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Oregon’s Redwood Highway, near California border, is 1 of state’s deadliest – OregonLive.com

Oregon’s Redwood Highway, near California border, is 1 of state’s deadliest  OregonLive.comHighway 199 is drawing increasing attention from the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Police and community organizers in the Illinois …

Hong Kong Masses Defy Police, Show China They’re Ready to Fight

(Bloomberg) — Hong Kong’s masses swarmed downtown areas in defiance of a police ban on Saturday, showing they’re ready to resist harsher measures by local authorities and Beijing to quash pro-democracy protests that have raged for almost three months….

Merkel Calls for Compromise as East-West Gap Risks Social Fabric

(Bloomberg) — Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a better exchange of ideas between different parts of Germany as social tensions in the former communist east look set to contribute to bruising electoral losses for the parties in her coalition.Speaki…

Preview of the future: UK commit Izayah Cummings vs. U of L commit Josh Minkins

In Friday’s game between Male and Ballard, wide receiver and UK commit Izayah Cummings went against defensive back and U of L commit Josh Minkins

       

Dairy Farmers Hurt By Trade War

Exports of U.S. dairy products to China have dropped more than 50% because of the trade war. The U.S. is losing out at a time when Chinese consumers are eating more cheese and drinking more milk.

At Least 11 Journalists Killed This Year In Mexico

This year is on track to be the deadliest one yet for journalists in Mexico. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Mexican journalist Javier Garza about why conditions there are worsening for the press.

Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Despite Ban

This is the 13th straight week of protests against Hong Kong’s Beijing-controlled government.

California Lawmakers Consider Abortion Pills On Campus

California is close to passing a law allowing campus health centers to dispense the pills used for medication abortions. If it passes, it would be the first state to do so.

Trial Date Set For 5 Charged In Sept. 11 Attacks

More than a decade after being arraigned, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Sept. 11 defendants have a trial date.

What Dorian Means For Florida Oranges

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Ellis Hunt, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, about preparations for Hurricane Dorian.

ICE Ignores State Pardons In Connecticut

In Connecticut, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is trying to deport a legal permanent resident even though her record has been cleared.

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