Global News Network: February 2018

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Why is Wrinkle in Time a film for the moment?

Hollywood's first black female director explains why Disney's Wrinkle in Time has captured the spirit of the moment.

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5 ways the Galaxy S9 might be better than iPhone X

Florida lawmakers propose gun control laws

A package of bills is being reviewed following the school shooting that left 17 people dead.

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The 10 Mac games you need to play from February 2018

Analysis: Are Trump supporters being dishonest with pollsters? Probably not.

This past weekend Marquette University Law School Professor Charles Franklin published an interesting analysis of President Donald Trump's approval rating. He noted that Trump tends to do better in polls in which there isn't a live interviewer present. The Washington Post's Philip Bump (who put together some really good charts) pointed out that this difference could arise out of people, especially Democrats, being afraid to admit support for Trump because it is socially undesirable to say you're for Trump.

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Trump, Ryan to honor Billy Graham at US Capitol Wednesday

President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will honor the late evangelist Billy Graham while he lies in honor at the US Capitol Wednesday.

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Afghanistan offers to recognize Taliban as political party

The Afghan government is willing to recognize the Taliban as a legitimate political party as part of a potential ceasefire agreement with the Islamist militant group, President Ashraf Ghani said Wednesday.

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Florida high school students to confront new reality at school after shooting

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students will resume classes Wednesday, forever linked to a nationwide debate over gun laws and mass shootings.

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Security Clearance, N.R.A., Ben Carson: Your Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

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How southern Oman doubled for surface of Red Planet

The remote hinterland of southern Oman might seem an unlikely place to carry out research for a manned mission to Mars.

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Flying Taxis May Be Years Away, but the Groundwork Is Accelerating

As in the early days of self-driving cars, companies are digging in now so they aren’t left behind later. Just don’t call the aircraft “flying cars.”

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Europe Edition: Diesel Cars, Italy’s Upcoming Election, Jared Kushner: Your Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

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Jared Kushner’s Security Clearance Downgraded

The president’s adviser and son-in-law lost his top-secret clearance, a White House official and another person familiar with Mr. Kushner’s situation said.

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Trump’s 2020 Campaign Announcement Had a Very Trumpian Rollout

The selection of a close ally of Jared Kushner to run the president’s 2020 campaign was seen as a power move by Mr. Trump’s son-in-law. Elsewhere, Mr. Kushner had a rough day.

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In N.R.A. Fight, Delta Finds There Is No Neutral Ground

A conservative backlash highlighted the challenge confronting corporations that are struggling to cater to both ends of America’s political and cultural poles.

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Big and Small, N.R.A. Boycott Efforts Come Together in Gun Debate

From individual Twitter posts to orchestrated efforts by advocacy groups, the protests against the gun lobby have coalesced into a powerful movement.

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Parkland Massacre Thrusts Guns Into the Midterm Spotlight

Lawmakers in both parties are recalibrating their positions on gun control in the wake of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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Most Americans Want More Gun Control. Why Doesn’t It Happen?

Polls show solid support for stricter laws, especially after mass shootings. But there are also deep disagreement, staunch opposition and growing disenchantment with gun control.

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Gun Control Bills, Including Program to Arm Teachers, Race Through Florida Legislature

Florida lawmakers are considering funding a voluntary program that would allow school staff, including teachers, to carry concealed weapons on campus.

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Ben Carson’s HUD, Planning Cuts, Spends $31,000 on Dining Set for His Office

Mr. Carson’s wife is accused of pressuring officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development for an expensive redecoration of his office.

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In Germany’s Car Capital, the Unthinkable: A Ban on Cars

A court ruling has shaken Stuttgart, where it may soon be illegal to drive a diesel-powered Mercedes in parts of the city.

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Op-Ed Contributor: Portrait of a Turkish Novelist as Prisoner

Ahmet Altan says, “We will spend the rest of our lives alone in a cell.”

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Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Why the World Should Learn to Say ‘Heimat’

The German word combines “home” and “belonging,” and offers a solution to the current moment of polarization.

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Op-Ed Columnist: Gun Smoke and Mirrors

Age limits for buying semiautomatic weapons and bump-stock bans are inadequate. Throwing people who seem “off” into mental hospitals is insane.

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Op-Ed Columnist: Donald Trump, Manly He-Man

We need a new model of masculinity. It won’t come from this president.

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Contributing Op-Ed Writer: A Certain Party’s Gift for Self-Immolation

If you dream about the Democrats restoring national sanity, my advice is to stay away from the race in the seventh congressional district of Texas.

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Editorial: Xi Jinping Dreams of World Power for Himself and China

Decades of hope that China might join a global liberal order are dashed. He can be president for life, as China becomes more dominant in the world.

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Letters: Trump as Student Savior? Not Buying It

Readers have a hard time picturing the president running unarmed into a school to save students, as he said he would.

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Op-Docs: 2,300 Miles to Work

An illustrator captures one of the world’s largest migrations.

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Hope Hicks Acknowledges She Sometimes Tells White Lies for Trump

Ms. Hicks, the White House communications director, told lawmakers investigating Russia’s election interference that she has not lied about matters relevant to their inquiry.

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Fed Chair Powell Indicates He’ll Keep Bolstering Growth in Public Debut

Jerome H. Powell told Congress that the economy is healthy and that he plans to continue the Fed’s current course.

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Judge Orders Tarps Removed From Confederate Statues in Charlottesville

The city placed black shrouds over statues of Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson after a deadly white nationalist rally last August.

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Amazon Buys Ring, Maker of Smart Home Products

Amazon has made home automation a major focus because of the success of its Echo family of products.

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As Xi Tightens His Grip on China, U.S. Sees Conflict Ahead

Whether it is saber-rattling in the South China Sea, proselytizing on American campuses or censorship of the web, China has alienated one constituency after another.

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No Bail Hearings for Detained Immigrants, Supreme Court Rules

In a rare move, Justice Stephen G. Breyer dissented from the bench, saying the majority was violating fundamental constitutional principles.

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Hawaii Appeals Court Sides with Lesbian Couple Denied Renting a Room in a Christian Home

In yet another ruling against Christians with deeply-held beliefs attempting to run their own business, a Hawaii appeals court has sided against the owners of a bed and breakfast who denied renting a lesbian couple a room in their own home.

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'Billy Graham Was a Lion of the Christian Faith': Congress Honors Graham's Legacy

The U.S. House of Representatives honored the life and legacy of famed evangelist Billy Graham Tuesday evening after he passed away last week at age 99.

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The Amazing Ripple Effect of Billy Graham's Ministry: Around the World, Here at Home

From those in the public eye to people living more quiet lives, the Rev. Billy Graham's ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ had a profound ripple effect of lives changed around the world, in all walks of life.

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Envelope With Substance Forces Evacuation at Marine Corps Base In Virginia

Numerous firefighters and paramedics have responded to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va. for a hazmat situation.

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The Good Guys Shot Me': Ex-Con Disarms Gunman in Texas Church & Mistakenly Shot by Police

An ex-convict wrestled a firearm away from a gunman during a church service in Amarillo, Texas, saving numerous lives -- and then was mistakenly shot by police.

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Dems' Rebuttal to GOP FISA Memo Continues

The House Intelligence Committee on Saturday released a Democratic memo in redacted form that seeks to undercut Republican claims of FBI surveillance abuses.

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Attorney General: New Opioid Task Force To Target Drug Makers

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday the creation of a new opioid task force to target drug manufacturers and distributors who are fueling the prescription painkiller epidemic.

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A Judge Once Labeled 'Anti-Trump' Now Rules in favor of President's Border Wall

A federal judge cleared the way Tuesday to build a wall along the southern border, dealing a major win to the Trump administration.

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Leaders Say It Was an Easy Decision to Honor Rev Graham in Capitol: 'This Is Obviously Something We Should Do'

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers are preparing to receive the casket of the late Rev. Billy Graham, who will lay in honor in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. Graham is the fourth civilian ever to be honored in this way.

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Satanists Sue City for Not Being Allowed to Pray at Council Meeting

The Satanic Temple of Arizona is suing the city of Scottsdale after being prohibited from giving the invocation at one of the city council meetings in 2016.

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Anne Graham Lotz Prays Her Father's Passing Will Spark 'Revival' in the Church

Countless people around the world are mourning the death of late evangelist Billy Graham. Anne Graham Lotz says she hopes her father's death is a "wake-up call" for the church.

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'Profoundly Good Man': Former President Bill Clinton Shares on 'Close Friendship' with Rev. Billy Graham

Former President Bill Clinton paid his respects to late Rev. Billy Graham at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina Tuesday.

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Illinois Girls Basketball Team Shares Gospel at State Tournament

An Illinois girl's basketball team chose to share the Gospel during their competition at the state tournament last week.

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Supreme Court Buys Time for 'Dreamers' Hoping to Stay in US

A Supreme Court decision blocks a March 5th ending date for the DACA program which provides temporary permits for Dreamer immigrants to study and work in the U.S.

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Revelations involving Trump's inner circle suggest this is a pivotal moment in West Wing personnel wars

A volley of stunning revelations over Jared Kushner and the Russia probe are rocking Donald Trump's inner circle and suggest a pivotal moment is at hand in the West Wing personnel wars that have raged throughout his presidency.

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Trump's decision to run under scrutiny

Investigators for special counsel Robert Mueller have recently been asking witnesses about Donald Trump's business activities in Russia prior to the 2016 presidential campaign as he considered a run for president, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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Erin Burnett grills WH spokesman on Kushner's future

White House principal deputy press secretary Raj Shah answers questions after White House senior adviser Jared Kushner was stripped of his access to the nation's top secrets.