| ‘Love is the only thing’: After tornado, Alabamans lean on one another Posted: 11 Mar 2019 02:13 PM PDT !['Love is the only thing': After tornado, Alabamans lean on one another]( "'Love is the only thing': After tornado, Alabamans lean on one another") The violent tornado was one of 39 that touched down March 3 in the deadliest tornado outbreak in the United States since 2013. The victims, who ranged in age from 6 to 89, were part of the rich tapestry that made Beauregard special. Beauregard – an unincorporated area east of Auburn and south of Opelika – is made up of four-way stops and pock-marked two-lanes that wind their way through the forested hills.
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| As Britain plans its exit from EU, Ireland proves a sticking point Posted: 11 Mar 2019 02:07 PM PDT ![As Britain plans its exit from EU, Ireland proves a sticking point]( "As Britain plans its exit from EU, Ireland proves a sticking point") A corner just down the road from Danny Morrison's home in west Belfast used to house a police station barracks, a target of repeated bombings during the Troubles. Since the changes brought about by the Belfast Agreement that ended the Troubles, nationalists "no longer feel vanquished" in Northern Ireland, says Mr. Morrison, a former provisional IRA volunteer who spent years in prison.
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| Democrats, citing Russia, move to block foreign funding in 2020 election Posted: 11 Mar 2019 01:26 PM PDT ![Democrats, citing Russia, move to block foreign funding in 2020 election]( "Democrats, citing Russia, move to block foreign funding in 2020 election") With special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation reportedly wrapping up, the spotlight on Russian election interference is heating up. Democratic members of Congress, in their opening salvo after winning the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives last fall, spearheaded passage of a major bill late last week that includes provisions to thwart foreign spending in U.S. elections. The sweeping anti-corruption act, known as H.R. 1, covers a wide range of issues from campaign finance to voter rights and government ethics.
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| A critical vote to define ‘home’ for Europe Posted: 11 Mar 2019 12:25 PM PDT ![A critical vote to define 'home' for Europe]( "A critical vote to define 'home' for Europe") One of the most compelling elections of 2019 comes in May when voters of the European Union choose a new parliament, which represents more than a half-billion people. In recent days, leaders in each country have tried to redefine how the EU can provide a stronger identity for its people, even a feeling of a common home despite disputes over issues like immigration. On March 5, a letter written by French President Emmanuel Macron was published in 28 newspapers across the Continent.
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