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Saturday Night Music, March 30, 2013: “Just The Way You Are,” Billy Joel, 1978 (In Memory of Phil Ramone)

• March 31, 2013 • Comments Off

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Some Sunday Love: “Pinky,” Elton John, 1974

• February 26, 2012 • Comments Off

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Friday Night Music, February 4, 2011: Movie Music I Have Loved

• February 5, 2011 • Comments Off

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Tags: "Never on Sunday", "That's The Way of The World", "The Lion in Winter", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Wall-E", André Previn, Anthony Newley, Bernard Herrmann, Bernie Taupin, Dudley Moore, Earth Wind and Fire, Elmer Bernstein, Elton John, Henry Mancini, Isaac Hayes, James Bond, John Barry, Lion in Winter, Mary Badham, Melina Mercouri, Nino Rota, Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman

Michael Jackson’s Final Months: Anonymous Gay Sex and Drugging?

• June 30, 2009 • 25 Comments

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Florida Shooting Updates: Authorities Say It’s Too Early to Know if It’s Terrorism December 6, 2019
A member of the Saudi Air Force training to be a pilot killed three people at Naval Air Station Pensacola before he was shot dead by officers responding to the scene, the authorities said.
Troubled Children’s Hospital Is Sued Over Toddler Who Died After Surgery December 6, 2019
North Carolina Children’s Hospital and several of its doctors are accused of failing to warn parents about known problems within the pediatric heart surgery program.
Texas Judge Blocks Construction of Private Border Wall, for Now December 5, 2019
A Hidalgo County judge ruled that the privately built wall on the banks of the Rio Grande would pose “irreparable harm” to a nearby butterfly conservancy.
UPS Driver Among 4 Killed in Shootout Outside Miami December 6, 2019
A police chase and a shootout followed the hijacking of a UPS truck and the kidnapping of its driver by two people who tried to rob a jewelry store before they were killed, an F.B.I. special agent said.
Black Hawk Helicopter Crash Kills All 3 Aboard, Minnesota Governor Says December 6, 2019
The Minnesota National Guard said it lost contact with the helicopter during a maintenance test flight.
Migrant Teen Lay for Hours in His Cell Before He Was Found Dead December 6, 2019
A video shows the boy in severe distress. He was discovered by his cellmate, not immigration officials, as they originally claimed.
Tufts Removes Sackler Name Over Opioids: ‘Our Students Find It Objectionable’ December 5, 2019
Tufts University ordered that the Sackler family name be removed from five facilities and programs, but said it would not return donations or rescind an honorary degree.
White House Signals Trump Won’t Mount House Impeachment Defense December 6, 2019
In a sharply worded letter, the White House counsel denounced the impeachment inquiry and called on Democrats to end it, or get it over with quickly so it could proceed to a Senate trial.

The Guardian, UK

British diplomat in US resigns, saying she can't 'peddle half-truths' on Brexit December 6, 2019
Alexandra Hall Hall, Brexit counsellor in Washington, described UK government’s ‘use of misleading or disingenuous arguments’The British diplomat in charge of explaining Brexit to the US government, Congress and public, has resigned, saying she was no longer prepared to “peddle half-truths on behalf of a government I do not trust”.Alexandra Hall Hall, the Br […]
Australia fires: five blazes merge north of Sydney as conditions forecast to worsen December 6, 2019
More than 100 bushfires were burning in New South Wales on Friday, more than half of them out of controlFive fires burning to the north of Sydney joined up into one huge conflagration on Friday, with out-of-control blazes threatening homes and lives.On a day that brought choking smog to Sydney, the premier of New South Wales said the entire coastline of the […]
BBC debate: Johnson and Corbyn clash over Brexit, NHS and racist language – live news December 6, 2019
Conservative leader faced off against Labour leader in last televised debate before the electionJohnson v Corbyn: who won the day?How credible are Corbyn and Johnson’s BBC debate claims?Sign up for the election briefing 9.39pm GMT And here is the verdict from the YouGov poll.Leaving aside your own party preference, who do you think performed best overall in […]
The military drill that sparked WhatsApp rumours of Queen's death December 6, 2019
Message sent by ‘Gibbo’ created fake news panic after being forwarded to millionsIt was the WhatsApp message that convinced millions of people the Queen had died. Now, the mystery of how a man called Gibbo and his friends inadvertently created a fake news panic that went “bigger than Ben Hur” has apparently been solved – and the finger of blame is pointing a […]
Greta Thunberg says school strikes have achieved nothing December 6, 2019
Activist says 4% greenhouse gas emissions rise since 2015 shows action is insufficientThe global wave of school strikes for the climate over the past year has “achieved nothing” because greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise, Greta Thunberg has told activists at UN climate talks in Madrid.Thousands of young people were expected to gather at the UN c […]
Over a dozen killed in Baghdad when gunmen open fire on protesters December 6, 2019
Attack follows mass stabbings in Tahrir Square, a focus of the anti-government movement At least 14 people were killed and more than 40 others wounded when gunmen in cars opened fire on a protest camp in Baghdad, sending people running for cover in nearby mosques. Three of the victims were police officers.The attacks on Friday came a day after a string of su […]
Teenager pleads guilty to throwing child off Tate Modern balcony December 6, 2019
Jonty Bravery, 18, admits attempted murder of French boy, 6, at London gallery An autistic teenager has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after throwing a six-year-old boy from a viewing platform at the Tate Modern art gallery.Jonty Bravery, who turned 18 in October, told police he carried out the attack because he wanted to be on the news. Continue reading […]
White House says it will not take part in Monday's impeachment hearing – live December 6, 2019
The House judiciary had invited Trump’s representatives to attend but his legal team declined because ‘the process is unfair’Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 9.59pm GMT That’s it from me on the blog today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over for the next few hours.Here’s where the day stands so far: […]

The BBC

Auschwitz visit: Angela Merkel says Germany must remember Nazi crimes December 6, 2019
The chancellor expresses Germany's "deep shame" on her first trip to the Auschwitz death camp.
Pensacola shooting: Saudi student kills three at US naval base December 6, 2019
The gunman was also shot dead in the attack in Pensacola, the second at a US naval site in a week.
Australia bushfires north of Sydney 'too big to put out' December 6, 2019
Firefighters battle to contain a "mega blaze" across a 60km front north of the city.
Elon Musk: Diver seeks $190m in damages over 'pedo guy' tweet December 6, 2019
The Tesla co-founder tweeted his 22 million followers calling diver Vernon Unsworth a "pedo guy".
Nepal man arrested over death of woman in 'menstruation hut' December 6, 2019
It is believed to be the first-ever arrest for the centuries-old practice, which was outlawed in 2005.
Messiah: Netflix trailer 'reveals spoiler' to Muslim viewers December 6, 2019
The main twist in the upcoming show, Messiah, was obvious to many Muslim and Arabic-speakers.
'You're a damn liar, man' - Biden in heated exchange with voter December 5, 2019
The Democratic presidential hopeful reacts after being challenged over his son's Ukraine activities.
COP25: Thousands gather for change climate protests in Madrid December 6, 2019
Organisers say 500,000 people have assembled in the city as the UN hosts key climate negotiations.