sharpened among protesters by the perceived heavy-handedness of the police, who have used tear gas, baton charges and rubber bullets in incidents that have gained wide attention on social media. Vancouver Police put more officers onto the streets on Saturday afternoon as tempers flared at competing pro-Hong Kong and pro-China demonstrations. [Full Article...]
Boris Johnson To Meet EU Leaders Seeking News Brexit Agreement
A document leaked over the weekend detailing preparations under Operation Yellowhammer argued the most probable scenario was severe, protracted delays to medicine supplies and shortages of some fresh foods, along with price rises, if there were a no-deal Brexit on 31 October. [Full Article...]