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Okay, Cue the Music: Kim Kardashian Gives Birth

• June 15, 2013 • Comments Off

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Rapper Heavy D Died of a Blood Clot After Long Transatlantic Plane Flight

• December 27, 2011 • 2 Comments

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UPDATE: Heavy D’s Funeral Friday, November 18, To Be Live-Streamed; Plus Autopsy Results Prove Inconclusive and What Might Have Been

• November 18, 2011 • Comments Off

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Elizabeth Taylor, 79, Has Died

• March 23, 2011 • Comments Off

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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 […]
Trump lashes out at Justin Amash after Republican calls for impeachment May 19, 2019
Mitt Romney declines to join calls for Congress to actNo 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 impeac […]
Theresa May prepares 'bold' last-ditch offer to MPs on Brexit bill May 19, 2019
Prime minister will ask her cabinet to sign off on concessions this weekTheresa May will ask her cabinet to sign off a package of Brexit concessions this week, as she gears up for one last bid to win over MPs and salvage something concrete from her troubled premiership.With the Conservatives on course for a drubbing in Thursday’s European elections, the prim […]
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 as 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 bloodstaine […]
More than 50 migrants found in Channel on way to UK at weekend May 19, 2019
Home Office says 20 people found on boats on Saturday and a further 32 on SundayMore than 50 migrants have been found in the Channel travelling towards the UK over the weekend.Two more incidents were reported involving 32 migrants off the Kent coast on Sunday, the Home Office said, after 20 were found in boats on Saturday. Continue reading...
Google 'blocks Huawei access to Android updates' after Trump blacklisting May 19, 2019
Reported move could hit Huawei Technologies’ ability to run phone operating system Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware and software products except those covered by open source licenses, a source has told Reuters. Related: How other countries are responding to Trump's Huawei threat Continue reading...
US prosecutors to 'help themselves' to Julian Assange's possessions May 19, 2019
Material from WikiLeaks founder’s time in Ecuadorian embassy is said to include two manuscriptsJulian Assange’s belongings from his time living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London will be handed over to US prosecutors on Monday, according to WikiLeaks.Ecuadorian officials are travelling to London to allow US prosecutors to “help themselves” to items includin […]

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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.
Austin Eubanks: Columbine school shooting survivor found dead May 19, 2019
Austin Eubanks, who became an advocate for fighting addiction, died at his Colorado home aged 37.
Google 'restricts Huawei's use of Android' May 19, 2019
New Huawei smartphones will lose access to some of Google's programmes, Reuters news agency reports.
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.
Bad weather forces French carrier jets to land in Indonesia May 19, 2019
Seven jets from a French aircraft carrier make unscheduled landings in Indonesia due to bad weather.