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Venezuela, like Cuba and the social democrat countries of Europe, dramatically lowered child poverty, infant mortality, illiteracy, and homelessness when compared to the wealthier US. (Photo: Franco Fasuli/Getty Images)

Three members of a family were killed in heavy shelling by Pakistani forces near the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.Pakistan resorted to indiscriminate firing across LoC in Poonch on Friday.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Poonch Ramesh, Kumar Angral told ANI: "Three civilians have died in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch district's Krishna Ghati sector."One civilian severely injured has been rushed to a nearby hospital.Three houses... Читать дальше...

Watch MLS around the world: International broadcasters by region, country MLSsoccer.com The new 2019 MLS season kicks off on Saturday, March 2 and soccer fans around the world will be able to watch a

If you wanted to think of a children's story style "evil" character who must be stopped, you can't get much better than the evil rich out of towner going around the country trying to kill off local community theater productions of a beloved play, so that he can stage a massive Broadway reboot. So, step on up, Hollywood producer Scott Rudin, to the role of evil villain. Rudin is producing a new Broadway adaptation of Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Of course, there already is a play based on the book... Читать дальше...

Saturday 1 March

SDF has begun operation to clear last remaining pocket of Daesh (ISIS) fighters in Baghouz: official on Twitter

1. Joe Biden said something nice about Mike Pence. Big mistake.  CNN
2. Biden responds to criticism over calling Pence 'a decent guy'  The Hill
3. Joe Biden Backtracks After Calling Vice President Pence 'A Decent Guy' | TIME  TIME
4. Joe Biden apologizing for praising Mike Pence shows 2020 will be far worse than 2016  Washington Examiner
5. Dear Joe Biden, it's time to run for president, get the Democratic Party back together and beat Trump  Fox News
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Chiefs of Air and Naval staffs to get Z-plus security

Almost three years after being indicted on second-degree sexual assault charges, former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman was acquitted by jurors in Waco’s 19th State District Court yesterday. Oakman was accused of raping a Baylor graduate student on April 3, 2016, at his apartment, an encounter he claimed was…

Should there be any criminal charges emanating as a result of this investigation, we hope that those responsible will face the full might of the law.

Jackson says he was addressing 'family issues'

NEW YORK (AP) - A sponsor of sports betting legislation in New York says the bill likely would allow for in-person wagering at places like Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden.

1. Bryce Harper's $330M contract: How much will he owe Uncle Sam?  Fox Business
2. What sealed Bryce Harper's record deal with the Phillies  ESPN
3. These Were Bryce Harper's Other Offers  Deadspin
4. Gabe Kapler is embracing the pressure after adding Bryce Harper  Sports Radio 94 WIP
5. The Rush: Bryce’s deal with Phillies will outlast human civilization  Yahoo Sports
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One share for one vote is no longer the case among tech unicorns who go public.

One share for one vote is no longer the case among tech unicorns who go public.

• Lyft will have two classes of stock when it goes public this year, it said in documents filed Friday. 
• Class B shares, held by executives including the two founders, will have 20 votes while traditional Class A shares hawked to new investors will have one vote each. 
• Most tech companies that go public now are using a similar structure, and some organizations have pushed back against the growing trend. 

There’s a growing trend among tech companies when they go public... Читать дальше...

In The Moment ... March 1, 2019 Show 526 Hour 1 In this week's Poetry from Studio 47 feature, Patrick Hicks presents poetry from Linda Hasselstrom.

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Nearly ended up in a pool.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno is moving forward with plans to demolish some of the historic homes on the edge of the campus this summer. But the Reno Gazette Journal reports nine of the 12 homes targeted for the wrecking ball could still be saved if someone makes an acceptable offer by June 3. Until recently, it appeared that all but two of the homes were destined for destruction in the Gateway District just north of downtown. UNR has said the area between Interstate 80 and Ninth... Читать дальше...

Hulu’s live TV streaming service is on the verge of passing 2 million customers, pushing the company into second place in terms of overall live streaming customers, a person with knowledge of the company’s subscriber count said on Friday. Dish-owned Sling TV, with 2.42 million subscribers at the end of 2018, still retains a lead on Hulu as the biggest live streamer. Read the full article on The Wrap

Bundesliga 2018/2019 - Matchday 22 - Played 16-Feb-19 - Posted by Hce

The A's move their Cactus League record to 2-5 with a win over the Cubs yesterday and look to make it two in a row today against the Colorado Rockies at Hohokam Park in Mesa. The A's will send Aaron Brooks to the mound looking for his first win of the Cactus League. Brooks is 0-1 with an ERA of 27 and 2 K's. Brooks looks to go deeper into the game after only lasting two innings in his first start of the Spring.