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Bobby McFerrin is Back

• March 17, 2010 • Comments Off

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New Book, “The Assassination of Fred Hampton” Discussed on Democracy Now!, December 4, 2009

• January 3, 2010 • Comments Off

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“Cold Cash” Jefferson Gets 13-Year Jail Term

• November 15, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, History, Hurricanes, New Orleans, People of Color, Political Malfeasance
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The New York Times

Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There June 16, 2019
On June 28, 1969, a gay bar in Greenwich Village helped change the course of L.G.B.T.Q. history.
The End for a Michigan City’s High School? ‘It Would Kill the Whole Community’ June 15, 2019
Residents of Benton Harbor say they know their schools are ailing, but they see racial bias in plans to close their main high school.
How Surveillance Cameras Could Be Weaponized With A.I. June 16, 2019
Advances in artificial intelligence could supercharge surveillance cameras, allowing footage to be constantly monitored and instantly analyzed, the A.C.L.U. warned in a new report.
A New Migrant Surge at the Border, This One From Central Africa June 16, 2019
Two cities more than 2,100 miles apart — San Antonio and Portland, Me. — are scrambling to respond to an influx of African migrants.
Inmates Can Legally Possess Marijuana, but Not Smoke It, California Court Rules June 16, 2019
An appeals court said that inmates were within their rights to possess up to an ounce of pot, but noted that prison authorities could still ban it.
Tennessee Pastor Who Is Also a Detective Calls for L.G.B.T. People to Be Executed June 15, 2019
The pastor said in a sermon that L.G.B.T. people were “freaks” and “worthy of death,” comments that have prompted prosecutors to review cases he has investigated.
Tires Blow on United Jet During Newark Airport Landing, No Injuries June 15, 2019
Tires on a United Airlines jet blew out as it landed at New Jersey's Newark airport on Saturday, causing flight delays but injuring none of the 166 passengers on board, officials said.
New York Police Officer Kills Himself, Third Police Suicide in 10 Days June 15, 2019
The police commissioner urged officers to seek mental health care, reiterating what he said after a deputy chief and detective took their own lives this month.

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

'They're kids, not rioters': new generation of protesters bring Hong Kong to standstill June 16, 2019
Authorities urged to withdraw extradition bill as up to 2 million people take to streets despite Carrie Lam apologyA sea of protesters, most dressed in black and carrying white flowers of mourning, have swept through central Hong Kong to denounce a controversial extradition law and demand that the city’s leader, Carrie Lam, steps down.Organisers claimed that […]
Israeli court convicts Sara Netanyahu for misusing state funds June 16, 2019
Prime minister’s wife admits to lesser charge in plea bargain and pays £12,000 fine Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israel’s prime minister, has been convicted of illegally misusing thousands of pounds of public funds on lavish meals.A Jerusalem court on Sunday accepted a plea bargain in which Netanyahu agreed to admit to a lesser charge than the original fraud […]
Channel 4 debate: Tory leadership candidates take part in first TV hustings without Boris Johnson - live news June 16, 2019
Rolling coverage of the first televised hustings for Tory leadership candidates, on Channel 4, featuring Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove, Dominic Raab, Sajid Javid and Rory Stewart - but not Boris Johnson 7.09pm BST Hunt says Farage stands for more than Brexit. He wants a WTO Brexit, ie no-deal. He says the Conservative party is the party of business. It will be n […]
Pompeo again blames Iran for tanker attacks but insists 'we don't want war' June 16, 2019
‘President Trump has done everything he can to avoid war’US secretary of state claims ‘lots of evidence’ of Iran culpabilityThe United States does not want to go to war with Iran, the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, said on Sunday, following an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week.Pompeo reiterated that the US believes it was “unmistak […]
Millions across South America hit by massive power cut June 16, 2019
Failure leaves people in Argentina and Uruguay without electricityTens of millions of people across South America were left without electricity early on Sunday after a massive power failure left Argentina and Uruguay almost completely in the dark.The Argentine newspaper Clarín said the “gigantic” power collapse – which it called the worst in Argentina’s rece […]
Boeing Max 737 jet crisis: we should've been more open, says CEO June 16, 2019
Boss says aircraft maker failed to communicate properly with regulators and customersThe head of Boeing has admitted the company made communications errors in its dealings with regulators, airlines and pilots in the wake of the 737 Max jet crisis that grounded the entire fleet.Speaking on the eve of the Paris airshow, the Boeing chief executive, Dennis Muile […]
Suspect in German politician's murder 'has links to far right' June 16, 2019
Local media reports say victim’s pro-migrant stance could be a motive for the killing German authorities said on Sunday they had arrested a man in connection with the murder of a pro-migrant politician, as media reported the suspect could have links to the far right.In a joint statement, police and prosecutors said they had taken a 45-year-old man into custo […]
Boris Johnson's plan means no-deal Brexit or election, says Jeremy Hunt June 16, 2019
Foreign secretary says it is wrong to commit rigidly to leaving the EU by 31 OctoberJeremy Hunt has said the Brexit deadline of 31 October should not be a “hard stop” and that Boris Johnson is posing a “stark choice”, between leaving the EU without a deal and a general election.As the five remaining rivals to Boris Johnson prepare for a televised debate on S […]

The BBC

Hong Kong protest: 'Nearly two million' join demonstration June 16, 2019
Organisers say two million people turn up for a protest against a controversial extradition bill.
Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against extradition bill June 16, 2019
The streets of Hong Kong are brought to a standstill in the third mass protest there this week.
Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says June 16, 2019
Almost all of Argentina and Uruguay, with a combined population of 48m, lost their power, supplier says.
Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara admits misusing public funds June 16, 2019
Sara Netanyahu is fined $12,490 (£9,917) after being convicted of misusing state funds for meals.
Ousted Sudan leader Bashir makes first appearance since coup June 16, 2019
Wearing a traditional white robe, Omar al-Bashir was taken from jail to the prosecutor's office.
Golan Heights: Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement June 16, 2019
Mr Netanyahu said the move honoured the US president for recognising Israel's sovereignty over Golan.
Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts June 16, 2019
No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.
Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.64m at auction June 16, 2019
The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.