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Saturday Night Music, August 10, 2013: Jesse Johnson Revue, Featuring Sly Stone, “Crazay,”

• August 10, 2013 • 1 Comment

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Kevin Clash: Making Sense of a Tragedy

• November 24, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American Politics, Arts, Black Nerds, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Children's Shows, Class, Consumerism, Crime, Cultural History, Documentary, Education, Emmys/Grammys/Oscars/Globes, Facebook, Film, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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Trailer(s) for “The Central Park Five” Which Debuts Next Week

• November 15, 2012 • Comments Off

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The President Sings Again

• February 22, 2012 • 3 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, Arts, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Buddy Guy, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Music, Public Television, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: "I'm Still in Love With You", "In Performance at The White House", "Sweet Home Chicago", African Americans, Al Green, Barack Obama, Blues, Buddy Guy, East Room, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Music, New Orleans, Obama, PBS, President Obama, Reverend Al Green, Rolling Stones, Shemekia Copeland, Trombone Shorty, White House, WPT.org

Racism at The BBC: “Top Gear” Hosts Castigated for Derogatory Remarks Against Mexicans

• February 6, 2011 • Comments Off

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The President’s 2011 State of the Union Address

• January 25, 2011 • Comments Off

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That Godiva Chocolate “Bar” Commercial with The Voice of Hercule Poirot

• December 9, 2010 • 2 Comments

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Intelligence Whistle-Blower Law, Explained September 22, 2019
Congress and the Trump administration are in a standoff over a secret complaint related to President Trump and Ukraine.
Poor Schools Keep Getting Crushed in Football. Is It Time to Level the Playing Field? September 22, 2019
A growing number of states are considering whether economic status should help determine which opponents schools play.
Officer Under Investigation After Arresting Children, 6 and 8, Chief Says September 23, 2019
A 6-year-old girl was arrested and handcuffed after having a tantrum at an Orlando, Fla., school, her grandmother said.
She Quit Her Job. He Got Night Goggles. They Searched 57 Days for Their Dog. September 22, 2019
A couple combed a rural Montana community for their Border collie, Katie.
3 Are Dead and 4 Hospitalized in Pittsburgh From Overdoses, Officials Say September 22, 2019
All the victims were wearing orange wristbands and had been at the same event on Saturday night, but overdosed together at a private residence, the authorities said.
Refugee Cutbacks Could Isolate Rohingya Children in the U.S. September 22, 2019
Thousands of Rohingya have quietly settled in America, but for children who fled violence in Myanmar, having their parents join them is becoming a distant hope.
Americans Trust Police More Than Congress, Study Finds September 22, 2019
The most trusted leader of them all? The public school principal, according to a Pew Research Center study on Americans’ faith in powerful people and institutions.
Carl Ruiz, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur, Dies at 44 September 23, 2019
He made frequent appearances on the Food Network as a competitive chef and celebrity judge.

The Guardian, UK

Thomas Cook to collapse, stranding 150,000 UK holidaymakers September 22, 2019
About 9,000 British jobs at risk after last-minute rescue talks fail to keep firm afloatThomas Cook was heading into insolvency on Sunday night as the world’s oldest holiday company faced a collapse that will strand 150,000 UK holidaymakers overseas and put 9,000 British jobs at risk.Flights were pulled from booking websites at around 10pm after all-day talk […]
Iran to lay out Gulf security proposal at UN general assembly September 22, 2019
Announcement comes as Iran and US fight for diplomatic advantage after Saudi oil attackIran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, has said he will present a plan for Gulf security at this week’s UN general assembly, as Washington and Tehran fight for diplomatic advantage in the wake of the devastating attack on the Saudi oil industry.Rouhani made clear the Iranian pr […]
Emmys 2019: the winners, the speeches, the surprises – live! September 22, 2019
The biggest night in TV sees Game of Thrones aiming for victory with a record 32 nominations but can a divisive final season dominate the night? 12.59am BST This year’s ceremony will follow in the footsteps of the Oscars by going host-less, a relief to anyone who endured Michael Che and Colin Jost’s wildly unfunny performance in 2018. 12.57am BST Suits are l […]
Countries must triple climate emissions targets to limit global heating to 2C September 22, 2019
United in Science report ahead of UN summit says climate is changing faster than forecast, and current plans would lead to ‘catastrophic’ global temperature rise An assessment backed by the world’s major climate science bodies has found commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions must be at least tripled and increased by up to fivefold if the world is to mee […]
No-deal Brexit will have 'seismic' impact, says European car industry September 22, 2019
Carmakers fear disorderly exit would cripple the just-in-time supply chain, investment and lead to tariff barriersThe European car industry has warned of catastrophic effects of a no-deal Brexit, saying it would have a “seismic” impact on making cars in Europe.In a rare joint statement, chiefs from 23 automotive business associations across Europe joined for […]
Trump goes on offensive over Biden and Ukraine as Schiff ponders impeachment September 22, 2019
Whistleblower scandal swirls over WashingtonQ&A: What is the Trump-Ukraine scandal about?Donald Trump, his aides and allies went on the offensive on Sunday, over what the president claims is un-investigated corruption involving Joe Biden and his son in Ukraine. Related: Ukraine furore confirms Giuliani as Trump's most off-kilter advocate Continue re […]
Boris Johnson urged to justify 'awarding public funds to close friend' September 22, 2019
Sir Alastair Graham, former standards watchdog chief, says there is prima facie case of PM having broken code of conductBoris Johnson is under growing pressure to explain why he allegedly failed to declare an interest in the allocation of public money to a close friend while he was mayor of London.The Sunday Times reported that a company run by Jennifer Arcu […]
Hong Kong police and demonstrators clash as tensions escalate September 22, 2019
Confrontations come in run-up to 70th anniversary of People’s Republic of ChinaProtesters and police have clashed in Hong Kong in another weekend of unrest as tensions escalate in the run-up to a significant political anniversary for Beijing.Riot police fired teargas, pepper spray and bean bag rounds on protesters who vandalised metro stations and set improv […]

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Climate change: Impacts 'accelerating' as leaders gather for UN talks September 22, 2019
A snapshot of the latest science, published as politicians gather in New York, says climate change is speeding up.
‘Howdy, Modi!’: Trump hails Indian PM at ‘historic’ Texas rally September 22, 2019
The US president hails India's prime minister as "exceptional", firing up a 50,000-strong crowd.
Israeli elections: Arab parties back Gantz to oust Netanyahu September 22, 2019
The endorsement is the first of its kind by an Arab political group in Israel in more than 25 years.
Rio violence: Protests as girl, eight, 'killed by police' September 22, 2019
The eight-year-old Brazilian girl was with her mother in a van when she was hit in the back.
Italian son shoots father dead during boar hunt September 22, 2019
Police charge the 34-year-old with culpable homicide after he shot his 55-year-old father.
Pizol glacier: Swiss hold funeral for ice lost to global warming September 22, 2019
Dozens of people, some dressed in black, paid their respects to the Pizol glacier in the Swiss Alps.
Emmy Awards 2019: Countdown to ceremony begins September 23, 2019
Game of Thrones and Veep have a final chance of glory at Sunday's hostless ceremony in Los Angeles.
Iran warns foreign forces to stay out of Gulf, amid new US deployment September 22, 2019
Do not create an arms race, President Rouhani says, as the US deploys more troops to Saudi Arabia.