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One Reaction to The Verdict

• July 14, 2013 • 2 Comments

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LIVE STREAMING II: The George Zimmerman Trial for the Murder of Trayvon Martin

• June 17, 2013 • 2 Comments

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LIVE STREAMING: Last Pre-Trial Hearing Before The George Zimmerman Trial Begins Monday in Florida (w/Update)

• June 7, 2013 • Comments Off

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Martin Richard: One Important Observation About The Boston Marathon Bombing

• April 17, 2013 • 4 Comments

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Tracy Martin, Father of Trayvon Martin, in a Father’s Day Message to Americans

• June 17, 2012 • Comments Off

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Will the Coronavirus Kill What’s Left of Americans’ Faith in Washington? May 23, 2020
In 2019, just 17 percent of Americans said they trusted the federal government to do the right thing. The pandemic appears to be eroding their faith even more.
Why Is the SAT Falling Out of Favor? May 24, 2020
The University of California will no longer use SAT and ACT scores in admissions decisions. Critics say the tests put less wealthy students at a disadvantage.
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The Guardian, UK

Johnson's defence of Cummings sparks anger from allies and opponents alike May 24, 2020
Possible police investigation of aide is latest in series of Guardian disclosures that have rocked the governmentCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson has staked his political reputation on saving the career of Dominic Cummings, amid growing anger among Conservative MPs that the No 10 chief adviser has not been forced out […]
Coronavirus live news: Austria's president apologises for curfew breach May 24, 2020
France asks citizens to avoid foreign trips; US likely to impose travel restrictions on Brazil; Afghanistan cases top 10,000Austrian president apologises for breaching curfewCoronavirus latest: at a glance 10.55pm BST The White House has announced it is prohibiting foreigners from traveling to the US if they had been in Brazil in the last two weeks, two days […]
Jair Bolsonaro branded a 'killer' during hot dog trip as Covid-19 death toll soars May 24, 2020
Brazilian president subject to public anger after stepping out in Brasilia on fast food errandCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, was branded a “killer” by his opponents as he popped out for a Saturday night hot dog on the day a further 965 of his citizens were reported to have died from Covid- […]
Sweden 'wrong' not to shut down, says former state epidemiologist May 24, 2020
Scientist who oversaw the response to Sars says country has failed the vulnerableCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe predecessor of Sweden’s state epidemiologist has broken her silence on the country’s controversial coronavirus strategy, saying she now believes the authorities should have put in place tougher restrictions in the e […]
Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court on corruption charges May 24, 2020
Israeli PM could face more than a decade in prison if convicted in three separate casesDefiantly railing against attempts to “overthrow” him before donning a face mask to enter court, Benjamin Netanyahu sat for the first day of his high-profile corruption trial, which threatens to put Israel’s longest-serving leader behind bars and open deep divisions within […]
'Horror show': critics hope Bolsonaro's foul tirade could end rule May 23, 2020
Brazilians horrified by lack of focus on Covid-19, which has now killed more than 21,000 Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageJair Bolsonaro swore 34 times during a two-hour cabinet meeting some think could help bring his four-year term to a premature end.“If [the left] had taken power in 1964 we’d be fucked,” Brazil’s pro-dictatorship […]
Beijing to impose Hong Kong security laws 'without delay' May 24, 2020
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China raises US trade tensions with warning of ‘new cold war’ May 24, 2020
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The BBC

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Coronavirus: China accuses US of spreading 'conspiracies' May 24, 2020
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Afghanistan: Taliban prisoner release amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire May 24, 2020
The government says up to 2,000 prisoners will be freed, after the Islamist group proposed a truce.