NPR News: U.S. Diplomat: State Department Nixed Plan To Support Former Ukrainian Ambassador

U.S. Diplomat: State Department Nixed Plan To Support Former Ukrainian Ambassador
Philip Reeker, a U.S. diplomat overseeing European affairs, testified he had plans to defend former Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, but Reeker was overruled by top State Department officials.

Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests

President Piñera lifts overnight curfews after praising a huge peaceful demonstration in Santiago.

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New top story on Hacker News: Iris Automation Is Hiring a C++ Software Engineer – AI for Drones

Iris Automation Is Hiring a C++ Software Engineer – AI for Drones
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Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'

The people who spend time writing words of comfort and advice to love-struck people.

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Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'

Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Thirty Million Line Problem (2018) [video]

The Thirty Million Line Problem (2018) [video]
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Argentina election: Economy main issue for voters

With Argentina deep in recession, voters are desperate for a president who can fix the economy.

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