Can New Orleans’ Democratic Mayor Make It Elsewhere?
Sean Landrieu is returning to the spotlight as the next mayor of New Orleans – but his previous tenure as mayor ended on a less-than-stellar note. In 2006, Landrieu launched a plan to create…
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Pedestrian struck by bus in Toronto
(CNN) — A 27-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Monday after being hit by a bus in Toronto, according to the police. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and…
Historic Washington hotel plans transformation
The JW Marriott Marquis towers above its neighbors in the National Building Museum. While many luxury hotels go for throwaway décor and trendy new restaurants, the historic Residence Inn by Marriott, on Pennsylvania Avenue…
The NYSE’s 12 Treasury Stock Stocks (and Which Are Closed for Holidays)
The New York Stock Exchange is closed on Monday, Thursday and Friday for holiday weekends. But on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after that, it is open from 7am to 2pm EST. This means that…
Veterans Day 2018 marks century of conflicts
Written by By Nadine Yousuf, CNN On a rainy November day last year, Marine General Robert Neller paid tribute to the memorials and memorials. He sent a ripple through the crowd when he took…
Xabi Alonso’s return to Madrid will restore a legend
Written by By Staff Writer by Miriam Kramer, CNN Xabi Alonso, one of the most successful midfielders of his generation, is returning to his home city of Madrid — but he has a twist….
How to know if someone is dudded
My boyfriend of almost two years is wonderful in every other aspect of our relationship. He’s a brilliant artist, I love his energy, he’s thoughtful and even modest. I love his hugs, and I…
EU updates on security and tourism
By Emma Cordwell in Barcelona An economic report from the association of EU Tour Operators (AbtoSur) says there has been a 20% rise in foreign tourists in Spain in the first four months of…
Google attorney wants FCC to reconsider Kanter nomination
Google attorney Greg LeRoy has sent a letter to Commissioner Elizabeth L. Spiers about privacy and whether Jonathan Kanter can be impartial while he serves on the Federal Communications Commission. Spiers voted to remove…
What can we do about children taking their own lives?
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in the UK, according to the latest figure from the Office for National Statistics – and it’s a preventable one. So what can be…