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Jun 5, 2018
Mueller accuses Paul Manafort of witness tampering - The Washington Post
Mueller accuses Paul Manafort of witness tampering - The Washington Post: Prosecutors ask for Manafort’s release terms to be revised or revoked.
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend wants a new investigation into her father's assassination 50 years ago - The Washington Post
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend wants a new investigation into her father's assassination 50 years ago - The Washington Post: Critics believe the police and prosecutors ignored evidence of two gunmen and pinned the case on Sirhan, leading Kathleen Kennedy Townsend to join calls for a new investigation.
The night Bobby Kennedy was shot: The awful scene a Post reporter witnessed - The Washington Post
The night Bobby Kennedy was shot: The awful scene a Post reporter witnessed - The Washington Post: The evening began with political triumph and ended with gunfire and despair.
Robert F. Kennedy’s final flight: The storied journey of the ride from California to New York - The Washington Post
Robert F. Kennedy’s final flight: The storied journey of the ride from California to New York - The Washington Post: The assassination also brought together three powerful widows to the tarmac: Coretta Scott King, Jacqueline Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.
Jun 4, 2018
Bobby Kennedy: Netflix documentary shines a light on his relevance | Television & radio | The Guardian
Bobby Kennedy: Netflix documentary shines a light on his relevance | Television & radio | The Guardian: Makers of Bobby Kennedy for President discuss the importance of reflecting on the politician’s legacy at this time in the US
‘Bobby Kennedy for President’ Netflix Review
‘Bobby Kennedy for President’ Netflix Review: A review of Netflix’s new docuseries ‘Bobby Kennedy for President,’ which traces Robert F. Kennedy’s journey from Attorney General to senator to presidential candidate before his tragic assassination in 1968.
Who killed Bobby Kennedy? His son RFK Jr. doesn't believe it was Sirhan Sirhan. - The Washington Post
Who killed Bobby Kennedy? His son RFK Jr. doesn't believe it was Sirhan Sirhan. - The Washington Post: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the man convicted of assassinating his father on June 5, 1968, and argues, along with others, that there was a second gunman.
Dem lawmaker: ‘Looks like Zuckerberg lied to Congress’ | TheHill
Dem lawmaker: ‘Looks like Zuckerberg lied to Congress’ | TheHill: “This needs to be investigated and the people responsible need to be held accountable."
What GOP cowering has gotten us: Talk of self-pardon and absolute power - The Washington Post
What GOP cowering has gotten us: Talk of self-pardon and absolute power - The Washington Post: When did Republicans become cheerleaders for an imperial president?
Democrats Hope Asian-American Influx Will Help Turn Orange County Blue - The New York Times
Democrats Hope Asian-American Influx Will Help Turn Orange County Blue - The New York Times: The demographics are evolving fast in the once reliably Republican suburbs of Southern California, but what that will mean at the ballot box remains a big question mark for the midterms.
Opinion | Where Trump Succeeded - The New York Times
Opinion | Where Trump Succeeded - The New York Times: The Republican Party as we knew it is on life support.
Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends - The New York Times
Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends - The New York Times: The company formed data-sharing partnerships with Apple, Samsung and dozens of other device makers, raising new concerns about its privacy protections.
North Korea replaces three top military leaders, Yonhap news agency reports - The Washington Post
North Korea replaces three top military leaders, Yonhap news agency reports - The Washington Post: Move could suggest direct intervention by Kim Jong Un to remove leaders who oppose his outreach to Washington.
Jun 3, 2018
Kevin McCarthy Refuses To Answer CNN Question About White House 'Lies' | HuffPost
Kevin McCarthy Refuses To Answer CNN Question About White House 'Lies' | HuffPost: The House majority leader deflected twice, saying he was "more concerned" about the economy and trade discussions.
Top Republican says Trump shouldn’t pardon himself | TheHill
Top Republican says Trump shouldn’t pardon himself | TheHill: House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Sunday that, despite recent comments from President Trump's lawyer, the president should not pardon himself.
North Korea reportedly wants a McDonald’s. That could be a pretty big deal. - The Washington Post
North Korea reportedly wants a McDonald’s. That could be a pretty big deal. - The Washington Post: Big Macs can win hearts and minds, if not nuclear negotiations.
Benedict Cumberbatch: Actor stops men from assaulting Deliveroo biker in London, Uber driver says - The Washington Post
Benedict Cumberbatch: Actor stops men from assaulting Deliveroo biker in London, Uber driver says - The Washington Post: The incident, told to The Sun, occurred around the corner from the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes on London's Baker Street.
The Trump team’s chilling message to Mueller - The Washington Post
The Trump team’s chilling message to Mueller - The Washington Post: Trump can kill the Russia investigation at any time for any reason.
Israel lets Jews protest the occupation. It doesn’t let Palestinians. - The Washington Post
Israel lets Jews protest the occupation. It doesn’t let Palestinians. - The Washington Post: Dissent is tolerated, but only for some citizens.
The latest blow to struggling family farms: Rising interest rates - The Washington Post
The latest blow to struggling family farms: Rising interest rates - The Washington Post: Bob Merrill, a South Dakota farmer, barely made it through the 1980s farm crisis when rising interest rates squeezed many out of business. He’s worried it’s about to happen again.
Trump thinks he’s saving trade. The rest of the world thinks he’s blowing it up. - The Washington Post
Trump thinks he’s saving trade. The rest of the world thinks he’s blowing it up. - The Washington Post: The president is threatening to unravel seven decades of effort to build closer trade alliances.
Jun 2, 2018
Ukraine has struck a blow at Putin’s assassins. Why aren’t we celebrating? - The Washington Post
Ukraine has struck a blow at Putin’s assassins. Why aren’t we celebrating? - The Washington Post: The Ukrainians faked the death of a journalist -- but in doing so, they have dramatically advanced the cause of deterrence.
'My heart cries': Muslim migrant workers ache for family, but find support from bosses this Ramadan - Channel NewsAsia
'My heart cries': Muslim migrant workers ache for family, but find support from bosses this Ramadan - Channel NewsAsia: At the Paya Lebar Quarter worksite where these men work, extra measures are taken to safeguard their well-being. But nothing can shield them from ...
Poll: 41% of Israelis want to ease restrictions on Gaza | The Times of Israel
Poll: 41% of Israelis want to ease restrictions on Gaza | The Times of Israel: Most Israelis satisfied with PM's handling of the latest flare up of violence with Hamas, but still believe the government could do more to avert another war
Catalonia government sworn in, ending Madrid's direct rule | News | Al Jazeera
Catalonia government sworn in, ending Madrid's direct rule | News | Al Jazeera: Spain imposed direct rule over region in October after nationalists held vote to declare independence.
Despite Budding Detente, North Korea Continues Crackdown on South Korean Influence
Despite Budding Detente, North Korea Continues Crackdown on South Korean Influence: Authorities are watching citizens for signs of prohibited money and movies from the South.
China Restricts Tibetan Observances in Lhasa During Buddhist Holy Month
China Restricts Tibetan Observances in Lhasa During Buddhist Holy Month: Government employees, schoolchildren, and retirees are ordered not to take part, a local source says.
Uyghur Student Missing, Believed Detained After Return From Malaysia University
Uyghur Student Missing, Believed Detained After Return From Malaysia University: She may have been targeted for studying in a country deemed a hotbed of Muslim ‘extremism.’
Vietnam Blogger 'Mother Mushroom' in Hunger Strike Over Prison Treatment
Vietnam Blogger 'Mother Mushroom' in Hunger Strike Over Prison Treatment: Her mother says after May 31 visit that the blogger is rejecting prison food and suffering swollen joints.
Tibetan Students in Qinghai Appeal in Letter For Teaching in Tibetan
Tibetan Students in Qinghai Appeal in Letter For Teaching in Tibetan: Fewer teachers able to teach in both Mandarin and Tibetan are being hired, disadvantaging Tibetans, they say.
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