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The Monday Catchup

May 4, 2015 By in News Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

The six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray (via nbcnews.com)

Good morning folks! Here’s what you missed while you were cramming for finals:

The lead story: Six police officers have been charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. After riots raged last week, Baltimore’s mayor lifted a curfew on Sunday as a peaceful rally was held in front of Baltimore City Hall.

Coming up, Yemen, a Chinese manufacturing slowdown, a new royal baby, and more. Continue reading →

The Monday Catchup

April 27, 2015 By in News Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

Digging through the rubble in Nepal. via ndtv.com

Good morning folks! Here’s what you missed while you were sending-off, extending-off and neverending-off:

The lead story: A massive earthquake struck Nepal over the weekend. The quake, which struck on Saturday and measured a 7.9 on thr Richter Scale, was centered in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, but was felt in many small villages in the countryside as well. The quake also triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest. So far over 2,700 people are reported dead and rescue workers have been working nonstop, though they must work in fear of the aftershocks that have continued after the main quake struck.

Coming up: Chipotle and GMOs, gas prices, Yemen, Israel and Newt Gingrich. Continue reading →

The Monday Catchup

April 20, 2015 By in News Tags: , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment
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via hindustantimes.com

Good morning folks! Here’s what you missed over the weekend:

The lead story: The Islamic State continues operations in Libya as it released a video that purports to show the execution of Ethiopian Christians in Libya. This is the second mass execution of Christians in Libya this year.

Coming up, a deal between Pakistan and China, terror related arrests in the United States, Lily for Target, an immigration tragedy, and more. Continue reading →

The Monday Catchup

April 13, 2015 By in News Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

via abcnews.com

 

Good morning! Here’s what you missed while you were relaying and enjoying the fine spring weather:

The lead story: In an unsurprising but long-awaited move, Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president on Sunday. The former Senator, Secretary of State and First Lady joins Republicans Rand Paul and Ted Cruz on the trail for 2016.

Coming up: Riots in Brazil, a tiff between Turkey and the Vatican, Cuban relations, and Chinese hackers, but first check out a review of the premiere of season five of Game of Thrones.  Continue reading →

The Monday Catchup

April 6, 2015 By in News Tags: , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

via breitbart.com

Good morning! Here’s what you missed while you were shocking your mom and/or soul clapping:

The lead story: The last few weeks have seen bitter partisan battles over negations with Iran led by President Obama. A deal was finally reached on Friday but the GOP has already announced plans to prevent the lifting of sanctions as per the deal.

Coming up: Greece’s debt, the price of a dollar, net neutrality, and more Continue reading →