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Whitney Houston: The Daughter, The Singer, Her Life and Her Lover(s)

• March 11, 2012 • 4 Comments

Posted in Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Drug Overdoses, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Protestant Denominations, Sexuality, Television Series, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston, Women
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Chris Rock at L.A.’s Comedy Store Riffs About Being Invited to the President’s 50th Birthday Party

• March 9, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Big Pimpin, Birthday, Birthday Party, Black Women, Blacks, Camcorder, Chris Rock, Comedy Routine, Comedy Store, Free Republic, Houston, Inside Edition, Jam Master Jay, Jay Z, Material, Obama, Politico, President, Republican, Rock, Stars, Television, United States, White House

Bobbi Kristina Brown Was Said to Have Disappeared For Hours and Was Found Doing Dope After Whitney’s Funeral

• February 19, 2012 • 2 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Drug Culture/Industry, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston
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Whitney’s Funeral to be Livestreamed Saturday from New Hope Baptist Church…and More

• February 16, 2012 • 1 Comment

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, American History, Aretha Franklin, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Emmys/Grammys/Oscars/Globes, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston, Women
Tags: African Americans, Associated Press, Baptist, Black Women, Blacks, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston, Funeral, Gay, Houston, John Russell Houston Jr., Katherine Jackson, Lesbian, LGBT, LiveStream, Love, Marriage, New Hope Baptist Church, New Jersey, Newark, Newark New Jersey, Newark NJ, Peter Tatchell, Robyn Crawford, Self Image, Self-Worth, Sex, Tell All Book, The Eighties, The Nineties, United States, Whitney Houston

Whitney’s Family Told That It Was Drugs and Alcohol That Killed Her, Not Drowning

• February 13, 2012 • 10 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Daily AM/PM Talk Shows, Drug Culture/Industry, Emmys/Grammys/Oscars/Globes, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, Protestant Denominations, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wendy Williams, Whitney Houston, Women
Tags: Accidental Death, African Americans, Alprazolam, Beverly Hills Police Department, Black Women, Blacks, California, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Funeral, Houston, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County California, Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, Mary Jones, Michael Jackson, New Jersey, Prescription Drugs, TMZ.com, United States, Valium, Wendy Williams, Whitney, Whitney Houston, Xanax

The Ancestors Have Taken Whitney Houston, 48 (w/Update)

• February 11, 2012 • 2 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Acting, African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Drug Overdoses, Film, Health, Love, Race, Sexuality, Suicide, Whitney Houston, Women
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New poll: Scott Walker up by three on Mary Burke April 23, 2014
A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling, a respected North Carolina firm with ties to Democrats, finds Walker ahead of Burke, 48 to 45.
In Case You Missed It: Just when you thought it wasn't gross to go back in the water April 23, 2014
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Committee selects Lucas Dailey to fill city's District 13 seat April 23, 2014
The committee passed over former Ald. Ken Golden after getting a half-dozen letters opposing him.
Rare Steakhouse to serve up nostalgia on the Square starting May 31 April 23, 2014
Rare Steakhouse is a major new downtown restaurant from the team that runs Buck & Badger, The Capital Tap Haus and Ivory Room Piano Bar.
Grothman promises to resurrect effort to ban affirmative action in Wisconsin April 23, 2014
Gov. Scott Walker, with a White House run in mind, is unlikely to support such a controversial effort, says UW-Madison political scientist Ryan Owens.
Randall Schumann: Ellis gone, but Wisconsin GOP candidate's playbook remains April 23, 2014
Dear Editor: For Republican legislator Mike Ellis to say in his recent retirement announcement (shortly after release of a secret video recording him discussing an illegal re-election campaign…
Jay Porter: Why a minimum wage hike is good for small biz April 23, 2014
A higher minimum wage would reduce the structural advantages that huge corporations have over small businesses.
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Elizabeth Warren's needed call for student loan reform April 23, 2014
The student loan debt crisis is damaging our economy. Grads with big debt are unable to buy homes and other goods.

The Chicago Tribune

Kane wins it for Blackhawks in OT April 24, 2014
Winger scores 11:17 into extra period to give Blackhawks 4-3 victory and even series with Blues at 2 games apieceFor the third time in four games, the Blackhawks and Blues headed to overtime. This time the Hawks came out on top.
On 100th anniversary of Wrigley, Cubs collapse in 9th April 24, 2014
Starter leaves with 3-run lead in 7th but relievers blow save, giving up 5 to Diamondbacks in 9th for 7-5 lossA day of celebration ended with the Arizona Diamondbacks rallying for five runs in the ninth inning to beat the Cubs 7-5.
U.S. mission that killed suburban diplomat 'failed at all levels' April 24, 2014
Tribune exclusive: A U.S. mission to deliver books to a school in Afghanistan that ended in the death of a young foreign service officer from River Forest was plagued by poor planning that "failed at all levels," according to a scathing Army report.
City Council to discuss partial ban on plastic bags April 24, 2014
The potential ban, seven years in the making, would prohibit "90-plus percent of the plastic bags being used today," said Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno, 1st.
Bears' schedule includes Thanksgiving game April 24, 2014
The Bears’ first Thanksgiving Day game in 10 seasons highlights the team’s 2014 regular-season schedule, which the NFL released on Wednesday night.
Day care worker jailed nearly a decade to be freed during appeal April 23, 2014
A judge ruled a Hickory Hills day care worker convicted of killing an infant should be released from prison while "substantial" claims of innocence are addressed.
Bears and Cubs alike celebrate Wrigley's 100th birthday April 23, 2014
The Bears were out alongside their Cubs Wednesday as legends from both sports were greeted like royalty while the North Side celebrated the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field.
Gacy case helps clear up mystery of man who disappeared in 1978 April 23, 2014
Edward Beaudion went missing in July 1978. His car was later found, but his fate was unknown until DNA his family submitted in the John Wayne Gacy case helped ID his remains found in 2008.

The New York Times

Ex-Head of Blue Angels Faces Inquiry April 24, 2014
Capt. Gregory McWherter, who left the post in 2012, was removed from duty at a San Diego base over accusations of tolerating sexual harassment during his time with the group.
National Briefing | Plains: Kansas: Manning Wins Right to Change Name April 24, 2014
A soldier convicted as Pfc. Bradley Manning of leaking documents to WikiLeaks won a victory toward living as a woman when a judge granted a petition for a change of name to Chelsea Elizabeth Manning.
National Briefing | Southwest: Texas: Man in Nursing Home Is Charged With Murder April 24, 2014
A Houston nursing home resident accused of using the armrest of his wheelchair to beat two of his roommates to death faces a capital murder charge.
National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Medicaid Expansion Is Rejected Again April 24, 2014
Lawmakers have again turned away efforts to expand the state Medicaid program under the federal health care law, with the Senate health committee voting 6 to 2 on Wednesday against an expansion.
National Briefing | Plains: Oklahoma: Court Clears Way for Executions April 24, 2014
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected assertions by two death row inmates that they are entitled to know the source of the drugs that will be used to kill them.
National Briefing | South: Mississippi: Governor Signs Abortion Restriction April 24, 2014
Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill on Wednesday to ban abortion starting at the midpoint of a full-term pregnancy.
F.D.A. Will Propose New Regulations for E-Cigarettes April 24, 2014
The federal government is also proposing to include cigars and tobacco pipes under its regulatory control.
Researchers See New Importance in Y Chromosome April 24, 2014
Two surveys have reconstructed the full history of the shrunken male chromosome, which provides regulatory genes that play a role throughout the body.

The San Jose Mercury News

Stowaway: Father of 15-year-old Santa Clara boy 'thanked God' he is safe April 24, 2014
The father of the 15-year-old Santa Clara teen who survived a flight from San Jose to Maui in a jetliner's wheel well 'thanked God' for his son's good fortune and said the boy's struggles at school and yearning to return to Africa may have compelled him to embark on the daring journey, according to the Voice of America.
Mountain View lets the dogs out April 24, 2014
Mountain View residents will be able to legally walk their dogs off-leash in several parks under a one-year pilot program approved Tuesday.
Michelle Wie back in Bay Area after LPGA win April 24, 2014
Michelle Wie goes for another tournament win at Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic at Lake Merced Golf Club
Purdy: Sharks proving columnist wrong April 24, 2014
The prediction here for the first Stanley Cup playoff round was that the Los Angeles Kings would defeat the San Jose Sharks in six games. But the Sharks now hold a three-games-to-none lead. Here's why the Sharks are proving me wrong.
Yankees' Pineda ejected for pine tar on his neck April 24, 2014
BOSTON (AP) -- The pine tar on Michael Pineda's neck was a stain for the New York Yankees. General manager Brian Cashman was "embarrassed.
6.7 quake near Vancouver Island April 24, 2014
PORT ALICE, British Columbia (AP) -- The U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center says a magnitude 6.
'Survivor' recap: Flipping and flopping around April 24, 2014
Jefra can't make up her mind and Tony is well, vintage Tony.
Warriors-Clippers scene shifts to Oracle Arena April 24, 2014
The Golden State Warriors hope to enjoy a loud home-court advantage at Oracle Arena.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans-based Coast Guard member convicted of sexually assaulting colleague April 22, 2014
A U.S. Coast Guard member was convicted Friday (April 18) on charges that he sexually assaulted a female colleague inside a New Orleans home in 2012.Following a general court-martial held at the federal courthouse in New Orleans, Petty Officer 3rd...
Aborted fetus tissue used by facility to power Oregon homes; commission orders it to stop April 24, 2014
The Marion County board of commissioners says the board is taking immediate action to prohibit human tissue from future deliveries.
NOPD officer accused of domestic battery, Fox 8 reports April 24, 2014
Officer Marcel Albert has been reportedly suspended without pay and is expected to turn himself in on Thursday in connection to a domestic battery charge.
Prince Charles' brother-in-law has fatal fall in NYC; copters drop chlorine 'barrel bombs' in Syria (10 Things to Know for Thursday) April 24, 2014
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:
Bobby Jindal writes about his opposition to Common Core in USA TODAY April 24, 2014
Gov. Bobby Jindal tried to clarify why he has come to oppose Common Core -- after previously being a supporter of the academic standards -- in an opinion piece for USA TODAY on Wednesday night. Since the governor originally backed...
Nagin faces foreclosure on Dallas townhouse, WWL reports April 24, 2014
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin faces foreclosure on his townhouse in a Dallas suburb, WWL-TV reported Wednesday (April 23) evening. According to the report, public records show that Nagin and his wife's home in the Bellas Casa subdivision in...
Louisiana Senate passes bill to report demographic data on TOPS April 24, 2014
Despite Sen. Dan Claitor's concern that doing so would steer a path away from the merit-based system of issuing TOPS, the Louisiana Senate passed a bill Wednesday to require reporting of demographic data on program recipients. Rep. Dale Erdey, R-Livingston,...
Adley alters levee board bill April 24, 2014
A lawmaker is backpedaling slightly on his bill to give the governor more authority to remove New Orleans-area levee board members.

The Guardian, UK

Fatah and Hamas agree landmark pact after seven-year rift April 24, 2014
Move has aim of forming unity government within five weeks, but Israel says agreement will derail peace talks Continue reading...
Kidnapping of Ukrainian patriots has Russia's full support, says Kiev April 23, 2014
Case of Vladimir Rybak is latest in a string of kidnappings which Kiev blames on Russia and its undercover agents Continue reading...
Scientists solve mystery of Southern Ocean 'quacking' sound April 23, 2014
Noise heard in the Southern Ocean has been attributed to the underwater chatter of the Antarctic minke whale Continue reading...
Qatar maids detained by authorities after having passports confiscated April 23, 2014
Hundreds of migrant workers who have had documents seized by employers are being held for months in deportation centre Continue reading...
Chinese activist goes missing after helping to organise shoe factory strike April 23, 2014
Zhang Zhiru thought to have been detained by security services over role in Yue Yuen walkout, China's biggest in years Continue reading...
Link to MH370 discounted after debris washes up on Western Australia coast April 24, 2014
Search officials play down likelihood that material, believed to be riveted sheet metal, is from missing Malaysia Airlines plane Continue reading...
Obama in Japan backs status quo in island dispute with China April 24, 2014
US president warns against challenge to Tokyo's administration of Senkaku islands as China asserts sovereignty Continue reading...
Father of a jihadist who died in Syria conflict speaks out - video April 24, 2014
Abubaker Deghayes, 45, the father of Brighton teenager Abdullah Deghayes, 18, who was killed in Syria while fighting against the Assad regime, reflects on the decision by his son that ultimately led to his death. The details of what exactly happened to Abdullah are unclear, but it appears he was involved in fighting in Kassab in Latakia province. Abdullah […]

The BBC

US troops in Poland for exercises April 24, 2014
A first US contingent arrives in Poland for military exercises amid heightened tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
Japan pact 'covers disputed islands' April 24, 2014
US President Barack Obama restates support for Japan over disputed islands but warns that dialogue - not escalation - is the way forward.
Korea ferry disaster school reopens April 24, 2014
The South Korean school devastated by the loss of many of its students in a ferry disaster last week starts to hold classes again.
Foreigners killed in Kabul attack April 24, 2014
Three foreign medical staff are shot dead by a security guard at a hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, officials say.
Ecclestone trial to begin in Germany April 24, 2014
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone goes on trial on bribery charges in the German city of Munich, and could face 10 years in jail if convicted.
Indians vote on big polling day April 24, 2014
Narendra Modi, the man widely expected to be India's next leader, is set to submit his election nomination papers as Indians vote in the sixth phase of their poll.
Ban blames all Syria sides over aid April 24, 2014
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon accuses all parties in Syria's civil war of "flagrant violations" of international law over the delivery of aid.
Facebook earnings surge on mobile ads April 24, 2014
Social networking giant Facebook reports better than expected profits, as a surge in mobile advertising helps boost its revenues.

The Independent, UK

High school senior Shafer Rupard 'told to leave prom because she was wearing trousers' April 23, 2014
A teenager was reportedly told to leave her high school prom in the US state of North Carolina because she was wearing a pair of trousers.
Teenager Dallas Archer tried to smuggle gun into prison inside her body April 23, 2014
A teenager in the US state of Tennessee attempted to smuggle a loaded handgun into prison by concealing it inside her vagina, according to police.
Teenager Dallas Archer tried to smuggle gun into prison inside her body April 23, 2014
A teenager in the US state of Tennessee attempted to smuggle a loaded handgun into prison by concealing it inside her vagina, according to police.
Teenager Dallas Archer tried to smuggle gun into prison inside her vagina April 23, 2014
A teenager in the US state of Tennessee attempted to smuggle a loaded handgun into prison by concealing it inside her vagina, according to police.
Rio's favela violence spreads to tourist areas as the World Cup approaches April 23, 2014
In a short film made last year, Douglas Rafael da Silva Pereira, 25, played a carefree, popular young man from a Rio favela overlooking the stunning vista of Copacabana.
'Bionic eye' helps man with degenerative eye disease see again April 23, 2014
A man who lost his vision to a degenerative eye disease has regained some of his sight with the help of a high-tech “bionic eye,” in a procedure that experts have called a “game-changer.”
Schoolboy Willie Myrick freed by kidnapper because he wouldn't stop singing Gospel song 'Every Praise' April 23, 2014
A 10-year-old boy who was the victim of a kidnapping was reportedly released because his captor became irritated when the child wouldn’t stop singing a gospel song.
Man charged with murder wants 'MURDER" tattoo removed from neck before trial April 23, 2014
A defendant with the word “MURDER” tattooed on his neck wants it to be removed because he fears it will prejudice his murder trial.

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