Category: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

On Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, the day after the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention, “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts conducted the first joint interviews with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris in Wilmington, Delaware. The interviews aired in a special…

Violence at work Police officer charged with murder under new Washington law

Aug 23, 2020

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SEATTLE — A suburban Seattle police officer with a long history of using force, including three fatal shootings, was charged with murder and assault Thursday for one of those killings, the first case brought against an officer since Washington voters made it easier to prosecute police for using deadly force. Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson,…

Violence at work El Salvador hires, then fires, lobbyist booming under Trump

Aug 23, 2020

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El Salvador’s government signed a $450,000 contract to hire a well-connected Washington lobbyist — only to immediately back away from the dealBy JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press WriterAugust 21, 2020, 5:41 PM5 min readMIAMI — El Salvador’s government signed a $450,000 contract to hire a well-connected Washington lobbyist — only to immediately back away from the…

Violence at work Mali’s junta spokesman promises transition to civilian rule

Aug 23, 2020

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Thousands of people marched in the streets of Mali’s capital to celebrate the ouster of the former president, who was overthrown by a military coup earlier this weekBy BABA AHMED Associated PressAugust 21, 2020, 9:37 PM5 min readBAMAKO, Mali — Thousands marched Friday in the streets of Mali’s capital to celebrate the overthrow of President…

Violence at work Seattle mayor to veto City Council’s cuts to police, budget

Aug 22, 2020

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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she will veto City Council-approved proposals that included reducing the police department by as many as 100 officers through layoffs and attritionBy LISA BAUMANN Associated PressAugust 21, 2020, 11:18 PM4 min readSEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Friday she will veto City Council-approved proposals that would include reducing the…

Violence at work 5 key takeaways from 3rd night of Democratic National Convention

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The third night of the Democratic National Convention, themed “A More Perfect Union,” featured a female-driven lineup of powerful speakers, leading up to the moment when California Sen. Kamala Harris officially accepted the vice presidential nomination, marking only the third time a woman was chosen for the slot among either major party, and the first…

Violence at work Powerhouse lineup of women speak ahead of Kamala Harris at DNC

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Like Sen. Harris, many of them have made history themselves.August 20, 2020, 3:40 AM7 min read The third night of the Democratic National Convention saw a powerhouse lineup of women leading up to Sen. Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic party’s nomination for vice president. Ahead of Harris herself, who will become the first Black woman…

Violence at work Federal virus money slow to trickle to local public health

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As the novel coronavirus began to spread through Minneapolis this spring, Health Commissioner Gretchen Musicant tore up her budget to find funds to combat the crisis. Money for test kits. Money to administer tests. Money to hire contact tracers. And yet even more money for a service that helps tracers communicate with residents in dozens…

Violence at work US blocks imports linked to Taiwan-based fishing vessel

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