Churchill’s grandson and 20 other MPs expelled from the Conservative Party for voting against hard Brexit
Churchill’s grandson and 20 other MPs expelled from the Conservative Party for voting against hard Brexit originally appeared on abcnews.go.comSir Nicholas Soames, the grandson of Britain’s World War II leader Winston Churchill, has been expelled from the Conservative Party for going against Boris Johnson over Brexit.He and 20 other Conservative members of Parliament “had the whip removed” following their votes against the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which helped to defeat the government’s position. …
130 for 130: Western Kentucky's football team ranks worst in FBS after opening loss
The Western Kentucky football team has work to do after losing to Central Arkansas. USA TODAY ranked the Hilltoppers worst in the nation in a new poll
PM Johnson believes lawmakers must back new election if they vote for Brexit bill – spokesman
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes that if parliament votes to try to stop a no-deal Brexit – or "surrender bill" – lawmakers should back an election before an EU summit on Oct. 17, his spokesman said on Wednesday. "The PM is …
Lam’s Retreat in Hong Kong Fails to Satisfy Impatient Protesters
(Bloomberg) — Carrie Lam’s move to formally withdraw a bill allowing extraditions to China may well have ended the Hong Kong unrest in June. But now protesters want a lot more, and they’re ready and willing to fight.After three months of at-times viol…
Stocks Have Positive Tone As Overseas Tension Eases, With Positive United News Helping
Stocks in Europe and Asia climbed across the board early Wednesday, assisted by signs of tensions cooling off in both Hong Kong and the U.K. Specifically, Hong Kong’s leader withdrew a controversial extradition bill, and the U.K. Parliament looks like …
Bryson Tiller and girlfriend Kendra Bailey have a baby girl on the way
Louisville native and star singer Bryson Tiller is expecting a daughter with his girlfriend Kendra Bailey.
Peter Lindbergh, Photographer Who Captured Rise of the Supermodel, Dies at 74
He was known for cinematic and naturalistic portraits of models in black and white.
Regulators Fine Google $170 Million for Violating Children’s Privacy on YouTube
As part of a settlement, YouTube said it would also institute new privacy measures on children’s videos. Critics said the changes did not go far enough to protect children.
Trader’s Guide to the Brexit Action in U.K. Parliament Today
(Bloomberg) — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered an historic defeat in Parliament and the showdown over Brexit continues today in the House of Commons.The pound gained by the most in almost two weeks as investor concerns over a no-deal Brexit …
What Was It Like Aboard the Conception?
Wednesday: Readers who have been on scuba diving trips recall their experiences. Also: U.S.C.’s entanglement in the college admissions scandal deepens with new court filings, and Gem-O-Rama.
Lawyers ask for release of British editor convicted in Dubai
A British former newspaper editor in Dubai who was convicted of killing his wife with a hammer may see his 15-year sentence significantly reduced and possibly even be freed from prison altogether in a case that has stirred much controversy in this city…
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