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Derrion Albert Case Concludes in Chicago with Four Defendants Tried and Convicted as Adults, One as Juvenile, But No One Really Wins

• June 3, 2011 • Comments Off

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President Obama’s Coming to Madison; The Excitement Builds

• November 4, 2009 • Comments Off

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How LeVar Burton (and Others) Helped Us Get Through the Pandemic September 27, 2022
Notable pop culture figures, including the actor LeVar Burton and the K-pop phenomenon BTS, helped people get through Covid — from a distance.
Lululemon Hopes to Showcase Home Fitness Business With Membership Program September 28, 2022
The athleisure brand bought the interactive fitness company Mirror for $500 million in 2020, when at-home workouts were booming because of Covid lockdowns.
How an Underground Skate Park in Los Angeles Became Legal September 28, 2022
Channel Street Skatepark in San Pedro is considered one of the nation’s only “D.I.Y.” skate parks to be officially sanctioned.
Why Gavin Newsom Rejected These 5 Bills September 27, 2022
California’s governor vetoed a mandatory kindergarten proposal, as well as an effort to reduce light pollution.
David Foreman, Hard-Line Environmentalist, Dies at 75 September 28, 2022
As a co-founder of the group Earth First!, he advocated slashing tires and downing power lines in an effort to return vast swaths of the country to their natural state.
Here’s Why Hurricane Ian Is Sucking Water Out Of Tampa Bay September 28, 2022
The effect is called a reverse storm surge, but it won’t last. Officials are warning that the water could come rushing back.
Here’s Where People Are Being Evacuated in Florida September 28, 2022
The orders are concentrated along Florida’s Gulf Coast. On Wednesday, some were replaced with requests to shelter in place.
MacKenzie Scott May No Longer Have a Partner in Philanthropy September 28, 2022
The billionaire’s second husband, a teacher, does not appear on her public profile anymore.

The Guardian, UK

Cop27: Egyptian hosts urge leaders to set aside tensions over Ukraine September 28, 2022
Organisers call on nations to carry on crucial climate negotiations despite differences on geopolitical issuesThe Egyptian hosts of the next UN climate summit have issued a plea for countries to set aside tensions and animosity over the Ukraine war for the sake of focusing on the climate crisis.Egypt will host the Cop27 conference in Sharm El-Sheikh in Novem […]
Saudi foreign minister defends role in securing Ukraine prisoner swaps September 23, 2022
Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud decries as ‘cynical’ accusations his country was trying to improve its image after Khashoggi killingIt would be cynical to see Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure the release of international prisoners held by Russian proxies in Ukraine as an attempt to improve the country’s image after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, its foreig […]
‘Humanitarian crime’: fighting cuts off insulin supply in Tigray September 23, 2022
International Diabetic Federation decries reports war has led to shortages of life-saving drug at Ethiopian region’s biggest hospitalDoctors at the biggest hospital in Tigray say they have just days supply left of insulin, as the resumption of fighting between rebels and Ethiopian government troops once again cuts off supplies to the region.In what the head […]
Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from officiating at funeral September 22, 2022
Church says same-sex marriage means Mpho Tutu van Furth cannot preside over godfather’s serviceThe daughter of the late Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu has been barred by the Church of England from officiating at her godfather’s funeral in a Shropshire church because she is married to a woman.Mpho Tutu van Furth, an ordained priest in the Anglican church, w […]
Horn of Africa drought puts 3.6m children at risk of dropping out of school September 22, 2022
Experts warn that girls’ education will be worst hit, as many families are forced to move away from schoolsMore than 3.5 million children are at risk of dropping out of school due to the drought in the Horn of Africa, the United Nations has said, amid warnings the crisis could lead to “a lost generation” that misses out on education.According to new figures […]
Tigrayan forces accuse Eritrea of launching full-scale offensive on border September 20, 2022
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says Eritreans are fighting alongside Ethiopian government forcesForces in Ethiopia’s Tigray region said troops from neighbouring Eritrea launched a “full-scale offensive” on Tuesday and heavy fighting was ongoing in several areas along the border.Reuters was not immediately able to verify the account on Twitter from Getachew […]
Hurricane Ian: millions in Florida in path of deadly storm nearing landfall September 28, 2022
Hurricane approaches Florida after passing over Cuba and the Caribbean sea as a powerful tropical stormThe eyewall of 155mph Hurricane Ian, predicted to be one of the most catastrophic storms ever to strike the US mainland, was creeping ashore in south-west Florida on Wednesday as the state’s governor pleaded: “Pray for people.”Millions of Florida residents […]
Myanmar model who criticised junta says Canada has granted her asylum September 28, 2022
Thaw Nandar Aung, AKA Han Lay, feared being sent home after she was stopped at Thai border last weekA Myanmar fashion model who was denied entry to Thailand and feared arrest by the military government in Yangon if she was forced back home from exile has flown to Canada, which she says has granted her asylum.Thaw Nandar Aung, also known as Han Lay, left on a […]

The BBC

Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU September 28, 2022
Seismologists said there were underwater blasts before the leaks emerged near a Danish island.
Ukrainians told to be ready to fight for Russia September 28, 2022
The BBC gets rare access to the front line near Kherson where Ukrainian troops are pushing Russians back.
Hurricane Ian: Cuba begins restoring power after storm September 28, 2022
The island's electrical system experienced a complete collapse in the wake of the deadly storm.
Brazil condemns racist abuse of Richarlison September 28, 2022
Richarlison says racism will continue "every day and everywhere" unless the authorities "punish" the perpetrators after a banana was thrown at him during Brazil's 5-1 friendly win over Tunisia.
Ilya Smirin: Chess commentator sacked for sexist comments during match September 28, 2022
The grandmaster was criticised for on-air remarks labelled "offensive" and "embarrassing".
Avicii's family sell music rights to Abba star's company September 28, 2022
The star's music will be looked after by Pophouse, which also runs the Abba Voyage shows in London.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister September 28, 2022
The 37-year-old son of King Salman is already seen the de facto ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state.
Hilaree Nelson: Body of famed US climber found on Mt Manaslu in Himalayas September 28, 2022
Hilaree Nelson had been skiing down from the world's eighth highest summit when she fell.