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Link to Live Stream of Hadiya Pendleton Funeral, Greater Harvest Baptist Church, February 9, 2013

• February 9, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Democrats, Gang Violence, Mass Shootings, Murder/Manslaughter, National Issues, Uncategorized
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The First Lady Gives Speaker Boehner The Side Eye

• January 22, 2013 • 1 Comment

Posted in Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Obama Administration, Race, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement
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Chris Rock at L.A.’s Comedy Store Riffs About Being Invited to the President’s 50th Birthday Party

• March 9, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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The President at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York, January 19, 2012

• January 21, 2012 • 5 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Bailouts, Black People, Budget Cuts, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Homelessness, Joblessness, National Issues, Obama Administration, Protestant Denominations, Race, Subprime Loans-Foreclosures, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, The Stimulus Bill, The Tea Party Movement
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President Obama: Baby Whisperer

• June 22, 2011 • Comments Off

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Author Walter Dean Myers: It’s Back to The Fifties with Every (Black) Man/Woman for Themselves

• May 11, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, American Politics, Black People, Books, Bullying/Juvenile Crimes, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Discrimination, Drug Culture/Industry, Education, Fiction Writing, Gang Violence, Health, History, Homelessness, Joblessness, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, National Issues, Obama Administration, Public Intellectualism, Race, The Economy, Women
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Osama Bin Laden Has Been Killed; His Body Is In U.S. Custody (w/Updates)

• May 1, 2011 • 3 Comments

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The Evangelical, the ‘Pool Boy,’ the Comedian and Michael Cohen June 19, 2019
Jerry Falwell Jr. defied expectations when he supported Donald J. Trump in 2016. Now details are emerging about behind-the-scenes maneuvering before the endorsement.
As Trump Threatens Deportations, Immigrant Communities Brace for New Arrests June 19, 2019
President Trump has pledged to deport “millions” in a new crackdown on illegal immigration, spreading new fears in immigrant communities.
People Are Taking Emotional Support Animals Everywhere. States Are Cracking Down. June 19, 2019
More Americans are saying they need a variety of animals — dogs, ducks, even insects — for their mental health. But critics say many are really just pets that do not merit special status.
Michigan Woman Drove Car With 2 Daughters Into River, Killing All 3, Police Say June 19, 2019
The authorities are trying to piece together what led to the deaths of the woman and her twin daughters, whose bodies were found in the Kalamazoo River.
Family Threatened by Phoenix Police Rejects Apology as a ‘Sham’ June 18, 2019
A department with a record number of shootings last year was shown on video aiming a gun in a shoplifting case. Critics say officers routinely blame residents for their use of force.
Shark Attack in North Carolina, 3rd This Month, Injures 8-Year-Old June 18, 2019
Only three shark attacks were reported in the state in all of 2018, according to the International Shark Attack File. But experts say there is often year-to-year variation.
Generations of Mentorship: Conversations With L.G.B.T.Q. Elders June 18, 2019
As gay, lesbian and transgender communities become less stigmatized — in part thanks to mentor-mentee relationships — will it be easier for young people to imagine a life where they actually grow old?
Racist Comments Cost Conservative Parkland Student a Place at Harvard June 18, 2019
The student, Kyle Kashuv, a recent graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had repeatedly used racial slurs in a written chat with classmates when he was 16.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

'Credible evidence' Saudi crown prince liable for Khashoggi killing – UN report June 19, 2019
Mohammed bin Salman should be investigated over journalist’s murder, says report The crown prince of Saudi Arabia should be investigated over the murder of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi because there is “credible evidence” that he and other senior officials are liable for the killing, according to a damning and forensic UN report.In an excoriating […]
Three Russians and one Ukrainian to face MH17 murder charges June 19, 2019
Four named as first to be charged over death of 298 people on flight downed over UkraineFour suspects will face murder charges for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, three of them Russians, international investigators said on Wednesday, with a trial due to start next March in the Netherlands.Almost five years after the plane was downed over […]
Tory leadership: Boris Johnson denounced as 'racist' by SNP at PMQs - live news June 19, 2019
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including the third round of voting in the Tory leadership contest and Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs 12.57pm BST The SNP’s Neil Gray say in-work poverty has risen dramatically. Isn’t that May’s legacy?May says the relative poverty has gone up because pensioners are better off. Gray […]
Survey shows crisis of confidence in vaccines in parts of Europe June 19, 2019
Just half of people in eastern Europe think vaccines are safe, compared with 79% worldwideA global survey of attitudes towards science has revealed the scale of the crisis of confidence in vaccines in Europe, showing that only 59% of people in western Europe and 50% in the east think vaccines are safe, compared with 79% worldwide.Around the globe, 84% of peo […]
Trump sets stage for 2020 fight with false claims and recycled attacks June 19, 2019
President kicked off his bid with lies, attacks on the press and claims a Democrat president would ‘shut down your free speech’Donald Trump has set the stage for the nastiest US presidential race in modern times with a campaign rally that recycled old themes and stoked resentment towards Democrats and the media. Related: Trump's 2020 campaign launch: th […]
Chennai in crisis as authorities blamed for dire water shortage June 19, 2019
Four reservoirs supplying India’s sixth largest city dry up as state accused of inactionAuthorities in Chennai have been criticised for failing to deal with a crippling water shortage that has brought the Indian city to crisis point, leaving taps dry in homes and forcing schools, offices and restaurants to close as temperatures soar. The four reservoirs supp […]
Fears Hong Kong protests could turn violent amid calls to 'escalate action' June 19, 2019
Protesters have given authorities until Thursday afternoon to answer demands to retract extradition billHong Kong is bracing for fresh rallies on Friday, which many fear could turn violent, as protesters gave city authorities until Thursday to meet their demands on the retraction of the city’s controversial extradition bill.Anonymous messages have circulated […]
More than 70 million people now fleeing conflict and oppression worldwide June 19, 2019
One in every 108 people were displaced in 2018, yet offers of resettlement were half level of previous yearThe number of people forced to flee their homes across the world has exceeded 70 million for the first time since records began, the UN’s refugee agency has warned.About 70.8 million – one in every 108 people worldwide – were displaced in 2018. This inc […]

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MH17: Four charged with shooting down plane over Ukraine June 19, 2019
The Malaysia Airlines jet came down over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.
Jamal Khashoggi killing: Saudi crown prince 'should face investigation' June 19, 2019
A UN investigator says credible evidence links Mohammed bin Salman to the journalist's murder.
When They See Us: Trump stands by 1989 Central Park Five comments June 19, 2019
President Trump said the men wrongly jailed for an attack had "admitted their guilt".
Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination 'a global crisis' June 19, 2019
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
More than 70 million displaced worldwide, says UNHCR June 19, 2019
It's the highest figure in modern history following the war in Syria and Rohingya crackdown.
Mohammed Morsi: Egypt accuses UN of 'politicising' death June 19, 2019
Egypt says its former leader died of natural causes, and is critical of calls for an investigation.
Selah Schneiter: Ten-year-old girl scales El Capitan June 18, 2019
Selah Schneiter has climbed a rock wall that is beyond some of the most experienced climbers. She is 10 years old.
HK billionaire to pay $14m in tuition fees for Chinese students June 19, 2019
Li Ka-Shing has pledged to pay tuition fees for a group of Chinese students through his foundation.