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Fantasia Blowing It Again: Mahalia Jackson Estate “Aghast” at Her Pregnancy; Film Runs Risk of Folding

• October 9, 2011 • Comments Off

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As 2010 Opens, Some are Living Only on Food Stamps While Homeowners Under Obama’s Loan Plan are Still Foreclosed On

• January 3, 2010 • 1 Comment

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The Corner Table podcast: The king of wines October 18, 2017
This week on the podcast, Cork 'n' Bottle's Bob Hemauer talks about nebbiolo from Italy and why "roses and tar" is a great thing when it comes to wine.
Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP-led Congress is on a ruinous course October 18, 2017
This week, Senate Republicans will seek to push through a budget resolution for the current fiscal year. Its provisions are destructive and absurd.
Arif Ahmad: Taking a knee is utterly American October 18, 2017
Dear Editor: Rapturous applause following, “Fire that SOB.”
Jim Charne: Scott Walker is tone deaf on NFL protests October 18, 2017
Dear Editor: Truly, Scott Walker's suggesting to the NFL is a classic case of another country heard from.
Chris Holman: U.S. dairy’s loonie obsession October 18, 2017
U.S. dairy industry leaders would rather try to undermine Canada's market than to tackle the thorny issues of overproduction in the U.S. dairy sector and farm economy in general.
Dane County to hold budget hearing on jail funding Wednesday October 18, 2017
The hearing takes place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in room 201 of the City-County Building.
State Debate: Tear down voter ID wall, blogger tells Scott Walker; Milwaukee lawyer claims he has gun answers October 18, 2017
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Morning briefing: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker confirms he's running with campaign video October 18, 2017
Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.

The New York Times

In North Carolina, Republicans Stung by Court Rulings Aim to Change the Judges October 18, 2017
Sweeping changes include introducing partisan ballots to judges’ races, the first state to do so in almost a century.
Home of the ‘Bump Stock’ Says, Don’t Blame Us for Las Vegas October 19, 2017
Residents of Moran, Tex., depend heavily on the company whose products enable high-speed gunfire, and say a ban would be disastrous, and unconstitutional.
As Overdose Deaths Pile Up, a Medical Examiner Quits the Morgue October 7, 2017
“It has completely overwhelmed us,” Dr. Thomas A. Andrew said of the opioid crisis. His new ambition: minister to the living about the dangers of drugs.
A Marine Attacked an Iraqi Restaurant. But Was It a Hate Crime or PTSD? October 18, 2017
After a Marine attacked an Iraqi restaurant in Portland, Ore., his family said he was provoked by trauma, not hate, and that he needed help, not jail time.
Women Denounce Harassment in California’s Capital October 18, 2017
Women complained of groping, lewd comments and suggestions of trading sexual favors for legislation in Sacramento.
University of Florida Braces for Richard Spencer October 17, 2017
A state of emergency has already been declared in preparation for the white nationalist’s appearance at Florida’s flagship university on Thursday.
Judge Temporarily Halts New Version of Trump’s Travel Ban October 18, 2017
Hours before the ban was to take effect, a federal judge in Hawaii halted its enforcement against travelers from six countries while the opponents challenge it in court.
Cleanup From California Fires Poses Environmental and Health Risks October 17, 2017
Even as the fires still burn, public health officials and environmental cleanup experts are starting to think about the next chapter of the disaster.

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.
NOPD to carry Narcan; Mayor Landrieu announces new plan to combat opioid epidemic October 18, 2017
Mayor Landrieu announced the City's new plan to address opioid addiction and overdose.
White House debates presidential visit to demilitarized zone along North Korean border October 18, 2017
The administration is divided over whether Trump should make the pilgrimage.
Mom said dead toddler son injured in repeated falls: Kenner police October 18, 2017
A Jefferson Parish magistrate commissioner found probable cause to hold Twynea Thomas on a charge of second-degree murder.
Pearl River men plead guilty to smuggling deer into Mississippi October 18, 2017
The two men admitted in federal court to illegally importing white-tailed deer.
Pensacola child dies after 325-pound cousin sits on her for punishment: report October 18, 2017
Dericka Lindsay was pronounced dead at a hospital after the incident, authorities said.
Louisiana to get only about $70 million as first offshore oil revenue payment, feds say October 18, 2017
State hoped to get $140 million a year.
School bus, or prison bus? Students learn about prison in effort to reduce dropout rate October 18, 2017
Students toured a half-prison cell, half-classroom school bus to see the impact of education.

The Guardian, UK

'It's able to create knowledge itself': Google unveils AI that learns on its own October 18, 2017
In a major breakthrough for artificial intelligence, AlphaGo Zero took just three days to master the ancient Chinese board game of Go ... with no human helpGoogle’s artificial intelligence group, DeepMind, has unveiled the latest incarnation of its Go-playing program, AlphaGo – an AI so powerful that it derived thousands of years of human knowledge of the ga […]
Warning of 'ecological Armageddon' after dramatic plunge in insect numbers October 18, 2017
Three-quarters of flying insects in nature reserves across Germany have vanished in 25 years, with serious implications for all life on Earth, scientists sayThe abundance of flying insects has plunged by three-quarters over the past 25 years, according to a new study that has shocked scientists. Insects are an integral part of life on Earth as both pollinato […]
Quebec passes law banning facial coverings in public October 18, 2017
The Canadian province is barring public workers from wearing the niqab or burqa and obliging citizens to unveil while using public transit or government servicesThe Canadian province of Quebec has passed a sweeping ban on face coverings – barring public workers from wearing the niqab or burqa and obliging citizens to unveil when riding public transit or rece […]
Relatives of freed Afghanistan hostage say he and family deeply traumatised October 19, 2017
Canadian relatives say Joshua Boyle, freed with his family after five years, suffered torture in captivity and requires intensive medical careThe family of the Canadian man freed with his wife and three children five years after they were kidnapped in Afghanistan have implored media to consider the trauma suffered by the family, noting that Joshua Boyle – th […]
Jeff Sessions shifts ground on Russia contacts under Senate questioning October 18, 2017
The attorney general concedes for the first time it was possible he had discussed Donald Trump’s policy positions with Russian ambassadorThe US attorney general, Jeff Sessions, has given a new account of his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 election, conceding it was possible that they had discussed Donald Trump’s policy positions. Relate […]
Putin mentor's daughter Ksenia Sobchak to run for president October 18, 2017
Socialite says she is standing as a protest candidate but analysts suspect it is a Kremlin-backed move to split oppositionKsenia Sobchak, the daughter of Vladimir Putin’s political mentor, has said she will stand in Russia’s presidential election next March, which Putin is expected to win.Sobchak, a socialite and liberal journalist who has taken part in oppo […]
New Zealand election: Winston Peters to announce next prime minister – live October 19, 2017
NZ First leader to reveal whether he will form coalition with National or Labour to take Bill English or Jacinda Ardern into government 2.27am BST Over the past nine years of National government, Peters has repeatedly opined on his many “bottom lines” if he were to form a coalition government.These include: 2.22am BST Peters told reporters that NZ First has […]
Trump digs in over call to soldier's widow: 'I didn't say what the congresswoman said' October 18, 2017
President insists he didn’t say fallen soldier ‘knew what he was signing up for’Soldier’s mother and Florida congresswoman say he did use those wordsThe Guardian is testing a new way to tell evolving stories. View this article in an experimental formatDonald Trump dug in on Wednesday as his comments about fallen soldiers spiralled into the second major dispu […]

The BBC

Trump was insensitive in call to widow - soldier's mother October 18, 2017
The mother of a US soldier who was killed in action says the president showed "disrespect".
California hepatitis A outbreak death toll climbs to 19 October 18, 2017
The disease has wreaked havoc on the state's homeless population, who experts say are vulnerable.
Russia socialite Ksenia Sobchak declares presidential bid October 18, 2017
The Kremlin welcomes her candidacy while commentators say it may split the opposition.
Santiago Maldonado: Body found in search for Argentine activist October 18, 2017
Argentina's political parties suspend election campaigning as experts work to identify the body.
Dare Not Linger: Mandela's book sequel launched in South Africa October 19, 2017
The follow-up to the late South African president's celebrated memoir is launched in Johannesburg.
Gunman on loose after five shot in Maryland office October 18, 2017
The suspect allegedly shot five colleagues in Maryland and a man at a Delaware car dealership.
Trump NFL row: NFL won't make players stand for anthem October 18, 2017
The league commissioner says players should stand, but stopped short of imposing a rule.
Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie has died at 53 October 18, 2017
The Canadian band's singer passes away at the age of 53 after a battle with terminal cancer.