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A StoryCorps Video About How Astronaut Ronald McNair Integrated His Hometown Library

• February 6, 2013 • Comments Off

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Kevin Clash: Making Sense of a Tragedy

• November 24, 2012 • Comments Off

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California and Nevada Ask: Iowa Who? November 18, 2019
The 2020 Democrats headed West to campaign in two key states. “I don’t think it matters what happens in New Hampshire or Iowa, which are not representative of the country,” Harry Reid said.
Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Brutal Farm Killings November 19, 2019
After speaking with the families of the victims, the Bucks County district attorney did not pursue the death penalty for Sean Kratz.
After Defeating His Opponent and Trump, Louisiana Governor Charts His Own Path November 18, 2019
Gov. John Bel Edwards was called the “accidental governor” when he was first elected to lead Louisiana four years ago. After winning again, no one is calling him an accident now.
Judge Denies DNA Testing in Case of a Man Executed 13 Years Ago November 19, 2019
Sedley Alley went to his death based on scant physical evidence and a confession he said had been coerced. His daughter wants to know if he really was guilty.
Fresno Backyard Shooting Leaves 4 Dead and 6 Injured, Police Say November 19, 2019
At least two people opened fire on a crowd watching a football game at a family gathering, the authorities said. No suspects have been identified.
He Wrote ‘Kill All Women,’ but a Judge Returned His Guns November 19, 2019
Authorities around the country have collided with the limits of laws designed to seize weapons from those who might be a threat to public safety.
Dennis Tyler, Mayor of Muncie, Ind., Indicted on Theft of Government Funds November 19, 2019
Mr. Tyler, whose administration has been under investigation for corruption allegations for years, was taken into custody at his home on Monday.
Underage Sex Sting Led by Alabama Teenagers Ensnares a Teacher November 18, 2019
A school music director was lured to a local Walmart by the teenagers, who then confronted him, a video shows.

The Guardian, UK

Hong Kong protests: about 100 still holed up at university November 19, 2019
600 protesters surrendered to authorities at Polytechnic University overnight, says Carrie LamAbout 100 protesters remain holed up at a university surrounded by police in Hong Kong, on the third day of the most prolonged and tense confrontation in more than five months of conflict in the semi-autonomous city.Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam said about […]
New Epstein accuser sues estate and calls on Prince Andrew to share information November 19, 2019
Woman says sex offender committed ‘vicious, prolonged sexual assault’ against her when she was 15A woman who claims Jeffrey Epstein committed a “vicious, prolonged sexual assault” against her when she was 15 has called on Prince Andrew to come forward with information about the convicted sex offender.The new accuser, who identifies herself as “Jane Doe 15”, […]
US settlement announcement prompts Israeli calls for takeover November 18, 2019
‘Now is the time to apply our sovereignty to these communities,’ says former Israeli justice minister of Jewish settlements in Palestinian territoriesWashington’s announcement that it no longer considers Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank illegal has elicited a wave of euphoria from Israeli rightwing figures and indignation from Palestinians.Senior […]
Suspected middleman in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder arrested November 19, 2019
Maltese government may offer pardon if suspect can reveal mastermind behind killingA man suspected of being the middleman in the murder of Malta’s most prominent anti-corruption journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, has been arrested, a police source has told Reuters.The man is believed to have linked the person suspected of commissioning the murder of Caruana […]
Marie Kondo sparks consternation with online homeware store November 19, 2019
Decluttering guru looks to clean up but says ‘if the bowl you’re using currently sparks joy for you, I don’t encourage replacing it’The Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo appears to have adopted a new approach to decluttering: rid your home of things that don’t “spark joy”, then replace them with items from her new online store.Kondo – who rose to internation […]
Grace Millane suspect had no motive to murder UK backpacker, says defence November 19, 2019
Expert for defence says no sign of violence on Millane’s body though some bruising consistent with being restrainedDefence lawyers for the New Zealand man accused of murdering Grace Millane have told a jury the accused had no motive to murder her, that there were no signs of violence in the hotel room, or on Millane’s body.A 27-year-old man, whose name is su […]
General election 2019: NHS bosses say poor staffing is endangering patients – live news November 19, 2019
Dramatic intervention by senior health service bosses comes ahead of Johnson and Corbyn’s first TV debate Nine in 10 NHS bosses say staffing crisis endangering patientsJohn McDonnell to attack £100bn tax giveaway to UK’s billionairesLib Dems join pledging war over NHS with plan for extra £35bnTories pledge whole life term for premeditated murder of a childTh […]
Sydney smoke: city covered in thick haze as more than 50 bushfires burn across NSW November 18, 2019
People with asthma or respiratory illness should stay inside, health authorities warn Sydney woke up to a thick blanket of smoke over the city on Tuesday as New South Wales headed into the first of two “tough days” this week, with temperatures likely to rise to the 40s and little-to-no rainfall forecast.Most of the state’s east coast was under severe or very […]

The BBC

US settlement move endorses 'law of jungle' - Palestinians November 19, 2019
Palestinians condemn the US for saying Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank are not illegal.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters still inside as standoff continues November 19, 2019
The standoff is into a third day, with younger protesters being allowed to leave without arrest.
New Jeffrey Epstein accuser calls on Prince Andrew to talk November 19, 2019
Woman identified as "Jane Doe 15" accuses Jeffrey Epstein of abusing her as a 15-year-old.
Taylor Swift is allowed to play her music at the AMAs after all November 19, 2019
The row involves the singer, her former record label and some big name politicians.
Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires November 19, 2019
Bushfires raging to the north of the city are creating a dense haze and "hazardous" air quality.
Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft November 19, 2019
Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin.
Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking November 19, 2019
Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet.
Impeachment: Lawmakers investigating if Trump lied to Mueller November 18, 2019
The president's statements to the special counsel about WikiLeaks are reported to be under scrutiny.