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Acid Attack Victim Derri Dias Velarde Appears on CBS’ “Early Show”

• January 31, 2011 • 6 Comments

Posted in Chemical/Acid/Fire Burns, Class, Crime, Derri Dias Velarde, Domestic Violence, Hate Crimes, Mental Health/Psychology, People of Color, Race, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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The Next to the Last Word on Bethany Storro

• September 22, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Hate Crimes, Health, Hoaxes, Journalism and Ethics, Mental Health/Psychology, People of Color, Protestant Denominations, Race, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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UPDATE: Bethany Storro Acid Attack a Hoax: I’m Getting Really Tired of These Psychos Blaming Blacks

• September 17, 2010 • 9 Comments

Posted in Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Hate Crimes, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, People of Color, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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Woman Injured in Las Vegas Shooting Dies 2 Years Later November 19, 2019
Kim Gervais was a country music fan, small business owner and mother of two daughters.
Who Is Alexander Vindman? White House Aide Reported Ukraine Concerns November 19, 2019
The decorated combat veteran and top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council will be the first active-duty military officer to take part in the public impeachment hearings.
‘Meth. We’re on It’: South Dakota’s Anti-Meth Campaign Raises Eyebrows November 19, 2019
Many saw the slogan as tone-deaf or a failed attempt at cleverness. State officials said it was provocative by design.
California and Nevada Ask: Iowa Who? November 18, 2019
The 2020 Democrats headed West to campaign in two key states. “I don’t think it matters what happens in New Hampshire or Iowa, which are not representative of the country,” Harry Reid said.
Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Brutal Farm Killings November 19, 2019
After speaking with the families of the victims, the Bucks County district attorney did not pursue the death penalty for Sean Kratz.
After Defeating His Opponent and Trump, Louisiana Governor Charts His Own Path November 18, 2019
Gov. John Bel Edwards was called the “accidental governor” when he was first elected to lead Louisiana four years ago. After winning again, no one is calling him an accident now.
DNA Tests Could Clear an Executed Man. Why a Judge Said No. November 19, 2019
Sedley Alley went to his death based on scant physical evidence and a confession he said had been coerced. His daughter wants to know if he really was guilty.
Fresno Backyard Shooting Leaves 4 Dead and 6 Injured, Police Say November 19, 2019
At least two people opened fire on a crowd watching a football game at a family gathering, the authorities said. No suspects have been identified.

The Guardian, UK

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash in ITV election debate over 'NHS for sale' claim – live news November 19, 2019
Follow live as prime minister and Labour leader take part in first TV clash of the campaignTories tweet anti-Labour posts under ‘factcheckUK’ brandJohnson and Corbyn locked in unpopularity contest, polls suggestSign up for Andrew Sparrow’s daily election briefing 9.28pm GMT A win’s a win, and the YouGov poll probably does give us a reasonably good idea as to […]
Jeffrey Epstein: prison guards charged with hiding failure to keep watch November 19, 2019
Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were meant to check Epstein every half-hour but they browsed the web and slept, court papers allegeTwo federal corrections officers were indicted on Tuesday for allegedly trying to hide their failure to check on inmates on the night the convicted sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in his Manhat […]
Impeachment hearing: White House Twitter account attacks Vindman's judgment – live November 19, 2019
Tweet attempts to cast doubt on Lt Col Alexander Vindman testimony after he criticized Trump’s ‘improper’ call with Ukrainian presidentIn this defining moment for America, support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contributionRead more about the impact of The Guardian’s journalism in 2019 9.02pm GMT According to his prepared opening statement, Ku […]
Man sues Burger King for cooking vegan burger and meat on same grill November 19, 2019
Phillip Williams argues he wouldn’t have bought the burger if he’d known it was ‘covered in meat by-products’When Burger King announced the Impossible Whopper (a vegan alternative to their bestselling burger), they did so with the tagline: “100% Whopper, 0% Beef.”Turns out, the statement may have been misleading. At least, that’s what customer Phillip Willia […]
Dozens of migrants found in refrigerated container on ferry November 19, 2019
Twenty-five people reportedly found on ship travelling from Netherlands to UKDutch authorities have discovered 25 migrants stowed away inside a refrigerated container on a ferry bound for England.According to a statement published on a local government website, all those found onboard were alive, with one of them thought to be a child. Continue reading...
Bolivia clashes leave one dead as security forces break fuel blockade November 19, 2019
Eight injured as armoured cars and helicopters deployedEvo Morales supporters call on interim president to quitAt least one person has been killed and eight injured after Bolivian police and military forces used armored vehicles and helicopters to unblock access to a major fuel plant that had been blockaded by supporters of former president Evo Morales.Smoke […]
Trump denies heart attack prompted sudden hospital visit November 19, 2019
‘I had a very routine physical,’ Trump insists as speculation intensifies after he stayed out of the public eye for two days following hospital tripAs speculation over Donald Trump’s unscheduled trip to the hospital last weekend continued, the president denied he had suffered a heart attack.“I had a very routine physical,” Trump insisted to reporters on Tues […]
France: pregnant woman killed by dogs out with a hunt November 19, 2019
Animal rights activists urge halt to hunting season after body found near Villers-CotterêtsA pregnant woman has been killed by dogs while walking her own dog in a forest in northern France during a hunt with hounds, investigators have said.The body of the 29-year-old woman was found on Saturday in a forest outside the town of Villers-Cotterêts, about 90km (5 […]

The BBC

Jeffrey Epstein guards charged with falsifying records November 19, 2019
The two were responsible for watching over Epstein in prison on the night he killed himself.
US and Australian hostages freed in Taliban prisoner swap November 19, 2019
Two professors are freed in exchange for three top Taliban prisoners to try to reboot peace talks.
Iran protests: UN fears dozens of people have been killed November 19, 2019
Some sources have indicated about 200 people may have died since the protests erupted on Friday.
Internet fraud: Nigerian scammer 'pulls off $1m heist' from prison November 19, 2019
Officials say Hope Olusegun Aroke was able to visit hotels and functions while in a police hospital.
President Trump dismisses speculation about his health November 19, 2019
President Donald Trump criticises the media speculation of his visit on Saturday.
France bridge collapse: 50-tonne lorry 'probably caused accident' November 19, 2019
A 50-tonne lorry was crossing the bridge when it fell, killing two people, including a teenage girl.
Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape investigation November 19, 2019
Prosecutors drop a rape inquiry into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is in custody in the UK.
Stowaways found in refrigerated container bound for UK November 19, 2019
Twenty-five people are found in a cooling container on a UK-bound ferry coming from the Netherlands.