Katherine Lee

Nation & World, News, Schools and Education

Four more parents pleading guilty in college admissions scandal

by COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

The four parents join 15 others who have pleaded guilty in the case, while 15 other parents are fighting the charges.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Facebook disables Russian, other misinformation campaigns

by Tony Romm and Isaac Stanley-Becker The Washington Post October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

The accounts, posing as locals in swing states, followed a similar game plan to election interference efforts in 2016.

Nation & World, News

U.S. plans to require DNA samples from asylum-seekers

by COLLEEN LONG Associated Press October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

The new regulations would mandate DNA collection for almost all migrants who cross between official entry points and are held even temporarily.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Weather Channel wades into climate debate with candidate interviews

by DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

It’s the first time the network has gotten involved directly in a political campaign.

Nation & World, News

Canada votes in election that could see Trudeau lose power

by ROB GILLIES Associated Press October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Trudeau reasserted liberalism in 2015 after almost 10 years of Conservative Party government in Canada, but is one of the few remaining progressive leaders in the world.

Business, News

Anheuser-Busch alleges MillerCoors stole recipes for Bud Light and Michelob Ultra

by Robert Channick Chicago Tribune October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

Anheuser-Busch is seeking an injunction to prevent MillersCoors from “accessing, using or disclosing” the Bud Light and Michelob Ultra beer recipes.

Arts & Entertainment, Sports

FIFA says 82 million people watched Women’s World Cup final

by Associated Press October 18, 2019October 19, 2019

FIFA research says the Women’s World Cup final drew an average audience 56% higher than for the 2015 final.

Arts & Entertainment

Netflix releases ‘The Laundromat,’ movie about Panama Papers, despite lawsuit

by Associated Press October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

Netflix released the movie by director Steven Soderbergh, despite an attempt by two lawyers linked to the Panama Papers documents to stop the premiere.