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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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How ICE Spread Coronavirus At Home And Abroad July 10, 2020
An investigation by The New York Times and The Marshall Project reveals how Immigration and Customs Enforcement became a spreader of the coronavirus.
The Last Reporter in Town Had One Big Question for His Rich Boss July 11, 2020
His newspaper has withered under a hedge fund. His industry was in turmoil even before a pandemic. But Evan Brandt won’t stop chronicling his town.
Like ‘a Bus Accident a Day’: Hospitals Strain Under New Flood of Covid-19 Patients July 11, 2020
I.C.U. units are reaching capacity. Nurses are falling sick, contributing to shortages. The new coronavirus spikes are challenging hospitals across the United States.
Daily Virus Death Toll Rises in Some States July 11, 2020
In several states where the virus has surged in recent weeks, the death toll is edging up. That may end a long period in which the national toll has steadily declined.
Terry Gray, Ex-U.S.A. Gymnastics Coach, Faces Charges of Lewdness With a Minor July 12, 2020
Terry Gray, who had been a coach for the U.S.A. Gymnastics women’s national team, was arrested on Friday, the police said.
In Rare Public Comments, Mueller Defends Prosecution of Roger Stone July 11, 2020
Breaking his silence, the former special counsel rebutted President Trump’s attacks on the Russia investigation and said Mr. Stone had been prosecuted “because he committed federal crimes.”
California Parents Agree to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal July 11, 2020
Prosecutors said Todd and Diane Blake paid $250,000 to fraudulently gain their daughter’s admission to the University of Southern California as a volleyball recruit.
Presidential Pardons and Commutations, From Whiskey Rebellion to Roger Stone July 12, 2020
President Trump’s commutation of his friend Roger Stone’s prison term is part of a tradition of controversial pardons going back to George Washington.

The Guardian, UK

Donald Trump wears mask in public for first time during Covid-19 pandemic July 11, 2020
President wears face covering during visit to military hospital as cases of coronavirus surge across the United StatesDonald Trump wore a mask in public for the first time during a visit to a military hospital a short helicopter ride from the White House on Saturday evening. The president’s decision to wear a mask came as cases of coronavirus surged to recor […]
Coronavirus report: India reports record spike as cases double in South Africa July 11, 2020
Indian cases pass 800,000; Johannesburg struggles to find vital equipment; Texas warns ‘worst is yet to come’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIndia reported a record spike in coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the national total to more than 800,000 and pushing several states to bring back lockdowns, despite the punitive economi […]
Global ‘catastrophe’ looms as Covid-19 fuels inequality July 11, 2020
Job losses, homelessness, school closures and acute hunger set to rise dramatically without urgent support, Christian Aid warnsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe pandemic has exposed and reinforced deep inequalities across the world, with the true extent yet to be seen, according to a major new report.The crisis in the poorest co […]
Trump's commutation of ally Roger Stone's sentence sparks outrage July 11, 2020
Mitt Romney calls move ‘unprecedented, historic corruption’Analyst: ‘It’s a disgraceful, dark day for American democracy’Outrage is growing among opponents of Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of his longtime friend and notorious Republican fixer Roger Stone. Special counsel Robert Mueller weighed in on Saturday night, declaring that “Ro […]
Robert Mueller breaks his silence and condemns Trump for commuting Roger Stone's sentence July 12, 2020
US special counsel defends his investigation into allegations of corruption during 2016 electionThe former special counsel Robert Mueller made a rare move on Saturday to publicly defend his two-year investigation into allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 election – and to castigate US president Donald Trump’s decision to […]
Coronavirus live news: Australia vaccine human trials to start, Trump wears mask in public July 12, 2020
‘Molecular clamp’ jab from University of Queensland ‘ticked all the boxes’ in animal tests; Florida reopens Walt Disney World despite infection surge 6.49am BST Hong Kong health authorities have confirmed a record high number of locally-transmitted cases, about 50 of which can’t be traced to a previous infection.Head of Hong Kong University’s school of medic […]
Madeleine McCann: Portuguese police search wells – report July 12, 2020
Sites are near a beach where suspect Christian Brueckner’s camper van was photographed in 2007Portuguese authorities have searched wells as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, according to reports. The Mirror reported that police and divers in the Algarve region examined three disused wells in Vila do Bispo for eight hours […]
Bushfire-hit NSW south coast to bear brunt of stormy weather July 12, 2020
Heavy rainfall is forecast to fall on areas burnt out last summer, as well as along much of the state’s coastlineOne of the New South Wales communities badly affected by bushfires last summer is expected to cop the brunt of an intense weather event this week.Heavy rainfall, strong winds and dangerous surf are forecast for large parts of NSW in coming days. C […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public July 11, 2020
The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.
Mali president dissolves constitutional court amid unrest July 12, 2020
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is attempting to calm unrest that saw four people killed on Friday.
Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy July 12, 2020
Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis.
Coronavirus: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan tests positive July 12, 2020
The actor, 77, and his son were taken to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital.
Walt Disney World reopens in Florida amid Covid-19 surge July 11, 2020
Visitors are required to wear masks, socially distance and have temperature checks on arrival.
Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages July 12, 2020
The writer for host Tucker Carlson posted highly offensive messages online under the name CharlesXII.
Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision July 11, 2020
The World Council of Churches says returning the Turkish landmark to a mosque is mistaken.
Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term July 11, 2020
Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison.