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Nothing Much on Eddie Long: The Billboard, The Lawyers, The Finances, The Mess

• October 11, 2010 • 1 Comment

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King Siblings Avoid Jury Trial; Agree to Independent, Court-Appointed Custodians for Estates of Father and Mother

• October 14, 2009 • Comments Off

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Trump Reverses Navy Decision to Oust Edward Gallagher From SEALs November 22, 2019
The president said Chief Petty Officer Gallagher, who has been at the center of a high-profile war crimes case, would not lose his membership in the elite commando force.
Trump’s NOAA Pick, Barry Myers, Asks to Withdraw Nomination November 22, 2019
Mr. Myers, whose nomination had stalled in the Senate, said medical issues made leading the agency “impractical.” Some Democrats had questioned his ties to a family-run private forecasting company.
Virus Outbreak Closes Colorado Schools for More Than 20,000 Students November 22, 2019
The “extremely contagious” virus forced a school district to close all of its schools for the first time, officials said.
As Rents Outrun Pay, California Families Live on a Knife’s Edge November 21, 2019
The state’s severe housing shortage is driving up rents, leaving many lower-income families struggling to stay in neighborhoods they once could afford.
Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore Mayor, Pleads Guilty in Children’s Book Fraud November 21, 2019
Ms. Pugh, who was accused of federal crimes, resigned as mayor earlier this year. She could face decades in prison.
Nine Face Hazing-Related Charges in Death of Ohio University Student November 20, 2019
Two people face involuntary manslaughter charges and one is charged with reckless homicide in the November 2018 death of Collin Wiant, who died after inhaling nitrous oxide.
Border Patrol Agent Who Hit Migrant With Truck Is Sentenced to Probation November 21, 2019
In a text message to another agent, Matthew Bowen referred to immigrants as “murdering savages” and “subhuman,” court documents showed.
As Admiral Moved to Expel a Navy SEAL, He Kept an Eye on Trump November 21, 2019
The commander of the Navy SEALs began the process that could eject Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher from the force after the White House did not push back, Navy officials said.

The Guardian, UK

Exclusive: Bolsonaro is turning back the clock on Brazil, says Lula da Silva November 22, 2019
The former union leader and two-term president said his mission now was to “battle for democracy”Brazil’s former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has vowed to spearhead opposition to the country’s far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, warning that his country is backsliding on years of hard fought progress.“Bolsonaro has already made clear what he wants for B […]
Grace Millane trial: New Zealand man found guilty of murdering British backpacker November 22, 2019
A jury in Auckland has decided a 27-year-old, whose name has been suppressed, knowingly killed the British touristA 27-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of Grace Millane, a British backpacker who disappeared a year ago in Auckland after going on a date.A jury of seven women and five men took just five hours to unanimously agree that the accuse […]
Fiona Hill: stop ‘fictional narrative’ of Ukraine meddling in US election November 21, 2019
Former expert on Russia attacked debunked conspiracy theory used to defend Trump against allegations of briberyImpeachment hearings – live updatesRepublicans loyal to Donald Trump must stop pushing the “fictional narrative” that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 presidential election because it plays into Vladimir Putin’s hands, the White House’s former top exp […]
Cybertruck: Tesla unveils new pickup truck but windows shatter during demo November 22, 2019
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Outcry as conservative South Korean MPs seek to curtail LGBT rights November 22, 2019
Campaigners condemn attempt to remove protection for ‘sexual orientation’ from legislationCampaigners in South Korea have condemned an attempt by conservative MPs to remove homophobia and transphobia from a list of violations of an anti-discrimination law.An amendment submitted this month by Ahn Sang-soo, a member of the main opposition Liberty Korea party, […]
Light pollution is key 'bringer of insect apocalypse' November 22, 2019
Exclusive: scientists say bug deaths can be cut by switching off unnecessary lightsLight pollution is a significant but overlooked driver of the rapid decline of insect populations, according to the most comprehensive review of the scientific evidence to date.Artificial light at night can affect every aspect of insects’ lives, the researchers said, from luri […]
General election 2019: Corbyn tells voters to 'make sure their voice is heard' – live news November 22, 2019
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Scooter Braun pleads for resolution with Taylor Swift following death threats November 22, 2019
Owner of label embroiled in dispute over master recordings says he has been trying to contact singer for six monthsScooter Braun, the former manager of Taylor Swift – whom she accused of forbidding her to perform her own music – has asked her to resolve their dispute.In a lengthy message posted to Instagram, Braun says his family have received “numerous deat […]

The BBC

Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'promoted discredited Ukraine theory' November 22, 2019
Ex-adviser Fiona Hill says he ignored advisers who said Russia had meddled in the 2016 election.
Putin vows to perfect mystery rocket after engine blast November 22, 2019
The Russian president meets widows of engineers killed in a nuclear rocket engine blast.
Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body November 22, 2019
The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills.
Russians under threat over gay Q&A video November 22, 2019
A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality.
'Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity November 22, 2019
Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills.
Scooter Braun's family 'received death threats' following Taylor Swift feud November 22, 2019
Scooter Braun, who owns Taylor Swift's first six albums, says his family have been threatened.
Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women November 22, 2019
Pakistan's Arts Council backtracks after it's derided for inviting a men-only panel on feminism.
Jake Burton Carpenter: US 'godfather of snowboarding' dies at 65 November 21, 2019
Jake Burton Carpenter became fascinated by surfing on snow and helped make snowboarding a global sport.