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Dr. Conrad Murray Convicted and Sentenced, But Not Chastened; and The Proof Is In The Audio and The Video (w/Update)

• November 30, 2011 • Comments Off

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Those New Breast Cancer Guidelines: Keep Doing What YOU Are Doing Right

• November 18, 2009 • Comments Off

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‘It’s Scary’: Residents Near Mystery Coronavirus Case Worry and Wonder February 28, 2020
Solano County, Calif., is where a woman tested positive for the coronavirus without a known explanation. Officials are tracking her contacts, and residents have questions.
A Region Transformed by Global Trade Warily Considers Its Presidential Options February 28, 2020
The tariffs and trade disputes of President Trump have agitated business leaders in the Upstate region of South Carolina. And the Democratic front-runner embraces democratic socialism.
Immigrants Could Face Nearly $1,000 Charge to Appeal Deportation Orders February 28, 2020
The Justice Department proposal would bring new obstacles to immigrants hoping to win legal status in the United States.
Ringleader of Admissions Scandal Said Investigators Told Him to Lie February 27, 2020
While cooperating with federal agents, William Singer took notes saying that they instructed him to tell his clients that payments were bribes, not donations.
The True Story of the First Woman to Finish Special Forces Training February 28, 2020
Forty years ago, Capt. Kate Wilder passed the Army Special Forces Officer Course, but her superiors wouldn’t let her graduate with her peers.
House Democrats Inquire About Political Interference at the Justice Dept. February 28, 2020
The House Judiciary Committee requested records and interviews with prosecutors related to possible “improper political interference” at the Justice Department.
On Politics: Where Things Stand Before South Carolina February 28, 2020
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Coronavirus, South Carolina, Syria: Your Friday Briefing February 28, 2020
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The Guardian, UK

Refugees head towards Greece as Turkey opens borders over Syria crisis February 28, 2020
Move appears designed to put pressure on Europe to support Turkish Idlib operationHundreds of Syrian refugees in Turkey have begun preparing to travel towards the country’s borders with Greece and Bulgaria after Ankara’s sudden decision to no longer impede their passage to Europe.The move comes after an airstrike on Thursday night in Syria’s Idlib province k […]
UK races to find extra 50,000 staff for post-Brexit paperwork February 28, 2020
New recruits needed to process millions of extra declaration forms from 1 January 2020A race to hire 50,000 people in the next six months to process Brexit paperwork is under way after the government confirmed they would be needed for border operations.But experts have warned it will be a challenge to train enough people in time to be competent in the comple […]
Plan to drain Congo peat bog for oil could release vast amount of carbon February 28, 2020
Drilling in one of the greatest carbon sinks on the planet could release greenhouse gases equivalent to Japan’s annual emissions, experts warnThe world’s largest tropical peatlands could be destroyed if plans go ahead to drill for oil under the Congo basin, according to an investigation that suggests draining the area would release the same amount of carbon […]
Dubai ruler loses appeal over release of two UK court judgments February 28, 2020
Appeal court rejects challenge by Sheikh Mohammed, who may now go to supreme courtThe ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has lost his appeal against a high court decision to publish two judgments relating to his legal battle with his estranged wife, Princess Haya of Jordan.Sheikh Mohammed, who is also vice-president and prime minister of […]
Greta Thunberg in Bristol: schools shut as students join climate strike February 28, 2020
Activist tells crowd of over 20,000: ‘We will not be silenced because we are the change’Tens of thousands of people, many of them children skipping school, braved heavy rain and thick mud to join a climate strike headed by Greta Thunberg in Bristol city centre.The vast crowd fell silent as 17-year-old Thunberg said governments were acting like children so it […]
French minister enters Césars row over Roman Polanski nominations February 28, 2020
Director says he will not attend Friday’s awards ceremony for fear of ‘public lynching’France’s culture minister has entered the row over Roman Polanski’s film J’accuse, saying that to give the controversial director a César – the French equivalent of an Oscar – would send the wrong signals.Franck Riester’s comments came hours after Polanski, 87, said he wou […]
Japanese minister goes to Lebanon to press for Carlos Ghosn's return February 28, 2020
Hiroyuki Yoshiie will meet officials to make case for ex-Nissan boss to be tried in JapanJapan’s deputy justice minister is travelling to Lebanon this weekend to make the case for the fugitive ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn to be tried in Japan.Hiroyuki Yoshiie will leave Tokyo on Saturday and meet the Lebanese justice minister, Marie-Claude Najm, on Monday […]
Anger as F1 teams get go-ahead to drive on Dutch nature reserve February 28, 2020
Teams allowed to take beach route to get to Netherlands’ first F1 grand prix in 35 yearsThe return of Formula One to the Netherlands after 35 years has become mired in controversy after two racing teams got the green light to drive across a beach nature reserve to ensure their staff avoid traffic on the way to the circuit.The teams of Red Bull Racing and Alp […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis February 28, 2020
US shares slide as fears over the impact of the coronavirus continue to grip investors.
Downfall: BP refinery worker sacked over Hitler parody wins job back February 28, 2020
It is unreasonable to suggest he was comparing BP managers to Nazis, an Australian ruling finds.
Syria war: Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib February 28, 2020
Turkey hits Syrian government targets in response and the EU warns of a major conflict developing.
Sun Yang: Eight-year ban for Chinese Olympic champion February 28, 2020
China's three-time Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang is banned from competing for eight years for missing a doping test in September 2018.
NZ and Australian PMs clash over deportations February 28, 2020
New Zealand's prime minister criticises Australian policy on deporting convicted criminals.
Netflix’s first African series, Queen Sono, premieres February 28, 2020
Queen Sono is about a South African spy who takes on corruption, terrorism and a Russian heiress.
Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms first case in sub-Saharan Africa February 28, 2020
The Italian citizen had returned from Milan, in a region badly hit by the outbreak of the virus.
Telescopes detect 'biggest explosion since Big Bang' February 28, 2020
The blast in the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster left a cavity 15 times bigger than our Milky Way galaxy.