Monday, August 12, 2019

Monday's Headlines: Epstein’s death puts spotlight on friend Ghislaine Maxwell

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Epstein's death puts spotlight on friend Ghislaine Maxwell
According to many of the women who have spoken about what the financier allegedly did to them, Maxwell was Jeffrey Epstein's chief co-conspirator. She has not been charged and has denied any wrongdoing. People familiar with the investigation said authorities have had trouble locating her.
Corrections officers did not check on Epstein for 'several' hours before his death, person familiar with case says
Officers' alleged failure to check on Jeffrey Epstein — which would violate protocol — just one in a series of missteps in the hours leading up to his death.
 
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Protesters bring Hong Kong airport to a standstill after clashes
Officials halted all remaining departures at the terminal, one of the world's busiest international hubs.
 
Angry and fearful, Americans struggle to talk about guns and race
In Omaha, where few remember the mass shooting that killed eight here in 2007, the gun conversation feels stuck.
 
 
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