Empty shelves, normally stocked with strawberry punnets, are seen at a Coles Supermarket in Brisbane, Australia, September 14, 2018. AAP/Dan Peled/via REUTERS September 27, 2018 (The Setp. 20 story corrects paragraph 7 to say strawberry dessert, not curry) By Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia on Thursday increased the jail […]
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Guatemala’s former intelligence chief acquitted of human rights violations
Indigenous people of the Ixil region attend the trial of former military intelligence chief Jose Mauricio Rodriguez, accused of genocide and crimes against humanity during the bloodiest phase of a 36-year civil war, at a courtroom in Guatemala City, Guatemala September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Luis Echeverria September 27, 2018 By Sofia […]
President Trump cites China’s respect for his ‘very, very large brain’
President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that China supposedly respects him for his “very, very large brain,” during a news conference where he addressed wide-ranging issues including trade, North Korea and mounting allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanuagh. Trump also doubled down on his earlier […]
US court dismisses NY lawsuit against FedEx
FedEx has been cleared of a lawsuit by a federal judge in New York, in which the package delivery company was accused of shipping untaxed cigarettes, cheating both out of tax revenue, according to a court document. Continue Reading Below The lawsuit against FedEx Ground Package System and FedEx Freight […]
Australian broadcaster’s chairman quits over politics claims
The chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. resigned on Thursday over allegations that he pressured the independent national broadcaster to fire two political journalists because the ruling conservative government disliked them. The scandal has damaged the credibility of both the governing coalition and the ABC, which is government-funded but is […]
Ducks’ Perry out five months after knee surgery
September 20, 2018; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) shoots on goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports September 27, 2018 Anaheim Ducks right winger Corey Perry is expected to miss five months […]
Titans WR Matthews asks for release
Sep 23, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches the ball during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports September 27, 2018 Rishard Matthews is apparently done with the Tennessee Titans. Citing a lack of […]
Rockies’ Marquez strikes out eight to open game
Sep 26, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (48) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports September 27, 2018 Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez tied a modern record (since 1900) by striking out the […]
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Inmate denies murdering ex-roommate before execution, says “but hey, whatever makes you happy”
HUNTSVILLE, Texas –– A Texas inmate who taunted a jury to sentence him to death was executed Wednesday evening for torturing and drowning an East Texas woman in his bathtub and then stuffing her body into a barrel. Troy Clark was convicted of the May 1998 slaying of a former […]