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I’m Going to Watch the Funeral Like You Will Be, and Doing the Laundry, Too

• February 18, 2012 • Comments Off

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Whitney Houston May Have Drowned in The Bathtub

• February 12, 2012 • Comments Off

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The Ancestors Have Taken Whitney Houston, 48 (w/Update)

• February 11, 2012 • 2 Comments

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The President at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York, January 19, 2012

• January 21, 2012 • 5 Comments

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Issues Abound at 4th Women’s March, ‘But It All Ties Into Trump’ January 19, 2020
Marchers at the more than 250 events around the country said the administration’s policies could not be separated from the matters they were protesting.
What to Know About the Virginia Gun Rally January 18, 2020
The governor declared a state of emergency and the F.B.I. has made several arrests. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Monday’s rally.
For Shrinking Cities, an Aggressive Way to Dodge the Census Bullet January 17, 2020
Places where the population is declining know it could cost them money after the 2020 head count is taken. The solution: Expand their borders to add more residents.
What Did Virginia Learn From Charlottesville? January 18, 2020
By banning weapons and closing entrances, state and local officials in Richmond are trying to avoid a repeat of the deadly clash in Charlottesville.
How 17 Outsize Portraits Rattled a Small Southern Town January 19, 2020
Newnan, Ga., decided to use art to help the community celebrate diversity and embrace change. Not everyone was ready for what they saw.
Biden and Sanders Clash Over Social Security January 19, 2020
Joseph R. Biden Jr. and advisers to the Sanders campaign exchanged sharp accusations over his record as the two presidential candidates chased an overlapping slice of blue-collar voters.
Facebook Apologizes for Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader’s Name January 19, 2020
“This should not have happened and we are taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” the company said.
Sanders and Warren Try to Tone Down Rift. Some of Their Supporters Seem Less Willing. January 19, 2020
The two progressive candidates seem to be trying to play down their differences that came into view over the past week. But many of their supporters were not ready to move on.

The Guardian, UK

Trump legal team calls impeachment 'brazen' attempt to overturn election January 19, 2020
Both sides lay out arguments for trial starting on TuesdayWhite House claims ‘dangerous attack’ on US democracyDershowitz: Trump acquittal would make me unhappyDonald Trump’s legal team has delivered a fiery response to impeachment summons from the Senate, calling the two articles passed by the House “a dangerous attack on the right of the American people to […]
Harry and Meghan to give up HRH titles and repay £2.4m January 18, 2020
Duke and Duchess of Sussex will give back taxpayers’ money spent renovating their home and drop official dutiesAnalysis: couple sought half-in half-out deal, but are ‘out’The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will give up using their Royal Highness titles and return £2.4m to the taxpayer to cover the costs of refurbishing their Windsor home as they leave their rol […]
Houthi rebels kill at least 70 Yemeni soldiers in missile attack on mosque January 19, 2020
Military sources say the attack came during evening prayers at a military base in Yemen’s Marib provinceHouthi rebels have killed at least 70 Yemeni soldiers in a missile attack on a mosque in the central province of Marib, according to medical and military sources.The Houthis attacked a mosque in a military camp in Marib – about 170km (105 miles) east of Sa […]
'Snowmageddon': cleanup begins after record Newfoundland storm January 19, 2020
Blizzard dumps nearly 80cm of snow on Canadian city of St John’s as government says military reserves may be called upCanada’s federal government will help Newfoundland on the Atlantic coast dig itself out in the wake of a massive winter blizzard that buried cars and left thousands without power.The storm on Friday and Saturday dumped as much as 76.2cm (30 i […]
Conor McGregor visits 40-second destruction on Donald Cerrone in UFC return January 19, 2020
McGregor scores first-round TKO at UFC 246 – as it happenedFormer two-division champion returns from inactive stretch Conor McGregor came back with a big bang.McGregor stopped Donald Cerrone with a head kick and punches 40 seconds into the first round at UFC 246 on Saturday night, announcing his return to mixed martial arts with his first victory since 2016. […]
Johnson to cabinet: shape up or I’ll sack you within weeks January 18, 2020
Top ministers are warned to stay off TV with reshuffle alert part of plan by Dominic CummingsBoris Johnson is to tell cabinet ministers that they must focus all their energy on developing policies for post-Brexit Britain – or face the sack in a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle within weeks. Related: Liberal, nuanced, cautious: is this the real Boris Johnson? C […]
Coronavirus: China reports 17 new cases of Sars-like mystery virus January 19, 2020
Three of the new cases are severe, with experts worried about the disease’s spread ahead of lunar new yearChina reported 17 new cases of the mysterious Sars-like virus on Sunday, including three in a severe condition, heightening fears ahead of China’s lunar new year holiday, when hundreds of millions of people move around the country.The new coronavirus str […]
Tanzania to relocate 36 Serengeti lions after attacks on humans and cattle January 19, 2020
The lions, which live on the edge of the national park, will be moved to avoid conflicts with people and livestockTanzania will find a new home for 36 lions following a slew of attacks by the big cats on people and cattle.The lions, an increasingly endangered species, live on the edge of the safari mecca of the Serengeti national park, but have been affected […]

The BBC

Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful' January 19, 2020
The response to the trial summons gives the first glimpse of what will form the White House's defence.
Australia fires: Victoria braces for severe storms January 19, 2020
Heavy rains have dampened many of Australia's blazes, while bringing flooding to some areas.
Libya civil war: Rivals to join major powers in Germany January 19, 2020
The Berlin summit follows the collapse of efforts to secure a ceasefire between the warring factions.
Lebanon protests: Anti-government protesters clash with police January 18, 2020
Nearly 400 were injured in the worst violence since anti-government protests broke out in October.
National Archives sorry for censoring 2017 Women's March signs January 19, 2020
The US agency says it was wrong to blur out signs critical of the president at the 2017 Women's March.
Czech fire: Eight killed at disabled people's home January 19, 2020
Rescue teams from Germany have joined Czech crews to bring the fire under control.
Mexico violence: Indigenous musicians killed in ambush in Guerrero January 18, 2020
The men were returning from a party when they were shot dead and burned, allegedly by a drug cartel.
Nepal avalanche: Snow hampers search for missing South Korean trekkers January 19, 2020
Helicopters are sent to Annapurna region amid poor weather conditions and plunging temperatures.