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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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Issues Abound at 4th Women’s March, ‘But It All Ties Into Trump’ January 19, 2020
Marchers at the more than 250 events around the country said the administration’s policies could not be separated from the matters they were protesting.
What to Know About the Virginia Gun Rally January 18, 2020
The governor declared a state of emergency and the F.B.I. has made several arrests. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Monday’s rally.
For Shrinking Cities, an Aggressive Way to Dodge the Census Bullet January 17, 2020
Places where the population is declining know it could cost them money after the 2020 head count is taken. The solution: Expand their borders to add more residents.
What Did Virginia Learn From Charlottesville? January 18, 2020
By banning weapons and closing entrances, state and local officials in Richmond are trying to avoid a repeat of the deadly clash in Charlottesville.
Water Break on Upper West Side Disrupts Subway Service January 19, 2020
Subway service on the A, C and D lines was suspended on Sunday morning after the second major water main break in a week.
The Policing of the American Porch January 19, 2020
Ring offers a front-door view of a country where millions of Amazon customers use Amazon cameras to watch Amazon contractors deliver Amazon packages.
How 17 Outsize Portraits Rattled a Small Southern Town January 19, 2020
Newnan, Ga., decided to use art to help the community celebrate diversity and embrace change. Not everyone was ready for what they saw.
Biden and Sanders Clash Over Social Security January 19, 2020
Joseph R. Biden Jr. and advisers to the Sanders campaign exchanged sharp accusations over his record as the two presidential candidates chased an overlapping slice of blue-collar voters.

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Impeachment: Trump wants Senate trial over before State of the Union address January 19, 2020
Graham outlines unlikely aim given battles to come A Very Stable Genius review: at the court of King DonaldImpeachment: is Trump set to survive and win a second term?Donald Trump wants his impeachment trial to end before his state of the union address in just two weeks’ time, Lindsey Graham said on Sunday. Related: Alan Dershowitz: Trump impeachment acquitta […]
Hundreds injured in Lebanon as violence flares in ‘week of anger’ January 19, 2020
Pitched battles between police and demonstrators as leaders fail to form new governmentProtesters hurled fireworks and ripped branches from trees to use against security forces firing rubber bullets and teargas in the most violent night of protests in Beirut since the beginning of mass anti-government demonstrations in Lebanon three months ago.Lebanese medic […]
Media treatment of Meghan and Harry racist, say Labour candidates January 19, 2020
Rebecca Long-Bailey, Dawn Butler and Jess Phillips hit out at press coverage of SussexesRebecca Long-Bailey has condemned the treatment of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the media as “intrusive and racist”, after the Queen announced plans for them to step back from royal duties.Ten days after the couple announced they planned to give up their position as […]
Bushfire crisis expected to further sap confidence in the Australian economy January 19, 2020
Fires the latest in a string of bad economic news, Deloitte says, as government extends $2bn package to businessesBusinesses damaged by bushfires will be eligible for additional grants of up to $50,000 in the latest pledge from the Morrison government’s $2bn disaster relief package.Businesses will also be able to access concessional loans of up to $500,000 i […]
Comme des Garçons in row over ‘white models in cornrow wigs’ January 19, 2020
Fashion house accused of cultural appropriation over wigs used in men’s show The fashion house Comme des Garçons has been accused of cultural appropriation after white models wore wigs of what appeared to be traditional black people’s hairstyles during its men’s autumn/winter 2020 show. In a post on Instagram, the industry watchdog Diet Prada said the label […]
Libya: international force could monitor proposed ceasefire January 19, 2020
Berlin summit seeks to stop latest round of fighting turning country into ‘a second Syria’An international force, possibly including British and other European troops, is being considered to monitor a proposed Libyan ceasefire and possibly enforce an arms embargo after an international conference in Berlin designed to bring an end to the fighting between the […]
Cannabis compound could be weapon in fight against superbugs January 19, 2020
Mice cured of MRSA, raising hopes of treating antibiotic-resistant bacteriaA compound made by cannabis plants has been found to wipe out drug-resistant bacteria and break down persistent films of the microbes, raising hopes for a new weapon in the fight against superbugs.Scientists screened five cannabis compounds for their antibiotic properties and found th […]
Extinction Rebellion listed as 'key threat' by counter-terror police January 19, 2020
Awareness training across London led to ‘intelligence’ tip-offs, according to reportA police force in London labelled Extinction Rebellion one of its “key threats” in a counter-terrorism assessment and provided awareness training on the climate crisis group across the capital, resulting in “intelligence” tip-offs, the Guardian can reveal.City of London polic […]

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Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful' January 19, 2020
The response to the trial summons gives the first glimpse of what will form the White House's defence.
SpaceX completes emergency crew capsule escape January 19, 2020
The US company demonstrates how it would rescue astronauts during a failing rocket launch.
Libya civil war: Rivals to join major powers in Germany January 19, 2020
The summit follows the collapse of efforts to secure a ceasefire between the warring factions.
Paraguay investigates mass prison escape in Pedro Juan Caballero January 19, 2020
Officials in Paraguay suspect the men, many from a powerful gang, were allowed to walk free by guards.
Canada snowstorms: State of emergency declared January 19, 2020
As much as 30 inches (76cm) of snow has fallen in Newfoundland after severe snowstorms.
Peter Mathebula: South Africa's world champion boxer dies January 19, 2020
Peter Mathebula made history in 1980 when he won the world flyweight title.
Czech fire: Eight killed at disabled people's home January 19, 2020
Rescue teams from Germany have joined Czech crews to bring the fire under control.
Puerto Rico official sacked over Hurricane Maria aid warehouse January 19, 2020
The measure comes after video showed residents in a quake-hit town raiding the warehouse.