Nominating Contests in 5 States today

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Sanders and Trump win New York Primary Elections

Both candidates came closer to getting the nomination of their parties with big victories in New York.  A report from NBC news:

Obama visits U.S. mosque, says impression of Muslims distorted | The Seattle Times

Obama visits U.S. mosque, says impression of Muslims distorted | The Seattle Times:



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The Zika Virus

The New York Times this week posted a video explaining the basics about the Zika Virus that has people concerned in many parts of the world:

Cases have been reported in the United States causing alarm.  In Brazil, the concern is so great that the nation is rethinking it's strict abortion laws.  

Obama Announces New Gun Measures

An emotional President Obama discusses gun control measures:

Another mass shooting

Horror struck San Bernardino, CA today as a mass shooting claimed the lives of 14 innocent people.  The report from NBC news:

Seattle High Schools Consider Later Start Time

The high school where I teach, first period begins at 7:30 a.m.  Very few of the students, in my opinion, are awake enough to fully engage in a academic subject at time of the morning.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that high schools start no later than 8:30 a.m.  In light of this several Seattle area school districts are considering later start times for their high schools.  I hope they make these changes, and my school district will consider seriously making this type of change as well.

Mass shooting at another campus

Reports are stating that 10 people died yesterday at the hands of a gunman at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.

From NBC News:

South Carolina Officer Throws Student Across Room

A school resource officer assigned to a South Carolina high school has been fired over an incident caught on video.

The video



 The New York Times reviews recent incidents involving controversial actions by school police.  Video accompanies the story.

Controversy over racial and religious remarks by Trump, Carson

Controversial remarks by a Trump supporter last week, led to attacks and counter-attacks by both the Republican and Democratic candidates for president this weekend.


 

Following up on this issue on Meet the Press, Ben Carson expressed doubt about whether a Muslim should serve as president under our Constitution.

On Unrest in Baltimore

The voices of some of those who live in the neighborhood:

Terror in Paris

Ebola Quarantine

Ebola Quarantine - Is this a common sense health precaution to benefit the community (common good) or an unreasonable restriction on the individual liberties (and reputation) of a nurse who has sacrificed to help fight the crisis in Africa?

Here is an update from NBC news:

Can the police search your cell phone without a warrant?

That is the question the Supreme Court is hearing today. A report from National Public Radio.

Abortion Rights vs. Freedom of Speech at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments in a case involving both abortion rights and free speech rights in the state of Massachusetts.  Here is a report on the arguments at the Court on PBS:


A discussion with legal representatives from both sides followed up the story:

Nelson Mandela dead at 95

Sad news just released, former President Nelson Mandela, who worked to dismantle the racist apartheid system in South Africa has died after a long battle with ill health.  Here is a video looking back at his life and accomplishments from the New York Times:

Obama Addresses Problems with Launch of Healthcare Exchanges

News Conference - October 21, 2013

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Middle School Shooting in Nevada

Junior-High Teacher killed:

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The Budget Shutdown is over, but the problems may come back very soon.  From CNN Money, here are four reasons the deal is not that good.

Malala's Story Comes to the U.S.

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