Category: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
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Violence at work 5 key takeaways from President Trump’s town hall in Pennsylvania
There are less than 60 days until many voters head to the polls to cast ballots for President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden — but some voters are still not committed to either candidate. In an ABC News town hall Tuesday, the president faced questions from some of those voters living in…
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Violence at work Close contest in Wisconsin; in Minnesota, not so much: Poll
It’s a close contest in Wisconsin heading into the final seven weeks of the 2020 presidential campaign, while women, suburban residents and independents are among the groups lifting Joe Biden to a substantial lead in Minnesota, according to a pair of new ABC News/Washington Post polls.Views on the economy and the coronavirus pandemic define the…
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Violence at work Joe Biden town hall: Fact-checking the Democratic nominee’s answers
Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee for president and former vice president, appeared in a town hall held in Moosic, Pennsylvania, hosted by CNN on Thursday.His appearance follows President Donald Trump’s ABC News town hall with uncommitted voters on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.Below, ABC News fact checks what Biden said during the town hall event. Please…
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Violence at work House Dems investigating Pompeo, wife to face off with senior State Dept. officials
Two House Democratic chairs have been investigating allegations against Pompeo.September 15, 2020, 9:09 AM• 6 min readMonths of tension between House Democrats and the State Department are set to spill out into public display on Wednesday when senior department officials testify about the firing of the agency’s inspector general.President Donald Trump’s removal of the federal…
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Violence at work Belarus leader accuses US and its allies of fueling protests
MOSCOW — Belarus’ authoritarian leader on Wednesday sought to disparage protesters demanding his resignation for a sixth straight week following a disputed election by accusing the United States of fomenting the unrest.In a long speech to top officials, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ranted against the alleged U.S.-led plan to destabilize the country and claimed that…
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Violence at work LA Sheriff to politicians: emphasize trust in justice system
The Los Angeles County sheriff criticized elected officials, sports figures and civic leaders for “fanning the flames of hatred” as America grapples with racism and police brutalityBy STEFANIE DAZIO Associated PressSeptember 15, 2020, 2:15 AM• 6 min readLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County sheriff on Monday criticized elected officials, sports figures and civic leaders…
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Violence at work Review: Back roads brutality in ‘The Devil all the Time’
Antonio Campos’ “The Devil all the Time” lives up to its titleBy JAKE COYLE AP Film WriterSeptember 16, 2020, 5:30 PM• 4 min readSay what you will, Antonio Campos’ “The Devil all the Time” lives up to its title. Spanning numerous generations and set across a bleak and blood-stained Appalachian landscape, Campos’ adaptation of Donald…
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Violence at work Trump aide’s no-holds-barred style sparks new COVID-19 furor
A Trump health appointee is apologizing for a video in which he reportedly says scientists battling the coronavirus are conspiring against President Donald Trump and warns of shooting in America if Trump loses the electionBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and RICHARD LARDNER Associated PressSeptember 15, 2020, 9:59 PM• 5 min readWASHINGTON — A Trump health appointee who…
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Violence at work ‘Say her name’: City to pay $12M to Breonna Taylor’s family
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says the city has agreed to a settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor that includes a $12 million payment and police reforms after the Black woman was fatally shot by police who burst into her home at nightBy DYLAN LOVAN Associated PressSeptember 16, 2020, 11:38 PM• 5 min readLOUISVILLE, Ky.…
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Violence at work Central American refugees stopped by Trump, then by pandemic
MIAMI — After years of waiting in countries marred by violence, Central Americans who were finally cleared to reunite with their families in the U.S. are facing a major obstacle: the coronavirus pandemic. Only about 338 — or 12% — of 2,700 people approved to come to the U.S. through a small refugee program have…