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South Africa Police Try Siege Tactics on Illegal Mining, Igniting Debate
The police have cut off food and water to miners for weeks in a bid to force them out of an abandoned mine. Human rights advocates and community leaders call the tactics inhumane.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues
Last week’s launch of a historic private member’s bill set off an impassioned nationwide discourse in the UK. Here, the Observer’s chief leader writer discusses the big talking points with the ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
House Ethics Committee to meet Wednesday amid debate over Gaetz report
Members of the House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday, a source confirmed to The Hill, as the panel weighs whether it should release its report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), whom ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Examining both sides of debate over arming teachers with guns
The U.S. has had at least 109 school shootings in the U.S. so far this year, killing 44 people. Among the most contentious ideas for protecting children is arming teachers and staff. For "Eye on ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
College Football Playoff: What matters more — quantity of victories or quality of victories?
If Kirby Smart wants to fight for Georgia, he should challenge the sport to declare what it truly wants to be about.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19 -
Trump Isn't at the G-20 Summit, but He's Dominating the Debate
Foreign leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro seem doubtful that President Biden’s trade, climate and security policies will endure.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
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The Assisted Dying Debate: Ex-PM Gordon Brown Intervenes
And, could French missiles also now be fired into Russian territory?Top stories - BBC News - November 23 -
Week 12 Care/Don't Care: The Saquon Barkley-MVP debate is not productive
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon shares his thoughts on the biggest storylines coming out of Week 12.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
South Korean star's baby scandal sparks national debate
Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the "traditional" family.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Palliative care ‘postcode lottery’ casts shadow over assisted dying debate
Critics of proposed legislation argue for better end-of-life care ahead of vote on FridayWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
First ballot or wait? Eli Manning's HOF fate leaves room for debate
In a straw poll of 10 voters, seven thought Manning would get into the Hall ... eventually.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
How a Women’s College Volleyball Team Became the Center of the Transgender Athlete Debate
Not since the swimmer Lia Thomas has a college athlete or team put the fiercely contested issue of transgender rights in sports under such a bright spotlight.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate
British lawmakers are expected to vote on a law proposed to help terminally ill adults end their livesTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and WalesTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote
Controversial proposal has split parliament and cabinet, with outcome too close to callWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
British lawmakers back assisted dying bill after emotional debate
LONDON — British lawmakers voted on Friday in favor of a landmark bill that would for the first time help terminally ill adults end their lives.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
MPs urged to give people ‘choice and dignity’ as assisted dying debate begins
Critics say the bill is too flawed and question whether the NHS is ready for impact of such a change in the law. UK politics live – latest updates Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to give people ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate
After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate
In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote
BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate
After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Was your ballot received and counted? How to check your 2024 election vote
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Election fact check: County officials can't refuse to certify election results
Local officials are legally required to certify election results -- but the process has become politicized since Donald Trump challenged the 2020 election results.Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
Fact-checking Claims of Voting Machines Intentionally ‘Flipping’ Votes
Voters sometimes make mistakes when they use digital voting machines. But the issues are quickly remedied.Business - The New York Times - November 4 -
Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud
When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
Musk's America PAC can keep writing checks to voters, judge says
A Pennsylvania judge on Monday declined an effort by the Philadelphia district attorney to stop Elon Musk’s America PAC from doling out cash prizes to registered voters.Politics - NBC News - November 4 -
What's open and closed on Election Day? Check here before you go.
On Election Day 2024, here's what is open and closed, including banks, stores, the post office and more.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks in Albania, where it will be checked
A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste has been allowed to dock at Albania’s main port, where its cargo was being unloaded for inspectionWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Forget the Nanny, Check the Chatbot. AI May Soon Help With Parenting
The AI revolution means new startups can address some unexpected markets, like easing the challenges of caring for kids.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans
Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Courts restrained Trump in his 1st term. Will they 'check' his power again?
Donald Trump's critics warn that he will have "no guardrails" in a second term, but his agenda and his personal impulses won’t proceed entirely unchecked.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United as Rúben Amorim checks in
Van Nistelrooy was No 2 to Ten Hag then interim manager Amorim meets United executives at training ground Ruud van Nistelrooy has left his role as assistant coach after the arrival of Rúben ...World - The Guardian - November 11
