Sunday, March 25, 2018

Sunday's Headlines: ‘Welcome to the revolution’: In huge D.C. rally, students demand action against gun violence

 
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'Welcome to the revolution': In huge D.C. rally, students demand action against gun violence
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere, calling on Congress to enact stricter gun-control laws. Survivors of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting had an unequivocal message to legislators: Ignoring the toll of school shootings and everyday gun violence will no longer be tolerated. "Either represent the people or get out. Stand for us or beware. The voters are coming," one student said.
Democrats' message at gun-control rallies: Do what the students say
Onstage and off, Democrats endorsed students and called for more gun-control bills.
 
'People need to listen to us': Crowds gather across U.S., world
Protesters from Los Angeles to London marched, held signs and chanted during "sibling marches" of the March for Our Lives rally.
 
Picturing the March for Our Lives
Vividly displaying the strength of the political movement led by survivors of a school massacre in Florida, thousands demonstrated in Washington to call for stricter gun-control measures. A look at the day in photos.
 
On this day, teachers offered students lessons in support
The youth led the rally, but alongside them were teachers, some of whom traveled from across the country, who said they witness each day how fear and violence puncture their students' lives.
 
6 memorable speeches from the D.C. march
Emma González stood in silence for over six minutes to commemorate the Parkland victims.
 
Paul McCartney: 'One of my best friends was killed in gun violence'
"One of my best friends was killed in gun violence right around here," Paul McCartney told CNN, referring to slain Beatles band mate John Lennon.
 
'I survived, my daughter didn't': Signs in the crowd
One sign read: "I'm a teacher, not a sharpshooter."
 
How Trumpism has come to define the Republican Party
Using legislation and unilateral actions, the president seems to have overtaken his party's previously understood values, from a willingness to flout free-trade principles and fiscal austerity to a seeming abdication of America's role as a global voice for democratic values. "I would argue that Trump is more a reflection of where the voters are today," said a former campaign adviser.
 
A Dubai shopping trip and a missed chance to capture the Taliban's leader
Instead of being captured, Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour was killed in 2016. Why the United States came to kill a man that some believed could bring the Taliban to the negotiating table reveals questions that have plagued the war from its earlier days.
 
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On eve of '60 Minutes' interview, Stormy Daniels says working in porn helped prepare her for scrutiny
The actress said the media pursuit of her allegations of an affair with President Trump has changed her day-to-day life. "Being in the adult industry, I've developed a thick skin and maybe a little bit of a dark sense of humor," she said.
 
 
Sacramento simmers with tension in wake of fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark
"They really miss their dad," said the mother of Clark's young sons. "I can just see and feel that they are not whole because he is not here."
 
His anti-Semitic remarks caused an international uproar. But at home, this D.C. lawmaker's allies remain loyal.
The response to Council member Trayon White's comments has been mixed, with some expressing embarrassment and others remaining loyal, including one group planning to rally on his behalf at an Anacostia church.
 
Ramble On: Loyola Chicago beats Kansas State to reach Final Four
The Ramblers, making their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 1985, defeated the Wildcats, 78-62, to advance to a matchup with the third-seeded Wolverines in San Antonio.
 
Only three 11-seeds had made a Final Four. Make room for Loyola Chicago.
Loyola Chicago is the first 11-seed to get this far since VCU did it in 2011.
 
Duke vs. Kansas: Two basketball powers, two different Elite Eight histories
Blue Devils Coach Mike Krzyzewski is 12-2 for his career in regional finals; the Jayhawks' Bill Self is 2-7.
 
As Trump targets immigrants, elderly and others fear losing their caregivers
The administration's policies could leave Americans living with disabilities, serious illness or the frailties of old age with few options.
 
A boy was decapitated on a waterslide. The park knew the ride could kill people, officials say.
A Kansas City water park and a former employee have been indicted in the death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab, who was killed while riding the Verrückt waterslide in 2016.
 
Iowa family died of gas asphyxiation at Mexican resort
Autopsies indicated an Iowa couple and their two children died from inhaling toxic gas at a rented condo. There was no sign of foul play or suicide, authorities said.
 
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How lawns became America's status symbol
With the arrival of spring, a look at why we care so much about our perfect lawns — and some of the worst fights over them.
 
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A growing stink about scented products
With few federal requirements in labeling, it can be difficult to find fragrance-free products.
 
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Should schools share the money they raise?
Some public schools raise more than $200,000 a year and are wrestling with whether to redistribute the wealth.
 
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