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Wyclef Jean Accused of Gifting Mistress with $105,000 of Yele Haiti Money in 2008, and of His Connections to Right-Wing Haitian Politics

• March 17, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in American Foreign Policy, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Haiti, Haitians/Francophone Caribbean, Natural Disasters, People of Color, The Clintons, The Rest of the World, Women
Tags: Black Agenda Report, Blacks, Bruce Dixon, Charitable Contributions, Charities, Charity, Charity Navigator, Claudinette Jean, Fanmi Lavalas, Follow The Money, Gawker, Global Grind, Lavalas, Mistress, Suzie Sylvain, Tax Return, The Smoking Gun, The Wyclef Jean Foundation, Twitter, Wyclef Jean, Yele Haiti, Zakiya Khatou-Chevassus

Wyclef Jean Explains It All For Us

• January 19, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Foreign Policy, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Gossip, Haiti, Journalism and Ethics, Natural Disasters, People of Color, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Celebrity Giving, Charities, Haiti, Haitians, Philanthropy, Port au Prince, Press Conference, Scam, Scams, The Haitian Earthquake, Wyclef Jean, Yele Haiti

Sister of Slain QB’s Lover Talks About Sahel Kazemi

• July 6, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Crime, Domestic Violence, Love, People of Color, Sexuality
Tags: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Charities, Creepin', Dating, Iran, Iranian, Jacksonville FL, Lover, Marriage, Mid-Life Crisis, Murder Suicide, Muslims, Nashville TN, QB, Quarterback, Sahel Kazemi, Sex, Soheyla Kazemi, Steve McNair, Tennessee

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Senate Republicans, Eyeing Election-Year Impeachment Trial, Wrestle With Timeline November 15, 2019
Republicans are weighing whether to draw out the proceeding, hindering the presidential campaigns of several Senate Democrats, or seek a quicker resolution.
California School Shooting Is Another Nightmare Made Real November 15, 2019
Two students were killed when a young man opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.
California School Shooting: What We Know November 15, 2019
Two people were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Santa Clarita, Calif., the authorities said. Here is what we know about the shooting, the gunman and the victims.
Kentucky Governor Race: Matt Bevin Concedes to Andy Beshear November 14, 2019
Matt Bevin, Kentucky’s sharp-elbowed governor conceded defeat after a recanvass of votes confirmed the victory of Andy Beshear, son of a two-term Democratic governor.
Kavanaugh Recalls His Confirmation at Conservative Legal Group’s Annual Gala November 15, 2019
A year after his brutal confirmation hearings, the justice returned to the spotlight before a friendly audience.
Teenager Who Killed His Father and a 6-Year-Old Is Sentenced to Life Without Parole November 15, 2019
Jesse Dewitt Osborne was 14 when he killed his father in 2016 before driving to an elementary school in Townville, S.C., and shooting three people, killing one.
American-Born Woman Who Joined ISIS Is Not a Citizen, Judge Rules November 14, 2019
A surprise ruling from the bench is a blow to a bid to bring Hoda Muthana and her 2-year-old son, the child of a slain ISIS fighter, back from a refugee camp in Syria.
Will Whale Hunting Return to the Pacific Northwest? November 14, 2019
The Makah are the only Native Americans with a treaty right to hunt whales, but they have not been allowed to do so for 20 years. A recent proposal could change that.

The Guardian, UK

Hong Kong minister falls during furious protest in London November 15, 2019
Video shows Teresa Cheng falling as demonstrators shout ‘shame on you’Hong Kong’s justice minister, Teresa Cheng, fell to the ground after being surrounded by furious pro-democracy demonstrators outside an event in London.The incident on Thursday night was the first direct altercation between demonstrators and a government minister since the protests, now in […]
General election: Boris Johnson dismisses Labour's broadband plan as 'crackpot' on BBC phone-in – live news November 15, 2019
Jeremy Corbyn will announce free internet plan in speech in Lancaster, while prime minister is in OldhamSign up to the morning briefingBoris Johnson announces spending package for neglected townsLabour pledges free broadband for all homes and firms in UKFight for Canterbury plays out on social media 9.46am GMT Rachel Burden asks about yesterday’s A&E wai […]
Rudy Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has 'insurance' November 14, 2019
Exclusive: president’s personal lawyer has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, with speculation Republicans will seek to paint him as a rogue actorRudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has said he is confident the president will remain loyal to him as an impeachment inquiry unfolds in which the former New York mayor has become a cent […]
Taylor Swift says she's being banned from singing her old hits at AMAs November 15, 2019
Singer appeals to fans for help in escalation of feud with Scooter Braun and Scott BorchettaTaylor Swift’s performance at the American music awards is in doubt, as is the future of a new Netflix documentary about her, the singer has claimed, thanks to an ongoing feud with “tyrannical” music managers Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta. Related: Taylor Swift re […]
Prince Andrew to be quizzed on Epstein in Newsnight special November 15, 2019
BBC to broadcast ‘no holds barred’ interview with royal on Saturday nightPrince Andrew has agreed to speak publicly about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for the first time, in a “no holds barred” interview with the BBC’s Newsnight programme to be broadcast on Saturday night.The prince has been the subject of fierce speculation over his re […]
'We saw a double sunrise': London-Sydney flight touches down after 19 hours November 15, 2019
Qantas Dreamliner lands as part of trial for what would be the longest commercial routeA Qantas flight from London to Sydney has touched down safely after 19 hours and 19 minutes, as part of a trial for what would be the world’s longest-ever commercial route.The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took off on Thursday morning UK time and landed in Sydney at lunchtime on […]
Alabama woman who joined Isis is not US citizen, judge rules November 14, 2019
Hoda Muthana, 25, and son left in limbo in Syria after federal judge sided with Trump administrationA judge sided with the Trump administration on Thursday in ruling that an Alabama woman who joined the Islamic State group was not a US citizen, leaving the 25-year-old and her son in limbo in Syria.Hoda Muthana, an American-born woman who left Alabama to join […]
Behrouz Boochani calls Christchurch welcome a ‘reminder of kindness’ November 15, 2019
Official reception highlights New Zealand’s differences with Australia over immigrationThe city of Christchurch has welcomed Behrouz Boochani with a civic reception and a traditional Māori mihi whakatau – a formal welcome – as his presence, and liberty, in New Zealand once again underscores the country’s political differences with Australia over immigration. […]

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Hong Kong protests: Man dies after being hit 'by hard object' during protests November 15, 2019
Meanwhile, Hong Kong's justice secretary Teresa Cheng is "hurt" after being jostled in London.
California school shooting: Two teenage students killed in Santa Clarita November 15, 2019
Two teenagers are killed and three wounded in Santa Clarita by a gun suspect on his 16th birthday.
China's mega-dump already full - 25 years early November 15, 2019
China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem.
MH17 disaster: Phone-taps 'show Russia directed Ukraine rebels' November 14, 2019
Investigators say phone-taps suggest top Moscow officials had broad influence over separatists.
Taylor Swift 'not allowed' to sing hits at awards amid music feud November 15, 2019
The singer claims music bosses Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta won't let her perform her old songs.
Trump impeachment inquiry: Why Ukraine is so important to the US November 15, 2019
How relations with an eastern European country became central to the Trump presidency.
'Boeing was at my father's funeral and I was not' November 14, 2019
Few victims' families were able to attend the covering over of the Ethiopian Airlines crash site.
Social-media influencers: Incomes soar amid growing popularity November 14, 2019
A post worth just £104 in 2014 is now banking £1,276 a report suggests.