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- Hundreds of Migrant Children Are Moved Out of an Overcrowded Border Station June 25, 2019The children, who had been living for weeks in filthy conditions on the Texas border, have been transferred to other shelters, including a tent facility in El Paso.
- Democrats Will Debate in a City Under Siege by Climate Change June 25, 2019Activists wanted a Democratic debate focused entirely on climate change. They aren’t getting one, but in Miami this week, the issue will be inescapable.
- Indianapolis Catholic School Fires Teacher in Same-Sex Marriage, at Archbishop’s Request June 25, 2019Cathedral High School fired a teacher in a same-sex marriage on Sunday, just days after another Catholic school in Indianapolis defied a similar order from the archdiocese.
- How NASA Sold the Science and Glamour of Space Travel June 25, 2019At the time of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission in the 1960s, some Americans had reservations about the wisdom of reaching for the stars when troubles swelled on Earth.
- Answers to Key Questions in Oregon’s Case of the Vanishing Republicans June 25, 2019Republican lawmakers left the Oregon State Capitol last week to prevent a vote on a climate change bill they oppose. As the police pursue them and the Democrats wait, the bill hangs in the balance.
- Tell Us About Your Best California Road Trip June 24, 2019Monday: Tell us about your routes, destinations and stops. Also: A potentially big district attorney race and the reality of electric cars.
- Crisis Hits Dominican Republic Over Deaths of U.S. Tourists June 24, 2019Officials in the Dominican Republic are struggling to explain the deaths of at least 10 American tourists in recent months, and say they are a target of an exaggerated campaign of “fake news.”
- ‘There Is a Stench’: Soiled Clothes and No Baths for Migrant Children at a Texas Center June 22, 2019Inspectors and lawyers traveling to border facilities in Texas described tremendous overcrowding and filthy conditions for hundreds of children and other detainees.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
- Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
- Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
- Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
- Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
- Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
- Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
- Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.
The Guardian, UK
- Donald Trump orders fresh sanctions against Iran's Ali Khamenei June 24, 2019Sanctions target supreme leader and eight commanders of Iranian Revolutionary GuardDonald Trump has ordered new sanctions against Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other officials including eight Revolutionary Guard commanders in the latest step of an escalating pressure campaign.Iran’s foreign minister, Javad Zarif, will also face fresh sanctions in […]
- Myanmar cuts internet to Rakhine state amid unrest June 25, 2019UN special rapporteur says blackout has led to rights violations and a ‘clearance operation’ was taking placeMore than a million people in Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Rakhine state have been plunged into an information blackout three days after authorities ordered telecommunications companies to stop providing internet services to the area.Rights groups have c […]
- ‘We have no other choice’: as China erodes democracy Hong Kong citizens prepare to leave June 24, 2019The extradition bill, exorbitant house prices and high cost of living are driving a rise in emigrationElisa Wong had always thought she would move away from Hong Kong when her seven-year-old daughter reached university age. But the recent political crisis has prompted her to reach for an application form to emigrate to Australia now.“I must put in an applica […]
- 'Hell is coming': week-long heatwave begins across Europe June 24, 2019Temperatures could hit 40C from Spain to Switzerland, with authorities urging children and older people to stay indoorsAuthorities have urged children and older people to stay indoors and issued severe warnings against dehydration and heatstroke as an unprecedented week-long heatwave begins its advance across continental Europe.Meteorologists said temperatur […]
- Drone sightings disrupt flights at Singapore's Changi airport June 25, 2019Second incident in a week causes delays and diversions at one of Asia’s busiest airline hubsDrone sightings have disrupted flights at Singapore’s main airport for the second time in a week, authorities have said.About 18 arrivals and departures were delayed and seven flights diverted at Changi airport late on Tuesday “due to bad weather and unauthorised dron […]
- Google sister company releases details for controversial Toronto project June 24, 2019Stakeholders say unanswered questions remain over scale of Sidewalk Labs’ hi-tech redevelopment scheme for city’s waterfrontThe Google sister company behind a controversial, hi-tech redevelopment scheme for a swath of Toronto’s waterfront has released the first detailed outline of an ambitious project, but stakeholders say that unanswered questions remain ov […]
- Boris Johnson begins media blitz but refuses to discuss family life June 24, 2019Tory leadership frontrunner has faced mounting criticism that he has been dodging public scrutinyBoris Johnson broke cover on Monday night, vowing he would never reveal the events that led to the police being called to the home of his partner Carrie Symonds last week, after neighbours reported a loud row between the couple.Amid mounting criticism that the fr […]
- Israel Folau's treatment 'smacks of ugly Australia' says Sydney Anglican leader June 25, 2019Archbishop says Folau’s right to express faith is ‘of fundamental importance’ as Australian Christian Lobby fundraiser tops $700,000One of Australia’s most senior Anglican leaders says Israel Folau’s right to express his faith is being denied, claiming the former Wallaby star’s treatment “smacks of a new and ugly Australia”.The Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Da […]
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- Iran: New US sanctions target Supreme Leader Khamenei June 24, 2019President Trump signs new sanctions against Iran, targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Dutch emergency services hit by KPN telecoms outage June 24, 2019The four-hour disruption was the largest in recent Dutch history, and the cause is still unclear.
- Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty June 25, 2019Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.
- Malaysia air pollution: Schools shut after illness hits children June 25, 2019The same part of Malaysia was hit by toxic air pollution in March, making more than 4,000 people ill.
- Ethiopia Amhara 'coup ringleader killed' June 25, 2019Police say the general was shot dead as he tried to escape from his hideout in Bahir Dar city.
- Lamine Diack: Former IAAF president to stand trial in France on corruption charges June 24, 2019Lamine Diack, the former boss of athletics' world governing body the IAAF, is to stand trial in France on corruption and money-laundering charges.
- Yingying Zhang: US man convicted of Chinese student's death June 24, 2019Christensen's former girlfriend said he seemed "proud" and "excited" when describing Zhang's murder.
- Germany crash: Two Eurofighter jets in fatal collision June 24, 2019The two pilots managed to eject but only one of them is thought to have survived.
Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at Hulu
• December 13, 2011 • Comments Off on Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at HuluPosted in African American History, Black Britons/British Caribbean, Black People, Black Surfers, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Documentary, Film, Jamaica/British Caribbean, Love, Music, Spirituality, Sports, Travel, Weather, Women
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