Voices Why Britain's election really matters
USA TODAY columnist Michael Wolff argues Thursday's British parliamentary vote signals a deep shift in UK politics and its global relevance. He notes a fractured House of Commons, SNP gains, and a UKIP surge forcing a potential coalition of losers while the United States grows more indifferent to Britain's fate.
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Offbeat UK candidates include a druid and a mime
Britain’s general election features unusual contenders such as Arthur Pendragon the druid in Salisbury and Dame Dixon of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party in Hove. Other notable candidates include Doris Osen in Ilford North Charlotte Rose in Brighton and Bez in Salford and Eccles.
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NYC Officer Dies After Queens Ambush Shooting
A 25-year-old New York City police officer, Brian Moore, died after being shot in the head during a routine stop in Queens. He was pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center following brain surgery. The suspected gunman, Demetrius Blackwell, was arrested about 90 minutes later nearby.
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