American Bar Association Bans Lawyers From Making Sexist Remarks in Courtrooms

American Bar Association Bans Lawyers From Making Sexist Remarks in Courtrooms

11.08.2016

No longer tolerated under the new rule are "comments or actions that single out someone on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability and other factors", the New York Times reported. Depending on the severity of the situation, that could include fines or even suspension from practicing the law. The rule also describes that it applies during any activity that is related to the lawyer's practicing of law.

Justice Dept. report critical of zero-tolerance policing

Justice Dept. report critical of zero-tolerance policing

11.08.2016

The report examined Baltimore police data for the past five and-a-half years and is part of the Obama administration's concentration on police reform in cities where young African-American males have died while interacting with law enforcement - in Baltimore's case, last year's death of Freddie Gray.

Losing Turkey would be the West's own fault: Foreign minister

Losing Turkey would be the West's own fault: Foreign minister

11.08.2016

But Erdogan said the threat of another attempt to overthrow the democratically-elected government persisted and urged people to remain "vigilant", adding "betrayal can come from anywhere and anyone". Erdogan has been extremely critical of the US and the European Union (EU) for not being more supportive of Turkey after the failed coup attempt. "We are seeing signs of USA cooperation".

Relay Katie Ledecky third gold of Rio 2016 Olympics

Relay Katie Ledecky third gold of Rio 2016 Olympics

11.08.2016

Fifth at the first flip turn, a bit faster than she usually goes out, Ledecky powered to the front on the third lap and grittily shooed off a hard-charging Sjostrom coming to the wall. "Once I was ahead I was not going to let it out of my hands, Ledecky said". Dmitriy Balandin of Khazakhstan pulled off a stunning upset in the men's 200 breaststroke, winning from the eighth lane to put his country on the swimming medal stand for the first time.

Green Day have dropped their brand new single Bang Bang

Green Day have dropped their brand new single Bang Bang

11.08.2016

It's been four long years since Green Day completed their most recent trio of albums: ¡Uno! That is something they first tasted back in the mid-Nineties with Dookie and the rise of what Allmusic.com has called "third-wave punk revivalism", but such heights eluded the band by the time the album Warning! arrived.

Yum or yuck? Swedish Fish Oreos are here

Yum or yuck? Swedish Fish Oreos are here

11.08.2016

Nabisco is known for promoting seasonal and creative Oreo flavors, including candy cane Oreos, cookie dough Oreos, watermelon Oreos and root beer float Oreos . Love the idea for anchovy oreos, Dave. Swedish Fish will only be available Kroger supermarkets throughout the USA after Oreo agreed an exclusivity deal with the Walmart rival.

Prosecution: Attorney Gen. Kane was out of control, bent on revenge

Prosecution: Attorney Gen. Kane was out of control, bent on revenge

11.08.2016

A jury of six men and six women has been seated to hear the perjury and obstruction trial of Pennsylvania's attorney general. Kane, 50, a first-term Democrat, faces charges of perjury, obstructing administration of law, abuse of office and false swearing in connection with allegations she orchestrated the illegal disclosure of confidential investigative information and secret grand jury information to the media and then engaged in acts created to hide and cover up her conduct.

Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Thursday Night

11.08.2016

Thursday and Friday. The meteors are called Perseids because they seem to fly out of the constellation Perseus. A location with a full view of the sky, that's away from light pollution, will be best. This year, however, Jupiter is interacting (via the giant planet's gravitational field) with the icy, rocky remains of Comet Swift-Tuttle. When these particles hit the Earth's atmosphere, they burn up and we see the white glowing streaks in the night sky.

Japan summons Chinese envoy over intrusion in waters

11.08.2016

Relations have cooled since a UN-backed tribunal ruled last month that China's claims over most of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) were invalid, in a sweeping victory for the Philippines which brought the case. Experts believe that the size of the hangars is just apt for Chinese fighter jets. A senior Foreign Ministry official said Sunday: "Such a large number of vessels rushing into the sea around the Senkaku Islands is unprecedented".

New report will fuel debate over closing Guantanamo prison

New report will fuel debate over closing Guantanamo prison

11.08.2016

The New Hampshire Republican circulated a Defense Department report Wednesday morning that she requested in the fiscal 2016 defense policy bill, as well as by applying a procedural hold on confirming the nomination of Jennifer O'Connor for general counsel at the Pentagon.