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Richard Blanco Delivers the Inaugural Poem–He Is Who He Is In Spite of His Cubana Grandmother

• January 21, 2013 • 1 Comment

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Remembering Lena Horne: “Now” by Santiago Alvarez, Film About Civil Rights Demonstrations Set to Lena Horne’s Singing

• May 11, 2010 • 1 Comment

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The New York Times

Deadly Tornado Strikes El Reno, an Oklahoma City Suburb May 26, 2019
At least two people were killed when the storm hit El Reno late Saturday, in the latest round of severe weather in the state.
U.S. Army’s Tweet Prompts Stories of Harmful Effects of Military Service May 26, 2019
The Army asked on Twitter how military service had affected people. Replies described health complications, sexual assaults and struggles with PTSD.
Amanda Eller, Hiker Lost in Hawaii Forest, Is Found Alive After 17 Days May 25, 2019
Amanda Eller, 35, said she had started a short hike in a vast forest preserve on Maui when she lost her way.
In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen N.S.A. Tool Wreaks Havoc May 25, 2019
American cities are being hijacked with an N.S.A. cyberweapon that has already done billions of dollars in damage overseas. The N.S.A. will say nothing.
When the Names on Campus Buildings Evoke a Racist Past May 24, 2019
As students demand the renaming of buildings whose names pay tribute to polarizing historical figures, universities are at a loss for easy solutions.
Hate Comes to Dayton, and Dayton Unites Against It May 26, 2019
Hundreds of demonstrators far outnumbered the nine white supremacists who held a rally outside the city’s courthouse.
Federal Judge Blocks Part of Trump’s Plan to Build Border Wall May 25, 2019
A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction against the administration that prevents it from redirecting funds to build the wall.
First Opioid Trial Takes Aim at J & J May 26, 2019
Having settled with Purdue Pharma and Teva, Oklahoma will now try to blame Johnson & Johnson for its opioid disaster. Nearly 1,900 lawsuits remain nationwide.

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

Jews in Germany warned of risks of wearing kippah cap in public May 26, 2019
Government commissioner says lifting of inhibitions and rise of uncouthness are factors behind rising incidence of antisemitismGermany’s government commissioner on antisemitism has suggested Jews should not always wear the traditional kippah cap in public, in the wake of a spike in anti-Jewish attacks.“I cannot advise Jews to wear the kippah everywhere, all […]
Russia launches new nuclear-powered icebreaker in bid to open up Arctic May 26, 2019
Russia is overhauling ports as it readies for more traffic via Northern Sea Route due to warmer climate cycles Russia launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker on Saturday, part of an ambitious programme to renew and expand its fleet of the vessels in order to improve its ability to tap the Arctic’s commercial potential. The ship, dubbed the Ural and which was f […]
Hammond warns leadership candidates not to ignore parliament on Brexit May 26, 2019
Chancellor says ‘a prime minister who ignores parliament cannot survive’ Today’s politics news – live updatesTory leadership race: the favourites to replace MayPhilip Hammond has warned Conservative leadership candidates they will not be prime minister for long if they pursue a no-deal Brexit, hinting that he and other Tories could be prepared to vote down t […]
Buttigieg slams Trump for considering war crime pardons May 26, 2019
Veteran and 2020 candidate said Trump’s willingness to pardon soldiers ‘undermines the very foundations ... of this country’Donald Trump’s willingness to consider pardons for US soldiers accused or convicted of war crimes “undermines the very foundations, legal and moral, of this country”, Democratic candidate for president Pete Buttigieg said. Related: ‘The […]
Papua New Guinea's prime minister, Peter O’Neill, resigns May 26, 2019
Parliament in turmoil as O’Neill speaks of a ‘need for change’ after series of high-profile defectionsPeter O’Neill, the prime minister of Papua New Guinea, has resigned after weeks of high-level defections from his ruling party.O’Neill told a news conference in Port Moresby that recent changes to political allegiances in parliament had shown a “need for cha […]
Top UK scientist urges people to take vitamin D supplements May 26, 2019
Geneticist Steve Jones, formerly a sceptic, says case for doing so is overwhelmingOne of Britain’s leading scientists has urged people to take vitamin D supplements, particularly children, who spend an hour less outside than they did 10 years ago.The geneticist Steve Jones told the Hay literary festival in Wales the health case for taking them was now overwh […]
Stan Lee: ex-business manager arrested on charges of elder abuse May 26, 2019
Keya Morgan sought to capitalize on the late comic book author’s wealth and exert influence over him, say authoritiesA former business manager of the late comic books author Stan Lee was arrested on Saturday, on charges of elder abuse.Lee died in November, at the age of 95. He was a co-creator of characters including Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, […]
Sajid Javid condemned for ‘criminalising’ fighters against Isis May 26, 2019
Families of those killed say the home secretary must distinguish between jihadists and others fighting with Kurdish forcesMore than 40 international volunteers – a third of them British – who fought in Syria against the Islamic State terror group have written to the home secretary, Sajid Javid, to condemn his plans to prosecute UK citizens who remain in the […]

The BBC

Islamic State: Iraq sentences French citizens to death May 26, 2019
The three men were found guilty of joining the militant group.
Trump dismisses North Korean tests of 'some small weapons' May 26, 2019
On a state visit to Japan, the US president put himself at odds with his hosts and his own advisers.
German Jews warned not to wear kippas after rise in anti-Semitism May 26, 2019
An official advises Jews against wearing traditional skullcaps following a rise in anti-Semitism.
Oklahoma tornado: Aerial footage shows the aftermath May 26, 2019
Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a tornado which caused at least two deaths in El Reno.
Nepal says overcrowding not 'sole reason' for Everest death toll rise May 26, 2019
The department of tourism said other factors such as weather conditions were involved.
Briton dies following Cannes yacht collision May 26, 2019
A 29-year-old man died when two yachts collided off the coast of Cannes, France.
Thailand's influential ex-PM Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98 May 26, 2019
Prem Tinsulanonda, 98, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in modern Thai politics.
Nepal explosions kill three in capital Kathmandu May 26, 2019
The twin blasts also injured five others, police say, but the cause is not yet clear.