WBUR |
In Aftermath Of Bulger's Death, A Plea To Remember His Victims
WBUR When news broke that Whitey Bulger was killed in prison Tuesday, Stephen Davis had a hard time believing it was true — and was struggling with understanding exactly how he felt about the man accused of killing his sister : "It would feel like real ... |
Washington Post |
These contests could matter more than the battle for Congress
Washington Post When Gretchen Whitmer announced her bid for Michigan governor nearly two years ago, much of the state's Democratic establishment was less than enthused. Though she had been minority leader of the state Senate, Whitmer was virtually unknown outside ... |
Ars Technica |
Feds: Chinese spies orchestrated massive hack that stole aviation secrets
Ars Technica Federal prosecutors on Tuesday unsealed charges that accused two Chinese government intelligence officers and eight alleged co-conspirators of conducting sustained computer intrusions into 13 companies in an attempt to steal designs for a turbofan ... US charges Chinese spies and their recruited hackers in conspiracy to steal trade secrets US Charges Chinese Agents in Hacking Scheme, More Cases Expected Chinese Intelligence Officers Accused of Stealing Aerospace Secrets |
Daily Mail |
PICTURED: Three Indiana siblings mowed down as they boarded their school bus and the pick-up truck driver who hit ...
Daily Mail Three Rochester, Indiana children have been killed and a fourth injured while boarding their bus to school; The bus had its stop-arm out as the children were boarding at 7.30am Tuesday; A pick-up truck traveling in the opposite direction suddenly ... |
HuffPost |
This Is What It Looks Like When A Political Movement Gets Desperate
HuffPost ANN ARBOR, Mich. ― A radio ad getting wide play in Michigan offers a vivid example of the kinds of lies circulating all over the country in advance of next week's midterm elections ― and who is primarily responsible for telling them. The subject is ... These contests could matter more than the battle for Congress Associated Press News - Politics - AP News |
'Is our life just worth one photo?' Indian couple who died in Yosemite had warned of daredevil selfie risks
Telegraph.co.uk She was a self-described "adrenaline junkie," and he took "wow-worthy photos" of the couple posing at the edge of cliffs and jumping from planes that appeared on social media and a travel blog that attracted thousands of followers. In one post at the ... |
HuffPost |
Nancy Pelosi's Bold Midterms Prediction Freaks Out Stephen Colbert
HuffPost Stephen Colbert doesn't want House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to count the Democrats' chickens before they hatch. On Tuesday's broadcast of “The Late Show,” Pelosi boldly predicted Democrats would win big in November's midterm elections. Trump birthright threat 'just more of the same,' Pelosi says Nancy Pelosi predicts a big Democratic midterms win, making Stephen Colbert sweat |
The New Yorker |
How “Religious Freedom” Laws Became a Flash Point in the Georgia Governor's Race
The New Yorker John Latenser is a location manager: when a director needs to shoot scenes with a particular backdrop, he'll find some options, sign agreements with property owners, figure out safety measures and what to do if it rains. Latenser has worked on “Black ... Oprah Is Going To Georgia To Campaign With Stacey Abrams Georgians shrug at voter suppression as Republican voters keep a low profile |
Business Insider |
Facebook's US users stalled — but didn't fall — in a scandal-filled Q3 and investors are breathing a sigh of relief
Business Insider Facebook's Q3 revenue grew 33% year-over-year, but came in slightly below Wall Street targets. Facebook's US DAUs in Q3 were flat from Q2 levels, at 185 million users. The fact that daily active users in the US didn't decline after a string of scandals ... Facebook has started banning accounts affiliated with far-right group the Proud Boys Facebook removes Proud Boys after Manhattan brawl Facebook bans 'Proud Boys' pages ahead of founder's visit |
News18 |
Indian Couple Who Fell to Death in Yosemite National Park Were Taking Selfie: Report
News18 New York: An Indian couple who died after falling 800 feet in an area with steep terrain in California's Yosemite National Park last week were apparently taking a selfie before the tragedy occurred, a media report said. Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and ... |
The A.V. Club |
Nancy Pelosi predicts a big Democratic midterms win, making Stephen Colbert sweat
The A.V. Club When California Demcratic Congresswoman, former first female House Speaker, and go-to Republican avatar of all evil Nancy Pelosi appeared on The Late Show on Tuesday, she immediately made Stephen Colbert nervous. Asked about the Democrats' ... |
