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Amid gleaming skyscrapers, Hong Kong's poor set aside hardships and join protests

Just before midnight in Hong Kong's Mong Kok district, a slight man in his seventies peels away from a crowd of protesters jeering at police. Behind him, a young woman calls out, "Be safe!" from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mW3zg3

Hong Kong on edge ahead of sensitive Chinese anniversary

Hong Kong's metro stations and roads re-opened on Monday, after a chaotic weekend that saw police fire water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who set fires and threw petrol bombs outside government offices and across central districts. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mTSTi7

'Inside the Contract with America 25th Anniversary'

'Inside the Contract with America 25th Anniversary' In 1994, Newt Gingrich led Republicans to one of the most stunning electoral victories in American history. Twenty-five years later he and his team reveal the inside story of how their Contract With America ended 40 years of House Democratic rule.

Joe and Hunter Biden's Ukraine dealings didn't warrant investigation, ex-law enforcement official says

Joe and Hunter Biden's Ukraine dealings didn't warrant investigation, ex-law enforcement official says Ukraine’s former top law enforcement official told the Los Angeles Times he saw no reason to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden or his son Hunter.

Biden seeks to bar Giuliani from TV news, after Trump lawyer alleges possible Biden corruption

Biden seeks to bar Giuliani from TV news, after Trump lawyer alleges possible Biden corruption Joe Biden's presidential campaign requested in a letter on Sunday that major news networks not invite President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani anymore, after Giuliani spent the morning on a series of talk shows aggressively highlighting what he called Biden's apparently corrupt dealings in Ukraine and China.

Klobuchar recounts bizarre story of killing duck by accident while golfing

Klobuchar recounts bizarre story of killing duck by accident while golfing Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar recounted an odd series of events on the golf course Sunday, revealing she once accidentally killed a duck during a game.

Fox News: Giuliani didn’t work alone in Biden-Ukraine probe

Fox News: Giuliani didn’t work alone in Biden-Ukraine probe Questions continue to mount on Rudy Giuliani’s role in the Biden-Ukraine probe. Fox News’ Kevin Corke reports from Capitol Hill.

2020 Dem field poised for new purge, with crucial deadlines looming

2020 Dem field poised for new purge, with crucial deadlines looming Candidates in the record-setting field of 2020 Democrats face two key deadlines this coming week.

Rep. Schiff says agreement reached for whistleblower to testify

Rep. Schiff says agreement reached for whistleblower to testify Rep. Trey Hollingsworth provides insight on whistleblower questions

4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2osIlaf

Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mXjIBU

California resident hospitalized with more than 100 bee stings

California resident hospitalized with more than 100 bee stings A Southern California resident has been hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 100 times.

California woman, 19, who livestreamed DUI crash that killed sister is released on parole after 26 months

California woman, 19, who livestreamed DUI crash that killed sister is released on parole after 26 months A 19-year-old California woman who livestreamed her drunken-driving crash that killed her 14-year-old sister has been released on parole after serving 26 months in prison.

New Jersey police searching for 3 bronze plaques stolen from 9/11 memorial

New Jersey police searching for 3 bronze plaques stolen from 9/11 memorial Three bronze plaques honoring the victims of Sept. 11 have been stolen from a memorial in New Jersey, just weeks after the world marked 18 years since the terror attacks, investigators said.

Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m5eALE

U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2nFx4D9

Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2oqI2g4

M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nGnFLy

Gregg Jarrett: Ukraine is just the latest ploy in 'witch hunt' to drive Trump from White House

Gregg Jarrett: Ukraine is just the latest ploy in 'witch hunt' to drive Trump from White House It is ludicrous to argue that President Trump’s telephone conversation with Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is an impeachable offense. 

Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mHfgHD

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m4Qe4G