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Some Sunday Love: The Band (with the Late Levon Helm on Drums), “Don’t Do It,” New Year’s Eve, New York City Academy of Music, 1971

• April 29, 2012 • Comments Off

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Michael Jackson: This “Man in the Mirror” Couldn’t Make It to His Own Concert

• November 3, 2009 • 2 Comments

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SAT Adversity Index: A Drive Toward Diversity Without Discussing Race May 18, 2019
The College Board, which administers the SAT, is joining a broadening movement toward using race-neutral alternatives to affirmative action.
Your Questions about the New Adversity Score on the SAT, Answered May 18, 2019
What factors does it consider, and is it based on research? We explain.
Bernie Sanders’s Education Plan Laments Rise of Charter Schools May 18, 2019
In a 10-point declaration of his education policy priorities, the Vermont senator framed efforts to curtail charter schools as a means to “desegregate” public education.
Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes May 19, 2019
Military officials received expedited requests for paperwork needed to pardon several military members on or around Memorial Day.
Navy SEAL War Crimes Trial in Turmoil Over Claims Prosecutors Spied on Defense May 17, 2019
An email sent by prosecutors contained hidden software that could track if anyone read or forwarded it, lawyers for a Navy SEAL accused of gunning down civilians say.
Inside the Network of Anti-Abortion Activists Winning Across the U.S. May 19, 2019
The raw cultural momentum of the anti-abortion movement has taken over, and it shows no signs of slowing.
Think You Know Who Will Win ‘Game of Thrones’? Fans Are Betting They Do May 18, 2019
There has been a flurry of offshore and European wagering on the finale of the hit HBO show, but betting on a scripted series has its drawbacks.
Facial Recognition: Dawn of Dystopia, or Just the New Fingerprint? May 18, 2019
San Francisco banned it, but many police departments say the technology is used no differently from DNA databases or other crime-fighting tools.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several 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, 2019
Some 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, 2019
With 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, 2019
The 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, 2019
Howard 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, 2019
Experts 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, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Europe's Greens ready to be kingmakers in EU elections May 19, 2019
Green candidates, on course for their best showing, could play a big role in a divided parliament Europe’s Greens are on course for their strongest showing to date in next week’s European elections – and could find themselves kingmakers in a newly fragmented EU parliament.“We’ll be at the table,” said Bas Eickhout, an MEP from the Netherlands and a co-candid […]
'Future of Britain is in Europe,' the Queen told Germany in 1988 May 19, 2019
Diplomatic cables reveal the monarch also appeared to back the creation of a single marketThe Queen confided to the German ambassador that she believed the future of Britain lay in Europe, newly released diplomatic cables from 1988 have shown.“Some have not realised this yet,” the monarch allegedly said of her subjects. She also appeared to back the creation […]
Indian elections: Modi on track for decisive victory, exit polls suggest May 19, 2019
Voting has officially ended in country’s marathon six-week ballotIndia’s prime minister and his allies are on track to decisively win a second term, according to exit polls released after voting officially ended on Sunday night in the country’s marathon six-week elections.Sampling by six pollsters showed Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) and its coalition […]
Roadside bomb injures tourists on bus near Giza pyramids May 19, 2019
Incident leaves 17 hurt, Egyptian state TV shows shocked tourists leaving bus with shattered windowsA roadside bomb injured at least 17 people on Sunday when it detonated next to a bus of tourists, close to the Giza pyramids in Cairo.Images of the aftermath of the attack broadcast on Egyptian state television showed shocked tourists, one with a bloodstained […]
Austria prepares for fresh elections after Ibiza video scandal May 19, 2019
Footage appeared to show far-right vice-chancellor promise contracts in exchange for campaign supportAustria is bracing itself for fresh elections in September after a tumultuous weekend saw the country’s conservative-nationalist coalition government collapse over the so-called “Ibizagate” scandal.The country’s chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, announced on Saturd […]
Switzerland votes for tighter gun laws by large margin May 19, 2019
Motion to line up county’s laws with EU rules passed with 64% of votes, initial results showSwiss voters have agreed by a nearly two-to-one margin to adopt tighter gun controls in line with changes to European Union rules, heading off a clash with Brussels.The measure passed in the binding referendum on Sunday under the Swiss system of direct democracy by a […]
Mitt Romney won't back Justin Amash in call for Trump impeachment May 19, 2019
President attacks first Republican to call for impeachmentNo holds Barred: Trump pushes for imperial presidencyAs Donald Trump opened fire on Justin Amash, the Michigan representative who became the first Republican in Congress to call for his impeachment, Mitt Romney declined to join the fight. Related: Justin Amash becomes first Republican to back Trump im […]
Skripal poisoning suspects received mystery phone call following attack May 19, 2019
Detectives think pair may have been awaiting signal that operation had been successful before returning homeThe Russian men suspected of poisoning Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury received a phone call after returning to London on the day of the alleged attack, raising the possibility that a backup team played a role in the operation.One theory being co […]

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Egypt explosion: Tourists on bus injured near Giza pyramids May 19, 2019
At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, South African tourists among them.
Switzerland gun control: Voters back EU regulations May 19, 2019
A referendum backs new gun restrictions, helping Switzerland avoid conflict with the European Union.
Trump breaks silence amid Alabama abortion ban row May 19, 2019
He outlined "strongly pro-life" views on abortion, amid a row over strict new laws passed in several states.
2019 Australia election: Morrison's coalition seeking shock majority May 19, 2019
Conservative Scott Morrison revels in his "miracle" re-election as he nears a majority government.
India election 2019: Exit polls suggest Narendra Modi back as PM May 19, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is seen on course to win the general election.
Eurovision 2019: The contest highlights from start to finish May 19, 2019
The contest's highlights - from singing in the shower and bendy poles to the Netherlands' triumph.
Dutee Chand becomes first openly gay Indian athlete May 19, 2019
Dutee Chand says she was encouraged to speak out after India decriminalised gay sex in 2018.
Bodies of 'twins' found in clean-up of Kenya river May 19, 2019
Officials believe they were dumped in a river in Nairobi after an illegal abortion was carried out.