Monday, April 8, 2019

Monday's Headlines: Kirstjen Nielsen quits as homeland security secretary after meeting with Trump

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Kirstjen Nielsen quits as homeland security secretary after meeting with Trump
Two senior administration officials said Nielsen had no intention of resigning when she went to the meeting, adding that she was forced to step down. The move comes as the Trump administration is dealing with an influx of migrants on the southern border.
Analysis
High-profile departures from the Trump administration
All the key firings and resignations from a turnover-heavy White House.
 
Kevin McAleenan is taking over DHS. Will he be 'tough' enough for Trump?
McAleenan must contend with a large wave of illegal crossings at the Mexico border and an impatient boss — and he will have to court Democratic lawmakers with little political incentive to help the White House.
 
Elizabeth Warren bets that a slew of policy ideas will win over Trump-weary voters
Although other Democratic presidential hopefuls have offered isolated plans, Warren's stand out for their number — and their sweeping aim of overhauling basic aspects of American life.
 
Chinese homeless 'philosopher' finds Internet fame, flees it
At the height of his stardom, Shen Wei would be greeted each morning by dozens, sometimes hundreds, of people with smartphones. "I blame no one, but I hate the Internet," he said. "The Internet has brought me nothing but trouble."
 
In Russia's Dagestan region, she's a savior for those seeking a path back from ISIS
On her watch, Sevil Novruzova has helped return at least 120 people from the caliphate. Her efforts stand in sharp contrast to the political indecision in the West over whether to repatriate citizens who sided with the Islamic State.
 
 
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Opinions
'It could have been worse' is the foundation of Trump's presidency
There are two types of hijabs. The difference is huge.
Can we fix the schools? (Maybe not.)
A Biden run would be good for the country. It could be hell for Biden.
The Supreme Court said an inmate must risk extreme pain
The wonderful illogic of Trump's hidden tax returns
 
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U.K. unveils sweeping plan to penalize Facebook and Google for harmful online content
The proposal marks a major new regulatory threat for an industry that's long dodged responsibility for what its users say or share.
 
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Netanyahu sees a path to victory. Critics see apartheid.
Ahead of a Tuesday's parliamentary elections, the Israeli prime minister floated the possibility of annexing lands in the West Bank.
 
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Do Betsy DeVos's Education Freedom Scholarships take money from public schools?
The scholarships are a big part of the education secretary's plans to expand school choice because they would fund private or religious education for students who otherwise might be going to public schools.
 
Diners face protest for eating in pricey transparent domes near a former homeless camp
What was supposed to be an Instagram-friendly spin on fine dining became a flash point Friday between Toronto's wealthier residents and its most vulnerable ones.
 
NCAA Tournament
Baylor edges defending champion Notre Dame, 82-81, for third NCAA women's title
The Bears overcame Fighting Irish star Arike Ogunbowale and an injury to forward Lauren Cox, with Chloe Jackson scoring the winning basket in the closing seconds.
 
A 17-foot, 140-pound python was captured in a Florida preserve. It's a record, officials say.
The female Burmese python contained 73 developing eggs and was discovered with a new tracking approach that leans on technology and the laws of snake attraction.
 

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