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WATCH: How war on police has affected recruiting

The following is a transcript of our six-month long investigation on Full Measure News. Click on the link
NEW: The first 62 U.S. coronavirus deaths by state and age

The only up to date list of U.S. coronavirus deaths as of March 14, 2020
POLL: Approval of U.S. Republicans in Congress tops Democrats’

More Americans approve of the job congressional Republicans are doing than congressional Democrats

Greece Erects Massive Concrete Blocks On Border To Halt Migrant Wave From

As the rest of the globe is busy locking down borders amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Turkey has reportedly
Cop Shoots FBI Agent Who Was Arresting Him for Conspiracy Against the

Two Kentucky Constables (police officers as they’re known in some states) exchanged gunfire last Friday
Dystopian Footage: Quarantine Breaker Subdued & Arrested By Swarm Of

An Israeli broadcaster has aired dramatic video in an eerie dystopian sign of where things are possibly

I Knew My Dad Was a Sexual Predator

A predator needs many enablers. We only need to turn one.
Links 3/15/2020
The Future of Exxon and the Permian’s Flaring Crisis

Exxon flares more gas than any other company in the Permian Basin, America’s most prolific oil field

Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: School Reforms That

Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: School Reforms That Are Persistent and Admired but
Cloaking Inequity: The Total Neoliberal Misrepresentation of the Recent

Cloaking Inequity: The Total Neoliberal Misrepresentation of the Recent History of Indianapolis K12
Our Schools/Truthdig: Could Corporations Control What's Taught in Our

Our Schools/Truthdig: Could Corporations Control What's Taught in Our Public Schools? The

Oil plunges near $30 a barrel as Saudi-Russia price fight erupts

Oil markets tumbled the most since the Gulf War in 1991 after the disintegration of the OPEC+ alliance
Saudis plan big oil output hike, beginning all-out price war

Saudi Arabia plans to boost oil output next month to well above 10 million barrels a day, as the kingdom
U.S. rig count up by three, still sitting near three-year low

Oil prices have plummeted below $43 per barrel amid the new coronavirus pandemic as well as unsuccessful

Trump’s Florida sanctuary becomes a gilded petri dish for a global disease

Mar-a-Lago, the president’s favorite property, is suddenly under a dark cloud as a nexus where the novel
‘Hunker down’: U.S. scrambles to stem virus spread through extreme measures

Even while announcing increased testing capacity, public-health officials cautioned that things would get
CDC recommends suspending large events for 8 weeks

It is a dramatic escalation over previous recommendations.

Trump flicked a Google statement onto the floor during a live press conference in an apparent rebuke of a botched coronavirus website rollout

"I'm sure you'll apologize," Trump said to reporters, as he threw Google's statement onto the floor.

Business Insider
Sanders says the first thing we need to do to curb coronavirus 'is shut this president up right now'

When asked what he would do to save American lives from the novel coronavirus, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had an immediate answer for the CNN debate moderators on Sunday night: "The first thing we've got to do, whether or not I'm president, is shut this president up right now."Sanders further alleged that "Trump is undermining the doctors and scientists who are trying to help the American people. It is unacceptable for him to be blabbering un-factual information, which is confusing the public."The Trump administration has been widely slammed over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, with the president downplaying the crisis. Trump's address in the Rose Garden on Friday was described as "the worst speech of his political career" by The Week's Matthew Walther, and The New York Times' fact-check found that he was misleading about everything from a website Google is setting up to help handle the outbreak to unfounded criticism against the Obama administration over their handling of swine flu in 2009.Sanders also had additional ideas for how to slow the coronavirus outbreak, which you can listen to below. "We gotta shut this president up right now." @BernieSanders just SAYS IT on @realDonaldTrump and coronavirus DemocraticDebate pic.twitter.com/7VZ8MkcmYl -- People's Action (@PplsAction) March 16, 2020More stories from theweek.com Coronavirus and the end of the conservative temperament 7 scathingly funny cartoons about the Democratic presidential race A coronavirus vaccine begins clinical trials Monday — but it could be well over a year before you can get it

The Week
Joe Biden Promises to Choose Female Vice President

Former vice president Joe Biden vowed during Sunday night’s Democratic debate that he would select a woman to be his running mate if he secured the party’s nomination.In addition, he also promised to put the first African American woman on the Supreme Court if he were to become president. Biden said, “I’m committed that if I am elected president and have an opportunity to appoint someone to the courts, I will appoint the first black woman to the court. It’s required that they have representation now; it’s long overdue. Secondly, if I am elected president, my cabinet — my administration — will look like the country and I commit that I will, in fact, appoint — pick — a woman to be vice president.”He added, “There are a number of women who are qualified to be president tomorrow. I would pick a woman to be my vice president.”Also Read: Rosario Dawson Says She Voted for Bernie Sanders Same Day Boyfriend Cory Booker Endorsed Joe BidenThe other contender in the CNN-hosted debate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, told moderators he would “in all likelihood” select a female to be his vice president.The promises were noteworthy given there are no women left as contenders in the presidential race, following the dropping out of Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Kirsten Gillibrand, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, among others.As of Sunday, Biden had 887 delegates while Sanders trailed with 731 delegates following several state primaries. Though Rep. Tulsi Gabbard remains in the race, she did not qualify for Sunday’s debate, so it is increasingly likely that either Biden or Sanders will face off with Republican President Donald Trump in November’s general election.NEW: Joe Biden says if elected he will choose a woman to be vice president pic.twitter.com/eq38FVbMau— Axios (@axios) March 16, 2020Read original story Joe Biden Promises to Choose Female Vice President At TheWrap

The Wrap

Navajo Nation creates COVID-19 team

A team to closely monitor the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been established. The post Navajo
Lady Bengals dominate Bloomfield and will host 4A district championship

Without their key player in the starting lineup, all the Bloomfield Lady Bobcats could do was not let the
‘Enough talk’: Former Bennett Freeze residents hope new initiative works

What do Bodaway-Gap, Cameron, Coalmine Canyon, Coppermine, Kaibeto, Leupp, Tolani Lake, Tonalea and Tuba

Archaeologists uncover Celtic smelting furnace in Poland that pre-dates

Archaeologists in Poland made a delightful and exciting find near the city of Warkocz by excavating a
Fox News Host Tucker Carlson doesn’t believe Trump’s answers about UFOs

Controversial Fox News’s Tucker Carlson appeared on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens
World’s oldest chess piece could be a rook dating back to the 7th century

The game of chess has been around for a very long time, both fascinating and frustrating players of every

#Coronahulp – COVID-19 may be creating a more caring community

Despite the panic buying and empty supermarket shelves the coronavirus crisis in the Netherlands is
Dutch coronavirus positive test toll nears 1,000, two more patients die

The number of patients in the Netherlands testing positive for coronavirus rose by 155 to 959 on Saturday,
Dutch researchers find antibody which may lead to anti-corona medicine

Researchers from the University of Utrecht and the Erasmus medical centre have developed a human antibody

Ryuk Ransomware Behind Durham, North Carolina Cyberattack

The City of Durham, North Carolina has shut down its network after suffering a cyberattack by the Ryuk
Google Stops Issuing Security Warnings About Microsoft Edge

Google has toned down its rhetoric by no longer displaying a security warning on its extension store to
New US Bill Aims to Protect Researchers who Disclose Govt Backdoors

New legislation has been introduced that amends the Espionage Act of 1917 to protect journalists

1 dead 3 injured as meteorite hits southern India (27 flags)

And it has created a record. First recorded human fatality due to a meteorite. Can someone bring up the
Donald Trump: Id bring back a hell of a lot worse than waterboarding (25

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/06/donald-trump-waterboarding-republican-debate-torture
Iowans claim instances when Sanders was shorted delegates (20 flags)

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2016/02/06/iowans-claim-instances

Tulane University removes Victory Bell due to past history on a slave

Tulane University removed its Victory Bell after administrators discovered the bell was used on a
UC-Santa Cruz fires striking teaching assistants

The University of California-Santa Cruz fired some of its graduate students after they refused to post
Are Illegal Immigrants ‘Freedom Fighters”? Georgetown University Official

A Georgetown University official told the student newspaper that she felt illegal immigrants students are &

Italy reports 368 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Latest updates

Over 1,800 killed so far in Italy, the worst-hit country after China, with total number of cases hitting
Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events.
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?

Infections with the virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, have been reported around the

Top Products in Two Decades of Tech Reviews

Walt Mossberg on the dozen personal-technology products that were the most influential over two decades of
Diabetes Data Beamed to Your Phone

New meters from iHealth and LifeScan are small steps toward better diabetes care.
Two Houses, One Cable TV Bill

Walt answers questions from readers about streaming TV from one house to another and the search for

Palestinian PM Prepares Legislation Ensuring Social Equality for Women

A woman walks past a mural in Gaza City Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has pledged to issue
Gaza Health Ministry Advises Citizens Against Leaving The Enclave

The health ministry in the Gaza Strip has advised Palestinian citizens not to leave the enclave and asked
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 43 PALESTINIAN WOMEN DETAINED BY ISRAEL

Ramallah (QNN) – The Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) said on the occasion of the International Women’s

Coronavirus: EU states record highest one-day death toll

Italy, Spain and France all report grim new figures for fatalities from the coronavirus.
Rate cuts: US goes to almost zero and launches huge stimulus programme

The move to combat the impact of coronavirus is a co-ordinated action with Europe, Japan and Canada.
Virus isolation for UK over-70s 'within weeks'

As the UK death toll hits 35, officials say some people will be asked to stay home for "a very long

Court Finds For Former MP in Counterclaim Against “VIP Sex Abuse” Accuser

From the Daily Mail: A former Liberal Democrat MP is to receive libel damages from an alleged fantasist who
Sandy Hook Conspiracism: A Note on Moon Rock Books

From CBS News, in June: The father of a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre has won a
BBC News Probes “Annie Tacker”

This one is being widely reported – from Phil Kemp at BBC News: There are many unanswered questions

S.A.D? (Seasonal Affective Disorder) or might we be fighting nature?

Originally posted on Everything Matters: Beyond Meds : Healthline, which features my site along with nine
Go all the way. Roll the dice.

Charles bukowski at his finest — and heck, he’s a cat person…after my own heart…
Chronic illness and pharmaceutical injury…what is it?

This is my experience after what, at this point, amounts to thousands of hours of mindful presence with the

Cop Fired, Charged As Chilling Video Shows Him Torture Naked Unarmed Man in

In January, three St. Johns County deputies were placed on administrative leave after cell phone video
Lebanon Announces Default On $1.2BN Debt Payment In Historical First

Lebanon announced Saturday it will default on its Eurobond debt for the first time in its history. The
Obama Era DHS Inspector General Indicted On Wide Range of Charges

On Friday, a jury returned indicted former Obama administration Acting DHS Inspector General Charles

Newborn is Here: Things to Have on Your Bed

This is not a list of baby “must-haves.” This is a list for the bedridden mothers. When a
10 Low Time Preference Parenting Tactics

Low time preference is a term generally used in economics or evolutionary psychology to describe an
Slav Mom Cooking

This is NOT medical advice. Please consult your doctor before you eat food. Low fat, high carb, high sugar

In Case You Missed It...

This week at CBPP, we focused on health, food assistance, the federal budget, family income
Trump Budget Seeks Deep Non-Defense Appropriations Cuts, in Break With

This budget category supports veterans’ medical care, aid to education, environmental
Trump Administration Inviting Medicaid Block Grants, Undermining Access to

The Trump Administration’s new guidance inviting states to apply for federal waivers to

Bringing Understand Across Party Lines: Guns and Abortion

Theresa Bonopartis writes at the Federalist, "If Abortion Providers Cared About Women, They Wouldn’t
Welcome to August 1929

It is not October of 1929 yet, but we are getting close in the stock market. A few parallels A 10+ year
Dear Republicans: I Am Sorry, But This is How Precedents Work

In response to Bernie Sanders promising to jam through his programs by executive fiat if necessary in a

Chris Hedges: The Long, Disingenuous Role The US Has Played In The Israel

Dandelion Salad with Chris Hedges RT America on Mar 14, 2020 On the show this week, Chris Hedges discusses
The Fed’s Baffling Response to the Coronavirus by Ellen Brown + Richard

by Ellen Brown Writer, Dandelion Salad The Web of Debt Blog, Mar. 11, 2020 March 13, 2020 When the World
Chris Hedges: US Brokered Opaque Deal Kabul Government Had No Say In

Dandelion Salad with Chris Hedges RT America on Mar 11, 2020 The ceasefire between US forces and the

Birth of a Man of Steel …for the Soviet Union

A freedom fighter against the Russian Tsar meets a legendary witch. She promises him that the revolution
During a pandemic, Democrats yell “Open Borders Or Bust!”

The Democrats in the Congress show their deep commitment to open borders – even during a pandemic. The
Seeing what went wrong can help us beat COVID-19

As we begin the next, the third phase of the pandemic, we must understand how so much went wrong. America

Coronavirus: Ten Reasons Why You Ought Not to Panic

Ignacio López-Goñi is microbiologist and works in University of Navarra (Spain). The post Coronavirus
Feminists Rewrite Their Realities Across the Global Map

Laila Malik is Information, Communication and Media Coordinator, Association for Women's Rights in
VIDEO: I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights

The narrative surrounding women’s rights in 2020 carries much hope and possibility. This year’s

Libyan Tribal Council: We Will Back Efforts to Resolve the Libyan Crisis

The Supreme Council of Sheikhs and Leaders of the Libyan Tribes stressed the need to build a body that
Mohawk Activist: Reconciliation Isn’t Dead. It Was Never Alive.

Alan S. Hale Indigenous activist, human rights advocate and person of the longhouse, Ellen Gabriel, gave an
ICE Deploys Paramilitary Units Against Sanctuary Cities

Daniel G. Cardwell Border Patrol Tactical Units (BORTAC) are carrying M4 rifles with silencers. In the wake

Crop Breeding for High Production, Water Use Efficiency & Albedo

It's a good way to confront mankind's growing need for food and the water needed to produce it
Biospheric Productivity (Global: The Recent Past) -- Summary

Since 1980 the Earth has weathered three of the warmest decades in the instrumental temperature record, a
Catastrophic Floods of Dartmoor, South West England

Are they few and far-between? ... or are they growing ever more frequent ... and ferocious?

Coronavirus panic in markets wipes US$ 14 trillion in a month

Global stock markets crashed on Friday, ending a years-long bull run, with
Latin American countries halt flights from Europe, ban public gatherings

Several Latin American countries stepped up measures on Thursday to slow the spread
South American stock markets suffer heavy losses on Thursday

Argentina's main stock exchange crashed by nearly 10% on Thursday as markets

Matteson passes wind turbine control law #MI

With no public comments Wednesday night, the Matteson Township board unanimously passed a planning
Judge reserves decision on Alle-Catt lawsuit against Freedom #NY

LITTLE VALLEY – A state Supreme Court judge heard arguments Thursday in a lawsuit filed by Alle-Catt
A potential catastrophe in Columbia #ME (letter)

While all eyes are on the proposed CMP power corridor in western Maine, a potential environmental and

"The strong links between racism, anti-semitism, misogyny and sexism

Interview with Political Scientist Birgit Sauer - History, Society & Culture
The Green New Deal and Romania: Caution or Lack of Political Will?

Two weeks ago, Euractiv interviewed Traian Basescu, former Romanian president and current MEP for the
Keeping pace with Asian trade in Europe: does the EU have a future in Asia?

On 8th August 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded. Its formation was

Coronavirus Math: The Number I’m Watching

Most of our data has been supplied by unreliable China and Iran. What is the case fatality rate elsewhere?
Freeman Dyson: Quotable Quotes

An important scientist has left us, but his books and interviews remain.
When Is A Pandemic Not A Pandemic?

The World Health Organization is playing games.

The Survival Rate of Each Lung Cancer Stage

We all know that there are many stages of lung cancer and you might be wondering how each stage is like and
Chocolates Help Fight Cancer- Myth or Truth?

How amazing (and difficult) is it to love something that is also supposed to do you a world of good
Top 6 Symptoms That Indicate Breast Cancer

Cancer is one of the fastest growing cause of deaths in the world. The most common type of cancer include &

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists A few of the recent
It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare?

It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare? We made it to October without
More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare

More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare Many of us were cheered by

'Euroleaks': Varoufakis' recordings of secret Eurogroup bailout

The former finance minister of Greece, Yanis Varoufakis, has released a cache of audio files, secretly
US to China: Drop dead and we get our jobs back. China's richest man to

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has in one fell swoop seemingly forgiven the US for its treatment of China in
NYT: Netanyahu is 'appealing to racists'; continues discounting

At first, today's New York Times article, on the role of Palestinian citizens of Israel in the endless

Speed limit change could secure future of e-scooters in Wellington

A proposed 15kmh speed limit could help swing council votes to secure the future of Wellington's e
Coronavirus: Community outbreak a matter of time, expert says

The chances of containing community spread were 'diminishing by the day', infectious disease expert
Zoo animals susceptible to coronavirus, but outbreak unlikely

An expert says an outbreak would be very unlucky.

What are you doing to keep yourself sane while “socially distanced”?

I’m lucky: I have a lab full of healthy, non-infectious spiders with no other people around, so I
Bring out your dead!

Reading the news from Italy is depressing. It might be us a month from now. Now I find myself confined in a
Spring is Coming

And it doesn’t give a single fuck about out human woes. It is still beautiful. The weather is