Thursday, April 30, 2015

US makes a U-turn on criminal justice reform

Rachel Maddow looks back at the relatively recent history of "tough on crime" politics in the United States and how unconscionable incarceration rates and the rampant exposure via citizen media of police misconduct has changed the national conversation.

Baltimore officials ask for patience in probe of black man's death - Reuters


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Baltimore officials ask for patience in probe of black man's death
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BALTIMORE (Reuters) - As protesters marched in several cities, Baltimore officials asked for patience on Thursday while prosecutors decide whether to charge six officers involved in the arrest of a black man who later died of injuries he sustained while in ...
Baltimore Police Say Freddie Gray Probe Is CompleteWall Street Journal
Nearly 100 Baltimore officers hurt in Freddie Gray protests, police sayLos Angeles Times
WATCH LIVE: In Philadelphia, Supporters Of Baltimore Protests Take To The ...WIBW

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Baby Sonies Awal: A symbol of hope for Nepal

The dust-covered infant, pulled from the rubble of his home is back with his family -- images of his rescue have become defining for the disaster, hope amid the trauma of the earthquake's devastation. FULL STORY | TALES OF SURVIVAL

Protester faces off with Geraldo Rivera

A Baltimore protester airs his frustration with the media coverage in the aftermath of Freddie Gray's death. Chris Hayes and Trymaine Lee discuss the media's role and responsibility.

TENSIONS RISE WITH IRAN Navy vessels to accompany US-flagged ships in region

Mom of Nepal quake baby: He just started smiling

The dust-covered baby pulled from the rubble of his home is back with his family -- a symbol of hope for the future amid the trauma of Nepal's earthquake devastation FULL STORY | INTERACTIVE: TALES OF SURVIVAL

Baltimore protesters march again after police file sealed report on Gray - USA TODAY


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Baltimore protesters march again after police file sealed report on Gray
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Hundreds of protesters filled the steps of Baltimore's City Hall on Thursday, again giving voice to frustration over the death of a young black man in police custody, as the department turned over its investigative findings to prosecutors. Police Commissioner ...
Freddie Gray's Injury and the Police 'Rough Ride'New York Times
Report: Freddie Gray sustained injury in back of police vanCNN
Freddie Gray: New lead over police van journeyBBC News
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Where was Ted Cruz?

Cruz, who led GOP efforts to oppose Lynch's nomination, came under fire after he missed the final confirmation vote last Thursday.

Report: Freddie Gray sustained injury in back of police van - CNN


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Report: Freddie Gray sustained injury in back of police van
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(CNN) The mystery into the death of Freddie Gray grew more complex Thursday as several new reports put the focus on what might have happened during a roughly 40-minute ride in the back of a police transport van. Among the revelations: • Investigators ...
Baltimore Police Finish Inquiry Into Death of Freddie GrayNew York Times
Polls: Americans Say Baltimore Riots Are Criminal Acts, Support Police Over ...People's Pundit Daily (blog)

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U.S. Navy escorts ships after Iran seizure

CNN has learned that U.S. Navy warships will now accompany every U.S.-flagged commercial vessel that passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iowa activists welcome Bernie Sanders to race - USA TODAY


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Iowa activists welcome Bernie Sanders to race
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. arrives at a town hall meeting on Dec. 16, 2014, in Ames, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall, AP). On one recent Iowa visit, Bernie Sanders showed he's the kind of presidential contender who's perfectly comfortable speaking at a podium ...
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announces 2016 presidential runNew York Daily News
Sen. Bernie Sanders challenges Hillary Clinton from the leftSunHerald.com
Bernie Sanders launches his presidential campaign: 'We're in this race to win'Washington Post (blog)
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Third Explosive Eruption at Chile’s Calbuco

Third Explosive Eruption at Chile’s Calbuco

Calbuco in Chile has its third explosion eruption in a week.

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5 Things You May Not Know About Bernie...

It's official. Senator Bernie Sanders is running for president. What tidbits do you need to know about the eccentric Independent from Vermont, as he goes head to head against Hillary Clinton?

Reporter Doubts Report Freddie Gray Injured Himself - Huffington Post


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Reporter Doubts Report Freddie Gray Injured Himself
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A leaked police document that claims Freddie Gray was “intentionally trying to injure himself” while in the back of a police van in Baltimore after his arrest is being questioned due to inconsistencies with earlier reports. Gray died a week after his videotaped ...
Baltimore prosecutor calls for patience after receiving police findings on Freddie ...Los Angeles Times
Could Freddie Gray have severed his own spine in a Baltimore police van? It's ...New York Daily News
Protester: Baltimore violence a response to police "bullying"CBS News
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Latino community reacts to Baltimore unrest

The Latino community in Baltimore is responding to the unrest that has gripped the city over the last week.

Why Freddie Gray was arrested

Baltimore police arrested Freddie Gray for the alleged possession of a switchblade, according to a charging document obtained by msnbc.

This robot could one day roam the Moon

Our next Moon exploration mission may involve a small step for an ape, but a giant leap for all primates.

'To save a human life, we will risk almost everything'

Rescuers dig deep into a precarious mountain of concrete and steel to recover a man buried for five days under a pancaked Kathmandu building. | INTERACTIVE: Tales of loss and survival

Report: Prisoner claims Freddie Gray may have tried harming self in cop van

The Science of Telemedicine: A Lifesaver in the Right Place

The Science of Telemedicine: A Lifesaver in the Right Place

The largest health insurer in the US says it will cover video doctors’ visits just as it covers in-person exams.

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1) How well do you know Bernie

Where was Sen. Bernie Sanders born?

Avengers: Age of Ultron Ain’t Perfect, But You’ll Love It

Avengers: Age of Ultron Ain’t Perfect, But You’ll Love It

Avengers: Age of Ultron is a jumble of cameos, fights, and enough fan service to keep pretty much everyone happy.

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Ultima VIII Is Now Free—And Worth Another Look

Ultima VIII Is Now Free—And Worth Another Look

Ultima VIII: Pagan is now available for free. Remember what a disaster it was? I don't. I actually liked it.

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The Latest on Nepal: France says 3rd citizen among dead - Washington Post


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The Latest on Nepal: France says 3rd citizen among dead
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4 p.m. (1015 GMT). France has announced the death of a third French citizen in the quake. The first government flight carrying French nationals from Nepal arrived in Paris overnight. According to EU officials, some 9,000 EU citizens are still in Nepal following ...
Nepal earthquake: 15-year-old boy rescued after five daysIrish Times
In Rush to Help Nepal, India's Modi Ends Up Annoying Its LeadersBloomberg
Teenage boy rescued after five daysCNN
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MIRACLE IN NEPAL Rescuers pull survivor from rubble 5 days after quake

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

INVESTMENTS AT STAKE Activists pressure colleges to 'divest' from fossil fuels

Baltimore death sparks protests in New York, Boston, Philly - Chron.com


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Baltimore death sparks protests in New York, Boston, Philly
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of people have rallied and marched in New York and Boston to protest the death of a Baltimore man who was critically injured in police custody as Philadelphia activists prepare for their own demonstration. At least 60 people ...
Freddie Gray Protests Spread Across the Country with Thousands Marching ...New York Magazine
Protesters nationwide march against police violenceAl Jazeera America
Hundreds March in Manhattan to Protest the Death of Freddie GrayNew York Times
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Black power in Baltimore: When African American leaders confront racial unrest - Los Angeles Times


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Black power in Baltimore: When African American leaders confront racial unrest
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The mayor is black. The council is almost two-thirds black. The school superintendent is black. The police chief is black, and a majority of his officers are black. Race riots inevitably end in contention over what social woes led to the trigger point, with one ...
Latest on police-custody death: Protesters march in cityKansas City Star
Baltimore Leaders Try to Curb Expectations Over a Pending Police ReportNew York Times
Baltimore Protests: Demonstrators Across Country Demand Justice for Freddie ...ABC News
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Pentagon says US 'able to respond' if needed after Iran seizes cargo ship

Microsoft Shows HoloLens’ Augmented Reality Is No Gimmick

Microsoft Shows HoloLens’ Augmented Reality Is No Gimmick

Today, Microsoft demonstrated that its augmented-reality HoloLens project is one of the most exciting new technologies we have---just in ways that you may never actually see.

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