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Magic Johnson’s TMZ Interview About His Gay Son

• April 4, 2013 • Comments Off

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Magic Johnson’s Gay Son E.J. Goes Public

• April 2, 2013 • 2 Comments

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Join Fox News as a Contributor August 23, 2019
The former White House press secretary’s move reinforced the strong ties between the conservative network and the Trump administration.
Ransomware Attacks Are Testing Resolve of Cities Across America August 22, 2019
As hackers lock up networks that power police forces and utilities, municipalities must operate with hobbled computer systems, and decide whether to pay ransoms.
5 Indicted in Identity Theft Scheme That Bilked Millions From Veterans August 23, 2019
The defendants obtained Social Security numbers and bank account information from a technician who worked for the military, the Justice Department said.
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The man behind “Willie Horton” and Citizens United built a potent online disinformation mill with his son. Then Big Tech changed the rules.

The Guardian, UK

Amazon rainforest fires: global leaders urged to divert Brazil from 'suicide' path August 23, 2019
Experts say international pressure may be only way to sway Bolsonaro governmentInternational pressure may be the only way to stop the Brazilian government from taking a “suicide” path in the Amazon, one of the country’s most respected scientists has said, as the world’s biggest rainforest continues to be ravaged by thousands of deliberate fires.The large num […]
Brexiter Tories tell Boris Johnson backstop is not only problem with withdrawal agreement - live news August 23, 2019
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen 12.43pm BST From Sky’s Ireland correspondent, Stephen MurphySecretary of State for NI @JulianSmithUK says he’s confident @BorisJohnson can get a #Brexit deal but doesn’t want to provide a running commentary on what alternative arrangements could be put in place for the border pic.twitter.com […]
'We must defend our city': A day in the life of a Hong Kong protester August 23, 2019
As demonstrations entered their 11th week, the Guardian shadowed a protester for the day at a major anti-government rally banned by the police It is noon on a muggy August day in Hong Kong. Patrick Wong*, 20, has just eaten a breakfast of instant noodles and vegetables with his parents at a nearby cha chaan teng, an old-school local diner. Now he is preparin […]
Kashmir city on lockdown after calls for protest march August 23, 2019
Posters in India-administered Srinagar urged people to defy ban on public gatheringsThe main city in Indian-administered Kashmir has been placed under lockdown following calls for residents to march en masse against the revocation of the territory’s special status.Posters were put up overnight this week urging people to defy a ban on public gatherings and jo […]
Zimbabwean comedian goes into hiding after abduction and beating August 23, 2019
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Prince Andrew was seen getting foot massage from young woman at Epstein's apartment – report August 22, 2019
Incident was recounted in an email exchange between a prominent US literary agent and author Evgeny MorozovPrince Andrew was seen inside the New York apartment of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein getting a foot massage from a young woman, according to an email exchange between a prominent US literary agent and author and writer Evgeny Morozov. In the exch […]
Pakistani refugee sets himself alight on Nauru August 23, 2019
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Channel crossing interceptions prompt UK-France talks August 23, 2019
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The BBC

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'I will give my last drop of blood for this forest' August 23, 2019
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David Koch: Billionaire Republican donor dies aged 79 August 23, 2019
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Russian nuclear accident: Medics fear 'radioactive patients' August 22, 2019
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The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it? August 23, 2019
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Gary Ray Bowles: Florida executes killer who preyed on gay men August 23, 2019
Dubbed the "I-95 Killer", Gary Ray Bowles admitted to killing six men along the eastern US main freeway.
Russia floating nuclear power station sets sail across Arctic August 23, 2019
The world's first such facility begins a long voyage across the Arctic ocean to Russia's far east.
US names Nigerians in massive fraud investigation August 23, 2019
Eighty people - most described as Nigerian citizens - are accused of stealing millions of dollars.