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Articles from the September 14, 2016 edition


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  • Santa Monica Stolen Car In Police Pursuit, Fatal collision in Culver City

    Observer Staff|Sep 14, 2016

    A car stolen from a dealership in Santa Monica, was involved in a police pursuit this afternoon. The pursuit ended on Washington and La Cienega when the stolen car collided with a Volvo driven by a father and an eight-year-old son. The father was killed in a collision. The pursued stolen vehicle I had at least four passengers. The female driver of that vehicle has been apprehended, is in custody, and will face charges and arraignment Monday. Other vehicle passengers in that stolen vehicle are...

  • Bob Dylan's First Permanent Public Work Of Art

    Sep 14, 2016

    When MGM National Harbor opens its doors in Prince George's County, Maryland later this year, guests will be ushered into the $1.3 billion resort casino through "Portal," a sculpted iron archway designed by legendary folk artist Bob Dylan. The 26-foot by 15-foot custom piece will adorn the west entrance as part of the property's art collection and is Dylan's first permanent work of art for a public space. "Mr. Dylan is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians of our time, but his incredible...

  • Stevie Nicks Announces 27 City Tour with The Pretenders

    Sep 14, 2016

    Singer Stevie Nicks, the multi-platinum, Grammy® Award Winning-music icon has announced The 24 Karat Gold Tour. Produced exclusively by Live Nation, the 27-city tour with Pretenders, will begin on Tuesday, October 25 in Phoenix, Arizona and will see the legendary Nicks perform throughout North America this Fall with shows scheduled in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta and more. A full list of tour dates follows this release. American Express Card...

  • Suicide Prevention: New State of the Art Mental Health Crisis and Resource Tool

    Sarah Storkin|Sep 14, 2016

    In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, the Therapy Live team has released a new tool that is designed to save more lives. Located at www.Therapy.Live/Suicide, visitors will find a state of the art interactive map to assist clinicians and visitors to locate crisis resource centers within their communities. "I am very proud of the tireless work that our team has invested towards our mission of altering the trajectory of mental health delivery and saving lives. Today's new feature that has b...

  • Feline-Inspired Fashion Show at Fashion Week, NYC

    Sep 14, 2016

    Fresh Step Litter debuted its Hot to Adopt™ campaign during Fashion Week in New York, which is aimed at eliminating barriers to cat adoption, celebrating our love of cats, and ultimately helping every shelter cat find a forever home. Fashion icon, actress and cat lover, Katie Cassidy, partnered with Fresh Step to bring felines and fashion together on the catwalk to turn the cat lady stigma upside down at the Fresh Step Feline Fashion Lounge and Adoption Event. The runway show held Saturday, S...

  • Oil Company Destroys Burial Sites in Holiday Sneak Attack

    Liz Miller, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 14, 2016
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    Tear gas and dogs were used by private guards to attack Native Americans trying to protect burial grounds from Labor Day weekend destruction by Dakota Access Pipeline bulldozers. Six people were bitten, and about 30 sprayed. One guard and two dogs were taken in for medical treatment. The crowd dispersed quietly once law enforcement arrived. Energy Transfer Partners is under fire from all sides as it tries to force its way across the prairie to construct the quasi-legal pipeline. Demonstrators...

  • Affluenza Poster Boys Ryan and Ammon Bundy Still Having Trouble with Authority

    Liz Miller, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 14, 2016
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    District Court Judge Anna Brown is probably getting a bit exasperated with bad boy Ryan Bundy. Bundy, who is being held awaiting trial for the unlawful occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge last January, has opted to defend himself rather than have an attorney. In an order filed August 24, Judge Brown threatened to strip Bundy of his pro se status because of his unwillingness to follow court orders and his open defiance of court authority. Brown wrote that by repeatedly raising...

  • Julian Assange Vows Huge Wikileaks Dump on Hillary, Just Before the Debates

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Sep 14, 2016
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    He lives in exile in an embassy in London and considers himself a journalist, while the Obama administration and many Americans consider him to be a traitor. Appearing on Megyn Kelly's Fox News program, WikiLeaks founder and editor-in-chief Julian Assange said on Wednesday that he planned to release "significant" information linked to the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Asked if the data could be a game-changer in the election, he said "I think it's significant. You...