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Some Thursday Love: Kenny Rankin, “Silver Morning,” 1974

• September 26, 2013 • Comments Off

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Jeff Bridges Nearly Refused The Role of “The Dude”

• December 29, 2010 • Comments Off

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Senate Republicans, Eyeing Election-Year Impeachment Trial, Wrestle With Timeline November 15, 2019
Republicans are weighing whether to draw out the proceeding, hindering the presidential campaigns of several Senate Democrats, or seek a quicker resolution.
California School Shooting Is Another Nightmare Made Real November 15, 2019
Two students were killed when a young man opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.
California School Shooting: What We Know November 15, 2019
Two people were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Santa Clarita, Calif., the authorities said. Here is what we know about the shooting, the gunman and the victims.
Kentucky Governor Race: Matt Bevin Concedes to Andy Beshear November 14, 2019
Matt Bevin, Kentucky’s sharp-elbowed governor conceded defeat after a recanvass of votes confirmed the victory of Andy Beshear, son of a two-term Democratic governor.
Kavanaugh Recalls His Confirmation at Conservative Legal Group’s Annual Gala November 15, 2019
A year after his brutal confirmation hearings, the justice returned to the spotlight before a friendly audience.
Teenager Who Killed His Father and a 6-Year-Old Is Sentenced to Life Without Parole November 15, 2019
Jesse Dewitt Osborne was 14 when he killed his father in 2016 before driving to an elementary school in Townville, S.C., and shooting three people, killing one.
American-Born Woman Who Joined ISIS Is Not a Citizen, Judge Rules November 14, 2019
A surprise ruling from the bench is a blow to a bid to bring Hoda Muthana and her 2-year-old son, the child of a slain ISIS fighter, back from a refugee camp in Syria.
Will Whale Hunting Return to the Pacific Northwest? November 14, 2019
The Makah are the only Native Americans with a treaty right to hunt whales, but they have not been allowed to do so for 20 years. A recent proposal could change that.

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Police to investigate as Hong Kong minister falls to ground during protest in London November 15, 2019
Video shows Teresa Cheng falling as demonstrators shout ‘shame on you’The Metropolitan police have opened an investigation after Hong Kong’s justice minister, Teresa Cheng, fell to the ground while being surrounded by angry pro-democracy protesters outside an event in central London.The incident on Thursday evening was the first direct altercation between de […]
General election: Corbyn says Labour manifesto will 'knock your socks off' – live news November 15, 2019
Labour leader announces free internet plan in Lancaster, while Boris Johnson launches battle bus in OldhamSign up for Andrew Sparrow’s election briefing, sent to your inboxHow feasible is Labour’s plan for free broadband?Boris Johnson announces spending package for neglected townsFight for Canterbury plays out on social media 11.46am GMT John McDonnell, the […]
Rudy Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has 'insurance' November 14, 2019
Exclusive: president’s personal lawyer has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, with speculation Republicans will seek to paint him as a rogue actorRudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has said he is confident the president will remain loyal to him as an impeachment inquiry unfolds in which the former New York mayor has become a cent […]
Prince Andrew to be quizzed on Epstein in Newsnight special November 15, 2019
BBC to broadcast ‘no holds barred’ interview with royal on Saturday nightPrince Andrew has agreed to speak publicly for the first time about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, in a “no holds barred” interview with the BBC’s Newsnight programme to be broadcast on Saturday night.The prince has been the subject of fierce speculation over his re […]
Taylor Swift says she's being banned from singing her old hits at AMAs November 15, 2019
Singer appeals to fans for help in escalation of feud with Scooter Braun and Scott BorchettaTaylor Swift’s performance at the American music awards is in doubt, as is the future of a new Netflix documentary about her, the singer has claimed, thanks to an ongoing feud with “tyrannical” music managers Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta. Related: Taylor Swift re […]
'We saw a double sunrise': London-Sydney flight touches down after 19 hours November 15, 2019
Qantas Dreamliner lands as part of trial for what would be the longest commercial routeA Qantas flight from London to Sydney has touched down safely after 19 hours and 19 minutes, as part of a trial for what would be the world’s longest-ever commercial route.The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took off on Thursday morning UK time and landed in Sydney at lunchtime on […]
Rabies breakthrough offers fresh hope in battle against deadly virus November 15, 2019
New research raises hopes of oral vaccine for dogs, the chief source of transmission to humansResearchers have discovered a way to stop rabies from shutting down critical responses in the immune system, a breakthrough that could pave the way for new tools to fight the deadly disease.Rabies kills almost 60,000 people each year, mostly affecting poor and rural […]
Bolivia's interim president's indigenous-free cabinet heightens polarization November 14, 2019
Rightwing Christian Jeanine Áñez vows to ‘pacify’ countryDisrespect for indigenous Wiphala flag stokes outrageBolivia’s controversial new interim president has unveiled a new cabinet which critics say could further increase polarization in the country still deeply split over the ousting of her predecessor, Evo Morales.To the applause of military top brass, l […]

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Flooded Venice battles new tidal surge November 15, 2019
The Italian canal city's main square, waterbuses and schools are closed as the water rises again.
Chile singer exposes breasts in protest at Latin Grammys November 15, 2019
It comes as Chile announces a referendum on its constitution, a key demand of protesters there.
Netflix to amend Devil Next Door series after Poland complaint November 15, 2019
The decision comes after Poland's prime minister complained of "inaccurate" maps of Nazi death camps.
China's mega-dump already full - 25 years early November 15, 2019
China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem.
Ultra-long haul flight non-stop from London to Sydney November 15, 2019
BBC's Luke Jones was on-board the 19 and a half hour flight from London to Sydney
California school shooting: Two teenage students killed in Santa Clarita November 15, 2019
Two teenagers are killed and three wounded in Santa Clarita by a gun suspect on his 16th birthday.
South Africa post office murderer given life for killing Uyinene Mrwetyana November 15, 2019
The killing of student Uyinene Mrwetyana sparked protests about high levels of gender violence.
Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests November 15, 2019
Months of anti-government protests have taken their toll on the territory's economy.