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Kobe Bryant’s widow files wrongful death lawsuit

Kobe Bryant’s widow files wrongful death lawsuit

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThousands of people attended the "Celebration of Life" memorial in Los AngelesThe widow of US basketball legend Kobe Bryant is suing the owner of the helicopter that crashed last month, killing her husband and 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.Bryant, Gianna and seven others died when the helicopter they were in crashed in fog on 26 January.In the lawsuit, Vanessa Bryant says the pilot was negligent for flying in such poor weather.It was filed shortly before a memorial service held in Los Angeles.Island Express Helicopters and the pilot, Ara George Zobayan, had a "duty to…
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Trump’s ‘wealth test’ begins for US immigrants

Trump’s ‘wealth test’ begins for US immigrants

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The Statue of Liberty has long served as a symbol of US immigration policy A controversial new policy that denies legal residency to migrants who have received government assistance has come into effect in the US.The policy, termed the "public charge rule" by proponents and a "wealth test" by critics, was cleared by the Supreme Court last week.It means that many legal immigrants who previously had qualified for residency no longer would, studies show.Republicans and President Donald Trump argue the rule protects US taxpayers.What's changed?The policy, which was first announced in August but delayed…
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Sanders unveils $1.5tn universal childcare plan

Sanders unveils $1.5tn universal childcare plan

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Bernie Sanders is a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist Fresh off a decisive caucus win in Nevada, US Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders has unveiled a $1.5tn (£1.1tn) universal childcare plan.It promises free childcare and early education, funded by a wealth tax.It comes ahead of Tuesday's Democratic debate in South Carolina - the next state to vote to choose a candidate to face Donald Trump in November.The contest is seen as key for former vice-president Joe Biden, who trailed Mr Sanders in Nevada last week.What does Sanders's plan say?"We know that the first four years of a…
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How Harvey Weinstein faced his reckoning

How Harvey Weinstein faced his reckoning

Image copyright Getty Images As jurors were sworn in for Harvey Weinstein's trial in New York, the judge told them in no uncertain terms that this case was not intended to be a referendum on the #MeToo movement as a whole. But the trial, which ended in him being convicted of rape and sexual assault, at times felt like one. You may find some of the details in this article upsettingIt was a watershed moment. More than two years after allegations started to emerge about the Hollywood producer, some of his victims finally had their chance to be heard in…
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Dr. Siegel on what’s becoming ‘more concerning’ about the coronavirus outbreak

Dr. Siegel on what’s becoming ‘more concerning’ about the coronavirus outbreak

The highly contagious coronavirus is continuing to spread despite health officials in several countries doing their best to contain the outbreak, Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said Monday on "America's Newsroom."Fears of a global pandemic continue to grow as coronavirus cases spike in several countries, including Italy, South Korea and Iran, as the U.S. stock market nosedived early Monday.A staggering 50 people died in the Iranian city of Qom from the new coronavirus in the month of February, Iran's semiofficial ILNA news agency reported on Monday. The new death toll is significantly higher than the latest number of confirmed cases that Iranian officials had reported…
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Bloomberg stages massive media barrage against Sanders, prepares for critical debate showdown

Bloomberg stages massive media barrage against Sanders, prepares for critical debate showdown

Mike Bloomberg is preparing a massive media campaign against Bernie Sanders, whose commanding Nevada caucus victory has also drawn the attention of other top Democratic candidates -- and rankled establishment Democrats who believe that the far-left, self-avowed "democratic socialist" could alienate moderates and cost the party the White House.CNBC first reported Bloomberg's new approach, which will employ opposition research, surrogates, and advertisements across multiple platforms. The volley began on Monday, as the Bloomberg campaign unveiled a video accusing Sanders of being weak on gun control -- an issue that Bloomberg has previously sought to corner. The former New York City mayor already has…
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Meghan Markle ‘wants to bail out on her terms,’ says Prince Charles biographer: It’s ‘spiteful fury’

Meghan Markle ‘wants to bail out on her terms,’ says Prince Charles biographer: It’s ‘spiteful fury’

Prince Charles’ biographer Tom Bower had some stern words for the Duchess of Sussex.The writer, who appeared on “Good Morning Britain” on Monday, slammed Meghan Markle after the former American actress and her husband Prince Harry announced on their official website there is no ‘jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word ‘Royal’ overseas.”A spokesman for the couple announced on Friday they will refrain from using the word “royal” or “Sussex Royal” brand in any capacity going forward, People magazine reported.Bower, 73, insisted the message on the couple’s page came directly from the former “Suits” star.JESSICA…
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Judge Napolitano calls Weinstein verdict a ‘monumental setback’ for government

Judge Napolitano calls Weinstein verdict a ‘monumental setback’ for government

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano reacted to the Harvey Weinstein verdict on “America’s Newsroom” Monday, calling it a "significant victory" for the disgraced movie producer and a "monumental setback" for prosecutors.Weinstein, 67, was convicted of first-degree commission of a criminal sexual act and third-degree rape but was acquitted of two more serious charges of predatory sexual assault, as well as first-degree rape. The charges Weinstein was convicted of carry a total sentence of up to 29 years in prison.“He’s still facing serious time," Napolitano said. "But, these are not the life sentences, the big ones the government wanted."HARVEY WEINSTEIN…
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BLYDEN AMAJIRIONWU: HAVE THINGS BECOME THIS BAD FOR IMO STATE? <br>… PART ONE

BLYDEN AMAJIRIONWU: HAVE THINGS BECOME THIS BAD FOR IMO STATE?
… PART ONE

By Chibuike Onyeukwu (Guest Writer) The final proof that things may have, within the last one month, actually become very bad for our dear state, Imo, is the “open letter” written by one Blyden Amajirionwu purportedly to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON. Amajirionwu’s “open letter” entitled, “Putting Imo First Before Personal Interest, An Appeal To Ihedioha And PDP”, was published in some (Owerri-based) newspapers and in some social media platforms.Apart from the fact that I am a personal aide to Governor Ihedioha, I, a citizen of the state, feel quite ashamed that such trash could come out from…
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