Month: October 2023

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Police used this dangerous restraint during a fatal arrest, so why isn’t anyone talking about it?

Read the transcript of this video: https://therealnews.com/police-used-this-dangerous-restraint-during-a-fatal-arrest-so-why-isnt-anyone-talking-about-it The death of Christopher Robert Hensley in the custody of Fletcher, North Carolina, police is raising new questions about the use of deadly restraint by law enforcement. In…

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Slovak PM looks to curb migration by deploying forces to Hungarian border

The new Slovak government announced a big deployment of police and armed forces Monday along the border with Hungary to prevent growing numbers of migrants entering the country.Prime Minister Robert Fico did not immediately give…

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Biden confirms Americans among those killed, held hostage by Hamas

The Israel-Hamas war intensified Tuesday as the Israeli military took out what they said were Hamas strongholds in Gaza and reporters got a close-up look at some of the atrocities carried out by the militants….

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Alaska once again grapples with food stamp application backlog

An Alaska state agency faces a new backlog in processing applications for people seeking food stamp benefits, more than a year after it first fell behind in recertifying applicants.The current backlog of new and returning…

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Mainstream Media says copwatchers are a menace—here’s why they’re wrong

Join us for this live conversation and Q&A with the PAR hosts as we discuss a recent win to protect the right to record police in the second highest court in the land. Our guest…

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Overwhelming majority of New Jerseyans fall on one side of Sen Menendez scandal: poll

A majority of New Jersey voters have an unfavorable view of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., according to a recent poll, and more than half want him to resign from his post.Menendez and his wife, Nadine,…

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American medic on vacation volunteers at Israeli hospital

Michele Freund, an American physician assistant, was on vacation in Israel when Hamas first attacked. Freund knew she needed to help, so she began volunteering at a hospital in Tel Aviv. CBS Evening News anchor…

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The Chris Hedges Report: Breaking the cycle of American violence

American society is the most violent of any nation in the industrialized world. Nothing we do, from administrating the world’s largest prison system to militarizing our police, seems to help. Dr. James Gilligan argues that…

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WATCH: Jean-Pierre refuses to call anti-Israel protestors ‘extremists’ despite fear among Jewish students

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday refused to call anti-Israel protestors on college campuses across America “extremists,” despite antisemitic rhetoric, violence, and rising fear among Jewish students.The exchange took place during the White…

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Fighting upends lives of 10 million people living in Israel

Israel says it has sealed the border with Gaza as the counteroffensive against Hamas intensifies. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams is on the ground with more. #news #israel #hamasattack CBS News Streaming Network…

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We don’t need the CIA – The Chris Hedges Report

Chris Hedges and John Kiriakou discuss the CIA, how it has evolved, how it sees its mission, what it does, how it works, and the effects of its clandestine operations around the globe. John Kiriakou…

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5.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Jamaica

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jamaica on Monday, prompting people to flee buildings amid heavy shaking.The earthquake was located about 2 miles west-northwest of Hope Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It occurred at…

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NY prisons ban care packages containing food

The prison-industrial complex has many ways of turning the incarceration of human beings into a profitable business model. In New York state, new regulations targeting care packages for prisoners show this logic at work. Friends…

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Cyprus braces for migrant influx amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Cyprus is doubling the existing 1,153-person capacity of its main migrant reception camp as the island nation prepares for potentially a large influx of people if the crisis in neighboring Israel and Gaza escalates, authorities…

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First U.S. weapons shipment arrives in Israel

President Biden reiterated U.S. support of Israel on Tuesday, vowing to continue sending military assistance. The president and members of his administration spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the situation room. CBS News…

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The Chris Hedges Report: Soldiers speak out against America’s misguided wars

We are not a good and virtuous nation. God does not bless us above other nations. Victory is not assured. War is not noble and uplifting. The clash between the reality of combat and the…

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The Algerian Revolution—60 years later

July 5, 2022, marks the 60th anniversary of Algeria securing its independence from France. Algeria’s revolutionary example inspired activists and freedom fighters around the world, including anti-colonial leaders throughout Africa and Black revolutionaries in the…

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Israeli officials identify Shani Louk’s body, beheaded by ‘sadistic animals’

Shani Louk, a German-Israeli citizen who was kidnapped by Hamas and paraded unconscious on the back of a truck, as seen in footage of the Oct. 7 massacre, was discovered dead and beheaded, according to…

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What would a ground invasion of Gaza look like?

More than 800 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian authorities. The humanitarian crisis is now expected to worsen as Israeli forces gear up to launch a ground invasion. Mike Lyons,…

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73 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

More than 70 people were missing on Monday after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria, according to authorities who deplored the frequent deadly boat accidents in Africa’s most populous country.The boat was carrying traders returning…

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The Chris Hedges Report: The Long Road Home – Part 2

In the conclusion of The Long Road Home, Chris Hedges looks at the numerous hurdles faced by prisoners released into society, the toll of reentry on their families, the importance of educational programs in restoring…

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Israel music festival survivor recounts escape from Hamas

A music festival in Israel was the site of one of the first attacks by Hamas over the weekend. Amit Musaei, who attended the festival, joins CBS News to share his story of escape. #news…

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Marilyn Monroe’s struggles with drugs #documentary #monroe

Marilyn Monroe’s life was marred by her well-documented struggles with drug addiction, which played a significant role in her personal challenges and tragic demise. Documentary: Cold Case #coldcase #monroe #documentary —- Welcome to criminals and…

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Englishman accused of retiree’s 1978 murder extradited to Germany

A British man has been extradited to Germany and charged with murder over the brutal killing of a retiree at his home in Munich nearly 45 years ago, German officials said Monday.An indictment against the…

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