PLATT - MISC News

GENERAL INTEREST
The Week in Good News: A ‘Time Capsule for Organisms,’ Thanksgiving for Refugees, Neediest Cases
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/15/briefing/week-in-good-news-thanksgiving-for-refugees-neediest-cases.html?emc=edit_nn_20181116&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=5893540820181116&te=1

News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines (6 out of 11)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/16/briefing/16weeklynewsquiz.html?emc=edit_nn_20181116&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=5893540820181116&te=1

Statue of Liberty loses her torch
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/statue-of-liberty-loses-her-torch

House finally lifting hat ban after 181 years
https://nypost.com/2018/11/15/house-finally-lifting-hat-ban-after-181-years/?utm_campaign=iosapp&utm_source=mail_app

PARENTING
Your kid and my kid are not playing in the pros
https://www.nuvo.net/voices/guest_voices/your-kid-and-my-kid-are-not-playing-in-the/article_768c0500-0f5b-5b63-961d-b2be73b3d7f3.html

PROGRESSIVES UNHINGED
Orrin Hatch Not Happy With How Media Are Reporting on Betsy DeVos Security Detail
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/11/16/orrin-hatch-not-happy-with-how-media-are-reporting-on-betsy-devos-security-detail-n2536088?utm_source=thdailypm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl_pm&newsletterad=&bcid=3cb4e56ddeac8885c78e874bb1d8f1a4&recip=27077809

FINANCIAL
Here’s how Brexit turmoil could become a problem for U.S. and global investors
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-why-brexit-turmoil-is-a-source-of-worry-for-us-investors-2018-11-15

California’s state budget is so flush words can’t describe it
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article221653225.html

SCIENCE
Researchers Just Invented a New Kind of Compass. It Could Dramatically Change How We Navigate the World 
https://start.att.net/news/read/category/news/article/fortune-researchers_just_invented_a_new_kind_of_compass_it-rtime

A massive change: Nations redefine the kilogram
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/a-massive-change-nations-will-vote-to-redefine-the-kilogram/2018/11/15/b5704b0a-e6c7-11e8-b8dc-66cca409c180_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0193833b4d50

SOCIAL MEDIA
Soros foundation says Facebook spreads ‘vile propaganda’
https://nypost.com/2018/11/15/soros-foundation-says-facebook-spreads-vile-propaganda/?utm_campaign=iosapp&utm_source=mail_app

LAW AND THE COURTS
Against the ‘Coercive Elimination of Dissent’
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/11/oregon-same-sex-wedding-cake-compelled-speech/

Betsy DeVos Strikes a Blow for the Constitution
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/11/betsy-devos-strikes-a-blow-for-the-constitution/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NR%20Daily%20Monday%20through%20Friday%202018-11-16&utm_term=NR5PM%20Actives

Selfie saves innocent man facing 99 years behind bars
https://nypost.com/2018/11/15/selfie-saves-innocent-man-facing-99-years-behind-bars/?utm_campaign=iosapp&utm_source=mail_app

TERRORISM
Canada Becoming a Potential Base for Terrorists to Attack the US 
http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2018/november/canada-becoming-a-potential-base-for-terrorists-to-attack-the-us-nbsp

MEXICO
‘It’s a Crisis of Civilization in Mexico.’ 250,000 Dead. 37,400 Missing. 
https://atlantareports.com/2018/11/15/its-a-crisis-of-civilization-in-mexico-250000-dead-37400-missing/

NKOR
North Korea announces new, secret ‘tactical weapon’ 
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/north-korea-announces-new-secret-tactical-weapon-2018-11-15

SAUDI ARABIA
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's death, official says 
https://start.att.net/news/read/article/cnn-washington_post_cia_determines_saudi_crown_prince-cnn2/category/news

FLORIDA ELECTIONS
Scott Campaign Asks Secretary of State to Accept Broward Recount Despite Missed Deadline
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/rick-scott-campaign-asks-secretary-of-state-to-accept-broward-recount-despite-missed-deadline/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NR%20Daily%20Monday%20through%20Friday%202018-11-16&utm_term=NR5PM%20Actives

TRUMPGATE
Whitaker told Graham he intends to continue Mueller probe: Report
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/matthew-whitaker-told-lindsey-graham-he-intends-to-continue-mueller-probe

Trump says he has finished Mueller questions, but has not submitted answers
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/417131-trump-says-he-has-finished-mueller-questions-but-has-not-submitted?userid=288549

POLITICS
Abrams ends fight in Georgia governor's race
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/417209-abrams-concedes-georgia-governors-race?userid=288549

Pelosi, potential challenger Fudge hold 'candid' discussion
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/417125-pelosi-potential-challenger-fudge-hold-candid-discussion?userid=288549

The Congressional Black Caucus Just Rejected DNC Chair Tom Perez
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/11/16/congressional-black-caucus-rejects-dnc-chair-tom-perez-n2536014?utm_source=thdailypm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl_pm&newsletterad=&bcid=3cb4e56ddeac8885c78e874bb1d8f1a4&recip=27077809

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