Saturday 28 May 2016

Saturday's Headlines: While the culture wars rage, Trump largely stays out of the fight

Trump lambastes 'Mexican' judge as protesters storm streets in San Diego; The secret life of Kim Jong Un's aunt, who has lived in the U.S. since 1998; On the Galapagos, a species of land-dwellers evolves: Tourists; The man who seduced the 7th Fleet;
 
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While the culture wars rage, Trump largely stays out of the fight
As lawmakers debated issues such as abortion and transgender access, Donald Trump stuck to immigration and trade. The difference reflects a GOP rift over how much to focus on conservative social positions that seem out of step with the broader electorate.
Trump lambastes 'Mexican' judge as protesters storm streets in San Diego
The presumptive Republican nominee's fiery speech included a tirade against the federal judge hearing a lawsuit against Trump University.
 
The secret life of Kim Jong Un's aunt, who has lived in the U.S. since 1998
Since defecting from North Korea, she has lived an anonymous life in the U.S. with her husband and children.
 
On the Galapagos, a species of land-dwellers evolves: Tourists
Many travelers tour Ecuador's micro-animal kingdom by cruise ship and follow a military-strict itinerary. But those who spend more time on the islands will find smaller crowds, casual run-ins with wildlife and the chance to swim with the sea lions any time of day.
 
The man who seduced the 7th Fleet
He tempted his targets with whiskey, cigars, prostitutes and cash. His moles fed him military secrets and law enforcement files. Now, the depth of the corruption is being exposed as the investigation reaches into the Navy's highest ranks.
 
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A judge's order to integrate schools roils this Mississippi community
In Cleveland, Miss., proponents say merging their high schools — one integrated, the other with an all-black student body — makes sense as the population falls. But many families, black and white, equate consolidation with loss.
UNC system says it won't enforce transgender restroom rules
The University of North Carolina system told a federal court that it won't enforce a law requiring transgender students to use restrooms corresponding to the sex on their birth certificates.
Passengers behaving badly: The real reason we freak out on planes
Drunken binges, petty fights and paranoia are all too common in air travel. One psychologist says it boils down to this: Airliners force us to confront the uncomfortable truth that we can't control what happens.
One of the biggest strikes in Verizon's history may be coming to an end
The work stoppage, which has affected some customers, will end if union members approve a four-year deal that was negotiated with help from Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.
The U.S. spent $500 million training Syrian rebels. Only one group is left.
The New Syrian Army held its ground against the Islamic State without deserting, defecting or getting kidnapped. But a suicide attack delivered a heavy blow — nearly wiping out an already-small force that lacked weapons and equipment.
At Hiroshima, Obama calls for end of nuclear weapons
The first sitting U.S. commander in chief to visit Hiroshima said he participated in a ceremony with Japan's premier as an "opportunity to honor the memory of all who were lost during World War II."
Restraining order filed against Johnny Depp after accusation of domestic violence
The court order comes less than a week after acclaimed actor wife, Amber Heard, filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences."
An Italian soccer temple will host a Madrid derby for the Champions League final
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will play for the world's top club title at the San Siro, whose main tenants have fallen as European soccer's balance of power shifted.
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