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Succumbing to The Stupid: Kanye West

• September 15, 2009 • 2 Comments

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A Killer on the Loose Leaves an Idaho College Town Shaken December 3, 2022
A third of the students living in the dorms at the University of Idaho have not returned after the Thanksgiving break, as residents worry about their safety.
Popular Pastor Returns After Absence Over an ‘Inappropriate’ Online Relationship December 5, 2022
Matt Chandler of the Village Church in suburban Dallas received a standing ovation after his leave, part of a period of turmoil among evangelical churches.
After Arkansas Trial, Judge Weighs Legality of Ban on Care for Transgender Youth December 4, 2022
The trial, the first over a challenge to a state ban on gender-affirming care, concluded last week; the judge has not indicated when he will rule.
North Carolina Power Outages Caused by Gunfire at Substations, Officials Say December 5, 2022
About 45,000 customers were without power in Moore County after what an official described as an “intentional, willful and malicious” attack on two substations.
Bob McGrath, Longtime ‘Sesame Street’ Star, Dies at 90 December 5, 2022
He was an original cast member who, for nearly half a century, played a sweater-clad and easygoing music teacher who dispensed advice.
Warnock and Walker, at Finish Line in Georgia, Stick to Their Strategies December 5, 2022
Senator Raphael Warnock preached from his Atlanta church and put on rallies, while Herschel Walker held a series of low-key events.
How Harlem Shaped Warnock’s Faith and Politics December 4, 2022
Senator Raphael Warnock’s time in New York City as a seminary student and pastor helped set him on a path to politics, forging how he operates in the Senate and on the campaign trail.
Here are the latest developments in the Georgia Senate runoff. December 4, 2022

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£18bn project to link UK to huge wind and solar farm in Sahara delayed by a year December 4, 2022
Exclusive: Dave Lewis, chair of startup hoping to provide 8% of Britain’s energy, tells how political turmoil has delayed undersea cable projectAn £18bn project to connect Britain with a huge wind and solar farm in the Sahara through an undersea cable has been delayed by at least a year because of political ructions in Westminster.The energy startup Xlinks h […]
Senegal or England to win? Parents v children in London’s west African community December 4, 2022
In Deptford, south-east London, support for Senegal is high among the older generation, while their offspring opt for the country of their birth in the World Cup showdownFootball’s capacity to unite is routinely lauded, but Sunday’s World Cup match between England and Senegal has already divided many west African families in London.The split is generational. […]
South Africa president to mount legal action in face of impeachment threat December 3, 2022
Cyril Ramaphosa rejects call to stand down after accusation of ‘serious misconduct’Cyril Ramaphosa, the embattled president of South Africa, has rejected calls to step down and said he will seek a judicial review of a report handed over last week by an independent panel appointed by parliament that accused him of “serious misconduct”, aides said.The move may […]
Campaigners celebrate changing of colonial street names in Berlin December 2, 2022
Street and square in north-east of city renamed in tribute to figureheads who resisted forced rule in AfricaCampaigners who have fought for decades for Germany to confront its colonial past celebrated the renaming of a square and a street in the north-east of Berlin on Friday in tribute to figureheads who resisted forced rule in Africa.Manga Bell Platz in th […]
Cyril Ramaphosa fighting for political life amid battle for control of ANC December 2, 2022
South African president cancels all official engagements and was reported to be close to resigning over ‘Farmgate’Farmgate scandal: what is it and why does it matter?The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is fighting for his political life as rivals and supporters face off in a divisive battle for control of the ruling party, the African National Cong […]
Paraglider crosses border from Morocco into Spanish enclave and disappears December 2, 2022
Spanish authorities hunt for person seen landing near border fence in Melilla and running offSpanish authorities are looking for a person who used a paraglider to cross over a border fence from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Melilla in what appears to be the first use of the method to migrate into European territory.Footage obtained by El Faro newspaper […]
Canada and China prepare to open Cop15 biodiversity summit despite rifts December 4, 2022
Ministers and experts say disputes between co-hosts unlikely to disrupt efforts to reach deal on protecting natural worldMore than 10,000 scientists, government officials and activists will gather in Montreal this week for the world’s most important biodiversity conference, eager to hammer out a deal to stem habitat loss around the world and preserve sensiti […]
World’s oldest recorded tortoise prepares for 190th birthday party December 2, 2022
Jonathan, Seychelles giant tortoise given to Saint Helena in 1882, is also oldest known living land animalIf there is a party animal at large this weekend, Jonathan is it: the Seychelles giant tortoise is about to celebrate his 190th birthday with a three-day bash.Living on Saint Helena since 1882, when he arrived as a gift to the governor of the small south […]

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Haiti: Inside the capital city taken hostage by brutal gangs December 5, 2022
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The G7 and its allies have agreed to limit the price of Russian oil to $60 a barrel.
Brussels attacks: Trial begins over 2016 attacks that killed 32 December 5, 2022
As 10 men finally go to trial over the 2016 Brussels attacks, the BBC speaks to victims' families.
Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general December 5, 2022
The move would mark a concession to protesters but it has not been confirmed by other authorities.
Trump's call for 'termination' of constitution condemned December 4, 2022
The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission December 5, 2022
The astronauts carried out a successful mission to build the Tiangong space station, China says.
Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed apologises to Aisha Buhari over tweet December 4, 2022
Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the ''darkest hours'' of his life.
Cyril Ramaphosa: South African leader leaves future in ANC hands December 4, 2022
Cyril Ramaphosa, under pressure following a critical report, says the ANC will decide his next move.