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Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at Hulu

• December 13, 2011 • Comments Off

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Christmas Songs: Ray Charles and Betty Carter, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” 1961

• December 1, 2011 • Comments Off

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Texas’ Governor Said No to Refugees. In Amarillo, They’re Saying Maybe. January 21, 2020
In earlier years, Amarillo had more refugees per capita than any other Texas city. The newcomers are considered neighbors now.
Rural Montana Had Already Lost Too Many Native Women. Then Selena Disappeared. January 21, 2020
For decades, with little public notice, Native women have gone missing or been found murdered. The search for Selena Not Afraid showed how much things had changed.
Video Reveals Unused Earthquake Aid in Puerto Rico: ‘We Are Outraged’ January 21, 2020
The governor dismissed three members of her cabinet, but some Puerto Ricans still took to the streets in protest.
Amid Tight Security, Virginia Gun Rally Draws Thousands of Supporters January 21, 2020
Some 22,000 people, many of them armed, flooded the streets around the State Capitol to protest gun control proposals from the new Democratic majority.
McConnell counts enough votes to defeat any Democratic changes to the trial rules. January 21, 2020
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the minority leader, wants the Senate to subpoena both witnesses and documents for the trial.
Schumer calls Republican rules for the trial ‘a national disgrace.’ January 21, 2020
He said he would move to mirror the rules used for President Bill Clinton as soon as the trial begins at 1 p.m.
Trump Impeachment Trial: Highlights and Takeaways January 21, 2020
Senators returned from a holiday weekend bracing for an intense debate over the rules of the trial. Here are the key highlights so far and what to expect as the day unfolds.
Callers urged to flood the Senate switchboard to demand witnesses and evidence. January 21, 2020
A social media request was part of a Democratic effort to attack the trial rules proposed by Republicans.

The Guardian, UK

Trump blasts 'prophets of doom' in attack on climate activism January 21, 2020
Comment came as Greta Thunberg demanded immediate action in DavosDavos 2020 – live updatesAnalysis: Trump hails 1tn trees plan but ignores roots of problemDonald Trump told the world’s business leaders to stop listening to “prophets of doom” as he used a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum to attack the teenage activist Greta Thunberg over her climate […]
Coronavirus: Chinese hospitals not testing patients, say relatives January 21, 2020
Number of cases, and deaths, could be much higher than those cited in official reports if claims are trueOn 12 January Huang got news his healthy 65-year-old mother had been checked into a hospital in the central Chinese city of Wuhan with a fever and a cough.There had been reports of a strange new virus with similar symptoms, and the hospital staff were dre […]
Trump impeachment: Democrats decry 'White House-driven and rigged process' – live January 21, 2020
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell’s ‘truncated’ schedule featuring late-night sessions is ‘not what the American people expect or deserve’ 5.04pm GMT Here’s where the day stands so far: 4.48pm GMT Bernie Sanders has issued a statement in response to Hillary Clinton’s comments that “nobody likes” him and “nobody wants to work with” him, insiting he is fo […]
Heads could roll at PwC over Isabel dos Santos links, says chairman January 21, 2020
Exclusive: Bob Moritz says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’ by Luanda Leaks disclosuresThe global chairman of PwC has warned that heads could roll at the professional services firm over its links to Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s richest woman, who is battling allegations that she obtained her wealth through corruption and nepotism.Bob Moritz, whose firm advise […]
Iran admits it fired two missiles at Ukrainian passenger jet January 21, 2020
Tehran issues first acknowledgement of precise number of rounds fired at planeIran says its armed forces mistakenly launched two surface-to-air missiles at a Ukrainian passenger jet that crashed with 176 people onboard earlier this month, its first acknowledgement of the precise number of rounds fired at the airliner.Assessments by western intelligence agenc […]
Labour leadership: Lisa Nandy close to securing place on final ballot after getting GMB nomination - live news January 21, 2020
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happenFull story: Jess Phillips quits Labour leadership racePhillips’ statement in full explaining why she is withdrawingLisa Nandy: withdrawal bill changes ‘threaten workers’ rights’ 5.25pm GMT Talking of YouGov, the polling organisation has this afternoon published some more results from its rece […]
Hillary Clinton says ‘nobody likes’ Bernie Sanders and won't commit to backing him January 21, 2020
2016 nominee made comments in Hulu documentary and pointed to ‘culture around’ the senator that she said perpetuated sexismTrump impeachment trial – live updatesHillary Clinton has criticized Bernie Sanders, insisting “nobody likes” and “nobody wants to work with” him. Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, also refused to commit to endorsing San […]
Ozzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson's diagnosis January 21, 2020
Black Sabbath frontman, 71, says 2019 was ‘most painful and miserable year’ of his lifeOzzy Osbourne has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after a year of health problems.During an interview with Good Morning America, the Black Sabbath frontman described 2019 as the “most painful and miserable year” of his life. He said he had been diag […]

The BBC

Davos: Trump decries climate 'prophets of doom' with Thunberg in audience January 21, 2020
The US president attacks activists at the World Economic Forum, with Greta Thunberg in the audience.
'Forget about net zero, we need real zero' January 21, 2020
The 17-year-old activist tells world leaders that 'fiddling around with numbers' will not be enough.
New China virus: Warning against cover-up as number of cases jumps January 21, 2020
Beijing's top leaders urge transparency as it is confirmed the coronavirus can pass between people.
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, jailed academic, 'rejected Iran's offer to become spy' January 21, 2020
British-Australian Kylie Moore-Gilbert details her ordeal in letters smuggled from a Tehran prison.
Duke and Duchess of Sussex issue legal warning over photos January 21, 2020
The warning about photographers comes after the Queen allowed the couple to step back as full-time royals.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis January 21, 2020
The rock star and his family tell a US TV show he has a "mild form" of the condition.
France apology after history textbook links CIA to 9/11 January 21, 2020
The statement aimed at students echoed a debunked conspiracy theory and was spotted by teachers.
Isabel dos Santos: EuroBic severs ties with Angola billionaire January 21, 2020
It comes after leaked papers suggest Isabel dos Santos exploited Angola's wealth for her own ends.