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Don’t Miss “An Evening with Valerie Simpson in Honor of Nick Ashford” Coming to PBS Stations This Month

• February 18, 2012 • Comments Off

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Hip-Hop Artist Jasiri X Does a Music Video on The Ground at Capitol Square in Madison!

• February 25, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in American History, American Politics, Black People, Budget Cuts, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Discrimination, Labor History, Labor Relations, Music, National Issues, Obama Administration, Political Malfeasance, Public Intellectualism, The Economy, The Rest of the World, The Tea Party Movement, Unions/Union Busting, Wisconsin
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I’m Sorry I Missed This Last Night: Craig Ferguson Celebrates Black History Month By Inviting Dr. Cornel West and George Clinton to “The Late, Late Show”

• February 3, 2011 • Comments Off

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Snow Days: Is School Canceled More Often Now? February 26, 2020
For generations, snowflakes on a school day have excited children and stressed out parents. But not everything has stayed the same.
A Mexican Exodus Is Helping Shrink the Undocumented Population February 26, 2020
The number of unauthorized residents in the United States is down to its lowest point in more than 15 years. Mexicans, Poles and South Koreans are all among those leaving.
There’s No G.O.P. Primary in South Carolina. Some Republicans Will Vote Anyway. February 26, 2020
An effort to encourage conservatives to participate in the state’s open primary for Democrats is meant to show the process’s flaws. Chaos, organizers said, would be a side benefit.
Snow ✅ Sled ✅ Thrills ✅ February 25, 2020
Other parts of the country groan at the arrival of snow, but some people in the Midwest cheer for it. Sledding is the rare pursuit that has changed little in decades.
It’s a Bird … It’s a Plane … February 26, 2020
One candidate seems able to fly high above the attacks on the debate stage.
Coronavirus, Democrats, Harvey Weinstein: Your Wednesday Briefing February 26, 2020
Here's what you need to know.
Snow Days: Is School Canceled More Often Now? February 26, 2020
For generations, snowflakes on a school day have excited children and stressed out parents. But not everything has stayed the same.
A Mexican Exodus Is Helping Shrink the Undocumented Population February 26, 2020
The number of unauthorized residents in the United States is down to its lowest point in more than 15 years. Mexicans, Poles and South Koreans are all among those leaving.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus: WHO says more new cases outside China every day than inside - live updates February 26, 2020
More than 80,000 cases worldwide as impact on financial markets continues and UK schools told not to shut over infection fears. Follow live newsWHO expert says world not ready for pandemicUK: schools to shut and travel curbs planned if virus spreadsTell us: have you been affected by the coronavirus?What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms? […]
Delhi protests: death toll climbs amid worst religious violence for decades February 26, 2020
Calls for army to be deployed as clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups show no sign of abatingThe death toll from the worst religious violence in Delhi in decades has risen to 21, as Muslims fled from their homes and several mosques in the capital smouldered after being attacked by Hindu mobs.The deathly clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups that began o […]
PMQs: Jeremy Corbyn accuses Boris Johnson of pretending to care about flood victims - live news February 26, 2020
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs and Michel Barnier’s Brexit speech 12.30pm GMT The SNP’s David Linden asks about religious intolerance in India. Will the PM meet him to discuss this?Johnson says this is a crucial issue. He is particularly keen to defend religious freedom, […]
Rose McGowan: Weinstein 'could be one of the biggest serial rapists in history' February 26, 2020
The actor and activist said her own allegations against Weinstein would not go to court as the statute of limitations had passedRose McGowan has described Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction as a watershed moment and claimed that he “could be one of the biggest serial rapists in history”.McGowan, who emerged as one of the most high-profile figures in efforts […]
Syria: 21 dead as targets including schools and nurseries bombed in Idlib February 26, 2020
Six schools and two nurseries reported targets of airstrikes by Assad regime and Russia Eight school facilities have been bombed in Idlib province, in Syria, in a single day as the battle for control of the country’s last opposition stronghold intensifies.The attacks came despite warnings that the violence has already led to the worst humanitarian crisis in […]
Bernie Sanders faces onslaught from rivals in chaotic South Carolina debate February 26, 2020
Candidates bickered and shouted over each other in sharp exchanges in debate before Super Tuesday contestsThe Democratic presidential candidates engaged in a series of chaotic and fiery exchanges on Tuesday night, in the final debate before the critical South Carolina presidential primary and Super Tuesday contests that could represent a make-or-break moment […]
Dubai ruler trying to keep two judgments secret, UK court hears February 26, 2020
Sheikh Mohammed opposes release of family court rulings involving two of his childrenThe ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, is attempting to prevent publication of two family court judgments involving his two children with his ex-wife, Princess Haya of Jordan, the court of appeal in London has been told.At the opening of a hearing at the […]
Pop star Duffy says she was raped, drugged and held captive February 26, 2020
Welsh singer made statement on Instagram saying she was held captive for several daysAimee Duffy, the Welsh pop singer known as Duffy who retreated from the public eye following her hugely successful debut album Rockferry, has said she was drugged, held captive and raped by an unidentified person.In a statement on her official Instagram account she said: “Th […]

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Delhi riots: City tense after Hindu-Muslim clashes leave 23 dead February 26, 2020
The deadliest violence in India's capital for decades leaves 23 people dead and scores injured.
Mario Cerciello Rega case: US students in Italian court over police murder February 26, 2020
Officer Mario Cerciello Rega was stabbed to death after a drug deal gone wrong in central Rome.
Weinstein's lawyer Donna Rotunno: 'The fight is not over' February 26, 2020
Harvey Weinstein will appeal a guilty verdict in the rape and sexual assault cases against him.
Germany overturns ban on professionally assisted suicide February 26, 2020
Five years ago a change in the law stopped doctors helping the terminally ill to end their lives.
Sydney baboons go on the run before vasectomy February 26, 2020
Three baboons - one on his way to a vasectomy - fled an Australian hospital, stunning onlookers.
Hong Kong to give cash gift of $1,200 to residents February 26, 2020
Officials hope it will boost spending as the city's economy struggles after a tumultuous year.
Virgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surge February 26, 2020
Sir Richard Branson's firm says it is releasing more tickets for flights into space.
Appeal for more funds to control locusts February 26, 2020
The UN warns that time is short to stop locusts threatening food supplies in some countries.