Outspoken gay Catholic priest Bernard Lynch accused of late-'70s sexual abuse of teen student at Bronx school

Added 11-20-19 06:25:02pm EST - “The plaintiff, then a 16-year-old student at Mount St. Michael Academy, alleged the sexual abuse occurred in 1978-79 when Father Bernard Lynch was campus chaplain at the school. Lynch was tried and acquitted of abusing a different…” - Nydailynews.com

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• NYC teen stabbed twice in front of his Bronx high school
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• Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio accused of sexual abuse in Jersey City parish back in the 1970s
• Florida high school student accused of trying to hire hit man to whack staff member, say deputies

Daily Afternoon Randomness (49 Photos)

Added 11-20-19 06:24:03pm EST - “As we ramp up for some Black Friday sales, today's pre-sale involves 20% Off the entire Chris Farley Collection. Snag the jolly big man RIGHT HERE” - Thechive.com

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Fritz von Weizsaecker, son of ex-Germany president Richard von Weizsaecker, stabbed to death

Added 11-20-19 06:22:02pm EST - “The son of former German president Richard von Weizsaecker was stabbed to death while he was giving a lecture at a hospital in Berlin where he worked as a head physician, police said Wednesday.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Man stabbed to death aboard San Francisco area train
• Bodies found in NJ house fire were stabbed to death, son arrested
• Teenage boy stabbed to death in Uxbridge High Street, London
• Queens newlywed, 27, stabbed to death by husband in apparent murder-suicide

Academic Subtweeting

Added 11-20-19 06:21:02pm EST - “This week, I co-authored two essays with Seth Barrett Tillman on somewhat obscure legal questions. First, what happens if the” - Reason.com

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• Goldsmith University academic claimed to be transgender for four years
• China used academic recruitment programs to steal U.S. research: Senate report
• Tether responds to academic paper on bitcoin manipulation; calls it ‘flawed' and 'embarrassing'

Brenda Song couldn't audition for 'Crazy Rich Asians' because producers said she wasn't 'Asian enough'

Added 11-20-19 06:20:04pm EST - “Actress Brenda Song is opening up about her attempts to join the cast of the 2018 hit "Crazy Rich Asians."” - Foxnews.com

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• Why Raw Butter Producers Are Suing the FDA
• 2 Permian Basin oil and gas producers get violation notices
• Initial 'The Morning Show' reviews were 'attack on Apple,' executive producers say
• Honolulu Files Suit Against Energy Producers for Climate Change Damages

Trump Flips Another Federal Court to Conservative Control

Added 11-20-19 06:20:04pm EST - “The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Barbara Lagoa to a seat on the federal appeals bench, thereby flipping a third circuit court from majority Democrat-appointed to majority-Republican appointed.” - Freebeacon.com

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• Supreme Court's Conservative Majority Appears Poised to Allow Trump Admin to End DACA
• Conservative Supreme Court justices lean toward Trump on ending immigrant program
• Trump must turn over tax returns, federal appeals court rules
• Federal Appeals Court Lets Stand Ruling That Congress Can Subpoena Trump Tax Returns

David Hale and Laura Cooper testify in Trump impeachment probe

Added 11-20-19 06:18:01pm EST - “The second round of Wednesday's public hearings in the Trump impeachment probe kicked just before 6 p.m. Witnesses David Hale, the under secretary of State for political affairs, and Laura Co?” - Nypost.com

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• Ousted 'bad news' U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to testify in Trump impeachment probe
• Trump demands ‘Sleepy Joe' and Hunter Biden testify in impeachment probe

Kevin Dillon Divorce Finalized, He Keeps House and Cars But Owes $2 Mil

Added 11-20-19 06:17:02pm EST - “"Entourage" star Kevin Dillon's ongoing divorce drama is finally over, but it might not make him shout, "VICTORY!"” - Tmz.com

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• Single! Kate Beckinsale's Divorce Finalized Months After Split From Pete Davidson
• Nancy Pelosi Says Finalized USMCA Deal ‘Imminent'
• Canadian crypto exchange Einstein shuts down; owes more than $12M to customers
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10 Products Perfect for Holiday Travel, Gift-Giving & More

Added 11-20-19 06:16:02pm EST - “we've rounded up a number of essential products” - Dailycaller.com

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• Engadget's 2019 holiday gift guide is here!
• 10 Things On Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Holiday Gift List That You 1000% Should Buy
• elago's new AirPods case looks like a retro iPod, makes a great holiday gift
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People have noticed WeWork's 'sad' empty booth at a big software developer conference

Added 11-20-19 06:14:02pm EST - “The empty booth was viewed as a symbol for the struggling company, which has come under fire since its infamous attempt to go public.” - Businessinsider.com

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• Beto O'Rourke stacked up some irony when he suspended his Presidential campaign on this day, and a few people noticed
• WeWork is reportedly planning to layoff at least 4,000 people as part of a major restructure
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• Here's what WeWork is giving some laid-off employees