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Rush Limbaugh Had a Heart Attack. Period.

• December 31, 2009 • Comments Off

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Sapphire Interviewed by Katie Couric About “Precious”

• November 15, 2009 • 2 Comments

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David Koch, Billionaire Who Fueled Right-Wing Movement, Dies at 79 August 23, 2019
A man-about-town philanthropist, he and his brother Charles ran a business colossus while furthering a libertarian agenda that reshaped American politics.
At Camp Tawonga, Near Yosemite, an All-Gender Cabin Offers Respite August 23, 2019
Friday: A Times reporter returns to Jewish sleepaway camp. Also: Wildfire prevention and the story of a formerly $1 billion property in L.A.
In an All-Gender Cabin, Summer Campers ‘Don’t Have to Hide’ August 23, 2019
For gender-nonconforming campers, a new all-gender cabin at Camp Tawonga was a rare respite from the outside world, where bullying and the feeling of not fitting in can make growing up difficult.
Keystone XL Pipeline Plan Is Approved by Nebraska Supreme Court August 23, 2019
The pipeline has been the subject of litigation for years, and became a proxy for a national debate between environmentalists and the energy industry.
Baby Food, Bassinets and Talk of Salvation: Inside an Evangelical Pregnancy Center August 23, 2019
The director used to attend anti-abortion protests. Now she tries to help pregnant women and new mothers find jobs, emotional support or a place to shower.
Walmart to Overhaul and Reopen El Paso Store Where 22 People Were Killed August 23, 2019
The renovated store will include a memorial to the victims and should be ready by the holidays, Walmart said.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Join Fox News as a Contributor August 23, 2019
The former White House press secretary’s move reinforced the strong ties between the conservative network and the Trump administration.
Ransomware Attacks Are Testing Resolve of Cities Across America August 22, 2019
As hackers lock up networks that power police forces and utilities, municipalities must operate with hobbled computer systems, and decide whether to pay ransoms.

The Guardian, UK

France and Ireland declare opposition to trade deal over Amazon fires August 23, 2019
Brazil’s handling of forest fires set to top agenda of G7 countries at meeting in Biarritz this weekendAmazon fires: what is happening and is there anything we can do?France and Ireland have said they will oppose an EU trade deal with South American countries unless Brazil takes action to stop the burning of the Amazon.On the eve of a meeting of the G7 natio […]
David Koch, billionaire industrialist and Republican mega donor, dies aged 79 August 23, 2019
Koch and brother Charles championed conservative causesDavid Koch was also a major cultural philanthropistDavid Koch, one half of the double act of the billionaire Koch brothers who used their vast wealth as energy tycoons to transform rightwing politics in America with a relentless drive towards free market and libertarian ideals, has died aged 79.News of h […]
Taylor Swift: Trump thinks his presidency is an autocracy August 23, 2019
Exclusive: songwriter discusses her political awakening in a Guardian interviewTaylor Swift has spoken of her disillusionment with American values in an exclusive interview with the Guardian.The 29-year-old songwriter said she began feeling conflicted about what the US stood for when “all the dirtiest tricks in the book were used and it worked”. The Pennsylv […]
Paris prosecutor opens child rape inquiry linked to Epstein case August 23, 2019
Investigation to focus on potential crimes against citizens in France and abroadThe chief Paris prosecutor has announced that he is opening an investigation into the rape of minors and a series of other charges linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case.A statement issued on Friday by the office of Rémy Heitz said the decision to open a preliminary investigation was […]
Trump slams Fed chair he appointed last year as an 'enemy' – live news August 23, 2019
US president said Jerome Powell had let the country down and compared him to a golfer who was unable to putt, ahead of Powell’s speech todaySign up to the US briefing and get a new perspective 4.25pm BST Donald Trump was unusually focused on getting the rapper A$AP Rocky out of Swedish jail, even bringing in one of the state department’s top hostage negotiat […]
Brexit: Boris Johnson says people 'shouldn't get hopes up too soon' about prospects of deal - live news August 23, 2019
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen 4.29pm BST A reader has been in touch to say that Boris Johnson’s comment about migrants, “if you come illegally, you are an illegal migrant and I’m afraid the law will treat you as such”, is misleading. (See 3.44pm.) As this Full Fact briefing explains, the UN Refugee Convention says that p […]
Fed chair Jerome Powell says Trump trade policies pose 'new challenge' August 23, 2019
President suggests Powell is ‘enemy’ of US economyPowell: ‘no recent precedents’ to guide policy in current climateThe Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, warned on Friday the US central bank was facing a “new challenge” as it deals with the Trump administration’s seesaw trade policies.His speech drew an immediate attack from President Donald Trump who […]
Surge in violent crime in Barcelona prompts calls for legal reform August 23, 2019
Critics say many street thieves operate with impunity, leaving tourists particularly vulnerableThe Catalan government has called for tougher penalties for violent crimes after a surge in knife attacks and violent robberies in Barcelona.Miquel Buch, the regional interior minister, said the law needed to be changed after it emerged that 90% of those charged wi […]

The BBC

Amazon fires: Brazil threatened over EU trade deal August 23, 2019
Mr Macron says Brazil's leader lied to him as UK and German leaders voice concerns over the fires.
'I will give my last drop of blood for this forest' August 23, 2019
Members of Brazil's Mura tribe vow to defend their land, as wildfires rage in the Amazon rainforest.
David Koch: Billionaire Republican donor dies aged 79 August 23, 2019
The 11th richest man in the world and his brother had a huge influence on the conservative movement.
Kenya northern white rhinos: Vets harvest eggs from last two females August 23, 2019
It is hoped the unprecedented procedure will prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino.
The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it? August 23, 2019
Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?
Trump vows retaliation as China escalates trade war August 23, 2019
The president vows retaliation after China announces new tariffs on 5,000 products imported from the US.
Russia floating nuclear power station sets sail across Arctic August 23, 2019
The world's first such facility begins a long voyage across the Arctic ocean to Russia's far east.
US names Nigerians in massive fraud investigation August 23, 2019
Eighty people - most described as Nigerian citizens - are accused of stealing millions of dollars.