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neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. steve greenberg, an experience defence attorney is in chicago with his reaction tojeffrey epstein‘s death. thank you for your time. the attorney general and justice department has had a lot to say, one of which they think this raises serious questions. what is your reaction? well, it's shocking, frankly. a couple of weeks ago he tried to kill himself and i don't know how he would be in a position to do it again. usually an inmate like this is made a suicide attempt is kept on suicide watch four months, kept in what they call the special housing unit or the shu so they can observe them 2a hours a day. my speculation is there was some complacency on the part of the guards at the facility where this quy guards at the facility where this guy wants to kill himself, who are we to stop him, after all the terrible things his done, he supposedly done. we don't know what's happened and obviously there is going to be an investigation but you are an experienced defence attorney, you are working
neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. steve greenberg, an experience defence attorney is in chicago with his reaction tojeffrey epstein‘s death. thank you for your time. the attorney general and justice department has had a lot to say, one of which they think this raises serious questions. what is your reaction? well, it's shocking, frankly. a couple of weeks ago he tried to kill himself and i don't know how he would be in a position to do it again. usually an inmate like this is made a suicide...
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new york is not safe with offices out there like that. and also making news today, a 21—year—old woman in el salvador whose baby was found deadin el salvador whose baby was found dead in the toilet where she gave birth has been cleared during a retrial. miss anand is who was 18 at the time said she had been raped by a gang member and that she had no idea she was pregnant. she lost consciousness during her birth. the us government has pushed back its ban on american companies doing business with huawei for another 90 days. the trump administration first blacklisted the chinese technology change in may, citing national security concerns. an —— a 90 day period was due to expire on monday. twitter and facebook say they have discovered a state— sponsored disinformation campaign designed to sow disinformation campaign designed to sow discord regarding hong kong. twitter also said it would no longer accept advertising from state—controlled media companies. let's return to our top story, the uk's government announcing in the event of
new york is not safe with offices out there like that. and also making news today, a 21—year—old woman in el salvador whose baby was found deadin el salvador whose baby was found dead in the toilet where she gave birth has been cleared during a retrial. miss anand is who was 18 at the time said she had been raped by a gang member and that she had no idea she was pregnant. she lost consciousness during her birth. the us government has pushed back its ban on american companies doing business...
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neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. a powerful typhoon that struck the coast of china near shanghai is now known to have killed at least 22 people. more than a million have been forced from their homes, as lekima, the region's worst storm in five years, makes its way through the south—eastern province of zhejiang. freya cole reports. a young girl is hauled to safety as rapid floodwaters sweep through wenzhou city. she is just one of more than a million people forced to flee as strong currents inundate their homes. with huge force, typhoon lekima made landfall on saturday morning. it hit the east coast of china, tore through zhejiang province, and is headed towards shanghai. it's been downgraded to a tropical storm but not before causing widespread devastation. one of the worst hit areas, wenzhou, where torrential rain caused a deadly landslide. entire homes have been pulled apart. leaving rescuers with piles of rubble to search for survivors. for those who got away in time, sought safety in evacuation centres. in shan
neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. a powerful typhoon that struck the coast of china near shanghai is now known to have killed at least 22 people. more than a million have been forced from their homes, as lekima, the region's worst storm in five years, makes its way through the south—eastern province of zhejiang. freya cole reports. a young girl is hauled to safety as rapid floodwaters sweep through wenzhou city. she is just one of more than a million people forced to flee as strong currents...
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hello and welcome — i'm katty kay in new york, david eades is in london. there are violent scenes at hong kong airport tonight as riot police clash with protestors. flights have been cancelled for a second day. today's demonstrations are more violent than yesterday with police using pepper spray against demonstrators. several police vehicles were blocked by protestors amid signs that, after ten weeks, beijing is also preparing to get tougher on the demonstrations. the un human rights chief has called for an investigation into allegations of excessive use of police force against protestors. jonathan head reports. last week they were just protesting here. now — they control it. thousands of young demonstrators flooding the terminal, forcing the cancellation of flights, and bringing a second day of misery to airline passengers. they wandered among the marooned travellers, trying to explain why they are doing this. but with so much disruption, the strain is starting to show. they say they go here because this is their last resort, because the police cannot t
hello and welcome — i'm katty kay in new york, david eades is in london. there are violent scenes at hong kong airport tonight as riot police clash with protestors. flights have been cancelled for a second day. today's demonstrations are more violent than yesterday with police using pepper spray against demonstrators. several police vehicles were blocked by protestors amid signs that, after ten weeks, beijing is also preparing to get tougher on the demonstrations. the un human rights chief...
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chris buckler, bbc news, new york. researchers have discovered a skull 3.8 million years old and nearly complete in ethiopia. their study, published in thejournal nature, challenges ideas about how humans evolved. pallab ghosh reports. in africa, in the distant past, advanced apelike creatures evolved into the first humans. for decades, scientists believed this specimen, nicknamed lucy, was the apelike ancestor to the first true humans but a dig in the afar region of ethiopian found this object. it turned out to be the near complete skull of an ancestor of lucy called anamensis. using computerised scans, researchers built up this face of what anamensis actually looked like. analysis suggests lucy's kind is a branch of anamensis rather than a direct descendant, and so there are many more contenders to lay claim to being the ancestors of the very first humans to walk the earth. pallab ghosh, bbc news. an urgent battle is taking place in the forests of eastern germany. on one side is the local army. on the other, millions
chris buckler, bbc news, new york. researchers have discovered a skull 3.8 million years old and nearly complete in ethiopia. their study, published in thejournal nature, challenges ideas about how humans evolved. pallab ghosh reports. in africa, in the distant past, advanced apelike creatures evolved into the first humans. for decades, scientists believed this specimen, nicknamed lucy, was the apelike ancestor to the first true humans but a dig in the afar region of ethiopian found this...
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new york is not safe with officers out there like that. prince andrew has attempted to distance himself from his former friend, jeffrey epstein, as further questions are raised about his association with the convicted paedophile. a buckingham palace statement says the prince is "appalled" by new allegations epstein faced, of sexual abuse and trafficking in young girls. it's a response to new video that's emerged of the prince at epstein‘s home, after the financier had already served a prison sentence for a sex offence with a child. our royal correspondent nicholas witchell has the latest. they are images which will haunt him, prince andrew at the home of a convicted paedophile, caught on camera as young women come and go, despite andrew's apparent efforts to be as discreet as possible. the video was taken outside the new york home of andrew's friend jeffrey epstein in 2010, two years after epstein‘s conviction, and there at the door, amid the comings and goings, the queen's second son. epstein was an associate of andrew for a number of
new york is not safe with officers out there like that. prince andrew has attempted to distance himself from his former friend, jeffrey epstein, as further questions are raised about his association with the convicted paedophile. a buckingham palace statement says the prince is "appalled" by new allegations epstein faced, of sexual abuse and trafficking in young girls. it's a response to new video that's emerged of the prince at epstein‘s home, after the financier had already served...
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new york is not safe with office rs jobs. new york is not safe with officers out there like that. around 9,000 people have now been evacuated from their homes on the spanish island of gran canaria because of wildfires. they've been burning for more than a week, advancing on two fronts in a mountainous area. officials have described the fires as causing an unprecedented environmental tragedy. three years after the measles virus was wiped out in the uk, the world health organization says it is back, it has removed the uk's measles free status. last year there were three times as many as the previous year. the disease can be stopped through two doses of the mmr vaccine, but immunisation rates have been falling. prince andrew has attempted to distance himself from his former friend jeffrey epstein, as further questions are raised about his association with the convicted paedophile. a buckingham palace statement says the prince is appalled by new allegations epstein faced of sexual abuse and trafficking in young girls. it is a response to new video that has emerged of the prince at eps
new york is not safe with office rs jobs. new york is not safe with officers out there like that. around 9,000 people have now been evacuated from their homes on the spanish island of gran canaria because of wildfires. they've been burning for more than a week, advancing on two fronts in a mountainous area. officials have described the fires as causing an unprecedented environmental tragedy. three years after the measles virus was wiped out in the uk, the world health organization says it is...
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greta thunberg is sailing to new york for a un climate summit of world leaders. she wants the trip to be as low carbon as possible. this boat is fast but she is not comfortable. so no washing, no shower. we just put clothes on and we keep them for two weeks. there is no kitchen, no fridge, no heating and no privacy. so here you have your little intimate corner, you can hide here and use the bucket. this blue bucket is the toilet! look! so what is the point? i stopped flying, you don't only reduce your own carbon footprint but that sends a signal to other people around you that the climate crisis is a real thing. the boat's electricity is from solar panels and turbines. the emissions of greenhouse gases global haven't gone down, scientific studies show that around the year 2020 the emission curve must have been bended down if we are to have a chance to stay below the 1.5 or 2 degrees of warming limits. so this is the bunk where greta will be sleeping, there is little curtain should she want it and look at this, when the boats tipping over, you can pull this up and
greta thunberg is sailing to new york for a un climate summit of world leaders. she wants the trip to be as low carbon as possible. this boat is fast but she is not comfortable. so no washing, no shower. we just put clothes on and we keep them for two weeks. there is no kitchen, no fridge, no heating and no privacy. so here you have your little intimate corner, you can hide here and use the bucket. this blue bucket is the toilet! look! so what is the point? i stopped flying, you don't only...
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neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. our correspondent chris buckler has the latest from washington. it was related to state prostitution laws in florida when investigators found 36 underage girls who are victims of his crimes and there is a huge focus on this new investigation and what was to be an upcoming court case that would look at exactly what jeffrey epstein was involved in. pa rt jeffrey epstein was involved in. part of this was the fact that he was such a well—connected figure, he knew royalty, a new presidents clinton and trump. donald trump talked about him being a great guy, although he went on to say that jeffrey epstein like them, and lately, on the underside. the president has been trying to distance himself from those comments. that is true for many others. including some prominent individuals like us politicians who we re individuals like us politicians who were named in some court documents that were released in the last week. relating to a civil case that is separate to the criminal case that geoffr
neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. our correspondent chris buckler has the latest from washington. it was related to state prostitution laws in florida when investigators found 36 underage girls who are victims of his crimes and there is a huge focus on this new investigation and what was to be an upcoming court case that would look at exactly what jeffrey epstein was involved in. pa rt jeffrey epstein was involved in. part of this was the fact that he was such a well—connected figure, he knew...
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he said he will be asking new york attorneys, new york state attorneys to look into this as well, because there we re into this as well, because there were new york laws that epstein was charged with violating, possibly, and this happened new york territory. vice president joe and this happened new york territory. vice presidentjoe biden was also asked about this. he did not say there should be an investigation, but he said the trump administration has mishandled this prosecution from the start of its administration, as you will remember, one of donald trump's secretaries, costa, was a prosecutor in miami, he was accused of a sweetheart deal to prevent epstein from state charges. joe biden says that now epstein has committed suicide, that is it, the story should be over, no investigation. we should be over, no investigation. we should modify the families and take ca re of should modify the families and take care of the victims. a powerful typhoon that struck the coast of china near shanghai is now known to have killed at least 22 people. more than a million have been forced from their hom
he said he will be asking new york attorneys, new york state attorneys to look into this as well, because there we re into this as well, because there were new york laws that epstein was charged with violating, possibly, and this happened new york territory. vice president joe and this happened new york territory. vice presidentjoe biden was also asked about this. he did not say there should be an investigation, but he said the trump administration has mishandled this prosecution from the start...
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the 66—year—old, who was being held in a new york prison, was being held in a new york prison, was awaiting trial on child sex trafficking charges. stay with us. much more coming up on bbc news. hello there. we can all look forward to seeing some sunshine this weekend, it was a poor day though on friday, especially across england and wales, the wettest weather in snowdonia. that rain—bearing weather front is putting away from the south—east of england but this area of low pressure is going to be the one constant right the way through the weekend. that will focus the showers towards the north—west of the uk — some of them will be heavy. we'll get some sunshine, yes, but they will be accompanied by some blustery winds as well. those showers continue into the morning, these are the temperatures first thing, 12—15 degrees, but some heavy showers from overnight especially in scotland and the north—west of england. it will be western scotland and northern ireland that sees the bulk of the showers on saturday, wetter weather in the north—west and the winds really picking up later on.
the 66—year—old, who was being held in a new york prison, was being held in a new york prison, was awaiting trial on child sex trafficking charges. stay with us. much more coming up on bbc news. hello there. we can all look forward to seeing some sunshine this weekend, it was a poor day though on friday, especially across england and wales, the wettest weather in snowdonia. that rain—bearing weather front is putting away from the south—east of england but this area of low pressure is...
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i'm in new york city. i had left graduate school many years ago, taught in universities, went other places, and finally landed this job at random house. but still there was this other thing that i wanted to do, so i sort of published it... this sounds silly, but it was sort of secret. i didn't tell anybody at the publishing house that i had written this book. did you tell anyone at all? did you tell friends that you were writing? no. i had a friend who was an editor at holt, and he had published a book by someone whom i knew who had actually been a student of mine, and he wrote manchild in the promised land, and he said, "why don't you give your manuscript too?" idid. i had sent it around a little bit and got 12 rejections. some were letters, some were little postcards, but no. so when i gave it to this man, i don't know if he liked it, but there were african—american writers coming along, so he took it. i didn't tell anybody at random house. 0n the first edition, i wrote three flaps, which are like thre
i'm in new york city. i had left graduate school many years ago, taught in universities, went other places, and finally landed this job at random house. but still there was this other thing that i wanted to do, so i sort of published it... this sounds silly, but it was sort of secret. i didn't tell anybody at the publishing house that i had written this book. did you tell anyone at all? did you tell friends that you were writing? no. i had a friend who was an editor at holt, and he had...
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new york what sex trafficking, he was in jail awaiting trial. in new york what sex trafficking, he was injail awaiting trial. epstein was injail awaiting trial. epstein was found unresponsive on the floor of his prison cell in manhattan early this morning. many are questioning how he could've taken his own life and the fbi is investigating. just over two weeks ago, he was found semiconscious and crying with injuries about his neck. his victims say he would have preferred for him to live to face justice. say they wish he would have lived. ali watkins is a new york times journalist who has been covering the case so far. inc. you very much for being with us. inc. you very much for being with us. what did you make when you heard of hearing this news?” us. what did you make when you heard of hearing this news? i think we we re of hearing this news? i think we were all a little stunned. —— thank you very much. this comes right on the hills of thousands of new documents being unsealed in a related case yesterday, working his way through the court system. that just kind of further drew i
new york what sex trafficking, he was in jail awaiting trial. in new york what sex trafficking, he was injail awaiting trial. epstein was injail awaiting trial. epstein was found unresponsive on the floor of his prison cell in manhattan early this morning. many are questioning how he could've taken his own life and the fbi is investigating. just over two weeks ago, he was found semiconscious and crying with injuries about his neck. his victims say he would have preferred for him to live to face...
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chris buckler, bbc news, new york. bury football club which was formed 134 years ago, has been expelled from the football league, after a last—ditch takeover bid collapsed. they had until 5pm yesterday to complete a deal, sally is at the club's ground this morning. you mentioned tears there last night and that is not surprising. good morning. fans gathered here until late last night because you mentioned the deadline, the 5pm deadline last night and everyone thought that was a firm line in the sand. it turned out it was not really because talks and negotiations went on for past that. was no official extension of the deadline but were several interested parties, people who wanted to purchase the cloud. people i was in touch with late last night who thought that something might happen at the very last minute but quite simply it was not to be. desperately sad scenes here and this is what people will wake up to this morning. bury is a huge part of this town, their football cloud. bury is a huge part of this town, theirfo
chris buckler, bbc news, new york. bury football club which was formed 134 years ago, has been expelled from the football league, after a last—ditch takeover bid collapsed. they had until 5pm yesterday to complete a deal, sally is at the club's ground this morning. you mentioned tears there last night and that is not surprising. good morning. fans gathered here until late last night because you mentioned the deadline, the 5pm deadline last night and everyone thought that was a firm line in...
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he was found dead in his jail cell in new york on saturday. russia's communications regulator has accused google of hostile interference by using its youtube website to publicise recent anti—government protests. it has warned google to stop, saying that it will react accordingly if the internet giant does not comply with its wishes. there was another large authorised rally in moscow on saturday.
he was found dead in his jail cell in new york on saturday. russia's communications regulator has accused google of hostile interference by using its youtube website to publicise recent anti—government protests. it has warned google to stop, saying that it will react accordingly if the internet giant does not comply with its wishes. there was another large authorised rally in moscow on saturday.
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the bbc‘s chris buckler, reports from new york. when world leaders travelled to the united nations, they rarely get a reception like this. the un brought out a flotilla of boats to welcome a 16—year—old schoolgirl — it's a sign of how much of a figurehead greta thunberg has become. greta has come to new york to raise concerns about climate change but even the journey itself was intended to send a message. she would not fly, because of the environmental impact, instead she spent two weeks on a yacht, powered only by the wind and sun. the ground is still shaking for me so, but i want to thank everyone so much, everyone who is here and everyone who is involved in this climate fight because this is a fight across borders, across continents. the whole trip was designed to attract publicity. from the online map tracking greta's progress, to the twitter account posts from the branded boat. the malizia is a racing yacht, fitted with underwater turbines and solar panels. it is designed for long distances, even in rough weather. we are
the bbc‘s chris buckler, reports from new york. when world leaders travelled to the united nations, they rarely get a reception like this. the un brought out a flotilla of boats to welcome a 16—year—old schoolgirl — it's a sign of how much of a figurehead greta thunberg has become. greta has come to new york to raise concerns about climate change but even the journey itself was intended to send a message. she would not fly, because of the environmental impact, instead she spent two...
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how do you get to new york without any co2 emissions? this is how. but greta thunberg isn't anxious. i might feel a bit seasick, and it's not going to be comfortable, but that i can live with. the malizia is all about speed. look at her, she's just a giant sail attached to a superlight carbon—fibre hull. she basically bounces through the wave, sometimes dives right through them. it is a very... woah! ..very rough ride, it's a very wet ride, to be honest, i'm not sure that i could take two weeks of this. it is thrilling but it won't be comfortable, warns the skipper boris hermann. so, no washing, no shower. we just put clothes on and we keep them for two weeks. there is no fridge, no kitchen, no heating and no privacy. so here you have your little intimate corner. you can hide here and use the bucket. and look, "poos only, please." but there are also no carbon emissions. the entire journey will be under sail and all the electricity will be generated by solar panels and turbines. if we're honest, one person giving up flying doesn't make any differenc
how do you get to new york without any co2 emissions? this is how. but greta thunberg isn't anxious. i might feel a bit seasick, and it's not going to be comfortable, but that i can live with. the malizia is all about speed. look at her, she's just a giant sail attached to a superlight carbon—fibre hull. she basically bounces through the wave, sometimes dives right through them. it is a very... woah! ..very rough ride, it's a very wet ride, to be honest, i'm not sure that i could take two...
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ali watkins from the new york times. in a few minutes we'll be joined by bbc one viewers for a full round—up of the day's news with clive myrie. but first — national grid says it will "learn the lessons" after nearly a million people across england and wales were affected by yesterday's power cut. the supply failure left thousands of train passengers stranded. earlier, nigel harris, from rail magazine told my why the train network was so affected. network rail has got standby generators in all of its big signal boxes and control centres so the signalling system stays alive. as soon as a mains power goes off the generators kick in so the signalling system stays clear. if we had a 100% diesel railway, the railway would just continue, but, of course, we have not, the main lines are overhead electric and in the southern region we have third rail electrification and if you pull the plug the railway would need its power stations to energise 25,000 volt overhead wires, so if you lose power the network stops, you literally u
ali watkins from the new york times. in a few minutes we'll be joined by bbc one viewers for a full round—up of the day's news with clive myrie. but first — national grid says it will "learn the lessons" after nearly a million people across england and wales were affected by yesterday's power cut. the supply failure left thousands of train passengers stranded. earlier, nigel harris, from rail magazine told my why the train network was so affected. network rail has got standby...
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chris buckler, bbc news, new york. italy's populist five star movement and the centre—left let's get some of the day's other news. the damage was discovered after officials investigated reports of trucks going into get illegal hardwood. a co—ordinated response will start next month. taliban leaders say they're close to finalising a peace deal that will see the withdrawal of us troops from afghanistan. in exchange, they're promising the country will not become a haven for international militants. the two sides have been holding a ninth round of talks in qatar, to end the 18—year war.
chris buckler, bbc news, new york. italy's populist five star movement and the centre—left let's get some of the day's other news. the damage was discovered after officials investigated reports of trucks going into get illegal hardwood. a co—ordinated response will start next month. taliban leaders say they're close to finalising a peace deal that will see the withdrawal of us troops from afghanistan. in exchange, they're promising the country will not become a haven for international...
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the video was taken outside the new york home of andrew's friend, jeffrey epstein, in 2010. two years after his conviction. and there at the door, amid the comings and goings, the queen's second son. epstein was an associate of andrew for a number of years. it is even suggested andrew took him once to balmoral. this photograph was taken in 2001, andrew at one of epstein's parties with a then—17—year—old girl called virginia roberts. her claim to have had sex with andrew was dismissed by a us court. 2008, jeffrey epstein faced court in the united states charged with having sex with a minor and procuring an underage girl for prostitution. he was sentenced to 18 months in prison. in december 2010, soon after epstein's release, andrew was photographed with epstein walking in central park, new york. the video of andrew at epstein's home was taken the following day. last month, epstein was arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. he was found dead in his prison cell on the 10th of august. prince andrew has always denied that he's been involved in any impropriet
the video was taken outside the new york home of andrew's friend, jeffrey epstein, in 2010. two years after his conviction. and there at the door, amid the comings and goings, the queen's second son. epstein was an associate of andrew for a number of years. it is even suggested andrew took him once to balmoral. this photograph was taken in 2001, andrew at one of epstein's parties with a then—17—year—old girl called virginia roberts. her claim to have had sex with andrew was dismissed by a...
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new york empress stickball league was established in the mid 805. we have got approximately 100 members playing stick ball. one of the league ‘5 founders were steve makgatho, he died in the 9/11 attacks. it was his vision to push this advanced league. us wanted it to be an olympian event. on memorial day weekend we have teams from california coming we have teams from florida, orlando, miami, tampa, we try to uphold the vision for him. his two sons play in a league now. it is his two sons play in a league now. it i5a his two sons play in a league now. it is a legacy won't want to continue for him. ——we want to. it is a legacy won't want to continue for him. --we want to. the power of some of these swing5, you can hear it. i don't know if i am going to hit it that hard but i am going to hit it that hard but i am going to hit it that hard but i am going to give it my best shot. all right, let's go. just grab a stick. there is one right there. bit of encouragement there. all right. let it bounce once. step into the bowl. 0k! it bounce once. step i
new york empress stickball league was established in the mid 805. we have got approximately 100 members playing stick ball. one of the league ‘5 founders were steve makgatho, he died in the 9/11 attacks. it was his vision to push this advanced league. us wanted it to be an olympian event. on memorial day weekend we have teams from california coming we have teams from florida, orlando, miami, tampa, we try to uphold the vision for him. his two sons play in a league now. it is his two sons play...
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and the death of the financier and convicted jeffrey epstein in new york this month has seen epstein in new york this month has seen attention turned to some of his high—profile connections, including prince andrew. the bbc has seen good documents in which the pilot of his private jet travelled with prince andrew and virginia roberts, a 17—year—old who accused him of kidnapping her. epstein's lawyer say the allegations cannot be correct. one set of relationships, so many repercussions. the prince has his arm around virginia roberts, 17 at the time — it was her court case against ghislaine maxwell, on the right, that brought today's allegations. at the heart of it, this billionaire businessman, jeffrey epstein, who took his own life in detention 11 days ago. he was convicted in 2008 for sex offences. epstein was alleged to have trafficked underage girls, both for himself and for his circle. here he is in 2010, and here is prince andrew in epstein's house, just two years after the businessman's criminal conviction. epstein was a highflyer with a private jet. in court documents
and the death of the financier and convicted jeffrey epstein in new york this month has seen epstein in new york this month has seen attention turned to some of his high—profile connections, including prince andrew. the bbc has seen good documents in which the pilot of his private jet travelled with prince andrew and virginia roberts, a 17—year—old who accused him of kidnapping her. epstein's lawyer say the allegations cannot be correct. one set of relationships, so many repercussions....
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he was close friends with prince andrew, seen here as recently as 2010 in new york. his social status and opulent parties masked lurid crimes at his palatial estates. there were allegations he sexually assaulted dozens of young girls, recruited to give other wealthy men massages. one of his accusers said thatjeffrey epstein instructed her to have sex with at least half a dozen prominent men, beginning when she was 16 years old. she was photographed with prince andrew, and in 2016 she alleged she was forced to have a sexual relationship with him. buckingham palace says those allegations are categorically untrue. in 2008, jeffrey epstein pleaded guilty to lesser charges, but his widely criticised plea deal is now under investigation by the department ofjustice. after 13 months in prison, he continued to live a life of luxury, but he was arrested last month and charged with six trafficking. —— sex trafficking. epstein was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell here in manhattan. people are now questioning why greater precautions weren't put in place after he wa
he was close friends with prince andrew, seen here as recently as 2010 in new york. his social status and opulent parties masked lurid crimes at his palatial estates. there were allegations he sexually assaulted dozens of young girls, recruited to give other wealthy men massages. one of his accusers said thatjeffrey epstein instructed her to have sex with at least half a dozen prominent men, beginning when she was 16 years old. she was photographed with prince andrew, and in 2016 she alleged...
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he was found in his prison cell in new york yesterday, apparently having taken his own life, while awaiting trial on new sex traffiking charges. donald trump is facing strong criticism from democrats, for retweeting a conspiracy theory, linking his death to the clinton family. chris buckler reports from washington. jeffrey epstein was once the man at the centre of high society parties and a figure instrumental in the abuse of underage girls. his death in a new york prison, just weeks after another apparent suicide attempt, has raised many questions. some, including the city's mayor, have called it convenient, given the countless claims about his crimes and the alleged involvement of some of his rich and famous friends. among those retweeting conspiracy theories was donald trump... you know what, he had information on the clintons and the man ended up dead... ..who gave publicity to com pletely u nstu bsta ntiated allegations about another president — bill clinton, whose wife hillary ran against him for the presidency. this is another example of our president using his position of public t
he was found in his prison cell in new york yesterday, apparently having taken his own life, while awaiting trial on new sex traffiking charges. donald trump is facing strong criticism from democrats, for retweeting a conspiracy theory, linking his death to the clinton family. chris buckler reports from washington. jeffrey epstein was once the man at the centre of high society parties and a figure instrumental in the abuse of underage girls. his death in a new york prison, just weeks after...
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this is bbc world news, the latest headlines: medical officials in new york say the death of the disgraced financierjeffrey epstein was suicide. air travellers across the unites states are facing major delays as a computer failure causes chaos at airports. the veteran hollywood actor peter fonda has died at age 79. he was seen as a counter—cultural icon, best known for the 1969 film easy rider, which he co—wrote and produced. the actor died after suffering respiratory failure from lung cancer. in a statement, his family said: "we wish for all to celebrate his indomitable spirit and love of life." hollywood reporter gayl murphy told us more about peter fonda‘s famous background. he was the son of oscar—winning actor henry fonda, the brother of oscar—winning actress and activist jane fonda and the father of bridget fonda. now, in these moments that we — that i was waiting to come on, jane fonda issued a statement, syria acted to what she called her little brother‘s passing. she said he was a sweet hearted baby brother and i can only imagine her always calling him baby brother.
this is bbc world news, the latest headlines: medical officials in new york say the death of the disgraced financierjeffrey epstein was suicide. air travellers across the unites states are facing major delays as a computer failure causes chaos at airports. the veteran hollywood actor peter fonda has died at age 79. he was seen as a counter—cultural icon, best known for the 1969 film easy rider, which he co—wrote and produced. the actor died after suffering respiratory failure from lung...
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i had one good review from john leonard and it wasn't in the new york times. the new york times i think one of them said i think he writes this way just to avoid cliche. yes. but more demoralising than that was the reception i got from african—american critics, who did not like the book at all. it was you know... incest, and — they were horrified. and they let me know it. and how did how did that make you feel, given that you were quite consciously defining yourself as writing out of that experience? i didn't anticipate the venom. i thought they probably would be upset because i was talking about "us" in a very real visceral way. and it wasn't a happy story. it wasn't "oh i was a slave and then i got free and here i am." so i thought... it was very, it was feminine too, you see, it wasn't a man writing about these things. so i anticipated hostility but i didn't know how deep and how profoundly they hated the idea of it. you know they didn't even think about whether it was well written. it was about something that was you know, embarrassing, shameful etc..
i had one good review from john leonard and it wasn't in the new york times. the new york times i think one of them said i think he writes this way just to avoid cliche. yes. but more demoralising than that was the reception i got from african—american critics, who did not like the book at all. it was you know... incest, and — they were horrified. and they let me know it. and how did how did that make you feel, given that you were quite consciously defining yourself as writing out of that...
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chris buckler, bbc news, new york. britain's finance minister — the chancellor sajid javid, will bring forward his announcement on the government's spending priorities. it's fuelling speculation a general election is likely. mrjavid will deliver his spending review in parliament next wednesday with health, schools and the police all expected to receive a funding boost. priya lakhani, founder and ceo of century tech. it does have that feel of building up it does have that feel of building up to it does have that feel of building uptoa it does have that feel of building up to a sort of campaign, doesn't it? spending priorities being set out. boris in his leadership campaign talked about spending money on the right places, he talked about education which was second on his agenda to delivering brexit. here he is now with a one year review, his chancellor coming out with spending review. this is not a long—term spending review and it looks like this is boris saying that he is delivering on his leadership campaign which
chris buckler, bbc news, new york. britain's finance minister — the chancellor sajid javid, will bring forward his announcement on the government's spending priorities. it's fuelling speculation a general election is likely. mrjavid will deliver his spending review in parliament next wednesday with health, schools and the police all expected to receive a funding boost. priya lakhani, founder and ceo of century tech. it does have that feel of building up it does have that feel of building up...
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how do you get to new york without any co2 emissions? this is how. but greta thunberg isn't anxious. i might feel a bit seasick, and it's not going to be comfortable, but that i can live with. the malizia is all about speed. look at her, she's just a giant sail attached to a superlight carbon—fibre hull. she basically bounces through the wave, sometimes dives right through them. it is a very... woah! ..very rough ride, it's a very wet ride, to be honest, i'm not sure that i could take two weeks of this. it is thrilling but it won't be comfortable, one the skipper boris hermann. so, no washing, no shower. we just put clothes on and we keep them for two weeks. there is no fridge, no kitchen, no heating and no privacy. so here you have your little intimate corner. you can hide here and use the bucket. and look, "poos only, please." but there are also no carbon emissions. the entire journey will be under sail and all the electricity will be generated by solar panels and turbines. if we are honest, one person giving up flying doesn't make any difference
how do you get to new york without any co2 emissions? this is how. but greta thunberg isn't anxious. i might feel a bit seasick, and it's not going to be comfortable, but that i can live with. the malizia is all about speed. look at her, she's just a giant sail attached to a superlight carbon—fibre hull. she basically bounces through the wave, sometimes dives right through them. it is a very... woah! ..very rough ride, it's a very wet ride, to be honest, i'm not sure that i could take two...
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new york emperors stickball league was established in the mid—80s. we've got approximately 100 members playing stickball. one of the league's founders was called steve mercado, he was a fireman in engine company 40, who died in the 9/11 attacks. it was his vision to just try to push this event, this league to — he always wanted it to be an olympian event. so memorial day weekend we have teams from california coming, we have teams from florida, orlando, miami, tampa, we constantly try to uphold the vision for him. his two sons, as a matter of fact, play in a league now. but it's just a legacy we want to continue for him. the power of some of these swings — you just, you can hear it. i don't know if i am going to hit it that hard but i am going to give it my best shot. all right, let's go. come on. let's do it. just grab a stick. alrighty. there is one right there. ok, all right. bit of encouragement there. all right. let it bounce once. step into the ball. 0k! laughter. i feel like the ball clipped the bat. i'm going for a clean hit this time. all
new york emperors stickball league was established in the mid—80s. we've got approximately 100 members playing stickball. one of the league's founders was called steve mercado, he was a fireman in engine company 40, who died in the 9/11 attacks. it was his vision to just try to push this event, this league to — he always wanted it to be an olympian event. so memorial day weekend we have teams from california coming, we have teams from florida, orlando, miami, tampa, we constantly try to...
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this one is for barney‘s new york. we put these allegations to barney‘s new york and to comme des garcons. comme des garcons say they insist on strict conditions with regards to health and safety, for all the factories they work with, and this one was hired by a subcontractor without their knowledge or consent. barney‘s new york said it didn‘t order anything direct from this company and it‘s in the process of investigating. a report byjapan‘sjustice ministry in 2017 said that 70% of businesses employing technical interns were breaking the law on working hours and overtime. but there are much more serious problems, like bullying. and we‘ve spoken to technical interns who worked for other companies who have harrowing stories to tell. xie got severely depressed after being bullied at work for being foreign. she spent three months in hospital and has damaged her back. she may not be able to work again. now she‘s fighting to have the incident recognised as a workplace injury. as it welcomes more immigrants tha
this one is for barney‘s new york. we put these allegations to barney‘s new york and to comme des garcons. comme des garcons say they insist on strict conditions with regards to health and safety, for all the factories they work with, and this one was hired by a subcontractor without their knowledge or consent. barney‘s new york said it didn‘t order anything direct from this company and it‘s in the process of investigating. a report byjapan‘sjustice ministry in 2017 said that 70% of...
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this is bbc news, the latest headlines: this is bbc news, the headlines: medical officials in new york say the death of the disgraced financierjeffrey epstein was suicide. air travellers across the unites states are facing major delays as a computer failure causes chaos at airports. let's get more on the situation in hong kong now. mary lovely is economics professor at syracuse university in new york state. she told us there are many economic reasons why china would want to avoid a crackdown in hong kong. china uses hong kong is basically its entry to western capitalism. on a number of fronts, china really needs hong kong, still needs hong kong, despite their differences in their economic size. just as one indication, the peterson institute has calculated that 58% of china's outward investments flow to and through hong kong. so that gives you just a basic idea of how important it is for its financial and business services to the mainland. so if china were to overtly intervene, what would happen to that kind of investment, and the money that hong kong brings to china? would hong kong ev
this is bbc news, the latest headlines: this is bbc news, the headlines: medical officials in new york say the death of the disgraced financierjeffrey epstein was suicide. air travellers across the unites states are facing major delays as a computer failure causes chaos at airports. let's get more on the situation in hong kong now. mary lovely is economics professor at syracuse university in new york state. she told us there are many economic reasons why china would want to avoid a crackdown in...
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nada tawfik, bbc news, new york. a brazilian gang leader has failed in his attempt to escape from prison by pretending to be his teenage daughter when she came to visit him. he used a rubber mask and a week to walk out, planning to leave his daughter inside the prison. the guards say his nervousness gave him away. the prison administration has released this video, mr desilva can be seen removing some clothes and a mask. and before we go, we'd like to leave you with these pictures. people in the japanese city of hiroshima are commemorating the 7a years since the first atomic bomb being dropped by a us aircraft. a ceremony, attended by prime minister shinzo abe, was held at hiroshima's memorial park. the bombing, and a second one on nagasaki three days later, is credited with bringing to an end world war ii. but it claimed the lives of at least 140,000 people in the city. a us b29 bomber called the enola gay dropped the uranium bomb, exploding some 600m above the city, at around 08:10 on 6 august 19115. a brief reminde
nada tawfik, bbc news, new york. a brazilian gang leader has failed in his attempt to escape from prison by pretending to be his teenage daughter when she came to visit him. he used a rubber mask and a week to walk out, planning to leave his daughter inside the prison. the guards say his nervousness gave him away. the prison administration has released this video, mr desilva can be seen removing some clothes and a mask. and before we go, we'd like to leave you with these pictures. people in the...
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he was found dead in his jail cell in new york earlier this month. 0fficial jail cell in new york earlier this month. official said they were at king on information from a number of sources. liberal us supreme courtjustice ruth bader ginsburg has been treated for cancer. the 86—year—old is believed to have responded well to the treatment a spokeswoman said. ginsburg, who joined the court in 1993, underwent surgery in december causing her to miss oral arguments for the first time in her lengthy career. 0ver over the last week, thousands of syrian families have fled a government offensive in the last opposition stronghold of idlib. rebels have been pushed out of a strategic town and hundreds of civilians have been killed after a ceasefire crumbled several months ago. with more on the situation in idlib and the people trapped there here is oui’ and the people trapped there here is our correspondent. for this young boy, it is probably an adventure. but for his parents, it is a nightmare. after eight years of fighting, syrians are still running for their lives. this, the latest exodus in
he was found dead in his jail cell in new york earlier this month. 0fficial jail cell in new york earlier this month. official said they were at king on information from a number of sources. liberal us supreme courtjustice ruth bader ginsburg has been treated for cancer. the 86—year—old is believed to have responded well to the treatment a spokeswoman said. ginsburg, who joined the court in 1993, underwent surgery in december causing her to miss oral arguments for the first time in her...
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she joins me from new york. i know you have done a lot of research on this jail, inner peace from last year you had some very harsh for this jail. tell us more. for my story i interviewed about 12 former prisoners and some defence attorneys alongside human rights advocates, and i found attorneys alongside human rights advocates, and ifound that prisoners are forced to live in vermin infested cells, where toilets overflow vermin infested cells, where toilets ove rflow a nd vermin infested cells, where toilets overflow and people are forced to defecate in bags or cleanup faeces with their hands. they are denied healthcare, and with their hands. they are denied healthca re, and they with their hands. they are denied healthcare, and they are forced to deal with overcrowding, understaffing, and as they describe it, lazy, corruptand understaffing, and as they describe it, lazy, corrupt and sometimes violent guards, who are supposed to be charged with protecting them.- be charged with protecting them.- be clear, this i
she joins me from new york. i know you have done a lot of research on this jail, inner peace from last year you had some very harsh for this jail. tell us more. for my story i interviewed about 12 former prisoners and some defence attorneys alongside human rights advocates, and i found attorneys alongside human rights advocates, and ifound that prisoners are forced to live in vermin infested cells, where toilets overflow vermin infested cells, where toilets ove rflow a nd vermin infested cells,...
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with the latest from new york, here's nedda tawfik. the body ofjeffrey epstein is taken away from a new york
with the latest from new york, here's nedda tawfik. the body ofjeffrey epstein is taken away from a new york
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the body ofjeffrey epstein is taken away from a new york hospital. the multimillionaire sex offender was found dead in his prison cell saturday morning as he awaited trial for sex trafficking. 0nce epstein's extravagant lifestyle saw him party with donald trump. the president called him a terrific guy. he has since distanced himself from the convicted sex offender. originally a maths teacher in manhattan, the financier mysteriously accumulated a fortune that gained him entrance into high society and royal circles. he was close friends with prince andrew, seen here as recently as 2010 in new york. but his social status and opulent parties, his accusers say, masked lurid crimes at his many estates. for more than a decade epstein faced allegations that he sexually assaulted dozens of young girls, recruited to give him and other wealthy men massages. 0ne alleged victim, virginia roberts, said jeffrey epstein instructed her to have sex with at least half a dozen prominent men, beginning when she was 16 years old. she was photographed with prince andrew an
the body ofjeffrey epstein is taken away from a new york hospital. the multimillionaire sex offender was found dead in his prison cell saturday morning as he awaited trial for sex trafficking. 0nce epstein's extravagant lifestyle saw him party with donald trump. the president called him a terrific guy. he has since distanced himself from the convicted sex offender. originally a maths teacher in manhattan, the financier mysteriously accumulated a fortune that gained him entrance into high...
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she plans to encourage world leaders to take more urgent action in new york. so this is the bank where greta will be sleeping, with a little curtain, should she wanted, and when the boat is tipping over, you can pull this off and kind of wedge yourself, and you are actually squeezed in against the hull, so you're not going to fall out and actually, i'll be honest, it is quite cosy. and despite the privations, she is looking forward to the trip. despite the privations, she is looking forward to the triplj despite the privations, she is looking forward to the trip. i think it will feel good, in a way, to be just a loan with those on the boat and, like, the ocean. ithink just a loan with those on the boat and, like, the ocean. i think it will do good. the voyage will take two weeks. greta's team say they haven't yet planned how she's going to get back from america. history will be made at the uefa european super cup match between liverpool and chelsea tomorrow night — when it becomes the first top—level game to be refereed solely by female officials. it's the
she plans to encourage world leaders to take more urgent action in new york. so this is the bank where greta will be sleeping, with a little curtain, should she wanted, and when the boat is tipping over, you can pull this off and kind of wedge yourself, and you are actually squeezed in against the hull, so you're not going to fall out and actually, i'll be honest, it is quite cosy. and despite the privations, she is looking forward to the trip. despite the privations, she is looking forward to...
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our business correspondent michelle fleury is in new york with the latest. donald trump vowed to respond to china's tariffs and he made good on that threat. the president raised tariffs on $250 billion of goods to 30% raised tariffs to 15% on another $300 billion worth of chinese goods. the announcement came one hour after the us markets closed after another rocky trading session. the dowjones finish down 623 points the s&p 500 which tracks the 500 biggest public companies in america ended 2.6% lower. us markets began the trading day lower after the news from beijing. wall street bounced back after the comments from jerome powell raising the prospects of a rate cut. but the momentum shifted again and the markets slide accelerated after mr trump said that american companies should immediately start looking for an alternative to china including, he said, bringing companies home. it should be said that the us president has no power to order us companies to do anything. nonetheless his comments sent a chill through the markets. he also launched an extraordinary
our business correspondent michelle fleury is in new york with the latest. donald trump vowed to respond to china's tariffs and he made good on that threat. the president raised tariffs on $250 billion of goods to 30% raised tariffs to 15% on another $300 billion worth of chinese goods. the announcement came one hour after the us markets closed after another rocky trading session. the dowjones finish down 623 points the s&p 500 which tracks the 500 biggest public companies in america ended...
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this is the biggest challenge faced byjulius pryor and marttise hill, a young new york based producing team with two films under their belt, cronies and how to tell you're a d—bag, which have both found success on the circuit. i attended a table read on their next feature where they talked about the challenges they faced that filmmakers of previous generations may not have encountered. the industry has changed so much over the last decade or so since you guys have been making movies. what issues do you think you face that are relatively new to producers? something that we deal with as the new generation of filmmakers is figuring out how our projects can cut through the noise. because everybody has got a camera, everybody has got an iphone and is watching youtube and figuring out how can i make my short film look amazing with my iphone and $100? and figuring out how can we take the projects that we are self—generating and collaborating on and making them original and unique that can make their way through the gamut of other films and stories and people trying to make films today. ev
this is the biggest challenge faced byjulius pryor and marttise hill, a young new york based producing team with two films under their belt, cronies and how to tell you're a d—bag, which have both found success on the circuit. i attended a table read on their next feature where they talked about the challenges they faced that filmmakers of previous generations may not have encountered. the industry has changed so much over the last decade or so since you guys have been making movies. what...
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samira hussain reports from new york. for a retail company like walmart, these tariffs are not good for business. walmart‘s credit, however, has been able to protect itself from big hits to its online by planning ahead and stockpiling inventory. but investors will want to hear how the company will continue to deal with a trade war that won't end anytime soon. but these walmart shoppers in newjersey are concerned about another issue altogether.” newjersey are concerned about another issue altogether. i heard there taking away violent video games but they won't stop selling guns, which is something that doesn't make sense to me. it's a family shopping place. maybe if they open a separate store for the guns, that's different, but not ina walmart, the guns, that's different, but not in a walmart, no. run, run, run! the recent deadly shootings in texas and 0hio have renewed calls for walmart to stop selling firearms, although guns represent less than i% of sales walmart will no doubt address the issue with wall street. but
samira hussain reports from new york. for a retail company like walmart, these tariffs are not good for business. walmart‘s credit, however, has been able to protect itself from big hits to its online by planning ahead and stockpiling inventory. but investors will want to hear how the company will continue to deal with a trade war that won't end anytime soon. but these walmart shoppers in newjersey are concerned about another issue altogether.” newjersey are concerned about another issue...
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samira hussain in new york. turning to the trade war, because stock markets have risen after donald trump said ports with china will restart very shortly. in asia, this is how markets are doing, the nikkei sharply up over 1%, taking its cues from the us. asia fairly flat, but wall street had a huge rebound from friday's massive losses due to the us president's comments because it came after a sharp escalation in tensions between washington and beijing over the weekend. i think they should make a deal and i think they should make a deal and i think if they don't make a deal it's going to be very bad for china. and i very much appreciate the fact that they came late last night and they said they want to make a deal, they said they want to make a deal, they want it to be under calm circumstances. it was a little different kind of a statement, i thought it was a beautiful statement. earlier i asked an international trade expert, alex capri, whether the stock market volatility is the new norm. markets need to settle
samira hussain in new york. turning to the trade war, because stock markets have risen after donald trump said ports with china will restart very shortly. in asia, this is how markets are doing, the nikkei sharply up over 1%, taking its cues from the us. asia fairly flat, but wall street had a huge rebound from friday's massive losses due to the us president's comments because it came after a sharp escalation in tensions between washington and beijing over the weekend. i think they should make...
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stickball is a tradition that has always happened in new york city. and lot of our parents kind of like brought us into the game. my family's been playing, wow, over 50 yea rs. i remember a young kid going to see my uncles play downtown. that're really cool. what brought you into it? no. laughter new york emperors stickball league was established in the mid—80s. we've got approximately 100 members playing stickball. one of the league's founders was called steve mercado, he was a fireman in engine company 40, who died in the 9/11 attacks. it was his vision to just try to push this event, this league to... he always wanted it to be an olympian event. so memorial day weekend, we have teams from california coming, we have teams from florida, orlando, miami, tampa, we constantly try to uphold the vision for him. his two sons, as a matter of fact, play in a league now. but it's just a legacy we want to continue for him. the power of some of these swings. you canjust... you can hear it. i don't know if i am going to hit it that hard but i am going to give
stickball is a tradition that has always happened in new york city. and lot of our parents kind of like brought us into the game. my family's been playing, wow, over 50 yea rs. i remember a young kid going to see my uncles play downtown. that're really cool. what brought you into it? no. laughter new york emperors stickball league was established in the mid—80s. we've got approximately 100 members playing stickball. one of the league's founders was called steve mercado, he was a fireman in...
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neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. our washington correspondent chris buckler has also been following this. he says there's shock amongst epstein‘s alleged victims. some of their lawyers have been saying as far as they are concerned, the truth needs to come out about what happened at his parties, what happened whenever it was alleged he was involved in procuring underage girls essentially for sex and trying to force them into having sex with some very prominent individuals so they say that they are going to push ahead with civil cases, they are going to do their best to get what they described as the truth out there but there is a great deal of political fallout to this because jeffrey epstein was an individual who was so well connect it, he knew the great and the good, he held parties for the rich and the famous, including of course donald trump, he was pictured with on a number of occasions and indeed at one stage president trump described him as a great guy who liked beautiful women like him, although he did say e
neda tawfik, bbc news, new york. our washington correspondent chris buckler has also been following this. he says there's shock amongst epstein‘s alleged victims. some of their lawyers have been saying as far as they are concerned, the truth needs to come out about what happened at his parties, what happened whenever it was alleged he was involved in procuring underage girls essentially for sex and trying to force them into having sex with some very prominent individuals so they say that they...