Saturday, March 26, 2016

Saturday's Headlines: Belgian officials didn't press Paris suspect about future attack plots

In heat of legal fight, lawyer says he got a shocking phone call from Donald Trump; Cruz denies adultery allegations, blames 'garbage' on Trump; The big bust in the oil fields; Doctors worry about Indiana law that bans abortions for fetal disorders;
 
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Belgian officials didn’t press Paris suspect about future attack plots
Authorities missed a chance to get more information from a jailed ally of the Brussels bombers before they struck, prosecutors said. Since the attacks, he has refused to talk.
In heat of legal fight, lawyer says he got a shocking phone call from Donald Trump
Interviews and documents shed new light on the Atlantic City eminent domain case that has become an issue in the GOP front-runner's 2016 presidential campaign.
 
Cruz denies adultery allegations, blames 'garbage' on Trump
Sen. Ted Cruz accused his GOP rival of hawking a false narrative to a tabloid as the presidential candidates feuded over their wives. Donald Trump said he had nothing to do with it.
 
The big bust in the oil fields
Just a few years ago, the U.S. oil industry reveled in a surge of production fueled by new technologies. Now it's bracing for the greatest wave of financial defaults since the subprime mortgage crisis — and the consequences are far-reaching.
 
Doctors worry about Indiana law that bans abortions for fetal disorders
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists fears that a new measure could push women to keep details from their physicians. Backers of the law say it could strengthen patients' relationships with medical professionals.
 
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Opinions
 
Donald Trump is the new Marion Barry
 
I promised to eat my column if Trump was nominated
 
Sorry, but the future is going disappoint us
 
Donald Trump's war on women is officially in full swing
 
Obama may be one of the most merciless presidents in history
 
Mr. Cruz's irresponsible rhetoric on Muslims
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U.S. tightens vise on ISIS with death of a top leader
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Haji Imam, who held a series of high-level roles in the organization, including finance minister, was killed by U.S. commandos in a raid this week.
High-ranking Navy officer sentenced in sex-for-secrets scandal
Capt. Daniel Dusek received a 46-month prison term and was ordered to pay $100,000 in fines and restitution for selling classified information to an Asian defense contractor who offered prostitutes, hotel stays and other favors.
Groups threaten Sen. Moran with reprisals after he calls for Supreme Court hearings
Reactions from conservative activist groups ranged from disappointment to overt threats after the Kansas Republican said he supported a hearing on Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
Wave of backlash builds against N.C. after passage of discriminatory LGBT law
Local newspapers had plenty to say about the legislation prohibiting students and others from using restrooms that match with their gender identity if it clashes with their birth certificates.
Chelsea Clinton ventures into the hostile territory of college towns to help her mom
With young voters waving their "Feel the Bern" flag, the former first daughter hopes she can make inroads.
Portland wants to give homeless people a free bus ticket out of town
Some advocates say the initiative in Oregon appears to be well-intentioned and not a bid to pawn them off to other cities around the country.
ZIKA'S TERRIFYING PATH
Signs of the virus were first noted in the South Pacific in spring 2007. It has since crossed four continents, pitting scientific research against the ticking clock of myriad pregnancies.
Virginia starts fast, cruises to next round with 84-71 win over Iowa State
The Cavaliers jumped to a 20-5 lead in the opening minutes and never looked back.
He's 'Star Wars,' and she's 'Star Trek'
Would these two sci-fi lovers — he says he wants to find someone nerdy — find enough to bridge the gap?
Easter recipes for morning and midday
From carrot waffles to crab cocktail, here are some of our favorites from the season's crop of cookbooks.
How to keep a child's anxiety at bay
Childhood should be a time of wonder, but that's not so simple to ensure in an era of terrorist threats.
 
     
 
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