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ABC News - Health
US Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena
Members of a Senate committee looking into the bankruptcy of Texas-based Steward Health Care have adopted two resolutions designed to hold CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt for not testifying ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured
French Caribbean island sees scenes of vehicles engulfed in flames and gutted buildings as officials impose curfew. Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique have imposed a 9pm to 5am ...4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
'Doubted' Brewers defy odds, win Central again
The Brewers overcame a managerial change and multiple season-ending injuries to clinch the NL Central title for the team's sixth playoff berth in seven years.8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Hong Kong man jailed for wearing protest T-shirt
This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law.13 hours ago - Hong Kong -
Financial Times - Business
Next lifts profit forecast to nearly £1bn as retailer defies high street malaise
Retail bellwether raises outlook for second time since August14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Politics, protest and play: how the stadium became America’s public square
A new book from Columbia University professor Frank Andre Guridy examines the successful repurposing of the US sports stadium into a hub of American public life. . Fifty-two years ago last month, ...14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.21 hours ago - India -
CBS News - Top stories
How the U.S. Coast Guard defies the military recruitment slump
Amid a slump in recruiting for the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Coast Guard for the first time since 2007 has met its recruitment goals for its active-duty workforce, the reserves and officers. CBS ...23 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
England and Wales Will Introduce Buffer Zones to Ban Protest at Abortion Clinics
“Safe access” zones outside clinics in England and Wales will make it illegal to harass anyone seeking medical services or working there, the British government said.Yesterday - Abortion -
ABC News - World
Thailand will indict ex-security personnel over the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters in 2004
Prosecutors in Thailand say eight former security personnel accused of responsibility for the deaths of 78 Muslim men arrested 20 years ago will be indicted on murder chargesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Protest 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics to come into force
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.Yesterday - Abortion -
The Guardian - World
Pro-Palestinian protester acquitted over ‘coconut’ placard has ‘no regrets’
Marieha Hussain, who depicted Sunak and Braverman as coconuts, says only people who do not understand the term find it offensive. A teacher who was acquitted of a racially aggravated public order ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Ghana's main opposition party stages nationwide protests over alleged voter roll irregularities
Ghana’s biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress, has held nationwide protestsYesterday -
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ABC News - World
Gunfire injures 6 police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire during violent protests over the high cost of living2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rutgers President Announces Resignation After a Year Rocked by Protests
Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers’ first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning in Congress over pro-Palestinian encampments on campus.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Maná removes song with Nicky Jam in protest of his support for Trump
The Mexican pop-rock band Maná has removed its 2016 song with Nicky Jam after the Puerto Rican reggaeton singer expressed his support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chased out by protesters, a political dynasty plots its comeback
The Rajapaksas had a vice-like grip on Sri Lanka until they were chased from power. Could they return?3 days ago