Today's news round-up

Good News

• Vice digital editorial staffers join union
• Michael Sam makes Canadian Football League debut
• Uganda gay pride party after tough law overturned

Bad News

• Trump defends 'blood' comment about debate moderator One would think that someone now in politics would want to be politically correct.
• 5 women accused of being witches beaten to death in India

Living with coyotes XXXV

Colorado: Coyote Attacks Family Dog in Backyard in Crowded Neighborhood

Recent news round-up, Part 2

Good News

• Court says warrant needed for mobile phone location data
• Islamic State targeted in 15 air strikes by U.S., allies: statement
• Virginia revokes license plates featuring Confederate flag
• A 15-Year-Old Tech Genius Is Using Her Coding Skills to Curb Cyberbullying
• Netflix is reviving Mr. Peabody and Sherman for a new series this October

Bad News

• Thai man jailed for 30 yrs for 'insulting' royals on Facebook
• Fourth secular blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh

Recent news round-up, Part 1

Good News

• Texas Watchdog Group’s Complaints Prompted Corruption Indictments
• Senate report urges government crackdown on airline fees Unfortunately, this report was made by the Democratic committee. The Republican congress will ignore it. 
• Stolen Stradivarius violin is recovered after 35 years
• Catholic groups lose another contraceptive court ruling

Bad News

• IS kidnaps civilians in Syria, mass executions in Iraq
• Jailed journalist in Azerbaijan goes on trial

Living with mountain lions XVI

Another lion-like animal spotted in Milwaukee metro area

Recent news round-up, Part 2

Good News

• Judge: Idaho's anti-dairy spying law is unconstitutional
• Federal court says Texas voter ID violates Voting Rights Act
• Detective in Manhattan Biker Assault Case Is Sentenced to Jail
• Judge orders Texas to recognize spouse on same-sex death certificate

Recent news round-up, Part 1

Good News

• Metropolitan Opera Says Its ‘Otello’ Tenor Will Not Wear Blackface
• Guinea ready to help regional fight against Boko Haram: president
• U.S. drone hits Syria in first lethal strike launched from Turkey
• Utah group to start Boy Scout troop welcoming gay leaders
• Chicago's health care plans to cover gender reassignment services
• Thousands of California convicts to regain voting rights
• San Francisco deputy convicted of assaulting patient in hospital

Bad News

• Seven killed, about 20 taken in suspected Boko Haram attack in Cameroon
• Boko Haram kills nine fishermen by Lake Chad: fisherman, survivor
• Islamic State group in Egypt threatens to kill Croat hostage
• Bismarck bishop tells parishes to break ties with Boy Scouts

Yesterday's news round-up

Good News

• Senate blocks Planned Parenthood defunding measure
• Democrats Unveil a Plan to Fight Gerrymandering
• Boko Haram 'under siege' as Nigeria rescues 178 hostages
• U.S., allies stage 29 air strikes against Islamic State: statement

Both Good and Bad News

• Violent NYC Homophobe Picks Married West Point Gay Grads To Attack, Loses It's bad that they were attacked, good that they taught this guy a lesson.

Bad News

• Two women face civil rights violations after allegedly attacking lesbian couple at Six Flags New England It's bad the couple was attacked.
• Lesbian couple: Bakery refused to make our wedding cake
• Venezuela first lady runs for congress; spouse's foe blocked

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Benin sends 800 troops to fight Boko Haram
• Nigeria air strikes kill 'large number' of Boko Haram

Bad News

• Russian police detain several gay activists
• Journalist slain in Mexico City had signs of torture

Living with moose XI

Moose spotted in Colorado Springs shopping center, apartment complex