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Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas Triumphs at the Olympics…Despite Disses About The State of Her Hair and About Her Blackness

• August 4, 2012 • 2 Comments

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Those Pictures from Facebook: The Olympics

• July 29, 2012 • Comments Off

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Gymnast Gabby Douglas Taking Dead Aim at Gold in the Summer Olympics

• March 6, 2012 • Comments Off

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Coronavirus Live Updates: As N.Y. Reports a Record Death Toll, Scientists Warn the Virus Might Not Fade in Summer April 8, 2020
New York State now has more confirmed cases than any single country in the world outside of the United States. Congress mulls billions in additional funding. A jail in Chicago is the largest-known source of U.S. infections.
‘That Is What We Do’: The Power of Passover and Tradition Across Generations April 8, 2020
Jewish families on Wednesday will again recount the 10 plagues from the Book of Exodus. Only this year will be a little different.
‘I’m in High School Again’: Virus Sends College Students Home to Parents, and Their Rules April 8, 2020
Their college campuses closed, crestfallen students have journeyed back to their childhood bedrooms — and to chores, revived sibling rivalries and curfews.
Black Americans Face Alarming Rates of Coronavirus Infection in Some States April 8, 2020
Data on race and the coronavirus is too limited to draw sweeping conclusions, experts say, but disparate rates of sickness — and death — have emerged in some places.
Linda Tripp, Key Figure in Clinton Impeachment, Dies at 70 April 8, 2020
She gave over her secretly recorded conversations with Monica Lewinsky to an independent prosecutor, a pivot point in the investigation.
More Coronavirus Vaccine Efforts Move Toward Human Trials April 8, 2020
Just three months after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, several biotech companies have shown promising vaccine programs and are beginning trials.
7 Answers to Questions About the Malaria Drug Trump Keeps Pushing April 8, 2020
Here are the facts on hydroxychloroquine, which the president has promoted despite little evidence that it works against the coronavirus.
Trump Is Pushing a False Argument on Vote-by-Mail Fraud. Here Are the Facts. April 8, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic accelerates a national trend toward voting by mail, experts say it can be conducted safely, despite Republican claims of corruption.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus live news: global trade forecast to fall by up to a third as US sees highest one-day death toll April 8, 2020
Scientists predict UK will be worst-hit country in Europe; Trump threatens to stop WHO funding; global cases pass 1.4 millionUS sees highest one-day death tollSingapore surge raises fears of post-lockdown breakoutsUK lockdown ‘to be extended beyond next week’US coronavirus updates – liveSee all of our coronavirus coverage 10.08pm BST Concerns about a potenti […]
UK Covid-19 lockdown 'to be extended beyond next week' April 8, 2020
Ministers voice concern Easter weekend could see change in public behaviourCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDominic Raab is expected to signal that stringent lockdown measures must remain in place beyond next week, in the first key government decision to be taken while the prime minister remains in intensive care.The death toll fro […]
Singapore coronavirus surge raises fears of post-lockdown breakouts April 8, 2020
City state reports 142 new infections as other countries eye ways out of lockdown amid economic fearsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFears have resurfaced about the ability of coronavirus to surge again after lockdowns are eased, as Singapore confirmed a sharp rise in new infections.One of the worst-hit countries when the virus fi […]
Influencers among 'key distributors' of coronavirus misinformation April 8, 2020
Study suggests mainstream news outlets struggling to compete with celebrities’ and politicians’ reachCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCelebrities and politicians with large social media followings are proving to be key distributors of disinformation relating to coronavirus, according to a study that suggests the factcheckers and ma […]
Bernie Sanders, who reshaped US politics, ends 2020 presidential run April 8, 2020
Inspirational senator’s youth-led movement pushed for sweeping social change but fell far behind Joe Biden in bid for nominationBernie Sanders, the 78-year-old senator from Vermont who reshaped American politics with his youth-led movement for sweeping social change, on Wednesday ended his presidential campaign for the 2020 Democratic nomination.His withdraw […]
President nowhere to be seen as Nicaragua shuns coronavirus curbs April 8, 2020
Daniel Ortega was last seen on 12 March, and his absence has sparked anger and fear as Central America battles pandemicHe was one of the key leaders of Nicaragua’s revolutionary Sandinista movement that drove the dictatorial Somoza clan from power.But in the battle against coronavirus, Daniel Ortega has been invisible, sparking wild speculation over whether […]
Lockdown keeps casualty figure low as Italian bridge collapses April 8, 2020
Two drivers slightly hurt but fall of 260-metre structure revives memories of Genoa disaster in 2018A bridge on a normally busy provincial road in northern Italy collapsed on Wednesday but, with virtually no traffic due to the coronavirus lockdown, there were just two casualties who suffered minor injuries.The 260-metre bridge on the SS330 road near the town […]
Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in hours April 8, 2020
Bacterial enzyme originally found in compost can be used to make high-quality new bottlesA mutant bacterial enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles for recycling in hours has been created by scientists.The enzyme, originally discovered in a compost heap of leaves, reduced the bottles to chemical building blocks that were then used to make high-quality new bo […]

The BBC

Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign April 8, 2020
The decision clears the way for Joe Biden to become the Democratic nominee who faces Donald Trump.
Coronavirus: 'Drop in global trade to be worse than 2008 crisis' April 8, 2020
The World Trade Organization (WTO) predicts a contraction of between 13% and 32% this year.
Syria war: Syrian air force behind 2017 chemical attacks, OPCW finds April 8, 2020
The chemical weapons watchdog says Sarin and chlorine were used to attack Latamina in March 2017.
Italy bridge collapse: Two drivers survive April 8, 2020
The bridge would normally have been busy but lockdown measures meant there was little traffic.
Ronaldinho and brother under house arrest in Paraguay April 8, 2020
Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho is released from prison and placed under house arrest in Paraguay.
Coronavirus: Marathon talks over EU virus rescue package stall April 8, 2020
EU finance ministers suspend talks on a recovery fund after 16 hours, amid deep divisions.
Poland must suspend judge discipline panel – ECJ April 8, 2020
The EU has repeatedly criticised the judicial reforms introduced by Poland’s Law and Justice Party.
Coronavirus: EU top scientist forced out in political row April 8, 2020
Mauro Ferrari says he lost faith in the system, but EU science officials say he was asked to leave.