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The End of Free TV?

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Jib Jab’s 2009 “Year in Review”

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Dramatic Day Reveals Details About the Parents of a School Shooting Suspect December 6, 2021
After a manhunt and an arraignment, scrutiny of James and Jennifer Crumbley has intensified.
He Never Touched the Murder Weapon. Alabama Sentenced Him to Die. December 5, 2021
Nathaniel Woods was unarmed when three Birmingham police officers were fatally shot by someone else in 2004. But Woods, a Black man, was convicted of capital murder for his role in the deaths of the three white officers.
What Can One Life Tell Us About the Battle Against H.I.V.? December 2, 2021
In 2001, U.N. estimates suggested 150 million people would be infected with H.I.V. by 2021. That preceded an ambitious global campaign to curb the virus. How well did it work?
In the Michigan Shooting, What Is the School’s Responsibility? December 4, 2021
Oxford High School let Ethan Crumbley back into a classroom despite concerns about his behavior. Now, legal experts are asking why — and whether officials should be held accountable.
Behind the Charges Faced by the Parents of the Michigan Shooting Suspect December 4, 2021
Prosecutors say the parents of the 15-year-old accused of killing four classmates failed to act on troubling signs. The parents pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges.
After a Bungled Theft of Navy’s Mascot Draws Fire, Goatnappers Strike Again December 3, 2021
Leaders of the nation’s military academies say swiping one another’s mascot animals is strictly forbidden, but that hasn’t seemed to deter glory-seeking raiders.
Prairies on Fire in Montana Amid a Record December Heat Wave December 3, 2021
Two dozen homes and businesses burned in the town of Denton as unseasonably warm temperatures descended from the Great Plains to the Mid-Atlantic.
San Francisco Followed Covid Rules. Will Omicron Change the Playbook? December 3, 2021
San Francisco has endured mask mandates, vaccination requirements and lockdowns. Now with the first U.S. case of the Omicron variant, no one’s sure what comes next.

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US confirms it will stage diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics December 6, 2021
Decision is response to what is described as China’s ‘genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang’ and other abusesThe White House has confirmed it will stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, in the latest move that will further widen the rift in an already strained bilateral relationship.“The Biden administration will not se […]
Covid live: Omicron community transmission is across England, says health secretary December 6, 2021
Sajid Javid told MPs on Monday that ‘multiple regions of England’ were seeing cases of the variant that were not linked to international travelNew York City sets Covid vaccine mandate for all private employers‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns England’s Covid red listOmicron variant has now been detected in 16 US statesOmicron: what do we know about the ne […]
‘Do or die’: Myanmar’s junta may have stirred up a hornets’ nest December 6, 2021
Almost a year on from the coup, resistance to the military is growing stronger and more organisedOn Sunday morning, a small group of protesters walked together in Kyimyindaing township, Yangon, waving bunches of eugenia and roses. They carried a banner reading: “The only real prison is fear and the real freedom is freedom from fear”.The words are famously th […]
Second accuser says Ghislaine Maxwell asked her to find young women for Epstein December 6, 2021
‘Kate’ testifies in Manhattan federal court that she was 17 when she met Maxwell, who introduced her to EpsteinThis article contains depictions of sexual abuseThe second accuser in the New York sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell alleged on Monday the Briton asked her to find young women for sexual encounters with the financier Jeffrey Epstein, becaus […]
US says it will send troops to eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine December 6, 2021
Official says Washington would also impose economic measures in warning to Moscow on eve of talks between Biden and PutinThe US has said it would send reinforcements to Nato’s eastern flank in the wake of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as imposing severe new economic measures, in a warning to Moscow on the eve of talks between Joe Biden and Vladimir […]
WhatsApp criticised for plan to let messages disappear after 24 hours December 6, 2021
Children’s charities say change creates a ‘toxic cocktail of risk’ by making detection of abuse more difficultWhatsApp users are to be given the option to have their messages disappear after 24 hours, a change that drew immediate criticism from children’s charities.In a blog post announcing the change, WhatsApp, which has 2 billion users, said its mission wa […]
Spain’s former king seeks immunity over claim he used spy agency to threaten ex-lover December 6, 2021
Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein claims Juan Carlos directed campaign of harassment after affair endedA former lover of the former king of Spain believes a book about the death of Diana, Princess of Wales was left in her home as part of a campaign of harassment directed by the monarch, the high court in London has been told.The former king Juan Carlos is seeking […]
Almost $12,000 wiped off value of bitcoin in weekend ‘thumping’ December 6, 2021
Cryptocurrency settles to just below $50,000 after record-high last month, in continuation of recent volatility The value of bitcoin has suffered a “thumping”, losing more than one-fifth of its value at at one point over the weekend before settling below $50,000 (£37,720), only a month after reaching a record high.The value of the cryptocurrency rose above $ […]

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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics December 6, 2021
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.
Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated December 6, 2021
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants.
Indonesia volcano: How I escaped the deadly Mt Semeru eruption December 6, 2021
Watch as this survivor describes how he escaped the deadly Mt Semeru eruption in Indonesia.
Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim' December 6, 2021
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Brexit: Ireland to receive €920m for Brexit impact December 6, 2021
The country is the first to get money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve.
Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death December 6, 2021
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.
Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves December 6, 2021
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.
Pakistan: Killing of Sri Lankan accused of blasphemy sparks protests December 6, 2021
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.

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