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Defense Attorney Releases Mehserle Letter Apologizing for Shooting Grant

• July 9, 2010 • Comments Off

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Rihanna Set to Give Testimony Tomorrow in Hearing to Determine Whether Chris Brown Stands Trial

• June 21, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Love, Public Intellectualism, Women
Tags: "People Magazine", "The Independent", Abuse, African American, Blacks, Blaming the Victim, Breezy, Chris Brown, Common Sense, Domestic Violence, Drama, Growing Up, Mark Geragos, Misogyny, Plea Deal, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Self Image, Sex, Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg, Testimony

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The New York Times

Putting a Positive Spin on Oil Exploration in the Arctic Refuge August 21, 2019
The Trump administration pressed scientists for quick findings, dismissed bad news and revised a report in its push for lease sales, records show.
The Flores Agreement Protected Migrant Children for Decades. It’s Under Threat. August 21, 2019
A landmark consent decree in 1997 set conditions for detention of migrant children. Now the Trump administration is preparing its own standards.
Former V.A. Doctor Charged in Deaths of 3 Veterans August 21, 2019
Prosecutors said that Robert Morris Levy was responsible for the deaths through incorrect and misleading diagnoses and that he had used a mind-altering substance while working.
Richard Ross, Philadelphia’s Police Commissioner, Resigns August 21, 2019
The commissioner had not acted quickly enough after sexual harassment reforms last summer, the mayor said.
Ransomware Attack Hits 22 Texas Towns, Authorities Say August 21, 2019
The state declined to say which towns were affected by the coordinated cyberattack. But one expert said it could signal more such attacks in the future.
FogCam Is Signing Off in San Francisco August 21, 2019
Long before streaming video, it captured images of campus life every 20 seconds. The quirky project, believed to be the longest-running public webcam, will shut down at the end of August.
‘Shark!’: Cape Cod Recoils in a Summer of Great White Sightings, Real and Imagined August 20, 2019
After a fatal shark attack last year, a place celebrated for its summer beach season has wrestled with how to cope with the risk of more.
What to Know About California’s New Police Use-of-Force Law August 20, 2019
Tuesday: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law one of the nation’s toughest standards for the use of deadly force. Also: A stunning turn in the Ghost Ship fire trial.

The Guardian, UK

Brexit: Boris Johnson prepares to visit Berlin as minister struggles to defend his 'collaboration' jibe - live news August 21, 2019
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen 1.23pm BST As the anti-Brexit campaign group, Led By Donkeys, has been pointing out this month, Michael Gove, the Cabinet Office minister in charge of no-deal Brexit planning, has in the past admitted that no deal would be undesirable.Hi @BorisJohnson & @MichaelGove, we heard about your […]
'A narcissistic fool': Danes hit out at Trump over cancelled visit August 21, 2019
US president faces criticism for calling off Denmark trip after he is told Greenland not for saleBemusement has turned to fury in Denmark after Donald Trump called off his planned visit to the country over Copenhagen’s refusal to sell Greenland to the US.Politicians from across the spectrum were united in their condemnation of the US president, and the prime […]
Vatican invokes Cardinal George Pell's 'right to appeal' after child sexual abuse conviction upheld August 21, 2019
Former Vatican treasurer, and most senior Catholic cleric in the world to be convicted of child sexual assault, maintains innocence after losing appealThe most senior Catholic cleric in the world to be convicted of child sexual abuse, Cardinal George Pell, has lost his appeal against his conviction, but maintains he is innocent.In a brief statement issued af […]
Kashmir: suspected militant killed in Indian security operation August 21, 2019
Incident is believed to be first clash with insurgents since revocation of special statusA suspected militant and a police officer have been killed in a gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir in what is believed to be the first clash with insurgents since the revocation of the territory’s special status.Meanwhile, Donald Trump reiterated his offer to medi […]
US military drone shot down over Yemen August 21, 2019
Houthi spokesman said its air defences brought down a drone late on TuesdayA US military MQ-9 drone was shot down in Yemen’s Dhamar governate, southeast of the Houthi-controlled capital Sana’a, two US officials said on Wednesday.A Houthi military spokesman had earlier said that air defences had brought down a US drone. Continue reading...
Man arrested in Madrid accused of upskirting more than 500 women August 21, 2019
Police say they caught him filming on Metro after allegedly uploading videos for a yearPolice in Madrid have arrested a man accused of filming the intimate parts of more than 500 women without their consent while they travelled on the Metro.The accused made the videos, a practice known as upskirting, using a mobile phone concealed in a backpack. Police say h […]
Black teen 'humiliated' after school colored his hair with marker, parents say August 21, 2019
Texas lawsuit says school personnel drew on the student’s scalp after it was deemed his haircut violated the dress codeParents of a black teenager in Texas are suing their Houston-area school district after three white middle school personnel used a marker to blot out a design on their son’s scalp.The federal civil rights lawsuit was filed Sunday against the […]
Trump accuses Jewish Americans of ‘disloyalty’ for voting Democratic, in antisemitic trope August 20, 2019
President’s remarks seemed to refer to a perception that Jewish Americans have a dual loyalty to both America and IsraelDonald Trump used an apparently antisemitic trope when accusing Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats as showing “either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty”.The remarks came as part of a barrage of disparaging comments that thr […]

The BBC

Trump cancels Denmark visit amid spat over sale of Greenland August 21, 2019
The US president abruptly cancels his visit after the Danish PM says he cannot purchase Greenland.
China threatens sanctions over US-Taiwan F-16 fighter plane deal August 21, 2019
The US government has approved the potential $8bn fighter plane sale, the largest in decades.
Venezuela crisis: President Maduro admits secret talks with US August 21, 2019
President Maduro says he has been talking to US officials even as new sanctions were planned.
Trump accuses Jewish Democrat voters of 'great disloyalty' August 21, 2019
The president is accused of using an anti-Semitic trope in criticism of Jewish Democrat voters.
Iran tanker row: Greece closes out ship after US warnings August 21, 2019
A Greek minister says the country is "not willing to facilitate the course of this ship to Syria".
Texas school district sued for colouring in teen's hair August 21, 2019
The teen's parents are suing a Texas school district for using a black Sharpie to colour his scalp.
New Zealand speaker cradles MP’s baby during parliament debate August 21, 2019
Labour MP Tāmati Coffey attends a debate with his baby boy after returning from paternity leave.
German eight-year-old takes 140km/h joyride on motorway August 21, 2019
"I just wanted to drive a little," the child told police after stopping in a motorway lay-by.