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Chaz Bono Completes His Gender Reassignment Therapy and Ricky Martin Can Finally Live His “Vida” Openly Gay

• March 29, 2010 • Comments Off

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Novelist and Playwright Chris Abani Tells Stories About Our Shared Humanity

• January 31, 2010 • Comments Off

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Tags: "Masters of the Board", Buddhism, Chris Abani, Comedy, Drama, English, Igbo, Imprisonment, London UK, Memoirs, Monologist, Monologue, Political Prisoner, Solitary Confinement, Ubuntu, UC Riverside, University of California, Video

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Pearl Harbor Shooting Leaves 2 Workers Dead and 1 Injured December 5, 2019
A United States sailor fatally shot two shipyard workers and injured another at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard before killing himself, the authorities said.
Woman Who Alleged Affair With Trump Sues Fox News for Defamation December 5, 2019
Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model who sold her story to The National Enquirer, said Tucker Carlson made false claims about extortion that damaged her reputation.
Denny Heck, a Washington Democrat, Won’t Seek House Re-election December 4, 2019
A member of the House Intelligence Committee, Mr. Heck said in a blog post that the impeachment hearings had left him “weary.”
New Abortion Bills Are So Tough That Some Conservatives Have Qualms December 4, 2019
Another surge of stringent abortion limits is expected in state legislatures next year, highlighting a rift among conservatives about political strategy.
The French Fries Are Doing Just Fine December 4, 2019
After a weak harvest for many potato farmers in the United States and Canada, there were concerns about shortages of the fast food staple. But supplies aren’t likely to run out anytime soon.
How McKinsey Helped the Trump Administration Carry Out Its Immigration Policies December 4, 2019
Newly uncovered documents show the consulting giant helped ICE find “detention savings opportunities” — including measures the agency’s staff sometimes viewed as too harsh on immigrants.
Winter Storm Brings Snow to at Least 30 States December 4, 2019
It’s rare for a storm to cross the entire country with such staying power.
Duncan Hunter’s Guilty Plea: Answers to 5 Crucial Questions December 3, 2019
Mr. Hunter, a Republican congressman known for his hard-line views and early support for President Trump, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a crime that could end his political career.

The Guardian, UK

Nancy Pelosi on impeachment: Trump 'leaves us no choice but to act' – live December 5, 2019
In her statement on proceeding with articles of impeachment, Pelosi outlined the allegations against Trump and argued the president abused his powerHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 4.26pm GMT James Rosen, the Sinclair reporter who pressed Nancy Pelosi on whether she hated the president, has previously asked the House […]
India: woman set on fire on way to testify against alleged rapists December 5, 2019
Woman left with 70% burns in latest attack as film director’s tweets on rape cause outcry An Indian woman has been set on fire on her way to a court hearing to testify against two men who had allegedly raped her.The 23-year-old is in a critical condition in hospital with 70% burns after she was set upon by five men in the city of Unnao in Uttar Pradesh. They […]
General election: Boris Johnson refuses to accept evidence that tax burden would rise under Tories – live news December 5, 2019
Parties out in force during final stretch ahead of 12 December vote, after two days of Nato dramaBoris Johnson refuses to accept tax burden would rise under ToriesJohnson’s Q&A - SummaryJohnson apologises comparing women wearing burqas to letterboxesSeventy Labour staffers give statements to antisemitism inquiry 4.36pm GMT The Conservative party has put […]
Israel: Netanyahu relative and associates to be charged with corruption December 5, 2019
PM’s cousin David Shimron accused of leveraging his influence to push a £1.5bn submarine dealIsrael’s state prosecutor plans to indict several associates of Benjamin Netanyahu, including his cousin, for corruption in relation to a contentious £1.5bn deal to buy German submarines.The justice ministry said in a statement that seven men would be charged with va […]
Croatia wrongly deports Nigerian table tennis players to Bosnia December 5, 2019
Organisers of competition students travelled to attend demand their return to Nigeria The organisers of an international student sports competition have called for two Nigerian table tennis players to be returned to their own country after Croatian police wrongly deported them to a Bosnian refugee camp.Abia Uchenna Alexandro and Eboh Kenneth Chinedu, student […]
France grinds to halt in the biggest strikes of Macron's presidency December 5, 2019
Rail and air transport as well as schools and policing hit by walkouts over pension changesEmmanuel Macron is facing the biggest strikes of his presidency, as French rail workers, air-traffic controllers, teachers and public sector staff staged walkouts and took to the streets against proposed changes to the pension system.Rail services almost ground to a ha […]
I shall taunt you a second time: North Korea threatens Trump ‘dotard’ insults December 5, 2019
North Korea warns of new round of barbs after US president revived his ‘Rocket Man’ nickname for Kim Jong-unDotard or Rocket Man – who said what?North Korea has threatened to redeploy its arsenal of formidable insults against Donald Trump, referring to him once more as a “dotard” if he continues to use nicknames like “Rocket Man” for Kim Jong-un.The threat, […]
Corriere dello Sport defends 'Black Friday' front page featuring Lukaku and Smalling December 5, 2019
Defiant director says front page was ‘innocent’Smalling’s club, Roma, hits out at the paperThe Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has defended its widely condemned front-page headline “Black Friday” which featured Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling as the former Manchester United players prepare to face each other in Serie A on Friday.The front page was he […]

The BBC

Trump impeachment to go ahead - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi December 5, 2019
"Our democracy is what is at stake," the House Speaker says, as Mr Trump demands they act "fast".
Macron pension reform: France paralysed by biggest strike in years December 5, 2019
Transport and schools are severely affected by the nationwide walkout over pension changes.
US charges Russian nationals over Evil Corp hacking attacks December 5, 2019
The group allegedly stole "billions" worldwide and conducted work for a Russian intelligence agency.
Unnao: India woman set on fire on her way to rape case hearing December 5, 2019
The Indian woman suffered severe burns and is fighting for her life in hospital.
Iran developing nuclear-capable missiles, European powers warn UN December 5, 2019
The UK, France and Germany say such activity is "inconsistent" with a UN Security Council resolution.
South Korea intelligence officers accused of raping defector from North December 5, 2019
The North Korean woman was forced to have two abortions while in custody, her lawyers say.
Ryrkaypiy: Far-north Russian village overrun by polar bears December 5, 2019
All public activities in Ryrkaypiy have been cancelled until the polar bears leave.
India newborn found alive in shallow grave now thriving December 5, 2019
The baby girl was found buried alive in a clay pot in India in a critical condition in mid-October.