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“Fruitvale Station,” The Drama About The Death of Oscar Grant, Premieres in July, 2013

• May 13, 2013 • 1 Comment

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Fantasia Blowing It Again: Mahalia Jackson Estate “Aghast” at Her Pregnancy; Film Runs Risk of Folding

• October 9, 2011 • Comments Off

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Florida Shooting Updates: Authorities Say It’s Too Early to Know if It’s Terrorism December 6, 2019
A member of the Saudi Air Force training to be a pilot killed three people at Naval Air Station Pensacola before he was shot dead by officers responding to the scene, the authorities said.
After 10 Years of Hopes and Setbacks, What Happened to the Common Core? December 6, 2019
It was one of the most ambitious education efforts in United States history. Did it fail? Or does it just need more time to succeed?
Duncan Hunter to Resign Seat in Congress December 6, 2019
The congressman had pleaded guilty this week to a federal charge of misusing campaign funds, and could go to prison.
Troubled Children’s Hospital Is Sued Over Toddler Who Died After Surgery December 6, 2019
North Carolina Children’s Hospital and several of its doctors are accused of failing to warn parents about known problems within the pediatric heart surgery program.
Texas Judge Blocks Construction of Private Border Wall, for Now December 5, 2019
A Hidalgo County judge ruled that the privately built wall on the banks of the Rio Grande would pose “irreparable harm” to a nearby butterfly conservancy.
UPS Driver Among 4 Killed in Shootout Outside Miami December 6, 2019
A police chase and a shootout followed the hijacking of a UPS truck and the kidnapping of its driver by two people who tried to rob a jewelry store before they were killed, an F.B.I. special agent said.
Black Hawk Helicopter Crash Kills All 3 Aboard, Minnesota Governor Says December 6, 2019
The Minnesota National Guard said it lost contact with the helicopter during a maintenance test flight.
On Military Bases, the Dangers Increasingly Come From the Inside December 6, 2019
Shootings in Pensacola and Pearl Harbor reflect the rising tide of gun violence at military bases.

The Guardian, UK

British diplomat in US resigns, saying she can't 'peddle half-truths' on Brexit December 6, 2019
Alexandra Hall Hall, Brexit counsellor in Washington, described UK government’s ‘use of misleading or disingenuous arguments’The British diplomat in charge of explaining Brexit to the US government, Congress and public, has resigned, saying she was no longer prepared to “peddle half-truths on behalf of a government I do not trust”.Alexandra Hall Hall, the Br […]
Australia fires: five blazes merge north of Sydney as conditions forecast to worsen December 6, 2019
More than 100 bushfires were burning in New South Wales on Friday, more than half of them out of controlFive fires burning to the north of Sydney joined up into one huge conflagration on Friday, with out-of-control blazes threatening homes and lives.On a day that brought choking smog to Sydney, the premier of New South Wales said the entire coastline of the […]
BBC debate: Corbyn hits out at Johnson's ‘racist remarks’ December 6, 2019
Labour and Conservative party leaders clash over racism and NHS in final before polling dayJohnson v Corbyn: who won the debate?Factcheck: How credible are Corbyn and Johnson’s claims?Jeremy Corbyn accused Boris Johnson of having made “racist remarks” as the pair clashed over Islamophobia and antisemitism in their parties in a crucial head-to-head debate les […]
Elon Musk did not defame British cave explorer, jury finds December 6, 2019
Vernon Unsworth’s legal team had sought at least $190m in damages after Tesla CEO called him ‘pedo guy’Elon Musk did not defame British cave explorer Vernon Unsworth by calling him a “pedo guy” on Twitter, a Los Angeles jury found Friday. Musk shook hands with his lawyer at the close of the four day trial in Los Angeles. He did not address Unsworth, whose te […]
The military drill that sparked WhatsApp rumours of Queen's death December 6, 2019
Message sent by ‘Gibbo’ created fake news panic after being forwarded to millionsIt was the WhatsApp message that convinced millions of people the Queen had died. Now, the mystery of how a man called Gibbo and his friends inadvertently created a fake news panic that went “bigger than Ben Hur” has apparently been solved – and the finger of blame is pointing a […]
Greta Thunberg says school strikes have achieved nothing December 6, 2019
Activist says 4% greenhouse gas emissions rise since 2015 shows action is insufficientThe global wave of school strikes for the climate over the past year has “achieved nothing” because greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise, Greta Thunberg has told activists at UN climate talks in Madrid.Thousands of young people were expected to gather at the UN c […]
Over a dozen killed in Baghdad when gunmen open fire on protesters December 6, 2019
Attack follows mass stabbings in Tahrir Square, a focus of the anti-government movement At least 14 people were killed and more than 40 others wounded when gunmen in cars opened fire on a protest camp in Baghdad, sending people running for cover in nearby mosques. Three of the victims were police officers.The attacks on Friday came a day after a string of su […]
Teenager pleads guilty to throwing child off Tate Modern balcony December 6, 2019
Jonty Bravery, 18, admits attempted murder of French boy, 6, at London gallery An autistic teenager has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after throwing a six-year-old boy from a viewing platform at the Tate Modern art gallery.Jonty Bravery, who turned 18 in October, told police he carried out the attack because he wanted to be on the news. Continue reading […]

The BBC

Elon Musk wins defamation case over 'pedo guy' tweet about caver December 6, 2019
The Tesla founder did not defame UK caver who helped in dramatic Thai rescue, US jury finds.
Trump impeachment: White House signals it will not attend hearings December 6, 2019
The administration describes the process as a "charade" in a letter to the House judiciary committee.
Pensacola shooting: Saudi student kills three at US naval base December 6, 2019
The gunman was also shot dead in the attack in Pensacola, the second at a US naval site in a week.
Auschwitz visit: Angela Merkel says Germany must remember Nazi crimes December 6, 2019
The chancellor expresses Germany's "deep shame" on her first trip to the Auschwitz death camp.
Australia bushfires north of Sydney 'too big to put out' December 6, 2019
Firefighters battle to contain a "mega blaze" across a 60km front north of the city.
Sweden's Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe December 7, 2019
The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says.
Messiah: Netflix trailer 'reveals spoiler' to Muslim viewers December 6, 2019
The main twist in the upcoming show, Messiah, was obvious to many Muslim and Arabic-speakers.
Nepal man arrested over death of woman in 'menstruation hut' December 6, 2019
It is believed to be the first-ever arrest for the centuries-old practice, which was outlawed in 2005.