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In Case You Missed It: Trayvon’s Mother, Sybrina Fulton, and His Older Brother, Jahvaris Fulton, Testify for the Prosecution in the George Zimmerman Case

• July 5, 2013 • Comments Off

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Richard Blanco Delivers the Inaugural Poem–He Is Who He Is In Spite of His Cubana Grandmother

• January 21, 2013 • 1 Comment

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The New York Times

SAT Adversity Index: A Drive Toward Diversity Without Discussing Race May 18, 2019
The College Board, which administers the SAT, is joining a broadening movement toward using race-neutral alternatives to affirmative action.
Your Questions about the New Adversity Score on the SAT, Answered May 18, 2019
What factors does it consider, and is it based on research? We explain.
Bernie Sanders’s Education Plan Laments Rise of Charter Schools May 18, 2019
In a 10-point declaration of his education policy priorities, the Vermont senator framed efforts to curtail charter schools as a means to “desegregate” public education.
Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes May 19, 2019
Military officials received expedited requests for paperwork needed to pardon several military members on or around Memorial Day.
Navy SEAL War Crimes Trial in Turmoil Over Claims Prosecutors Spied on Defense May 17, 2019
An email sent by prosecutors contained hidden software that could track if anyone read or forwarded it, lawyers for a Navy SEAL accused of gunning down civilians say.
Inside the Network of Anti-Abortion Activists Winning Across the U.S. May 19, 2019
The raw cultural momentum of the anti-abortion movement has taken over, and it shows no signs of slowing.
Think You Know Who Will Win ‘Game of Thrones’? Fans Are Betting They Do May 18, 2019
There has been a flurry of offshore and European wagering on the finale of the hit HBO show, but betting on a scripted series has its drawbacks.
Facial Recognition: Dawn of Dystopia, or Just the New Fingerprint? May 18, 2019
San Francisco banned it, but many police departments say the technology is used no differently from DNA databases or other crime-fighting tools.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Corbyn defends Labour's bid for both leavers and remainers May 19, 2019
Polls suggest his party could be squeezed into third place in the European electionsJeremy Corbyn has given a robust defence of Labour’s decision to try to appeal to both leavers and remainers in this Thursday’s European elections.With an Observer poll suggesting Labour could be squeezed into third position behind Nigel Farage’s Brexit party and the pro-rema […]
'Future of Britain is in Europe,' the Queen told Germany in 1988 May 19, 2019
Diplomatic cables reveal the monarch also appeared to back the creation of a single marketThe Queen confided to the German ambassador that she believed the future of Britain lay in Europe, newly released diplomatic cables from 1988 have shown.“Some have not realised this yet,” the monarch allegedly said of her subjects. She also appeared to back the creation […]
Teacher suspended after her pupils criticise Italian far-right law May 19, 2019
Schoolchildren’s video presentation compared Salvini decree to 1930s racial lawsAn Italian teacher has been suspended over a video made by her students that compared a security law drafted by Italy’s far-right interior minister, Matteo Salvini, to Mussolini’s racial laws, provoking a storm of protest against her suspension across the country.Rosa Maria Dell’ […]
Roadside bomb injures tourists near Giza pyramids, officials say May 19, 2019
Egyptian officials say bomb hit tourist bus near Cairo site, wounding at least 16 peopleEgyptian officials say a roadside bomb has hit a tourist bus near the Giza pyramids.They say the blast on Sunday wounded at least 16 people, including tourists. Continue reading...
Mitt Romney won't back Justin Amash in call for Trump impeachment May 19, 2019
President attacks first Republican to call for impeachmentNo holds Barred: Trump pushes for imperial presidencyAs Donald Trump opened fire on Justin Amash, the Michigan representative who became the first Republican in Congress to call for his impeachment, Mitt Romney declined to join the fight. Related: Justin Amash becomes first Republican to back Trump im […]
BP pushed for Arctic drilling rights after Trump's election May 19, 2019
Despite PR damage over earlier spills, documents show oil firm pressed for reduced regulationBP stepped up its campaign to be allowed to drill for oil in the Arctic sea and an Alaskan wildlife refuge after Donald Trump was elected president, according to documents that detail the British firm’s lobbying efforts.Documents written by BP and oil industry groups […]
Australia's Labor party weighs up future after shock election defeat May 19, 2019
Postmortem begins as MPs express devastation over unexpected and bruising result The fight for the future of Australia’s Labor party has begun after it lost what was considered up until the final days of the campaign to be an unloseable election, in a result that Labor MPs said was “devastating”. While counting was still ongoing, the Liberal National Coaliti […]
Israeli culture minister criticises Palestinian flags at Eurovision May 19, 2019
Madonna and Icelandic band Hatari displayed the flags at competition’s final in Tel AvivThe Israeli culture minister, Miri Regev, has criticised the display of Palestinian flags during the Eurovision song contest final in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, including by one of Madonna’s dancers.“It was an error,” Regev, a rightwing minister known for provocative sta […]

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Egypt explosion: Tourists on bus injured near Giza pyramids May 19, 2019
At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, South African tourists among them.
Swiss gun control: Projections suggest voters approve EU rules May 19, 2019
Sunday's referendum backed new gun restrictions to conform with EU rules, projections suggest.
Trump breaks silence amid Alabama abortion ban row May 19, 2019
He outlined "strongly pro-life" views on abortion, amid a row over strict new laws passed in several states.
2019 Australia election: Morrison's coalition seeking shock majority May 19, 2019
Conservative Scott Morrison revels in his "miracle" re-election as he nears a majority government.
India election 2019: Exit polls suggest Narendra Modi back as PM May 19, 2019
Exit polls suggest a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as voting ends in the marathon election.
Eurovision 2019: The contest highlights from start to finish May 19, 2019
The contest's highlights - from singing in the shower and bendy poles to the Netherlands' triumph.
Dutee Chand becomes first openly gay Indian athlete May 19, 2019
Dutee Chand says she was encouraged to speak out after India decriminalised gay sex in 2018.
Bodies of 'twins' found in clean-up of Kenya river May 19, 2019
Officials believe they were dumped in a river in Nairobi after an illegal abortion was carried out.