Democratic lawmakers are planning to introduce legislation to put more stringent human rights constraints on the United States’ foreign arms sales, arguing that countries with a history of unresolved human rights violations should be subject to greater scrutiny and possibly prohibited from buying US-made weaponry, according to a draft version of the legislation reviewed by…… MORE
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Australian cricket legend Dean Jones dies aged 59
Former Australia cricketer Dean Jones has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 59, Indian broadcaster Star India confirmed in a statement on Thursday. Jones, considered to be one of the greatest batsmen of his generation, had been commentating on the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mumbai and his sudden death prompted tributes from…… MORE
She lost her job in the pandemic. She can’t even afford the dollar store to feed her kids
When Lauren Bell lost her high-paying job because of the coronavirus pandemic, she found herself in a position she never thought she’d be in. The dollar store is the only place with food this single mother of two from Lake Worth, Florida, can shop. Those are the good days. The bad days are when she’s…… MORE
David Letterman’s ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ set to return for Season 3 on Netflix
David Letterman’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” will be back for Season 3 on Oct. 21, Netflix announced. The guests set for the new season include Kim Kardashian West, Robert Downey Jr., Dave Chappelle, and Lizzo. The premiere date for the current season had been pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic. Seasons 1…… MORE
The world’s second biggest movie theater chain is struggling to survive the pandemic
Cineworld Group, the owner of Regal Cinemas, may need to raise more cash in order to survive another surge of coronavirus cases. The world’s second largest cinema business said Thursday it has enough funds on hand to keep operating for now after it crashed to a loss of $1.6 billion for the first six months…… MORE
British pubs were on life support before the pandemic. Many won’t survive new restrictions
The Southampton Arms barely survived the spring. For three and a half months, during the first peak of the pandemic, the UK government ordered the country’s pubs, bars and restaurants closed. For many — including the Southampton Arms, an independent boozer in north London — it wasn’t clear they’d ever be able to open again.…… MORE
WDSU Investigates: 9-year-old Jefferson Parish virtual student suspended for on-campus weapons violation
Nine-year-old Ka Mauri Harrison’s parents opted to begin his fourth grade school year virtually, because of the risk of coronavirus. They said he was suspended in September after a BB gun was spotted in his bedroom during his online class.“My brother walked in the room and tripped over the BB gun and I put it…… MORE
Investigators identify vehicle in deadly Kenner hit-and-run
Kenner Police have identified the vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run from August that left a pedestrian dead. Investigators say 48-year-old Brian Jones was walking through the intersection of Veterans Blvd. near Bainbridge St. on August 27th around 10:30 p.m. when a 2014 or 2015 silver or white Honda Accord struck and killed him. Kenner…… MORE
Man indicted in staged wreck scheme killed in shooting
A man indicted last week in a wide-ranging federal investigation into alleged staged accidents in New Orleans, was killed Tuesday in a shooting, according to his attorney. Cornelius Garrison is represented by federal public defender Claude Kelly who calls the situation “tragic.”Kelly said Garrison was shot and killed Tuesday night on Foy Street near Gibson…… MORE
Retired top general who advised Trump is among nearly 500 national security experts endorsing Biden
A former senior military adviser to President Donald Trump has endorsed Joe Biden for president. Retired Gen. Paul Selva, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is one of nearly 500 national security experts and former officials who signed a letter in support of Biden over Trump in an open letter to America.…… MORE
