| 单词 | touch off |
| 例句 | There were racks of rockets standing to be touched off to call for help from the artillery or to signal with if the telephone wires were cut. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z If he happened to be out on the reef, and I heard a plane, I could take a light from our campfire, follow the rope down, and touch off the big fire. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z This touched off a parade of boycott leaders who filed inside the courthouse one by one and minutes later came out, freshly booked and fingerprinted, descending the steps into a cheering crowd of spectators. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Lazlo's mind was afire with marvel, the lit match touching off fuse after fuse. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “It’s a free country,” he said, words which touched off a ripple of laughter. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Both sides, it seems, now ready themselves for the ultimatum to be touched off by new shew of rebel impertinence, and for the desolation to commence. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Frustration over the lack of progress in housing and employment issues kept tensions high in Durham, with only a spark needed to touch off an explosion. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z At this, Pallas Athena touched off in the suitors a fit of laughter, uncontrollable. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z We used to make fun of his laugh, which amused him greatly, touching off another round of “Heeerrrrrr! Heerrrrrrr!” from him, prompting further outraged giggles from us. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He went and kissed the nipple, which touched off her tears again, but nothing else happened. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Here, I felt, was drama\\ Who will be the first to touch off these Bigger Thomases in America, white and black? Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Jethro frowned; he didn’t like to think of his sister Mary’s death, but some memory had been touched off as his thoughts wandered. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z We used to make fun of his laugh, which amused him greatly, touching off another round of “Heeerrrrrr! Heerrrrrrr!” from him, prompting further outraged giggles from us. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Another Kind of String Theory, Plinking Up Where Tiny Tim Left Off What was the tipping point that touched off the ukulele’s current vogue? Music Review: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at Carnegie Hall 2012-10-22T04:19:03Z Mason’s humor sometimes went too far, as when he touched off a controversy in New York while campaigning for GOP mayoral candidate Rudolph Giuliani against Democrat David Dinkins, who was Black. Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z The execution of the “Manchester Martyrs,” as the three became known, “touched off a global outpouring of protest,” Kavanagh writes, “the ferocity of which shook Parnell into engaging with Irish history for the first time.” The Murders That Touched Off Ireland’s Bloody Campaign for Self-Rule 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z This disturbing news touches off a three-day drinking binge that almost causes Sam to miss the entire pilot shoot. What to Remember Before ‘GLOW’ Comes Back for Season 2 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z The attack was touched off by an obscure movie made in the United States by a filmmaker who calls Islam a "cancer." Libya attack victim remembered by online gamers 2012-09-12T22:13:10Z Last month's wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton touched off a familiar debate about the relevance of Britain's royal family in public life. Author Wendell Berry to lecture in Seattle 2011-05-23T20:53:04Z On Wednesday afternoon, Hughes, 61, did just that, piloting his gyrocopter from Gettysburg, Pa., to a spot on the Capitol grounds, where the appearance of an unidentified aircraft touched off a brief and predictable furor. A Florida newspaper is along for the ride — and catches flak 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z The demographic changes have touched off a rise in nativist politics and xenophobia in Stearns and bordering counties. Two Chefs Moved to Rural Minnesota to Expand on Their Mission of Racial Justice 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z District Court in California, touching off years of litigation. U.S. judge rules Spanish museum can keep Pissarro confiscated by Nazis 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z The apology touched off a firestorm and was widely perceived as insufficient by a chorus of media critics and war veterans. NBC News anchor Brian Williams suspended for six months 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z During a subsequent incursion on June 17, they were discovered and apprehended — touching off the scandal that would ultimately take down the administration. Watergate: The Scandal That Never Goes Away 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z It touched off a TV talk show debate on appropriate dress code and workplace demeanor in the process. Are they too sexy for their shirts? 2010-10-07T16:12:00Z It also eventually made him a part of the story he was covering: The White House sought to revoke his press pass last November, touching off a closely watched court battle decisively won by CNN. In new book, CNN’s Acosta recounts death threats after his clashes with Trump 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z An unexpected legacy touches off reminders of his student days, his first love, his most significant friendship. Review: ‘The Sense of an Ending,’ and the Elusiveness of Truth 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z In October she touched off an uproar after missstating the Catholic Church's stance on divorce. Rosie O'Donnell to exit 'The View' again as ABC show's woes continue 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z All souls, he comes to find out, need a “spark” that will touch off their passion and guide them through life. Jazz Onscreen, Depicted by Black Filmmakers at Last 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Nothing in the plot synopsis for “Kubo” hints that family tragedy or memory loss are central to the plot, or warns of anything else that might touch off a 90-minute weeping fit. Little landmines: What to watch (out for) on Mother’s Day when you’re grieving 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z Instead, their presence touched off a series of violent reprisals, created a cast of martyrs and folk heroes, and gave rise to the mythology of white victimization. When Freedom Meant the Freedom to Oppress Others 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The accusations touched off the #MeToo movement, in which hundreds of women have publicly accused powerful men in entertainment, politics and other fields of sexual misconduct. Harvey Weinstein hires two new attorneys ahead of sex assault trial 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z “The Cambridge Analytica revelations touched off the most serious crisis in Facebook’s history, and, with it, a public reckoning with the power of Big Tech.” Weekend Reading: The Challenges of Social Media 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z The move touched off speculation that the multibillionaire former mayor of New York was getting ready to mount a late run for president. Bloomberg, the news company, begins to ponder how to cover Bloomberg, the would-be candidate 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z The allegations touched off a media firestorm, fanned in part by Bloom’s frequent TV appearances, that led to the end of O’Reilly’s career at Fox. A famed feminist attorney sides with Harvey Weinstein in harassment case 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z The segments touched off a craze that some referred to as Assmania. Dick Assman, Briefly a ‘Late Show’ Celebrity, Dies at 82 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z Claire's story touched off a lot of personal memories of how I first went to Italy when I was 15. A Minute With: Vanessa Redgrave and "Letters to Juliet" 2010-05-13T12:50:00Z Sakshi's remarks touched off an uproar in parliament where opposition MPs refused to allow any business until he retracted. India Hindu group plans religious conversions at Christmas 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z Their arrest touched off a furor in the U.S. over racial profiling and proved a major embarrassment for Starbucks. Ex-Starbucks regional manager sues company claiming discrimination against white people: reports 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Fox News, on its website, noted that the protest was touched off by the sentencing of the Hammonds, which it said “touched a nerved with far right groups who repudiate federal authority.” Terrorists? Freedom fighters? Oregon standoff poses quandary for media. 2016-01-03T05:00:00Z He pointed to an internal GM memo that cautioned GM employees not to use the shorter-form Chevy in reference to Chevrolet that touched off debate when it was leaked publicly in June. GM invokes past for "Chevy runs Deep" ad campaign 2010-10-27T21:25:00Z Steel doors lock everyone in, touching off a “Hunger Games”-style kill-or-be-killed scenario. In Office Horror, the Companies Operate in the Red 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The verdict touched off the riots, which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people and damage to property amounting to $1 billion. In Roger Guenveur Smith’s ‘Rodney King,’ a whispered evocation of the L.A. riots The story touched off a brushfire within the conservative media, in which Solomon is a prominent figure, but stayed largely out of mainstream view. How a conservative columnist helped push a flawed Ukraine narrative 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z The two appearances bookended Carson’s splashiest TV appearance to date — an hour-long autobiographical promotional film that aired in early November and touched off speculation that Carson would soon declare his candidacy. Sinclair Broadcast Group gives a possible presidential contender a microphone 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z When I notice myself tensing up and scripting my words in an effort not to touch off emotional consequences with someone, that’s my aha moment that I’m involved with someone controlling. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: An estrangement, a new baby and a grandparent caught in the middle 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Katz provides a new translation of Tolstoy’s story and surrounds it with material that sheds light on the furor that it touched off. ‘Kreutzer Sonata Variations’ Has a Scorned Wife’s Rebuttal 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z You channel is returning to an interesting space right now just in terms of how media, particularly media focused on, has touched off a great deal discussion about “other side-ism” and false equivalency. Court TV is back in session and preparing for Weinstein 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z More important, their exposés touched off a cultural avalanche. Ronan Farrow overcame spies and intimidation to break some of the biggest stories of the #MeToo era 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Needless to say, this has touched off a battle royal with NBC. Ronan Farrow overcame spies and intimidation to break some of the biggest stories of the #MeToo era 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z But "Avengers" has touched off a dispute between Disney and U.S. theater owners over how to divvy up the box office booty. Disney and theater operators clash over 'Avengers' box-office split 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z In February, Mr. Adams touched off a media frenzy when he ordered fish at a restaurant after proclaiming that he was vegan. New York’s Mayor Is Building an Agenda Around Food. Will It Satisfy? 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z That performer’s 10-day quarantine touched off a spree of cast changes. With 10-hour rehearsals and buckets of ice, dancers prepare to retake Broadway stage 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z It touched off months of fierce debate on the right. A Play ‘Meant to Trouble’ From a Writer Raised in Conservatism 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z The incident was one of the sparks that touched off the war. On a General’s Trail, Summoning America’s History 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Finally, be sure to add your finishing touches off the heat. Most weeknight meals call for a few ingredients and 30 minutes or less. Why can't that be risotto? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z The firestorm against Ms. Jones was touched off by a nasty review of “Ghostbusters” published by Milo Yiannopoulos, a conservative provocateur. The Rise of the Internet Fan Bully 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z But by now everyone seems to recognize its landmark status, and renovation plans have touched off public bickering. 10 buildings you must see around the new boom-time Washington 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z And why no mention of “Innocence of Muslims,” the anti-Islam video that went viral last week, touching off violent riots across the Muslim world? Art vs. Blasphemy 2012-09-18T14:57:34Z The suit touched off an internal investigation that brought forward other complaints and led to Ailes’s ouster as chairman of the network. Advertisers flee ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ amid sexual-harassment claims against host 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z But it also touched off a roiling controversy, pitting reformists against conservatives who resented Gogol’s mockery of Russian officialdom. The Russian Comic Writer Who’s an Antidote to Mad Times 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z Simpson’s murder trial dominated news headlines for more than a year, touching off heated discussions about race relations, fame and privilege, domestic violence and a biased justice system. “It’s not a guilty pleasure”: “American Crime Story” faces the complexities of the O.J. trial head-on 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z The derailment touched off a fire that burned at least six tanker cars and led to the temporary evacuation of all 800 residents of Tiskilwa. EPA wants state to act in railroad derailment 2011-10-13T20:07:00Z In one short but steep section, we touched off a few ankle-deep mini-avalanches, or slides — nothing dangerous, just enough to add an extra frisson to the end of the day. Near Idaho’s Sun Valley, choppers give intrepid skiers an all-access pass 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z The last time a boat sailed into New York Harbor bearing the Marquis de Lafayette, the arrival touched off a frenzy that would put Beatlemania to shame. The Hermione Sails Into New York Harbor, Cannons Blazing 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The story behind the story began to spill out only in the past week, touched off by a Wall Street Journal report about Michael Cohen, a lawyer for the Trump Organization. A porn star had a racy tale about Trump. Why are we only learning about it now? 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z The suit is indeed part of a trend, touched off by a class action against Fox Searchlight by former interns on the 2010 film “Black Swan.” CBS sued over unpaid internships at 'Late Show With David Letterman' 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z The film is mostly a straightforward travelogue, until the ship finally reaches New York Harbor and touches off a flurry of kaleidoscopic camerawork executed by the tabloid photographer Weegee. New on DVD: ‘This Is Cinerama’ and ‘Windjammer’ 2012-09-23T02:48:46Z Those killings touched off a renewed debate over gun violence in the United States. Actor Steven Seagal trains Arizona posse on school security 2013-02-10T05:32:09Z Her trip to the Beverly Hills police touched off his arrest. Convicted NY designer: 'Truth will surface' 2013-04-13T20:46:07Z Eight decades later, the shooting of Michael Brown touched off the Black Lives Matter movement. Rivers Merge in St. Louis. So Do Racism, Violence and Exclusion. 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Their indictments last fall scandalized the town and touched off a guessing game as to which neighbors or co-workers might be among the 140-plus names in Wright's ledger. Will Zumba instructor sell her steamy story? 2013-04-03T12:32:11Z Digital colorizing, as the practice became known, touched off a firestorm of artistic criticism by many directors and film purists and even in congressional hearings, but it generated sales and audiences. Roger L. Mayer, Pioneer of Film Preservation, Dies at 88 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z She immediately said yes, touching off a whirlwind romance more than a decade after breaking up. The Delay Game Was On 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z It was 150 years ago that Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a candle, touching off the Great Chicago Fire, or so the legend goes. Revisiting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z It touched off a few years of bullying at the hands of a posse of popular kids. In 'Wildheart,' Miguel explores L.A.'s 'weird mix of hope and desperation' 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z The editors at People magazine might be vetting their Twitter feed a little more carefully after a Viola Davis tweet Thursday night touched off an uproar. People magazine retracts 'stupid & insensitive' Viola Davis tweet 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z The frenzy around the novel and the movie also touched off a national craze for all things Dixie. The Long Battle Over ‘Gone With the Wind’ 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z In its review of "Murder," the New York Times seemed to refer to Rhimes as "an angry black woman," touching off an uproar in social media, including a can-you-believe-this? tweet from Rhimes herself. Shonda Rhimes' 'How to Get Away With Murder' sets DVR record for ABC 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z That immediately touched off a furor on social media networks, where many were critical of her performance. Happy red cup leads to happy new Miss America 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z Some walking parades and streetcar-riding groups touch off Carnival revelry, which climaxes on Fat Tuesday — Feb. 25 of this year. Countdown to Mardi Gras: This year, 7 weeks of festivities 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z The Guardian reported that this dispute between the Beat poet Michael Horovitz and the biographer Roger Lewis was touched off by an essay written by Mr. Lewis, published in The Telegraph newspaper. When Titans Clash: Poets Edition 2010-06-15T15:38:00Z Givenchy's decision touched off rampant rumors, with fashion insiders speculating that the choice of a presentation was a cost-cutting measure or aimed at protecting potential clients from unwanted publicity. Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh Chanel! 2010-07-06T22:50:00Z Ai's arrest touched off international criticism because of his prominence as China's leading contemporary artist. China frees famed activist artist Ai Weiwei 2011-06-23T02:45:05Z Rye was largely behind the tax resentments that touched off the Whiskey Rebellion in 1791. The remarkable resurgence of a liquor that Prohibition almost killed 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Azaria’s Rick is a convincing portrait of a cold-eyed, moneyed titan who’s dismayed to discover that the opprobrium his fateful party touched off may be disastrous for his company. Review: ‘Dry Powder,’ a High-Finance Comedy Drama 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z An anticipatory article in The Chicago Defender, the nation’s pre-eminent African-American weekly, wondered if “Greenlee’s masterpiece” might “touch off race warfare.” The Spy Movie That Upset the American Dream 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z The cheap rent beckoned and of course touched off a serious episode of gentrification, leaving us with the squeaky clean Mississippi Avenue. Portland playlist from Justin Ringle 2013-05-24T23:10:32Z R. Kelly’s ouster from Spotify playlists last week touched off a broader debate about where the music industry should draw the line between penalizing bad behavior and engaging in censorship. Should Streaming Music Services Penalize Bad Behavior? 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z It also led the university to suspend all fraternity and sorority social functions and touched off a wide-ranging discussion about sexual violence on college campuses. Rolling Stone retracts discredited U-Va. rape story 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, your rejecting their request will probably touch off more criticism and pressure anyway. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: When you have a beach house and a su-casa-es-mi-casa family 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z But it also touches off a rebellious streak in Maya that cracks open the door to the stage of life when children begin to detach from and even reject their parents. "PEN15" returns for another swim into the messiness of seventh grade 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z Conversely, a slow start tends to touch off difficulty, discouragement, dislike, and avoidance. Can babies read? 2012-09-12T16:08:00Z He then went on to detail the nation's turbulent history since its creation in 1948, up to and including the killings of three Israeli youths that touched off the current violence. Jon Voight calls Bardem, Cruz et al 'obviously ignorant' about Israel 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z They also fired storied football coach , which touched off a violent student demonstration on campus Wednesday night, requiring police clad in riot gear to disperse the students, at times with pepper spray. Vigil draws thousands at Penn State 2011-11-12T04:30:00Z That sandwich did not mimic the flavor of a cheesesteak but conjured up enough of the sensations touched off by a cheesesteak to be an honest variation, not a fake. Restaurant Review: Superiority Burger in the East Village 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z The central banks' liquidity move touched off a buying frenzy in financial shares. Dow closes up almost 500 points 2011-11-30T22:11:03Z The incident touched off intense internal debates about reforming the structure of the MPAA. MPAA extends Chairman Chris Dodd's contract through 2018 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z His on-again, off-again tenure with Black Sabbath touched off an intense debate among fans as to which singer was the true essence of the band - a discussion that lasted until his death. Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67 2010-05-17T00:09:00Z The shooting death of Martin, 17, has touched off a national debate about race, with many demanding that the man who shot Martin be charged with a crime. Church marches against violence, for Trayvon 2012-04-01T23:32:00Z “I don’t think Americans know the sheer level of violence and chaos that the War on Drugs has touched off, so I try to make the point by sheer repetition,” Winslow told Men’s Journal. The Missing Story of the Drug War 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Floyd’s death touched off protests worldwide, some of which turned violent, and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism. Ex-officer Derek Chauvin makes another bid to overturn federal conviction in murder of George Floyd 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z And since then, tensions between the two nations have grown following a series of events touched off by the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon that had wafted across the U.S. earlier this year. White House hoping Biden-Xi meeting brings progress on military communications, fentanyl fight 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z That was also the year Seattle elected its first socialist — a heady time of concern about inequality, but also touching off a movement politics marked more by protest and purity than coalition-building and compromise. Seattle is the most progressive city no more 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Violence has also spread to the occupied West Bank, with Israeli raids touching off clashes with gunmen and people throwing stones. Israeli PM hails advance into Gaza City; UN team talks of 'grave risk of genocide' 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Violence has also spread to the occupied West Bank, with Israeli raids touching off confrontations with gunmen and people throwing stones. Hamas fighters seek to block Israeli advance on Gaza City 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The incursion touched off a war that has killed more than 7,700 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Israeli settler shoots and kills Palestinian harvester as violence surges in the West Bank 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump scrapped those plans, touching off a political firestorm. Trump cleared of improper influence in FBI relocation spat 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Since Sunday, Israel has signaled a shift in tactics by sending infantry, backed by tanks, on probing incursions of Gaza that have touched off clashes with Hamas fighters. US advises Israel hold off on Gaza invasion, keeps Hamas mediator Qatar in loop -sources 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The University of Pennsylvania touched off an alumni uprising last month after hosting the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, which featured speakers who have called for the destruction of Israel. Huntsman halts giving to alma mater Penn over response to ‘historic Hamas evil’ 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The plan for the demonstration has touched off debate after footage from a Monday rally by the same group showed people chanting "gas the Jews". Australia police weigh special powers ahead of pro-Palestinian protest 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The planned demonstration has touched off nationwide debate after footage from a Monday rally by the same group showed people chanting "gas the jews". Australian police consider special search powers ahead of pro-Palestinian protest 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z It’s nearly 5,000 fewer students than in the fall of 2019, before the virus and the school closures touched off an unraveling. Warning for Seattle: The schools’ pandemic hangover is not easing 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Lebanon was already on edge after six fighters were killed along the border on Monday: three Hezbollah members, an Israeli officer, and two Palestinian militants who touched off the violence by infiltrating Israel from Lebanon. Israel shells Lebanon after rocket fire, in third day of violence 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z That touched off a feud with Reyna’s parents, who informed U.S. U.S. Soccer, Gregg Berhalter add Gio Reyna to roster for games vs. Germany, Ghana 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Fico has said he would stop military supplies to Ukraine, which has a small border with Slovakia to the west, and that sending more weapons prolonged the war touched off by Russia's February 2022 invasion. Slovakia's Fico gets two weeks to form government after election win 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Weissman knew that messenger RNA had an incidental effect on dendritic cells: Their interaction touched off an immune response that ignited dangerous inflammation across the body. Scientists whose work on mRNA paved the way for first COVID-19 vaccines win Nobel Prize 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The episode touched off a national uproar over American history and free speech. Boy who stood up for Gadsden flag promotes courage at Brave Books reading 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The move would have reduced the power of the group’s former leader Yevgeny V. Prigozhin and, analysts believe, helped touch off his failed mutiny against Russia’s military leadership. Putin Meets With Former Wagner Deputy as Questions Linger 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z That touched off the mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from the mountainous region inside Azerbaijan on Sunday. Half of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population flees as the separatist government says it will dissolve 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short, which can touch off a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven. Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Vehicles are already scarce when compared with the years before the pandemic, which touched off a global shortage of computer chips that hobbled auto factories. Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Two people were arrested, and experts say the incident touched off a debate on Proud Boy chat channels about whether more extreme and white nationalist activists should be welcomed into the group or cast out. Proud Boys: From storming the Capitol for Trump to protesting drag shows 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z “I was faster than other foreign journalists. The story was moved via our Tokyo bureau. … It touched off immense world reaction,” Hwang said in an interview with South Korea’s Maeil Business Newspaper last year. K.C. Hwang, AP’s bureau chief in Seoul for 30 years, dies at age 99 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z In the United States, an immigration policy like that would touch off ferocious debate in Congress, where Republican hardliners have argued that legal immigration should be reduced. Column: Canada is recruiting immigrants from Silicon Valley to boost its economy. It might work 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Saturday advising Catalina Island residents and visitors to evacuate — especially those with medical conditions or in need of extra assistance — touching off a scramble onto packed ferries all afternoon. Before Hilary strikes, Catalina residents, visitors pack boats in last-chance evacuations 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Floyd’s killing touched off protests worldwide and forced a national reckoning of police brutality and racism. Ex-Minneapolis officer faces sentencing on a state charge for his role in George Floyd’s killing 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The photo, and a viral video of its subjects, touched off a rush of photographers to the park, sparking discord on the island over access to the rural community’s fox families. On San Juan Island, tension over red foxes and photographers' access to them 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z His departure, ironically, was touched off by the song he co-wrote and was best known for, “Take It to the Limit.” Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles and singer of ‘Take It to the Limit,’ dies at 77 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Last winter, some 20,000 migrants walked into Canada on a rural road from northern New York state into Quebec — an upsurge big enough that it touched off political controversy. Column: Canada is recruiting immigrants from Silicon Valley to boost its economy. It might work 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Floyd’s death touched off protests worldwide, some of which turned violent, and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism that is still playing out. Ex-officer Derek Chauvin to ask U.S. Supreme Court to review conviction in murder of George Floyd 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, two days after the mass shooting in southwest Philadelphia, the city was trying to understand what had touched off such an inexplicable outburst of violence. Suspect Showed Troubling Signs Before Philadelphia Rampage, D.A. Says 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Seven floors above them, missile debris tore through the outer walls of the high-rise in Kyiv’s western district of Solomianskyi, obliterating several flats and touching off a raging fire. Sleepless in Kyiv: In wartime capital, the stress of long fight weighs on everyone. Somehow, people cope 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The unrest was touched off by the shooting last Tuesday of the young man identified as Nahel, who was stopped while driving a Mercedes in suburban Paris. Far-right figure ends divisive crowdfunding for police officer who shot boy, triggering riots 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z NANTERRE, France — Crowds gathered at town halls across France Monday to show solidarity with local governments targeted in six nights of unrest touched off by the police shooting of a 17-year-old. Crowds across France show solidarity at town halls targeted in rioting following police shooting 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z When the newspaper published the recording, it touched off shock and anger in the county of about 31,000 residents in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma, and across the country. Sheriff Recorded Making Inflammatory Comments Won’t Face Charges 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Furthermore, last week’s rebellion was touched off by the Russian Defense Ministry’s order for all Wagner members to sign a Russian military contract, effectively destroying the group’s autonomy. Can Russia Tame Wagner in Africa Without Destroying It? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The deliberations have touched off an intense lobbying battle, with Intel and Nvidia working to prevent further curbs on their business. Biden Administration Weighs Further Curbs on Sales of A.I. Chips to China 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Disney's criticism touched off a war of words with DeSantis and led to the state removing the company's control of a special administrative district that promotes development around the Walt Disney World resort. Disney beats investor lawsuit over feud with DeSantis 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The federal review was touched off by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a Minneapolis officer in 2020, a crime that led to protests and unrest across the country. Minneapolis Police Used Illegal, Abusive Practices for Years, Justice Dept. Finds 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, had the presence of mind to hit record on her phone, and her livestream on Facebook touched off protests around the country. Central Park birder Christian Cooper is turning his viral video fame into a memoir and TV show 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Pictures of the bear and its capture touched off a frenzy on social media. Young black bear wanders Washington D.C. neighborhood, sparking a frenzy before being captured 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Ukraine has warned since last October that the hydroelectric dam was mined by Russian forces, and accused them of touching off an explosion that has turned the downstream areas into a waterlogged wasteland. AP Exclusive: Drone footage of collapsed dam shows ruined structure, devastation and no sign of life 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Floyd’s death touched off protests around the world, some of which turned violent, and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism that is still playing out. Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd’s murder 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Lobbied by an ascendant parents’ rights movement, lawmakers from Florida to Wyoming have increasingly scrutinized what books are available, touching off outrage about content related to race, sex and gender in particular. Utah Republicans defend book removal law while protesting district that banned Bible 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z This touched off protests and Western powers voiced concern about what it meant for Israel's democratic health. Fate of Israel's judicial plan may hang on June parliament vote 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Epstein’s death touched off a wave of anger toward the Bureau of Prisons and questions about the operation of the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Records detail Jeffrey Epstein’s last days and prison system’s scramble after his suicide 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z But forecasters warned there was the danger that humid air from the typhoon could feed into a seasonal rain front, touching off heavy localized rains. Japan braces for torrential rain as typhoon nears 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The cries to clamp down on short selling started even as the banking crisis of 2023, touched off by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and other institutions in March, was running at full bore. Column: Short selling makes markets work better. So why do banks want to outlaw it? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The outages left students waiting in classrooms for hours for the exams to start and touched off a political spat, following an inconclusive general election earlier this month. Worst cyberattack in Greece disrupts high school exams, causes political spat 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Often candidates have previously been in treatment, sometimes receiving care at home, when some setback or gap in service touched off an episode. L.A. criminal court program diverts mentally ill offenders from prosecution 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z CDT, the moment the shooter entered Robb Elementary School last year, touching off the nation’s deadliest school shooting in a decade. On 1st anniversary of Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, Biden will push for more gun control 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z On October 29, Israel invaded Egypt, and on November 5, Britain and France did as well, touching off the Suez Crisis. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The killing, captured on bystander video, touched off protests around the world and prompted a national reckoning with police brutality and racism. Man who witnessed George Floyd murder by police suing Minneapolis over officers’ actions 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Water can get into the liftgate control computer, causing an electrical short that can touch off a fire. Stellantis recalls nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide due to fire risk 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Matt Chapman came sliding across the plate, touching off a wild celebration in Toronto after the Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of Atlanta. Toronto’s sweep of Atlanta just the latest flex for dominant AL East 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Even so, the measure touched off a fierce partisan battle, passing the Republican-controlled House and Senate with no Democratic votes. One nation, divided by abortion: Blue, red state chasm widens after fall of Roe 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z The league then touched off the First Balkan War in October 1912 by attacking Macedonia, which was still held by the Ottomans. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The country’s public health emergency touched off in January 2020 by the sudden appearance of a novel coronavirus formally enters the history books Thursday. What you need to know to stay safe from COVID after the public health emergency ends 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z That touched off a race among tech giants, including Google parent Alphabet, to push the new chatbot technology into the business world. Wendy’s turns to AI-powered chatbots for drive-thru orders 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Those recommendations touched off a firestorm and were denounced by women’s health advocates, who have long argued that early detection gives the best chance of survival. Expert panel that sparked mammogram controversy now says tests should start at 40 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The results were gathered from March 27 to April 7, well after Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed in early March, touching off the latest round of bank turmoil. Banks report tougher credit standards in wake of failures 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Within days, SVB had collapsed, touching off a larger crisis for regional banks. What to Watch in Today’s Jobs Report 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z But the video of the exchange with Gaete touched off an investigation that became a referendum on how Rivera did her job and interacted with colleagues. Marly Rivera, ESPN baseball reporter, fired after on-field incident 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z That forced SVB to sell securities at a loss, touching off a panic that doomed the bank. How Washington allowed bank CEOs to pocket huge bonuses amid failures 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Another woman wearing a red “Make Men Lions Again” hat touched off heated exchanges by claiming the event was nothing short of “perversion” and “child abuse.” Protesters removed from Sherman Oaks library after disrupting ‘drag queen story hour’ 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The photos’ release touched off a flurry of legal activity. Since photos' release, LAPD has been quietly scrubbing police rosters from portal 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z This month, violence in Israel and the West Bank has increased, touched off by an Israeli police raid on Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, the compound home to the Al-Aqsa mosque. China offers to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace talks 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Soon after President Biden took office, the growing numbers of migrant children touched off tension between the new administration and longtime government staff members. As Migrant Children Were Put to Work, U.S. Ignored Warnings 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Floyd’s death touched off protests around the world, some of which turned violent, and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism. Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z That baseless rhetoric touched off evictions, firings and physical assaults on migrants, thousands of whom, along with Tunisians themselves, have taken to the seas in search of better fortunes. Opinion | Europe flounders in the face of surging migration 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Propane gas spewing from lines buried deep beneath the snow has already touched off two explosions. Explosions, crushed buildings and flood fears. Mammoth Lakes thrown into chaos by snowfall 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z The former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who shot Andres Guardado in the back several times, a killing that touched off days of raucous protests, will not face criminal charges. L.A. Sheriff's deputy who shot Andres Guardado will not be charged in killing 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Tuesday’s deaths followed a week of unusually heightened violence in Israel and the West Bank, touched off by an Israeli police raid on Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, the compound home to the Al-Aqsa mosque. Israeli army kills 2 alleged Palestinian gunmen in West Bank 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The rocket fire from Syria comes against the backdrop of soaring Israeli-Palestinian tensions touched off by an Israeli police raid on Jerusalem’s most sensitive site, the sacred compound home to the Al-Aqsa mosque. Israeli military: 3 rockets fired from Syria toward Israel 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The unusual rocket fire from Syria comes against the backdrop of soaring Israeli-Palestinian tensions touched off by an Israeli police raid on Jerusalem’s most sensitive site, the sacred compound home to the Al-Aqsa mosque. Israeli military: 3 rockets fired from Syria toward Israel 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z That touched off speculation that it may want to carry out its first nuclear test since 2017 because its last two nuclear test detonations happened after it disclosed other new warheads. US flies nuclear-capable bombers amid tensions with N. Korea 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z That touched off panic among SVB clients, who staged one of the biggest bank runs in U.S. history. Silicon Valley Bank’s risk model flashed red. So its executives changed it. 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z His hospitalization and photos showing an uncomfortable and grimacing pope being helped to move after the Wednesday audience touched off a flurry of speculation and a global prayer chain as Catholic leaders called for intercession. Pope Francis, recovering from bronchitis, to leave hospital, attend Holy Week events 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The criticism has touched off a debate about whether it is appropriate to pull out knitting needles in video huddles. Knitters Say Stitching Helps Them Follow the Thread in Meetings 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z It also allowed lawmakers and successive administrations to avoid touching off politically fraught debates over the rising costs, Bilmes said. Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z One Federal Reserve official has suggested the trouble that Silicon Valley Bank touched off makes a recession more likely. Will Bank Turmoil Tank the Economy? 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z The subpoena from Mr. McCaul is likely to touch off a legal fight with the State Department over the cable. State Dept. faces Monday deadline to turn over secret Afghan dissent cable as GOP readies subpoena 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine last year touched off parallel wars. Opinion | How to make the sanctions on Russia really hurt 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z His indictment touched off a political firestorm that led to the downfall of Jennifer Carnahan as chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota. GOP donor faces trial on charges of sex trafficking minors 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Republicans have said they won’t raise it unless they get deep spending cuts in return — an ultimatum that risks touching off a catastrophic failure by the government to pay its bills. Column: Biden's budget was an opening bid. Where's the Republican plan? 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z White House officials are assuring the public that the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the largest since the 2008 global financial crisis, won’t touch off another string of bank collapses. White House says Silicon Valley Bank failure won’t lead to repeat of 2008 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The blueprint is expected to touch off fierce debate on Capitol Hill, where Republicans have pledged to slash federal spending — even if they have to seize on the country’s credit to secure dramatic cuts. White House proposes $1.6 billion to combat ‘historic’ covid aid fraud 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z This is what the state is already doing — without touching off a huge fight or bloating up the bureaucracy. WA’s pay-per-mile tax is not the culture war we need right now 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The arrest of former FBI counterintelligence official Charles McGonigal has touched off a slew of conspiracy theories from Democrats and their liberal allies in the media that he sabotaged the bureau’s fruitless Trump-Russia collusion probe. Arrest of FBI official involved in Trump-Russia probe spurs leftist conspiracy theories 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z That touched off a series of calls and emails between the state and the College Board. Did politics scrub ‘systemic’ from AP African American studies plan? That has touched off a messy, behind-the-scenes effort by both sides to win support. Putin and Biden Shore Up Alliances in Dueling Appearances 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s excoriation of Iger’s decision to load up on content for the streaming wars by buying Rupert Murdoch’s TV and movie studios and other entertainment assets has touched off a spirited debate. After 7,000 job cuts, some question if Disney paid too much for Fox assets 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z It called the cut a “significant milestone” in the energy war touched off by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions that followed. Russia to cut oil production in retaliatory move that pushes prices up 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Accompanying them will be the parents of Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was beaten to death by five police officers in Memphis, touching off the latest national debate about policing and race. Biden to Lay Down Economic Challenge to House Republicans 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The discovery touched off a special counsel investigation and additional documents have turned up at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, in searches by his lawyers and by the FBI. Biden approval steady after document discovery: AP-NORC Poll 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Still, Powell isn’t likely to signal that a pause in rate increases will occur anytime soon, out of concern that such a message could touch off rallies in stocks and bonds. Powell likely to stress Fed’s inflation fight far from over 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Floyd’s murder touched off protests around the world and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism. Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z She said the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, which touched off protests and unrest across the country, including Aurora, was a turning point. After Tyre Nichols Death, Officials’ Moves Reflect a Shift in Handling Police Violence 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The officers who attacked Mr. King were acquitted the next year in state court by a mostly white jury, which touched off deadly riots that first devastated and ultimately reshaped Los Angeles. Video images of Tyre Nichols being beaten draw comparisons to Rodney King’s beating by police officers. 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Funding the raises could touch off far-reaching changes to UC’s traditional model of graduate student education, including potential reductions in teaching assistants and researchers. UC scrambling to afford big wage gains for academic workers: Grad student cuts loom 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Documents from Kurtz’s lawsuit touched off a 2017 investigation of the tires by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that resulted in a recall last year. Grand jury investigating Goodyear recreational vehicle tires 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken, whose school has held the top spot for decades, touched off the revolt when she announced that the school would no longer take part. Major medical schools join widening revolt against U.S. News rankings 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z That discovery touched off a frantic hunt for additional documents, leading Mr. Biden’s attorneys to search his homes in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Biden’s document crisis worsens as Democrats slam handling of classified materials 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z In recent years, the panels have touched off hot debate with “vaccine freedom” advocates who say repealing faith healing exemptions will lead to the unraveling of religious exemptions for vaccines. Idaho faith healing exemption remains unchanged, and more children die 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Wade, touching off a wave of bans across the country. Most abortion bans include exceptions. In practice, few are granted 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z The leak touched off protests at justices’ homes and raised concerns about their security. Supreme Court leak report findings: Lax security, loose lips 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Musk's penchant for using Twitter to air his thoughts touched off the current case and some of his 22,000 tweets have been used against him in the past. Grilling Musk: use CEO's tweets, thin skin against him, trial experts say 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Floyd’s death touched off protests around the world and forced a painful national reckoning with police brutality and racism. Court to hear appeal of ex-officer in murder of George Floyd 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z When nearly an inch of rain fell in the space of five minutes, it touched off a destructive debris flow that outmatched the basins. In Montecito, the Million-Dollar Views Still Come With Mudslide Risks 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The move touched off a cascading snarl that resulted in the cancellation of more than 1,300 flights and the delay of 9,000 more. Buttigieg finds himself in the spotlight for better or worse 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Israeli troops killed two Palestinian gunmen in the occupied West Bank on Saturday in what witnesses described as a running skirmish touched off by an army raid near a flashpoint town. Erdogan aide says time running out to ratify Sweden, Finland NATO bids 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z That temporarily grounded all flights nationwide and touched off a cascading air traffic jam that will take at least a day to unclog. Explainer: How NOTAM caused widespread flight disruptions 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Yale’s break with the ranking process in November touched off the revolt. U.S. News & World Report tweaks law school formula after rankings revolt 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z That May, the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police touched off nationwide racial justice protests that in Richmond focused on Monument Avenue and its iconic memorials. White contractors wouldn’t remove Confederate statues. So a Black man did it. 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z The actions on Sunday that touched off the air alert could have been either Russia firing missiles or sending planes into the air that set off false alarms. Air-Raid Sirens Sound Across Ukraine on Christmas Morning 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The actions on Sunday that touched off the air alert could be either Russia firing missiles or sending planes into the air that set off false alarms. Air-Raid Sirens Sound Across All of Ukraine on Christmas Morning 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z Also Tuesday, Peru’s Congress tentatively endorsed a plan to hold early elections in an attempt to defuse the ongoing national political crisis that has touched off deadly street protests since Castillo’s removal from office. Mexican ambassador expelled from Peru over meddling claims 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Saied spoke at an important moment for Tunisia, more than a decade after the 2011 uprising that ended a longtime dictatorship and touched off a wave of revolution across the Arab World. Tunisia’s leader defiantly rejects U.S. rebuke on democratic erosion 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The victory also touched off riotous celebrations in Morocco and Moroccan enclaves across Europe. World Cup: Morocco's family bonds fuel its historic run 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z But last year’s accelerated approval of a much-debated Alzheimer’s drug touched off a new round of criticism, including investigations of FDA’s decision making by federal inspectors and Congress. Speedier drug approvals hit slowdown as FDA faces scrutiny 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z As its leaders signal that new coronavirus lockdowns are imminent, touching off protests throughout the country, the expected economic fallout has turned oil traders bearish. U.S. gas prices plunge toward $3 a gallon as demand drops worldwide 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The 53-year-old driver had rear-ended another vehicle on Monday before plowing into the Phantom Fireworks shop in West Melbourne, igniting rockets and touching off a series of explosions, Florida Today reported. SUV crashes into Florida fireworks store, sparking huge fire 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The court decision immediately touched off a scramble on Capitol Hill, and speculation about whether the records Trump has so vigorously guarded would at some point become public. Supreme Court clears way for Trump tax returns to go to Congress 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The National Hockey League touched off a skirmish Tuesday by tweeting that “Trans women are women,” prompting pushback from foes of biological males participating in female sports if they identify as women. NHL slashed on social media for declaring ‘Trans women are women’ 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Jackson caught the pass and scored with his own’s magician touch off the backboard. Knee issue sidelines Paul George in Clippers' blowout win over Spurs 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Filling up is now as cheap as it was in February, just before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine touched off a global energy crisis. U.S. gas prices plunge toward $3 a gallon as demand drops worldwide 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z University officials said the gun report touched off an investigation by the threat assessment team. What was U-Va. shooting suspect’s motive? Clues offer possibilities. 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z The shooting touched off an intense manhunt Sunday, and authorities announced Monday that a suspect, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., had been apprehended. Police: Suspect sought in University of Idaho student deaths 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z The other is newer: A U.S. ban on sales of advanced technology to Beijing has touched off a “semiconductor war.” Column: Biden and Xi hope to stabilize U.S.-China ties. Odds are against them 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z The market carnage turned even uglier in May, when a project known as Terra and its companion token, Luna, crashed, touching off a chain reaction of company failures. Crypto chaos continues as Binance drops bid to buy rival FTX 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z In the chaos and confusion touched off by the gunfire, supporters clamoured to know what had happened to Khan. Jubilation shattered by gunfire: How attack on ex-Pakistani PM Khan unfolded 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The move touched off an exodus of military age men from Russia, with tens of thousands heading for countries including Georgia, Armenia and Kazakhstan, which allow Russians to enter without visas. Russia's partial mobilisation is complete, Shoigu says 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z It helped touch off a broader reckoning in the entertainment industry around diversity, equity and inclusion on both sides of the camera — who gets to make movies, who gets to be the subject of them. After Hollywood’s Reckoning, a Fear It Was Short-Lived 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The decree touched off anger throughout the country, with a string of violent attacks on local draft offices and over 2,000 people arrested for attending anti-mobilisation protests. Moscow mayor says draft complete, St Petersburg fires call-up chief 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The TV report touched off widespread anger domestically and tarnished the country’s reputation among other European Union nations, prompting the government to scrap it. Cyprus’ flawed program leads to 10 more losing citizenship 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z By this analogy, “appeasement” of Putin will only encourage him to invade more countries and seize more land, much as Hitler grabbed Poland in 1939, touching off World War II in Europe. Opinion | Why a negotiated peace with Putin is the safest way out 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The raid touched off clashes elsewhere in Jenin, which, along with the neighbouring city of Nablus, has been a focus of Israeli forces. Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinian gunmen in flashpoint West Bank town 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The fact that Hong Kong began to diverge from China’s “zero Covid” policy only after Beijing gave its blessing has touched off worries over the city’s broader loss of autonomy. After Pandemic Barriers, Can Hong Kong Recover as a Global Metropolis? 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The mobilisation announcement touched off a frenzy inside Russia, with many young men seeking ways to avoid fighting in Ukraine. Desperation on Russia's borders as draft-eligible men flee 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z They fired on police guarding a hotel for security officers, touching off clashes between them and police and a group of night guards who rushed to the scene, Soylu said. Kurdish militants attack Turkish police, kill themselves 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z David Malpass touched off a furor, including calls for his removal, when he refused to acknowledge that fossil fuels are warming the planet. In Melbourne, a Sky-High Drama Takes Hold 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The current demonstrations are the most dramatic displays of dissent that the country has seen since November 2019, when a rise in gas prices touched off the most sweeping and violent riots since the revolution. What’s Driving the Protests in Iran? 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Her death touched off protests in numerous Iranian cities, some involving women torching their scarves. Iran's president dismisses criticism as street protests over women's rights turn deadly 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z She is in remission, but a cancer medication she was taking touched off recurrent inflammation of her retina and iris — complications that hampered her vision and required the care of a Hopkins ocular immunologist. Hopkins may leave CareFirst network, leaving patients in the lurch 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z California has touched off a biofuel boom in pursuit of climate action. Another California exodus: Dairy cows leave for greener pastures in Texas, Arizona as farms squeezed 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z An avalanche could touch off a disaster, according to a 2016 study that modeled how a glacial lake outburst flood at Laguna Palcacocha might unfold. A melting glacier, an imperiled city and one farmer’s fight for climate justice But it was far from clear whether Russia would be able to halt Ukraine’s momentum, as more evidence emerged that Ukraine’s stunning advances in recent days had touched off disarray inside Russia’s ruling class. Russia’s Retreat in Ukraine Pokes Holes in Putin’s Projection of Force 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z That concern touched off a series of compromises that led to the city’s showing extraordinary deference to a lawyer representing the yeshivas, according to 10 former officials. In Hasidic Enclaves, Failing Private Schools Flush with Public Money 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z The critique touched off the internal scrutiny at Columbia. Columbia acknowledges giving incorrect data for U.S. News rankings 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Each incident went viral online in China, initially touching off a wave of outrage over violence against women. Battling Violence and Censors, Women in China Become ‘Invisible and Absent’ 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Fatal police shootings of Black people in Columbus, Ohio’s capital, have touched off furious protests in recent years. Columbus Police Release Body Camera Footage of Fatal Shooting 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Conditions at the site, which was shrouded in smoke on Monday from wildfires touched off by combat nearby, have been unraveling for weeks. Nuclear inspectors are in Ukraine for a high-stakes visit to the Zaporizhzhia plant. 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine touched off Europe's most devastating conflict since World War Two. Shelling near Ukraine nuclear plant fuels disaster fears; Russia pounds Donbas 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The search of the premises has touched off what is now a weeks-long story that is likely to continue for weeks more. Analysis | Trump is turning the midterms from a referendum into a choice 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z It began the evening of Aug. 5, when thunderstorms touched off 11 blazes. A surprising amount of dry lightning hits California, fueling fire risk 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The shooting that police believe touched off the retaliatory violence occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Police: Triple shooting was retaliation for Truxton Circle incident 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, touched off a firestorm of protests around the world and refocused attention on police brutality and racism. Chauvin moved to Arizona federal pen in George Floyd killing 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Two decades ago, the F.S.B. was accused of involvement in bombings of apartment buildings in Moscow that killed more than 300 people and touched off Russia’s invasion of the republic of Chechnya. Russia’s claim: A Ukrainian woman carried out the bombing, which killed Daria Dugina, then went to Estonia. 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The murders touched off mob violence that ultimately claimed nine thousand lives, a bloody episode that highlights the degree of religious turmoil that gripped Europe in the aftermath of the Protestant Reformation. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Vance’s disappointing financial report touched off new urgency for air support from the McConnell-aligned super PAC, a person familiar with the planning said. ‘It’s a rip-off’: GOP spending under fire as Senate hopefuls seek rescue 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Kane’s goal came in the sixth of seven added-on minutes, the striker glancing in a header that took a touch off the thigh of James before going into the net. Tuchel, Conte clash as Chelsea, Tottenham draw 2-2 in EPL 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z Still, confusion over the provision touched off a late scramble to strip it from the bill. With Sinema’s help, private equity firms win relief from proposed tax hikes 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z And it may touch off more jostling among semiconductor companies that spent more than $20 million on lobbying in the first half of this year alone, according to their disclosures. Congress Is Giving Billions to the Chip Industry. Strings Are Attached. 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Kirby said American officials did not necessarily anticipate an attack by China in response but cautioned that the possible military demonstrations of force could touch off conflict by mistake. U.S. Warns China Not to Turn Pelosi’s Expected Trip to Taiwan Into a ‘Crisis’ 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The Fed, which is trying to slow the economy by raising interest rates, says it doesn’t want to touch off a recession. Perspective | Recession experts don’t think we are in one and neither do I 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z For Indigenous listeners, the event touched off a reflection that quickly moved beyond the apology to concerns about Indigenous relations with the Canadian government and what might happen next — in 50 years, in 500 years. Pope apologizes for ‘evil committed by so many Christians’ in Canada’s residential schools 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Most legal scholars said Trump misinterpreted the law, but that didn’t stop the former president from nearly touching off a constitutional crisis, if not a coup d’etat. Congress is moving toward fixing the way it counts votes for president, but it won't be easy 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Last fall, as soaring cryptocurrency prices touched off yet another round of investor mania, one of the biggest crypto miners in Washington state was already watching the exits. The thrill is gone for Central Washington’s once-hot crypto industry 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The Biden administration has also been hesitant to provide arms that could reach into Russian territory and, potentially, touch off a broader war. The U.S. is sending more rocket launchers that Ukraine says are key to fighting Russia. 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Her music, which she described as “a circus in purgatory,” quickly touched off a mosh pit. Raving for Shrek, the swamp comes to Brooklyn 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z And after President Donald J. Trump’s withdrawal from the accord three years later touched off a new surge in the Iranian nuclear program, Israel stepped up its sabotage campaign, blowing up Iranian facilities. Israel urges the U.S. to put pressure on Iran. 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z When President Donald J. Trump pulled out of the accord in 2018, it touched off a new surge in the Iranian nuclear program. Nukes, Oil and a Prince’s Redemption: A Trip Fraught With Perils for Biden 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The Russian invasion of Ukraine has touched off the most serious confrontation between the world's biggest nuclear-armed powers since the height of the Cold War. Joe Biden heads to Middle East amid faltering US sway 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Wade giving women a national right to abortion, sent the issue to the states and touched off a legislative and legal scramble as lawmakers adjust to the post-Roe reality. Democrats accused of overreacting with rush to ban abortion extraditions 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Given the political moment, it’s no wonder the two celebrities touched off a conversation about transphobic language, defining womanhood and more. Bette Midler and Macy Gray upset trans advocates. Here’s why. 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The high court’s ruling last week touched off a flurry of action in courthouses as conservative-leaning states seek to ban or restrict the procedure. Maryland law expanding who can perform abortion takes effect 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z But it did not disclose the nature of the evidence or say who would be testifying, touching off a wave of speculation. Meadows Aide to Testify Before Jan. 6 Panel at Surprise Hearing 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z The vote came after GOP leaders voted to block Democrats from debating or proposing changes to the voucher bill, touching off a heated procedural fight that left Democrats fuming. Police at Arizona Capitol fire tear gas, disperse protesters 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Now, recent turmoil has touched off a plunge in new home sales and depressed real estate prices for the first time in years, jeopardizing the prospects of an already fragile economy. First Pineapples, Now Fish: To Pressure Taiwan, China Flexes Economic Muscle 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision at the end of its term in about two weeks, and White House aides believe the ruling could touch off a political crisis, including mass protests. Bracing for the End of Roe v. Wade, the White House Weighs Executive Actions 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The strike on the market touched off a fire that burned through the day Monday. Ukraine’s strategic dilemma in Sievierodonetsk: Stand and fight, or pull back? 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The possibility of tariffs has touched off an ugly battle in recent months over the future of the U.S. solar industry. Biden to Pause New Solar Tariffs as White House Aims to Encourage Adoption 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z The missing flag in the 2019 preview had touched off an outcry on the right. ‘Top Gun’ saluted for bucking China by restoring Taiwanese flag on Tom Cruise’s jacket 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Likewise, chronic fatigue syndrome may well be touched off by viral infections; estimates of its victims range as high as 2.5 million. Opinion | Long Covid Is Dangerous. The Fear of It Still Shouldn’t Rule Your Life. 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z The split between the county’s urban and exurban voters has touched off a series of divisive and personal fights here, especially connected to public education and the pandemic. As community veers right, political division tears apart Sarasota, Fla. 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The flawed flight touched off an independent investigation that called for dozens of corrective actions and identified nearly 50 gaps in Boeing’s testing procedures. Boeing faces a major test in the do-over of its spaceflight attempt 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z An explosion touched off the fire, said Kettle Moraine Fire District administrative assistant Janine Conk. Huge fire burns at Wisconsin marine construction facility 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Other posters insist the flu is real, but that it was genetically engineered as a weapon, possibly intended to touch off a new round of COVID-style lockdowns. Conspiracy theorists flock to bird flu, spreading falsehoods 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The infections touched off a wave of recalls, mostly of specialty formulas used by medically fragile babies and children. As baby formula shortage worsens, families take desperate steps 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Hot embers can be carried by this rising air and the wind, touching off smaller fires ahead of or behind the main blaze. Wind, embers and defensible space: The science of destruction in Laguna Niguel 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Some students worried that a concert at the university’s Spring Fair, headlined by rapper Meek Mill and held indoors, had touched off an outbreak. After covid cases surge, some Johns Hopkins students want online exams 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The outage touched off protests and calls for the government to cancel its contract with Luma Energy, the private power company that took over the utility last June with promises to restore the grid. Solar Power Offers Puerto Ricans a Lifeline but Remains an Elusive Goal 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z That might have been my first direct encounter with the intensity of the antiabortion sentiment touched off by Roe, but it surely was not the last. Opinion | Send a message on Roe v. Wade with your ballot 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Makar got the rebound in the middle of the offensive zone and lined it through traffic to touch off the celebration. Makar scores in OT, Avs win 2-1 over Predators in Game 2 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The Baton Rouge demonstration was touched off when Martha White, an African American housekeeper, ignited a controversy by taking a seat in a section of a public bus reserved for White riders. Johnnie A. Jones Sr., pioneering civil rights lawyer, dies at 102 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z The latest Catalan revelations was touched off by a report from Citizen Lab, a cybersecurity watchdog organization at the University of Toronto that has been investigating unlawful surveillance activities worldwide. Spain Says Cellphones of Prime Minister and Defense Minister Were Hacked 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, pandemic layoffs touched off an era of soul-searching and job shuffling in the United States. Rapid Inflation, Lower Employment: How the U.S. Pandemic Response Measures Up 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Still, the votes are likely to touch off another round of sparring over the White House economic policies and the Federal Reserve commitment to raising interest rates as a means of curtailing inflation. Congress returns to battles over spending as inflation looms 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z The victim reported the incident the same day, touching off a years-long investigation, police said. Man charged in 1987 rape, accused of posing as radio host Don Geronimo 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z After the bill's signing — and much internal pressure — Disney, one of Florida's largest employers, came out against the measure, touching off an unprecedented political schism between the company and its Republican benefactors in the legislature. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlawed such protests in the aftermath of the George Floyd killing 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z The Theranos debacle, to take just one other example, was touched off by officials who granted scores of patents for a device that had never been built and that turned out not to work. Opinion | Save America’s Patent System 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z But if the Fed has to raise rates to high levels to restore economic calm, it could touch off a recession that pushes the unemployment rate higher. Rapid Inflation, Lower Employment: How the U.S. Pandemic Response Measures Up 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z The group’s return to power touched off a domino effect of suffering. Through child marriage or paid adoption, Afghan girls bear brunt of crisis 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The 2020 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis touched off a global movement against police brutality and calls for reform. Family of man shot by Michigan police say son was ‘killed like an animal’ 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The event had touched off a national debate over “cancel culture” and whether college campuses are intolerant of conservative views. Pence draws cheers, few protests at U-Va. after debate over speech 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The episode was kept under wraps until The Times disclosed it in a July story, which touched off a furor inside and outside the department. Times sues for records on LAFD chief deputy who was reportedly drunk during a major fire 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The migrant landing in this heavily Republican community, where it is common to still see signs of support for former president Donald Trump, has also touched off emotional debate over immigration policy. As Haitian migration routes change, compassion is tested in Florida Keys 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said the European Union must discuss banning Russian gas, though other officials urged caution around measures that could touch off a European energy crisis. U.S., Europe plan Russia sanctions as Ukraine warns of more civilian deaths 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The platform touched off an outcry in October 2020 for locking the New York Post’s account for 16 days over its bombshell report on Hunter Biden’s laptop. Babylon Bee CEO: Twitter’s Bee lockout may have been ‘last straw’ for Elon Musk 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Either way it was a lovely move from City, though I think Pope would have saved the shot without that touch off the defender. Burnley v Manchester City, Chelsea v Brentford: clockwatch – live! 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z Another man, a former co-defendant who pleaded guilty before the trial, testified that he hoped the kidnapping would touch off a civil war and prevent Joseph R. Biden Jr. from becoming president. Jurors Begin Deliberating Case of Alleged Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s Governor 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z The coalition was founded by former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, who touched off a national conversation — and copycat experiments — when he launched a guaranteed income program in his city in 2019. Palm Springs to provide cash payments for transgender residents 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The new lands touched off a massive national debate over the expansion of slavery, even before they were firmly in hand. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Seconds later, Panama’s Michael Murillo shoved Pulisic during a stoppage in play, and a frustrated official on the Panamanian bench threw the ball at the U.S. captain, touching off a brief scuffle near the sideline. U.S. men's soccer on brink of qualifying for World Cup after dominating Panama 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden touched off a global uproar at the end of his four-day European trip with his Saturday speech in Warsaw, Poland. U.S. NATO rep says Biden had human reaction as administration walks back Putin ouster demand 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z The majority’s decision to the contrary touched off a wave of criticism across the ideological spectrum, and a few weeks later the court seemed to have second thoughts. Supreme Court says death row inmate entitled to pastor’s touch at execution 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Denis Volkov, the director of the Levada polling center, says the real test for Russian public opinion is still to come as the economic hardships touched off by Western sanctions filter through society. Fed Up With Deadly Propaganda, Some Russian Journalists Quit 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z France drew heavily on its Indian allies in these victories, but the Iroquois—whose half king had touched off the explosion—gave no active aid to Britain until later in the war. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Scott’s blog post touched off a wave of nonprofits announcing their plans for the donations. MacKenzie Scott announces nearly $4 billion in donations 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z P&O Ferries fired the crew members over a Zoom call last week and then sent security teams onto ships to evict workers, touching off protests at ports around the U.K. British ferry operator faces deadline to explain mass firing 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z The invasion has touched off a burst of antiwar protests inside Russia, and the rally was surrounded by suspicions it was a Kremlin-manufactured display of patriotism. Putin rallies behind troops while lethal fire rains down 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The Fed funds rate has been near zero since March 2020 — a level intended to pull the economy out of the recession touched off by the coronavirus pandemic that month. Inflation vs. Recession: The Fed Is Walking a Tightrope 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Spanish efforts to crush Dutch Protestantism touched off a prolonged struggle for independence that made the disparate provinces a true nation. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z The speed and scale of the flight reflect the tectonic shift the invasion touched off inside Russia. ‘Things Will Only Get Worse.’ Putin’s War Sends Russians Into Exile. 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z The fraught process has touched off tough debates over programs enacted earlier in the pandemic — and how much, if at all, they should be funded further. Pandemic expansion of school lunch program appears slated to end suddenly 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z But amid the war in Ukraine, which has touched off protests across the country and an outpouring of opposition from Russians online, the Kremlin appears to see the internet as a newfound threat. Russia Takes Censorship to New Extremes, Stifling War Coverage 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The economic crisis touched off by the West’s harsh sanctions reinforced that narrative for some. A war the Kremlin tried to disguise becomes a hard reality for Russians 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z The Sugar Act and the Stamp Act touched off a prolonged constitutional debate about colonial rights, mostly conducted through dueling pamphlets and newspaper essays that continued until independence. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Four years later, a border incident touched off a full-scale war between Japan and China. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit — an accomplishment the president, intent on curtailing the sort of partisan rancor touched off by recent nominations, took pains to emphasize. Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z It was an awkward, passive-voiced declaration of war, which nevertheless touched off a calamity that could shape the face of Europe for years to come. Russia Batters Ukraine With Artillery Strikes as West Condemns Invasion 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z But no one promised to move in militarily and defend Ukraine as it could touch off a major European war. World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The news of Columbus’s voyages touched off a burst of European exploration. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Their protests touched off fighting between Catholics and Protestants. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Local officials passed the ordinance after one of the women sent letters to local authorities stating her intention to go topless, touching off a community debate. US Supreme Court declines to hear topless ban challenge 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Its centerpiece was a staged mass evacuation of women, children and elderly residents of breakaway regions, touching off long lines at ATMs and gas stations on Friday. Even people in separatist Ukraine question ‘evacuation’ crisis brewed by Russian-backed leaders 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z In the second half against the Galaxy, Yow’s open bid from 12 yards was touched off the crossbar by goalkeeper Jonathan Bond. D.C. United starters look set — for now — but the rest is a work in progress as preseason wraps 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The allegations touched off a flurry of news stories and Republican lawmakers demanding more details about the role the Clinton campaign played in the surveillance effort. Durham says he’s not responsible for media firestorm over Clinton spying allegations 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Gaining the Philippines touched off a debate in the United States over imperialism. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas, who competed for three years on the Penn men’s team before joining the women’s side for the 2021-22 season, touched off a national debate over fairness and inclusion in sports with her record-smashing performances. Lia Thomas cruises to first win at Ivy League championships, breaks female pool record 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The shooting touched off four days of riots in downtown Cincinnati that resulted in hundreds of arrests and millions of dollars worth of damage. Ahead of the Super Bowl, Cincinnati native bares all about the Bengals 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z But U.S. officials say that there remain numerous lower-grade options that Putin is considering that could touch off a less deadly but still costly conflict. Putin is operating on his own timeline, and it may be a long one 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Hanyu touched off an audible gasp throughout Capital Indoor Stadium when he reduced his first planned jump, a quadruple salchow, to a single jump. Column: Nathan Chen soars in short program at Winter Olympics 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z That was enough to touch off a minor rebellion in this Uzbek-dominated northern provincial capital. A popular Uzbek commander fought for the Taliban for more than two decades. He was arrested anyway. 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z The organizing campaign at SHoP appears to have been touched off by the economic uncertainty introduced by the pandemic, as well as the toll on employees of working long hours remotely. Architects at a prominent New York firm drop their unionization bid. 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z It came on the second play of the second quarter and touched off some scoring pyrotechnics. AP WAS THERE: Riggins, Washington go ‘Hog’ wild to top Miami 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z But even if an attack were to happen, touching off what would most likely be enormous human suffering in Ukraine, the diplomatic scramble would continue — with Russia exercising even more leverage, Kofman argued. Putin is operating on his own timeline, and it may be a long one 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z The swimmer Thomas has posted some of the NCAA’s fastest times this season in the 200-, 500- and 1,650-yard freestyle, touching off a heated national debate about fairness and inclusion in women’s athletics. USA Swimming’s new transgender policy puts Lia Thomas’ eligibility in doubt 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Their stories touched off an outpouring of sympathy and donations, but the attention faded as the public had few outlets to push for policy change, like electing officials who represented their views. Migrant Worker’s Tale of Inequality Grips China, Then Is Erased 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Any effort to disqualify Thomas could touch off a court fight. Trans swimmer Lia Thomas skips final regular-season meet as focus turns to NCAA championships 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z The union formed after news of layoffs at the Call of Duty support studio touched off five weeks of strikes. The path to unionizing has been rough for Raven Software, and it’s about to get rougher 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z In the U.K., meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned of the possibility of a "lightning war" touching off. U.S. troops on standby as tensions with Russia worsen over possible Ukraine war 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Of the five Ukrainians named, four fled Ukraine for Russia in 2014 following a popular uprising that ousted the Russian-backed government in Kyiv and touched off the separatist war in Ukraine’s east that continues today. Britain says Russia is plotting to install a pro-Russia leader in Ukraine 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z Mr. Bragg’s memo touched off a battle in Manhattan that has already played out in cities around the country. Bragg’s Policy Shift Causes Furor, Though Few Cases Would Be Affected 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z His shot was blocked at the buzzer, touching off a wild celebration among the Ducks as the Bruins briefly milled about before heading toward the locker room. No. 3 UCLA struggles on defense in 'embarrassing' overtime loss to Oregon 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z If rapid price gains start to become “entrenched in our economy,” the Fed might have to react starkly to choke off runaway inflation and risk touching off a recession, Mr. Powell said. Jerome Powell says the Fed is prepared to raise rates to tame inflation. 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Investigators have not released any details about the space heater, such as the model and how old it is, nor have they explained how it might have touched off the fire. Despite safety measures, space heaters remain a fire risk. 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z The University of Pennsylvania senior has touched off an uproar over the fairness of allowing male-born athletes in women’s sports as she smashes program, pool and meet records. Penn’s Lia Thomas wins two races, loses third to another transgender swimmer 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z The killing went largely unnoticed until two months later, when the graphic video was leaked online and touched off a national outcry. Men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery killing face life sentences 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Israeli officials were concerned that his death could touch off civil unrest. Palestinian Prisoner’s Hunger Strike Leads to Deal for Release 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z The death, a major embarrassment to the Bureau of Prisons, touched off intense scrutiny of operations at the federal jail adjacent to two large federal courthouses in lower Manhattan. Judge orders charges dropped against Epstein jail guards 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z With thousands of surviving homes still without power and gas Saturday, the 7-degree temperatures and 10 inches of snow that fell on the Boulder area touched off a frantic new battle against the weather. After catastrophic fire, Colorado fights 10 inches of snow 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia Republican, touched off an outcry Wednesday by renewing her suggestion for a “national divorce” in response to a debate about blue-state residents moving to red states. Marjorie Taylor Greene ripped for broaching ‘national divorce’ between red, blue states 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Wade, the landmark 1973 case that established a constitutional right to an abortion and touched off one of the fiercest battles of the American culture wars, died Dec. 26 at her home in Austin. Sarah Weddington, lawyer who successfully argued Roe v. Wade, dies at 76 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z From the Fed’s perspective, there is a risk that climbing inflation expectations could touch off an upward spiral in wages and prices, as people seek bigger raises to cover their climbing costs. Inflation Is High and Uncertainty Rampant as Economy Heads Into 2022 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z But as concerns continue to rise about the Omicron variant, touching off a wave of cancellations, those plans clearly proved untenable. Critics Choice Awards postponed due to Omicron concerns 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z And the stakes are high: A Russian invasion of Ukraine could touch off the worst conflict in Europe since World War II. Russia feels threatened by NATO. There's history behind that 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Demonstrations were also planned in other cities across the country to mark the third anniversary of protests that touched off a popular uprising which led to the overthrow of long-ruling Islamist autocrat Omar al-Bashir. Security forces deploy in Sudan's Khartoum against planned post-coup protests 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Emblematic of the gushy, overly credulous business and tech journalism ascendant at the time, Fortune’s story touched off a media stampede that transformed Holmes, then 30, into a business superstar. The magazine story that made Elizabeth Holmes famous could now help send her to prison 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The banking magnate’s death is said to have touched off a long, peripatetic journey for the timepiece, which eventually found its way into the hands of an enigmatic antiquities dealer in New York. J.P. Morgan's million-dollar pocket watch vanished. The hunt for it became an obsession 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The soldiers are on heightened alert anyway, aware that in this period of explosive tensions, an errant bullet or mortar shell could be all that is needed to touch off a serious escalation. On Ukrainian Front, Grinding War and Weary Anticipation of Invasion 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Though Japan was captivated when Mako and Komuro, a lawyer in the United States, announced their engagement in 2017, revelations of the scandal touched off intense media scrutiny and criticism. Japan's crown prince criticises 'terrible things' in media coverage of daughter's marriage 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Speakers included an uncle of Jacob Blake, the Black man who was paralyzed in a shooting by a white police officer that touched off tumultuous protests across the city in the summer of 2020. In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Speakers included an uncle of Jacob Blake, the Black man whose death in a shooting by a white police officer touched off tumultuous protests across the city in the summer of 2020. In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z The acquittal of Rittenhouse has touched off a new conversations about racial justice, vigilantism and policing in America. Rittenhouse verdict puts Biden in difficult political spot 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z If inflation expectations move up more, he said, touching off an upward wage and price spiral, “that would lead to a requirement for more restrictive financial conditions.” Fed's Evans, erstwhile dove, says may need 2022 rate hike 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Frequent Chinese and U.S. military exercises in the region have raised fears of conflict touched off by a crisis over democratically-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory. Taiwan commissions advanced new F-16s as China threat grows 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z He touched off deafening cheers by promising to seek a curriculum “focused on teaching our children how to think and not what to think.” Gov.-elect Youngkin is slow to release plans but continues taking his message directly to Virginia voters 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z It touched off a wave of criticism across the ideological spectrum, and a few weeks later the court seemed to have second thoughts. Supreme Court considers a minister’s role at the time an inmate is put to death 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Nothing against Warnock, but his win touched off a manic episode among Washington Democrats. Opinion | The recent Democratic shellacking was a needed reality check 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Pelosi on Wednesday also said lawmakers had revived an effort to provide paid family and medical leave as part of the bill, potentially touching off still another internal dispute among her party. After loss in Virginia, Democrats look to speed up their stalled $3 trillion spending agenda 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Vaccine mandates have been effective at shrinking the ranks of the unvaccinated, although they have also touched off protests, and employers worry they could worsen a national labor shortage. Analysis: Wide array of opponents prepare to fight Biden vaccine mandate 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z A ballot question in Minneapolis, meanwhile, could reshape policing in that community, where the killing of George Floyd last year touched off sweeping demonstrations for racial justice across the nation. Competitive Virginia governor’s race to test Biden’s appeal 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The police murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and resulting protests have touched off three powerful political-social movements that are increasingly the source of fights at the local, state and national levels. Opinion | The three political movements of 2021 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z The omission immediately touched off a frenetic new lobbying effort on Capitol Hill. Inside the last-ditch effort by Democratic women to pressure Manchin and salvage paid family and medical leave 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The shift has touched off a recruiting frenzy among companies, with many creating board seats specifically so they could add positions for women. California outlawed the all-white-male boardroom. That move is reshaping corporate America 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Five outs from winning the 2003 National League Championship Series with the Chicago Cubs, Baker watched the pennant disappear when a fan touched off a hellscape by innocently reaching for a foul ball. On a Polarizing Team, a Manager Worth Rooting For 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z A powerful Pacific storm is set to slam into California and the Pacific Northwest, bringing hurricane-like winds and heavy rains that could touch off mudslides in areas burned by this year’s wildfires. Storm to bring winds, rain to Pacific Northwest 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z The United States’ “indiscreet meddling” in issues regarding Taiwan, which the North sees as entirely a Chinese internal affair, threatens to touch off a “delicate situation on the Korean Peninsula.” NKorea slams US for supporting Taiwan in nod to ally China 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Hylton’s death touched off days of angry protests around the Fourth District station and the Kennedy Street scene of the crash. Family of Karon Hylton, moped rider killed during police chase, sues D.C. and officers 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Military experts say the overflights by Chinese bombers, and Taiwan's scrambling of its jets in response, heighten the risk of an accident or miscalculation that could touch off a crisis. Britain warns China against dangerous military moves around Taiwan 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The call from the county’s top law-enforcement officer touched off a massive police response, with more than 40 units from various agencies rushing toward the scene, though most were called off after Tacoma police arrived. Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer charged with making false statement in January confrontation with newspaper carrier 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The shooting left 14 students and three faculty members dead, and touched off a nationwide student-led movement advocating for gun control legislation and greater school safety. Nikolas Cruz will plead guilty to killing 17 people in Parkland mass shooting, defense team says 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z If that happens, France, Britain and other governments have said they will drop taxes that they have been levying on Silicon Valley companies, which nearly touched off a trans-Atlantic trade war. Global Deal to End Tax Havens Moves Ahead as Nations Back 15% Rate 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z In 2005, a newspaper in Denmark published a caricature of Muhammad wearing a bomb-shaped turban that touched off violent protests by Muslims. Swedish Artist Known for Muhammad Caricature Dies in Car Crash 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z This touched off a flurry of commentary, from economists and medical writers, about how the current health system, which is blind to vax status, may be prolonging the pandemic. Make them pay? The unvaccinated have already cost up to $850 million in Washington state 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Riley was fired by the Courage on Thursday and the allegations touched off a wave of condemnation by players that forced this weekend's games to be called off. NWSL Commissioner Baird resigns amid scandal 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z This touched off protests in Bellingham, with claims that resistance inside the hospitals was fierce and spreading. Forget the Wazzu football coach and the other spectacles — the vaccine mandates are working 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z It is of course possible that an Evergrande collapse will touch off a contagion beyond even the mighty powers of the Chinese government to control. Opinion | The danger isn’t that China’s Evergrande will collapse. It’s that it won’t. 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z All that changed after the break and Jesus made the decisive contribution as his shot in a packed penalty area took that vital touch off Jorginho to leave Mendy motionless and beaten. Man City end Chelsea's unbeaten start 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z But Polish opposition leader — and former top EU official — Donald Tusk warned that allowing anti-EU rhetoric to grow out of control could unintentionally touch off an unstoppable process. Is it a bluff? Some in Hungary and Poland talk of EU pullout 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Video footage of the deadly encounter sparked a massive call for police accountability and touched off months of protests and riots in some areas. Congressional bipartisan police reform talks sparked by George Floyd’s death collapse without a deal 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z His constitutionally limited single six-year presidential term ends in June but he has touched off a constitutional debate by accepting his ruling party’s nomination to run as vice president. Manila mayor, ex-scavenger and actor, to seek presidency 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The question touched off a firestorm in the province, home to nearly a quarter of the seats up for grabs. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals projected to win Canadian election, lead minority government again 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Proponents of taxing share buybacks say the 2017 corporate tax cut touched off a wave of stock repurchases. Why Taxing Stock Buybacks Is the Wrong Fix for Executive Pay 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z These policies touched off an economic boom the likes of which the world has rarely seen. Review | Xi is leading China’s aggressive new strategy, but he didn’t invent it 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Instead, it touched off an explosion of stock buybacks that critics say has made top executives and industry insiders even more wealthy. Democrats Eye Taxing Stock Buybacks and Partnerships to Pay for Agenda 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z The country has periodically wrestled over monuments to its Confederate past, including in 2017, after a far-right rally in Charlottesville, Va., touched off efforts to tear them down — and to put them up. Virginia Removes Robert E. Lee Statue From State Capital 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Any change could touch off a tough confirmation fight in the evenly divided U.S. Nobelist, senior Democratic economist Stiglitz says Fed's Powell should go 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Reports that the Panjshir Valley had fallen Friday night touched off bursts of celebratory Taliban gunfire in the capital, killing at least two. Taliban Fighters Crush a Women’s Protest Amid Flickers of Resistance 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z The United Nations is already warning of severe food shortages that could touch off a massive humanitarian crisis. Taliban moves to consolidate military and political control in Afghanistan 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z The shooting touched off chaotic protests in the Kenosha area, during which time an Illinois man allegedly shot and killed two demonstrators and wounded another. Black man paralyzed in police shooting hopes to walk soon 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z As Fred moved across the Southeast, it brought heavy rains and touched off several tornadoes. Ida Strengthens Into a Hurricane as Louisiana Orders Evacuations 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Purdue is using the bankruptcy process to try to end years of lawsuits claiming that its marketing and sales strategy for the powerful painkiller OxyContin helped touch off and extend the opioid epidemic. Purdue: Settlement better for states than continuing suits 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z The tight timeline has touched off a frenzy of behind-the-scenes work even before the House officially convenes to adopt the budget this week. ‘Curveballs and obstacles’ face Pelosi this week as Democrats spar over $3.5 trillion budget plan 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z The hydroxychloroquine craze last year, in which an antimalarial drug was touted as a “cure” for COVID-19, was touched off by claims made by a French physician with an elite following. Column: A warning to doctors: Spreading COVID misinformation could cost them their licenses 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The delta surge has touched off a vaccination rush across Africa that the slow trickle of donated doses can’t keep up with, compounding the continent’s vaccine disadvantage compared with the rest of the world. Amid shortages, Africans scramble to be fully immunized 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z The drafting of the social policy bill under the protection of budget rules is likely to touch off numerous Democratic clashes over cost and scope. Democrats Ready a Tricky Legislative Two-Step. It’s Been Done Before. 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z The apology mirrored one offered by Mr. Cuomo back in March to Charlotte Bennett, a young aide whose allegations that Mr. Cuomo was “grooming” her for sex touched off the attorney general's investigation. Cuomo Resigns Amid Scandals, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z Montgomery County was not spared: On Millhaven Place in the Germantown area, a lightning strike touched off a fire in the roof and attic area of a three-story condominium apartment house, the fire department said. Fierce storms knock out power to thousands in Fairfax County 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z The nursing home controversy touched off Cuomo’s rapid descent, which initially echoed a pattern familiar to other governors who rose to prominence and soaring popularity amid a crisis. Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns after report finds sexual misconduct claims credible 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z That touched off an investigation by NASA, which said it needed to more rigorously oversee Boeing’s work. Boeing scrubbed Starliner spacecraft’s launch after 13 valves failed to open 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z He appreciated Miles’ enthusiasm — even as he said it was a touch off base. Palou, O’Ward resume IndyCar title battle in Nashville 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z “No insurrectionists stormed our hallway,” Ms. Mace wrote on Twitter, touching off a heated back-and-forth. Nancy Mace Called Herself a ‘New Voice’ for the G.O.P. Then She Pivoted. 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z But with last year’s war, Azerbaijan recaptured all of the surrounding districts and part of Nagorno-Karabakh, touching off a new exodus in one of the world’s most explosive ethnic conflicts. In Nagorno-Karabakh, Land Mines, Bulldozers and Lingering Tensions 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z In the summer of 2020, when the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis touched off global protests against systemic racism and police brutality, Mr. Moses said that the country seemed to be undergoing an “awakening.” Bob Moses, Crusader for Civil Rights and Math Education, Dies at 86 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z He watched the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969, a “seminal” moment for him, he says, that touched off a lifelong passion for space exploration. Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, Wally Funk and Oliver Daemen reach space, return safely on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z Bezos was 5 years old when he watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon in 1969, which he has said was a “seminal” moment for him, touching off a lifelong passion for space. Quiet and secretive Blue Origin hopes to start new chapter with Jeff Bezos’s space flight 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z The Food and Drug Administration’s approval in June of a drug purporting to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease was widely celebrated, but it also touched off alarms. Opinion | Why we may never know whether the $56,000 Alzheimer’s drug actually works 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Fighting in May between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza also touched off rare mob violence among the Jewish majority and Arab minority within Israeli cities. Former Labour chief Herzog sworn in as Israel's president 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z That victory reinvigorated the investigation, touching off months of grand jury subpoenas and witness testimony. Trump Organization Is Charged With Running 15-Year Employee Tax Scheme 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Atkinson's death touched off a debate about the increasingly frequent use of Tasers in a country where most police don't carry guns. Police officer guilty of manslaughter in soccer star's death 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z The disputed election touched off months of mass demonstrations in Belarus, including some that drew as many as 200,000 people. AP Interview: Belarus regime ‘frightened,’ says opponent 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z The school district is located in Lakeville, a suburb of Minneapolis, where George Floyd’s death last summer at the hands of a White police officer touched off global protests on racial injustice and police brutality. Minnesota girl slams school board for allowing BLM posters in viral speech 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z West, including a blaze touched off by lightning that was moving toward northern Arizona’s largest city. Arizona feeling brunt of wildfire activity across US West 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z The government changed after last month's fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza also touched off rare mob violence among the Jewish majority and Arab minority within Israeli cities. Biden to host Israeli President Rivlin on June 28 - White House 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden’s meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin in Geneva touched off celebrations on Russia’s often over-the-top political talk shows as well as quieter expressions of cautious optimism in Moscow’s foreign policy establishment. Moscow Commentators Celebrate That Biden Sees Russia as a Great Power 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z The Senate confirmation on Thursday, by a vote of 81 to 16, touched off a wave of congratulatory messages on social media from Democrats and progressives. U.S. Senate Confirms First Muslim Federal District Judge 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Scott Lincicome, a senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute, said the bill was touching off a feeding frenzy in the tech sector. Senate Poised to Pass Huge Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z Last year, it sent vessels into the eastern Mediterranean, touching off a maritime border dispute with neighboring Greece and Cyprus. Turkey says it’s made a new natural gas find in Black Sea 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z Last month’s fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza also touched off rare mob violence among the Jewish majority and Arab minority within Israeli cities. Former centre-left politician Herzog elected Israel's president 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z Floyd’s horrific death touched off mass protests and calls for police reform that have rippled across the U.S. and in Congress. Cops who kill often catch a break at sentencing time 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z IN THE hunt for the origins of the virus that has touched off a global pandemic, the very first cases are extremely important. Opinion | Who were the first coronavirus cases? China should help solve the mystery. 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z The death, a major embarrassment to the Bureau of Prisons, touched off intense scrutiny of operations at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, a federal jail adjacent to two large federal courthouses in lower Manhattan. Two BOP workers admit crimes on morning of Epstein’s death 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z Instead, the rookie drove the 47-mph eephus pitch deep to center for his sixth homer — and touched off yet another debate about baseball's unwritten rules. La Russa says Mercedes made mistake hitting HR on 3-0 pitch 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z Instead, the rookie drove the 47-mph eephus pitch deep to center for his sixth homer — and touched off yet another debate about baseball’s unwritten rules. La Russa says Mercedes made mistake hitting HR on 3-0 pitch 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z Last year, protesters staged rallies against official requirements to wear masks, built pyres to burn them in protest and touched off wild screaming matches when confronted about not wearing them inside supermarkets. They’re vaccinated and keeping their masks on, maybe forever 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z It was a defiant, protesting German priest, after all, who touched off the Reformation some 500 years ago. Opinion | German Catholic priests blessing same-sex marriages may be on to something divine 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Cari said it wasn’t immediately known what touched off the blast. Fire at medical marijuana lab in Italy kills 1, injures 3 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z Thursday’s altercation touched off when two men exited the event, and a female protester approached one and yelled, “You look like a woman beater,” through a bullhorn, according to the video. Police break up fight outside fundraiser for Orange County D.A. in Costa Mesa 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z I’d try to find something local, maybe still mainstream but just a touch off it so it doesn’t feel like fast-paced elevator music. Kraken mailbag: How will the NHL expansion draft work? Can Seattle get the No. 1 entry draft pick? 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z It was Bridge Kaldro Music that that touched off this battle royale, challenging businesses to poke silly fun at one another. Businesses in southwestern Virginia duel in sign war 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z Syrians in March marked a decade since peaceful protests against President Bashar Assad’s government erupted in March 2011, touching off a popular uprising that quickly turned into a full-blown civil war. UN Syria envoy says there’s interest in stepped up diplomacy 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Schleicher and Blackwell both mentioned the girl - the younger cousin of the teenager who shot the bystander video that touched off weeks of protests - at every opportunity. Key moments in closing arguments of Chauvin trial 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Schleicher and Blackwell both mentioned the girl — the younger cousin of the teenager who shot the bystander video that touched off weeks of protests — at every opportunity. Key moments in closing arguments of Chauvin trial 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z The excruciating bystander video touched off protests against police brutality and racial injustice worldwide. Flashpoint of 1992 LA riots becomes a place of celebration 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z The viral video of the incident touched off mass U.S. protests in most major cities, causing an estimated $1-2 billion in damage and sparking calls for police reform. Minneapolis jury reaches verdict in George Floyd’s death 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z The post touched off a firestorm among many of the organization’s members. NBC and Dick Clark Productions condemn former HFPA president and call for his ouster 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z That touched off a discussion about how investments had to be evaluated differently if the foundation was going to realign where it put its money. A Family Opens Up About Its Investing Mistakes 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z The video of his slow-motion death as he gasped that he couldn't breathe touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious examination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin trial expert blames George Floyd's death on heart rhythm problem 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z The coronavirus pandemic touched off a cascade of events that led to the problems. Biden tells execs US needs to invest, lead in computer chips 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z The comments reverberated through Britain, touching off frank conversations about racism and the country’s colonial legacy. Harry Will Attend Philip’s Funeral, Raising Hope Royal Rift Will Heal 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z But that touched off the tussle with the FAA. For Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship program, more smoke, fire and shrapnel 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z Chauvin and three other officers were fired soon after the video touched off outrage and protest, sometimes violent, that spread from Minneapolis around the world. Witness describes seeing Floyd ‘slowly fade away’ 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z The two mass shootings touched off another spasm in America’s chronic gun rights versus gun control culture clash. Editorial Roundup: Iowa 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z It also minted millions of new traders as stimulus checks helped touch off an increase in stock-buying by average investors. Stock Rally Poses Question: When Does a Bull Become a Bubble? 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z The shooting touched off anguished new cries for tougher gun laws that reverberated on Tuesday from Colorado, where Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a five-day waiting period on gun purchases, to the White House. Boulder Shooting Survivors Describe ‘Listening to Him Kill Everyone You Know’ 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z The findings are contained in two long-awaited reports from the independent Civilian Review and Complaints Commission in a case that touched off protests about Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people. Canadian police discriminated against mother of slain Indigenous man, watchdog says 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z The comments were the palace’s first words since the interview rocked the royal family — and touched off conversations around the world about racism, mental health and even the relationship between Britain and its former colonies. British monarchy can survive Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s allegations, expertsays: They will ‘carry on’ 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z The sudden change in the tradition surprised students and touched off a furious debate at the nation’s oldest state-supported military college. VMI ends shaming expelled students by no longer publicly identifying them 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z An investigation has been ordered into the policing of a vigil in South London on Saturday night for Sarah Everard, 33, whose killing touched off a national outcry over misogyny and violence. U.K. Policing Bill Examined After Clashes at Sarah Everard Vigil 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z It generated vigorous opposition, touching off long-standing concerns about federal control of local school policy. Biden’s push for equity faces critical test amid shifting strategies to open schools 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z The comments were the palace’s first word since the interview rocked the royal family - and touched off conversations around the world about racism, mental health and even the relationship between Britain and its former colonies. Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z The comments were the palace’s first word since the interview rocked the royal family — and touched off conversations around the world about racism, mental health and even the relationship between Britain and its former colonies. Royal response fails to end anger over Meghan racism claims 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z That much gold would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars today — and, assuming it was there, would almost certainly touch off a legal fight over how to divvy up the spoils. Emails: FBI was looking for gold at Pennsylvania dig site 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z That much gold would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars today - and, assuming it was there, would almost certainly touch off a legal fight over how to divvy up the spoils. Emails: FBI was looking for gold at Pennsylvania dig site 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z The case touched off a ferocious manhunt, and within days, three men were arrested. They Spent 24 Years Behind Bars. Then the Case Fell Apart. 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z She said the arrival of the Fred Segal center touched off major changes in that neighborhood. Appreciation: How Fred Segal’s retail vision forever changed L.A. 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z He fled, touching off the largest manhunt in Tampa history before being arrested a few days later, the Times reported. Man who killed 2 officers gets life sentence in 3rd killing 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Other aides persuaded Reagan that the arms deals, which violated U.S. policy, should continue even after they touched off a full-scale scandal. Column: Why George P. Shultz was the best recent secretary of state 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Yet all four exiting senators are generally mainstream Republicans whose retirements could touch off pitched primary battles between the warring factions of today’s GOP. Republican Sen. Richard C. Shelby announces he will retire in 2022 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Shooting of New Mexico officer leads to highway chase: New Mexico was in mourning Friday over the shooting death of a state police officer in a highway-stop confrontation that touched off a 40-mile police chase. National Digest: Chicago mayor stops talks with teachers union over covid protocols 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z To be sure, extraordinary circumstances unrelated to Russia’s long economic slide touched off the protests. Russia’s Economic Slump Erodes Consensus That Shielded Putin 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Since The New York Times and The New Yorker published accounts of Weinstein’s sexual misconduct in October 2017, touching off the #MeToo movement, almost 100 women have come forward with allegations against him. Harvey Weinstein Accusers Agree to $17 Million Settlement 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z The warnings against working for foreign governments and disclosing sensitive material to the public were not touched off by any single incident or disclosure. C.I.A. Warns Former Officers About Working for Foreign Governments 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z Weeks after his arrest in New York, Epstein killed himself, touching off a Federal Bureau of Prisons scandal and widespread conspiracy theories that foul play was involved. Ghislaine Maxwell says grand jury that indicted her was too White, seeks dismissal of sex abuse case 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z The state’s decision last week to expand vaccine eligibility to those age 65 and over touched off an overwhelming flood of phone calls and hospital visits from people seeking vaccine appointments, hospital leaders say. Demand for COVID-19 vaccines floods Seattle-area health systems as federal supply remains limited 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z It touched off revolts across the Arab world, now commonly referred to as the Arab Spring, that led to the ouster of dictators in Egypt, Libya and Yemen. Protests mount in Tunisia over economic woes; hundreds arrested 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z That touched off a furious debate, with many commenters arguing for a showdown with the left. He led the Valley’s campaign to break from L.A. Now, his website is a refuge for the far-right 2021-01-16T05:00:00Z Costa Rica, a country known for zip-lining tourists and American retirees, is scrambling to stave off a full-blown debt crisis, imposing emergency cuts and proposing harsher measures that touched off rare violent protests last fall. As spending climbs and revenue falls, the coronavirus forces a global reckoning 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z That question touched off a high-stakes genetic investigation that began here in Durban on the Indian Ocean, tipped off researchers in Britain and is now taking place around the world. As Coronavirus Mutates, the World Stumbles Again to Respond 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z In the service of their ambitions, they appear willing to touch off a constitutional crisis. Column: Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley are torching the Constitution to further their own presidential ambitions 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z The shooting left Blake paralyzed and touched off protests and riots that saw fatal shootings and destruction. Wisconsin governor authorizes National Guard to Kenosha ahead of Jacob Blake charging decision 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Kennedy brought a feisty swagger, recalling that the fireworks were touched off by a Pat Quinn hit on Bobby Orr, who was knocked unconscious. On Video Calls, a Community Walks Through Hockey History 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z The surprising missive touched off days of frantic phone calls and parsing of legalese. Distilleries helped out by making hand sanitizer. Now they’ve been threatened with unexpected FDA fees. 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z The alleged episode, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Wis., touched off anger nationwide as limited supplies of shots are rationed for high-risk individuals. Wisconsin pharmacist who ‘intentionally’ spoiled more than 500 vaccine doses is arrested, police say 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Those actions touched off the stock market’s rebound after it collapsed briefly in February and March. Market Edges Toward Euphoria, Despite Pandemic’s Toll 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z Two of the releases came only after American Mustafa Kassem died in a prison outside Cairo in January, touching off a furor in Congress. Opinion | Trump has pressed hostile regimes to release American prisoners. His favorite dictators, not so much. 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z The debate over prisoners reflects a larger national discussion touched off by the pandemic, said Harald Schmidt, a University of Pennsylvania researcher who studies the interplay between personal responsibility and public health. Haves vs. have-nots: Who 'deserves' to be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine? 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z Water can get into an open driver’s window and cause an electrical short, possibly touching off a fire. Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z Treasury Department and possibly other federal agencies, touching off a government response involving the National Security Council. US looking into possible Treasury Department computer hack 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z That touched off a 16-year conflict between the rebels and the Moroccan government that lasted until the United Nations brokered a truce in 1991. U.S. recognition of Morocco’s claim over disputed region threatens more tension 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z Two years ago, when Trump touched off a national environmentalist meltdown by saying he would drill for oil off just about every American coastline, I wrote this: News from up north: They’re holding a ‘going out of business sale’ in the Arctic 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z |
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