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That “Cartoon Scandal”: Episode 10, “A Door Marked Exit”

• December 13, 2013 • Comments Off

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That “Cartoon Scandal”: Episode 8, ‘Vermont Is For Lovers, Too’

• November 22, 2013 • Comments Off

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That “Scandal Cartoon”: Episode 7, ‘Everything’s Coming Up Mellie’

• November 16, 2013 • Comments Off

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How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 22, 2021
Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.
Mohamed Noor Receives Shorter Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Justine Ruszczyk October 21, 2021
Mohamed Noor shot a resident who had called 911 seeking help. His conviction was seen as a rare example of an officer facing serious consequences for an unjustified shooting.
Ashley M. Jones Is Named Poet Laureate in Alabama October 21, 2021
Ashley M. Jones, whose latest collection is called “Reparations Now!,” is unflinching in her criticism of those in power and the myriad inequalities in American life.
Amherst College Ends Legacy Admissions Favoring Children of Alumni October 20, 2021
The highly selective college in Massachusetts will be among the first elite schools in the country to abandon the practice, which has been a persistent barrier to increasing student diversity.
Biden Is Open to Scrapping Filibuster for Voting Rights Bill ‘and Maybe More’ October 22, 2021
The president said any push to “fundamentally alter” the Senate’s 60-vote threshold would have to wait until after Congress passed his vast spending agenda.
Alec Baldwin Fatally Shoots Crew Member on 'Rust' Set, Authorities Say October 22, 2021
The movie’s director of photography was killed and the director was injured on the set of “Rust,” a Western, a sheriff’s office in New Mexico said.
House Ethics Committee Details Accusations Against 4 Lawmakers October 22, 2021
The separate reports, investigating three Republicans and a Democrat, center on stock trades, the misuse of campaign funds and the improper awarding of contracts.
Report Finds No Wrongdoing in N.S.A. Hiring of Trump Loyalist October 22, 2021
The Pentagon’s inspector general found no undue influence in Michael Ellis’s appointment, but recommended a new review of his handling of classified material.

The Guardian, UK

Joe Biden suggests US would defend Taiwan against China, forcing fresh White House clarification October 22, 2021
Administration insists there is no change of policy after president says US has ‘a commitment’ to defend islandChina has urged the US to “avoid sending any wrong signals” after President Joe Biden for a second time in three months said the US would come to Taiwan’s defence if it was attacked.In both incidents, the White House has clarified that there has bee […]
Alec Baldwin kills woman by firing prop gun on film set of Rust October 22, 2021
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins airlifted to hospital, where she died, while director Joel Souza also injuredAlec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set in an accident that killed the film’s director of photography and injured its director, authorities in New Mexico have said.A statement from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s office said Baldwin, who is acting in and […]
Stop overfishing or we’ll buy elsewhere, top UK fish firm warns European states October 22, 2021
Young’s Seafood joins calls for sustainable quotas of mackerel, herring and blue whiting to be agreed in line with scientific adviceThe UK’s largest seafood processor is threatening to stop sourcing fish from the north-east Atlantic unless coastal states, including the UK and countries in the EU, reach a suitable agreement on managing populations this month. […]
The Queen spent night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visit October 21, 2021
Buckingham Palace says Elizabeth II is now back in Windsor after doctors advised a few days’ restThe Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital after cancelling a visit to Northern Ireland, Buckingham Palace has said.The 95-year-old had been due to take part in a two-day trip, but doctors told her that she should rest for a couple of days at Windsor Castle. Con […]
More than 30,000 Polish women sought illegal or foreign abortions since law change last year October 22, 2021
Tens of thousands have travelled to other European countries including England for legal terminations since near-total ban, campaigners sayAt least 34,000 women in Poland are known to have sought abortions illegally or abroad since the country introduced a near total ban on terminations a year ago.According to Abortion Without Borders (AWB), an organisation […]
London drivers ditching diesel cars six times faster than rest of UK October 22, 2021
Abandoning of polluting vehicles has accelerated since expansion of ultra-low emission zone announcedDrivers in London have abandoned diesel cars six times faster than those in the rest of the UK since Sadiq Khan announced plans for a massive expansion of the London’s clean air zone.Research released days before London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) is rol […]
Luxembourg becomes first in Europe to legalise growing and using cannabis October 22, 2021
Relaxation is part of government rethink designed to keep users away from illegal marketAdults in Luxembourg will be permitted to grow up to four cannabis plants in their homes or gardens under laws that will make it the first country in Europe to legalise production and consumption of the drug.The announcement on Friday by Luxembourg’s government was said t […]
China Evergrande will make crucial bond payment to avert looming default – reports October 22, 2021
The struggling property giant has wired $83.5m to creditors, Chinese media says, but deadlines loom for another $193m in payments The troubled property company China Evergrande Group has come up with the money to pay a $83.5m bond interest payment that it missed in September, according to reports.The company, which has debts of around $305bn, wired the $83.5 […]

The BBC

Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set October 22, 2021
A man is also being treated in hospital after the firearm was discharged on set in New Mexico.
What are prop guns and why are they dangerous? October 22, 2021
An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.
How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU October 21, 2021
Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.
Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks October 22, 2021
His comments are an apparent departure from the long-held US position of "strategic ambiguity".
Brian Laundrie: Remains of Gabby Petito's fiancé found - FBI October 22, 2021
A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.
Li Yundi: China's 'Piano Prince' detained for hiring prostitute October 22, 2021
Observers said his detention could be seen as a warning to other "immoral" celebrities.
Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says October 21, 2021
Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.
Kenyan northern white rhino Najin retired from breeding scheme October 22, 2021
Najin, 32, has been part of a programme in Kenya trying to save her species from extinction.