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Whoopi Goldberg Fumes at Trump’s “Birther” Charges

• March 24, 2011 • 1 Comment

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“King: Montgomery to Memphis” Documentary Comes Out of The Vaults After a 40 Year Absence

• February 24, 2011 • Comments Off

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The New York Times

Husband Charged With Murder After Bodies of Wife and 4 Children Are Found September 17, 2019
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California to Target Counterfeit Vaping Products September 17, 2019
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Three Leaders of Women’s March Group Step Down After Controversies September 17, 2019
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Calls for Kavanaugh’s Impeachment Come Amid New Misconduct Allegations September 16, 2019
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Cornell’s Medical School Offers Full Rides in Battle Over Student Debt September 17, 2019
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Back First 2020 Challenger to Sitting Democrat September 17, 2019
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The Guardian, UK

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French police clear ‘security hazard’ migrant camp September 17, 2019
Hundreds of people removed from site near Dunkirk after court orders its closureMore than 700 people, including families and young children, have been evicted from a temporary migrant camp in France.The removals in Dunkirk on Tuesday morning follow a court ruling that the encampment in a gymnasium and the surrounding field was a health and security hazard. C […]
Ben Stokes attacks 'despicable' Sun story about family tragedy September 17, 2019
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Russian suspect stays silent over Chechen's killing in Berlin September 17, 2019
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Climate crisis justified removal of Macron portrait, judge rules September 17, 2019
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Iran's supreme leader rules out any talks with US officials September 17, 2019
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Spain braces for fourth election in as many years as deadline looms September 17, 2019
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The BBC

Israel election: Netanyahu in tough fight in this year's second vote September 17, 2019
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Afghanistan war: Deadly bomb attack hits election rally September 17, 2019
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A major research centre says no biological agents have been released from a blast and fire at a lab.
Apple Irish tax case appeal heard by EU court September 17, 2019
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Cardinal Pell makes final attempt to quash sexual abuse convictions September 17, 2019
Ex-Vatican treasurer George Pell asks Australia's top court to review his sexual abuse convictions.
Saudi oil attacks: Nato chief 'extremely concerned' about escalation September 16, 2019
There are fears of escalating tensions in the region as Iran is blamed for strikes on oil facilities.