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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
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Coming Attractions: Cain, Mitrice, Heavy D, Conrad Murray and More

• November 9, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Crime, Cultural History, Murder/Manslaughter, Political Malfeasance, Sexual Harassment, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Unions/Union Busting, Weather, Who I Am, Wisconsin
Tags: Angelenos, California, Collective Bargaining, Conrad Murray, Crime and Justice, Dr. Conrad Murray, Heavy D, Heavy D and The Boyz, Jurors, Los Angeles County, Mad City, Manslaughter, Michael, Michael Jackson, Mitrice Richardson, Ohio, Sheriff Lee Baca, Verdict, Vote, Voting

Dr. Conrad Murray: Preliminary Hearings to Lay Out Defense Theory That Michael Jackson Medicated Himself to Death with Propofol

• January 5, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Drug Culture/Industry, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, Murder/Manslaughter, Music, People of Color, Race, The Heart, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: "Milk of Amnesia", "This is It", 50 Concerts, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR, Death of Michael Jackson, Defense, Dr. Conrad Murray, Dr. Conrad Robert Murray, Ed Chernoff, Faux News, Faux Noise, Fifty Concerts, Fox News Channel, Insomnia, Involuntary Manslaughter, Jackie Jackson, Katherine Jackson, Kenny Ortega, LaToya Jackson, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Manslaughter, Michael Jackson, Naloxone, Prince Michael Jackson I, Propofol, Prosecution, Quack, The Jackson Family

Technical Difficulties…and Some Updates on Long Running Stories: Mitrice, Oscar Grant

• November 8, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, American Foreign Policy, American History, American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Democrats, Education, Fashion, India, Indonesia, Islam/Sufism, Latice Sutton, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Mitrice Richardson, National Issues, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, South Korea, Stroke, Television, The Economy, The Heart, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Weight Gain/Lack/Loss, Who I Am, Wisconsin, Women
Tags: "The Los Angeles Times", "The Malibu Surfside News", African Americans, Alameda County, Anne Soble, Aretha Franklin, Barack Obama, BART, BART Police, Black Women, Blacks, Blue Screens, California, Constables on Patrol, Coroner, Error Messages, Indonesia, Jack and Jill Politics, Johannes Mehserle, Laptop Computer, Latrice Sutton, LGBT, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County California, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Malibu CA, Mitrice Richardson, Murder, Oakland CA, Oscar Grant III, Police Cover-Up, Police Murder, Police Shooting, Protesters, Rebooting, Republicans, Sheriff, Sheriff Lee Baca, Technical Difficulties

Johannes Mehserle GUILTY of Involuntary Manslaughter in the Shooting of Oscar Grant

• July 8, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Hate Crimes, Journalism and Ethics, Murder/Manslaughter, People of Color, Race, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Uncategorized
Tags: African Americans, Alameda County, BART, BART Cops, BART Train, Black Mothers, Black Women, Blacks, California, Civil Suit, Constables on Patrol, Cops, Discharging Weapon, District Attorney David Stein, Fruitvale Station, Johannes Mehserle, L.A. County, Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County, Money, Oakland, Oaktown, Oscar Grant, Oscar Grant III, Wanda Johnson

Mitrice: The Drone is Going to Tell the Tale

• March 29, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Black People, Class, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Health, Jasmyne Cannick, Latice Sutton, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Mitrice Richardson, Race, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "The Los Angeles Times", African Americans, Blacks, Cal State Fullerton, Calabasas, California, Charles Croft, Chip Croft, Constables on Patrol, Disappearance, Downtown Los Angeles, Drone, Hollywood, Latice Sutton, Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Malibu, Malibu Canyon, Malibu-Lost Hills Station, Mitrice Richardson, Oklahoma, Racism, San Diego State University, Santa Monica, Sheriff Lee Baca, Sheriff's Deputies, Skid Row, The Viz Center

New Search for Mitrice Richardson Tomorrow, March 28; Sheriff’s Deputies Plan to Use Search Drone, But Won’t Say Where or When

• March 27, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Black People, Class, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Latice Sutton, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Mitrice Richardson, Race, Science, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: Bird, Calabasas, Drone, Hollywood, Immersive Visualization Center, Latice Sutton, Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lt. Michael Rosson, Malibu, Malibu CA, Malibu-Lost Hills Station, Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, March 28, Mitrice Richardson, San Diego State University, Santa Monica, Searches, Simultaneous, Skid Row, South Central, South Central Los Angeles, The Viz Center, Venice, Volunteers

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At Wisconsin Leadership Summit, people of color led the discussion on Wisconsin's disparities October 22, 2018
Billed as the first conference of it’s kind in Wisconsin, the conference was led entirely by people of color to tackle some of the Wisconsin’s biggest issues.
Dick Schultz: Tony Evers one of most decent people to ever run for governor October 21, 2018
Dear Editor: If you have ever lamented the fact that you have to vote for the "lesser of two evils," this is the year you don't have to. We have a candidate for governor who is one of the most…
Russell Novkov: Trump administration's climate stand is appalling October 21, 2018
Dear Editor: I am appalled about the Trump administration claiming that climate catastrophe is inevitable and that the government uses this apocalyptic forecast to justify polluting more rather than fixing the climate crisis.
Video game conference strives to shine light on regional industry October 21, 2018
A video gaming industry conference that strives to show off the Madison area’s cluster of game development was held for a second year on Friday.
Laura Kiefert: End false political advertising October 21, 2018
Dear Editor: Once again, we are being bombarded with negative political ads, often filled with half-truths and outright lies. I am disgusted by the attack ads being levied this year against gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers and Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin.
MSO welcomes special guest to the podium for its 'Epic Romance' October 21, 2018
In their second concert of the season this weekend, “Epic Romance,” the Madison Symphony Orchestra, led by guest conductor Tania Miller, crafted a program that delved into the introspective nature of the romantic aesthetic. After only four rehearsals, Miller generated…
Terry Polich: Cannabis goes mainstream and is on the ballot Nov. 6 October 21, 2018
Wisconsinites in 16 counties, including Dane, Sauk and Rock, will have a chance to vote for legalizing cannabis Nov. 6.
Don't be afraid to eat in the dark at Flix Brewhouse October 21, 2018
I don’t mean to judge. But I do not understand anyone who goes to Flix Brewhouse and gets a popcorn and a Coke.

The New York Times

Trump’s Plans to Deter Migrants Could Mean New ‘Voluntary’ Family Separations October 22, 2018
New policies to deter illegal immigration include a plan that would ask migrants to choose between their children and longer detention.
A Red-Meat Rallying Cry for National Republicans: California October 22, 2018
California is being held up by Republican officeseekers in several states as an emblem of high taxes, lax immigration enforcement and overregulation.
As Democrats Court Latinos, Indifference Is a Powerful Foe October 22, 2018
Democratic Party strategists hope Latino voters angered by the administration’s rhetoric and policies will help deliver resounding victories.
Hurricane Michael Victims’ Biggest Fear: ‘People Are Going to Start Forgetting’ October 22, 2018
Places hit hard by Hurricane Michael are slowly returning to normal, but residents worry that officials will be in too great a hurry to move on.
Georgia Police Officer Is Fatally Shot in Gwinnett County October 21, 2018
The officer, Antwan Toney, was approaching a vehicle on Saturday when shots were fired from inside. One suspect is in custody, but officials are searching for another.
Democrats Lost Rural America. This Former Rodeo Star Thinks He Can Win It Back. October 21, 2018
Billie Sutton is running for governor of South Dakota as a conservative Democrat with cowboy cred and a stirring life story.
Was Interracial Love Possible in the Days of Slavery? Descendants of One Couple Think So October 21, 2018
A box of 500 photographs, most of them black and white and in near-pristine condition, chronicle a family tree full of love and contradictions.
Three Florida Police Officers Are Sent to Prison for False Arrests October 19, 2018
The arrests came at the behest of the police chief of Biscayne Park, who the authorities said wanted to clear unsolved cases.

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.
14 years in, oil spill off Louisiana coast poised to become largest in history October 22, 2018
Between 300 and 700 barrels of oil per day have been spewing from a site 12 miles off the Louisiana coast since 2004.
Geismar man accused of buying $17k worth of LSU tickets with stolen credit card: report October 21, 2018
The man resold the tickets on StubHub for a total of $18,815, according to WAFB.
Powerball numbers: Did you win Saturday's $470 million lottery jackpot October 21, 2018
Check out the winning jackpot numbers in Saturday's Powerball lottery drawing.
Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $1 billion lottery jackpot? October 20, 2018
Here are the winning numbers in Friday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
Oversized Plaquemines Parish jail will benefit from housing Orleans, Jefferson prisoners October 19, 2018
Prisoners from Orleans and Jefferson will be housed in the Plaquemines Parish jail.
Funding from Louisiana criminal justice overhaul doesn't quiet critics October 19, 2018
Local district attorneys still have questions about criminal justice overhaul.
City of New Orleans sues opioid manufacturers and distributors October 18, 2018
There were a total of 219 accidental drug-related deaths reported in Orleans Parish in 2017, about a 4 percent increase from the year before, according to data provided by the New Orleans Coroner's office in April.

The Guardian, UK

Saudi king and prince phone Khashoggi's son to give condolences October 22, 2018
Turkish president says details of journalist’s killing will be revealed in parliamentThe Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has called the son of Jamal Khashoggi to express condolences on the death of the journalist, who was killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in disputed circumstances.King Salman made a similar condolence call, the kingdom said ea […]
'Why was their trust betrayed?': Australia apologises to child sexual abuse victims October 22, 2018
National apology after royal commission found institutions often failed to protect childrenThe Australian government has formally apologised to victims of child sexual abuse, after a five-year inquiry found governments, schools, sporting clubs, churches, charities and other institutions for decades failed to keep children safe.“We believe you,” the prime min […]
Tories 'must identify MPs who used vile language about May' October 22, 2018
Yvette Cooper says threats referring to knives and a noose are completely unacceptable A senior Labour MP has called on Conservative whips to identify party colleagues who use “vile and dehumanising language” towards Theresa May, after a weekend during which there were suggestions the prime minister should be knifed and hanged. Related: Yvette Cooper calls f […]
Unlikely candidate's hidden camera documentary lifts lid on Italian politics October 22, 2018
Ismaele La Vardera, who stood for mayor in Palermo, used secret cameras to capture dealmakingIn early 2017, Ismaele La Vardera, a 22-year-old Sicilian journalist, surprised the Italian political scene when he announced his candidacy for mayor in the southern city of Palermo. Even more surprising was his decision to stand for the League, whose leader, Italy’s […]
#WontBeErased: reports of US trans policy shift spark protests October 22, 2018
Call for rally outside White House over apparent plan to reverse gender fluidity lawsTransgender rights activists are calling for protests outside the White House on Monday, after reports that the Trump administration was planning new reversals to Obama-era recognitions of gender fluidity.It is feared the proposed change to the legal definition of sex in a k […]
New Zealand ban on foreign home buyers begins amid doubts it will ease crisis October 22, 2018
Critics say the policy is unlikely to make housing – which has soared 60% in price in 10 years – more affordable for locals A ban on foreigners buying homes in New Zealand has come into force, as the Labour-led government fulfils an election promise that critics say could be a popular but won’t solve the lack of affordable housing.Housing became a major camp […]
Ryanair profits fall as CEO predicts grim winter for aviation October 22, 2018
Fuel cost and strikes hit budget carrier and Michael O’Leary expects more airlines to go bustThe Ryanair chief executive, Michael O’Leary, said he expected more airlines to go bust as the budget carrier posted a 7% drop in profits because of rising fuel prices and strikes hitting costs and bookings.O’Leary predicted a grim winter for the aviation industry, w […]
Anti-Muslim rhetoric 'widespread' among candidates in Trump era – report October 22, 2018
Sharp rise in tactics that echo attempts to inflame fears around immigration and minorities ahead of midterm electionsThe 2018 midterm elections have seen a dramatic rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric, a new report has found, as political campaigns are emboldened by Donald Trump’s ascent to the White House. Related: Trump was 'playful' in praising assaul […]

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Khashoggi death: Saudi Arabia says journalist was murdered October 22, 2018
A senior minister blames a "rogue operation" as pressure mounts over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Russia nuclear treaty: Bolton in Moscow amid missile tensions October 22, 2018
The US is pulling out of a Cold War missile treaty as its top security adviser visits Moscow.
Indianapolis zoo lioness kills father of her three cubs October 22, 2018
Lioness Zuri attacked the father of her cubs, Nyack, who had lived with her for eight years.
Amritsar train crash: India searches for blame after crowd mowed down October 22, 2018
Hundreds of festival-goers stood on a track unaware a train was heading for them them at full speed.
Migrant caravan on the move from Mexico-Guatemala border October 22, 2018
Thousands of migrants en route to the US have now crossed into Mexico illegally from Guatemala.
Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian separatist leader resurfaces in Israel October 22, 2018
Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu had not been seen since soldiers stormed his home more than a year ago.
Clemson University: Floor collapse injures 30 in South Carolina October 22, 2018
Dramatic footage showed a large section of the floor give way during a party in South Carolina.
Australia sexual abuse: National apology delivered to victims October 22, 2018
"We finally acknowledge and confront the lost screams of our children" - PM Scott Morrison.

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