Monday, 23 May 2016

Evening Edition: Justices throw out death sentence given to black man by all-white jury

How a British citizen became one of the most notorious members of ISIS; Bill Cosby's life is a blur of legal minutiae, lawyers and judges; ; Sanders taps pro-Palestinian activist for platform committee; Trump's tax returns emerging as liability; At least 78 people killed near Russian military bases in Syrian blasts linked to Islamic State; Aides to IRS chief say he doesn't have time to prepare, so he won't appear at his impeachment hearing; Who’s the richest person in each state?; Woman trying to prove ‘vegans can do anything’ among four dead on Mount Everest; Parents in Maine receive a letter referencing teen son's 1977 disappearance; Will Wasserman Schultz lose because of Sanders?; D.C.'s worst May weather ever, explained; Don't hate the player. Hate his flopping.; Increasing exercise and cutting carbs is a recipe for disaster;
 
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Justices throw out death sentence given to black man by all-white jury
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 1 that prosecutors improperly kept African Americans off the jury that convicted Timothy Tyrone Foster of killing a white woman.
How a British citizen became one of the most notorious members of ISIS
A 27-year-old London man has been identified as the fourth "Beatle." His cohorts included "Jihadi John," who was videotaped beheading Western hostages.
 
Bill Cosby's life is a blur of legal minutiae, lawyers and judges
The entertainer stands in the maw of an extraordinary cross-country legal and public-relations melodrama. A Post analysis of allegations and previously undisclosed court records shows that he is accused of sexual assault in at least 19 cities in 11 states and one foreign country.
 
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Sanders taps pro-Palestinian activist for platform committee
The senator has unusual sway over the Democratic platform, and his choice could signal a coming battle over the party's position on Israel.
 
Trump's tax returns emerging as liability
Here are three reasons why the tax returns are a great wedge issue for Hillary Clinton.
 
At least 78 people killed near Russian military bases in Syrian blasts linked to Islamic State
It was the worst single day of violence to hit the relatively calm coastal provinces bordering the Mediterranean since the Syrian conflict began more than five years ago.
 
Aides to IRS chief say he doesn't have time to prepare, so he won't appear at his impeachment hearing
Instead, Rep. Jason Chaffetz from the oversight committee will testify tomorrow on why John Koskinen has been derelict in his duties — including claims that he erased backup files containing thousands of emails sought in a scandal.
 
Who’s the richest person in each state?
Some of the wealthiest Americans, including Nebraska's Warren Buffett, are also power players in politics.
 
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Woman trying to prove ‘vegans can do anything’ among four dead on Mount Everest
She and her husband had already scaled other peaks, including Denali and Kilimanjaro.
 
Parents in Maine receive a letter referencing teen son's 1977 disappearance
"It's very traumatic, even given the length of time," his 78-year-old mother said about the mysterious note. Bernard "Bunny" Ross would be 57 now.
 
Will Wasserman Schultz lose because of Sanders?
The congresswoman's rival in the primary has the outspoken backing of the Democratic presidential candidate.
 
D.C.'s worst May weather ever, explained
Why has it been so awful this month? The storm track has been stuck over the Mid-Atlantic, continuously cycling system after system through, like a conveyor belt.
 
Don't hate the player. Hate his flopping.
Cavaliers star LeBron James is just one of the athletes to attempt an unsporting move in the hope of gaining the referee's favor. And it's so obvious, it's ridiculous.
 
Increasing exercise and cutting carbs is a recipe for disaster
Weight loss doesn't always come down to calories in vs. calories out.
 
 
     
 
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