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Sending Etta James Home

• January 29, 2012 • 2 Comments

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Etta James Is Not Long For This World

• December 18, 2011 • 1 Comment

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Beyoncé: White Face, Black Face? Whose Face?

• February 23, 2011 • 3 Comments

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Democrats Slow Impeachment Timeline to Sharpen Their Public Case October 22, 2019
House Democrats, once eyeing an impeachment vote by Thanksgiving, now conceded they may have to go slower as they plan public hearings to drive home their case.
Two UConn Students Arrested After Repeatedly Shouting Racial Slur, Officials Say October 22, 2019
A video of the episode on Oct. 11 was widely shared on social media and spurred outrage from students.
New Illinois Abortion Clinic Anticipates Post-Roe World October 22, 2019
A regional clinic across the river from Missouri reflects how both sides of the abortion divide are looking toward a landscape in which some states might ban abortions outright.
As Homelessness Surges in California, So Does a Backlash October 21, 2019
Tent encampments across California are testing residents’ tolerance and compassion as street conditions deteriorate.
More Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal October 21, 2019
Douglas Hodge, one of the most prominent business executives charged in the case, said, “I acted out of love for my children, but I know that this explanation for my actions is not an excuse.”
Fired for Repeating Racist Slur, School Guard Will Get Job Back, Union Says October 22, 2019
A student directed the slur at Marlon Anderson, and Mr. Anderson said he repeated it as he was trying to explain why it was offensive.
Dallas Tornado Leaves Trail of Damage; Storm Causes Panic at Memphis Airport October 21, 2019
A tornado destroyed buildings in Dallas and cut electricity to tens of thousands of people. The storm system is moving east, and has killed a man in Arkansas.
Jimmy Carter Fractures Pelvis in Fall October 22, 2019
The former president “is in good spirits and is looking forward to recovering at home,” the Carter Center said.

The Guardian, UK

Erdoğan threatens to ramp up assault on Kurds in Syria 'safe zone' October 22, 2019
Turkish leader says he will act ‘even more strongly’ as end of US-brokered ceasefire loomsThe Turkish president has threatened to press ahead with an operation against Kurdish-led forces in Syria “even more strongly” if promises made by the US regarding the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters have not been met by the time a five-day ceasefire expires.Up to 1,300 […]
Canada elections: Trudeau wins narrow victory to form minority government October 22, 2019
Liberals secure four more years in power despite lingering criticism over handling of corruption inquiry and blackface scandalCanada election – as it happenedJustin Trudeau has won a second term as Canada’s prime minister after the country’s federal election, but his narrow victory means he will lead a minority government that will be forced to depend on oth […]
Barnier says Brexit transition talks likely to exceed 2020 deadline October 22, 2019
EU’s chief negotiator says 14-month transition not long enough to reach new trade dealLatest Brexit news - live updatesMichel Barnier has fuelled fears of a no-deal Brexit at the end of 2020 after suggesting the future negotiations on a trade deal might require more than three years of talks.Speaking to the European parliament, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiat […]
Fury as Trump compares impeachment inquiry to 'lynching' October 22, 2019
2020 contender Julián Castro says Trump ‘beyond shameful’ after president makes comparison in early-morning tweet Donald Trump referred to impeachment proceedings against him as a “lynching” in a Tuesday morning tweet, sparking condemnation for using such a racially charged word to describe his political predicament. Related: The sadism of white men: why Ame […]
Several injured as armed man hijacks ambulance in Oslo October 22, 2019
Seven-month-old twins among wounded after man drives off in vehicle and hits familyAn armed man has stolen an ambulance in Oslo, injuring three people including two babies when he drove off and hit a family, Norwegian police and hospital officials have said.The man was apprehended after police fired shots at the vehicle. The suspect was not critically injure […]
Berlin state cabinet agrees five-year rent freeze October 22, 2019
Proposal to counter rising housing costs still requires approval by state parliamentBerlin’s state cabinet has agreed on a rent freeze for five years to counter rising housing costs in the German capital.The city’s leftwing coalition government wants to freeze the rent for apartments built before 2014, according to a report by the German news agency dpa. Con […]
WeWork board weighs up $10bn rescue plan from Japan's SoftBank October 22, 2019
Payout comes as US office-sharing company weighs up sacking about 2,000 peopleWeWork’s co-founder Adam Neumann has reportedly signed a $1.7bn deal to step back from the troubled office rentals company he founded.The move comes as the board of WeWork meets to consider a rescue plan worth almost $10bn (£7.7bn) from its biggest investor, Japan’s SoftBank. Conti […]
Brazilians rally to clean beaches amid outrage at Bolsonaro's oil spill inaction October 22, 2019
Mystery surrounds origin of pollution in north-eastPresident suggests ‘criminal act’ aims to scupper rights tenderOn Monday evening, Sport Club Bahia – one of the biggest football teams in Brazil’s north-east – faced its rivals Ceará with black oil stains on their red, white and blue shirts. It was the latest sign of the growing outrage over a mystery oil sp […]

The BBC

Canada election: Trudeau's Liberals win but lose majority October 22, 2019
Despite a bumpy first term, Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party earns a second, narrow election win.
Trump calls impeachment inquiry 'a lynching' October 22, 2019
The president condemns the investigation as "without due process or fairness or any legal rights".
Naruhito: Ancient ritual of Japan's emperor ascending throne October 22, 2019
Japan's Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony.
Thailand royal consort: How did Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi fall from grace? October 22, 2019
Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi’s very public dressing down comes months after being named official “consort".
Turkey Syria offensive: Erdogan threatens to resume assault when ceasefire ends October 22, 2019
President Erdogan says Kurdish fighters must withdraw before a ceasefire expires on Tuesday night.
Lebanon protesters sing Baby Shark to toddler October 22, 2019
The crowd started singing after the toddler's mother told them he was scared.
Danish Rubjerg lighthouse moved inland on skates October 22, 2019
For 120 years, it was perched on a Danish sand dune but coastal erosion threatened its future.
Hesitant hitmen jailed over botched assassination in China October 22, 2019
Five hitmen who tried to subcontract a job to one another see their cunning plan fall apart.