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Tracy Morgan: It Wasn’t Humor or Free Speech, It Was Hate and An Apology Is Too Little Too Late

• June 13, 2011 • Comments Off

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The President and Seth Meyers at The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, April 30, 2011

• May 1, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Foreign Policy, American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Democrats, Journalism and Ethics, National Issues, Obama Administration, Public Intellectualism, Public Television, Race, Religion, Science, Sexuality, Sports, Television, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, The Tea Party Movement
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That GEICO “Do Dogs Chase Cats?” Commercial

• March 29, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Animals, Comedy, Commercials, Television
Tags: "Bullitt", "Do Dogs Chase Cats?", 30-Second Spot, Car Chases, Comedy, GEICO, Humor, Insurance, Martin Agency, Recreation, Saturday Night Live, Steve McQueen, Television Advertisement, Toonces the Driving Cat, TV Ad

Dana Carvey Resurrects The Church Lady Guest Hosting SNL, Saturday, February 5, 2011

• February 6, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Late Night TV, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Television
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Betty White on “SNL” This Saturday

• May 5, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Love, Women
Tags: "Golden Girls", "Password", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", ABe Vigoda, Allen Ludden, Betty White, Saturday Night Live, Senior Moments, SNL

“Away We Go”: This is One Movie I Want to See

• July 31, 2009 • Comments Off

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Happy Mother’s Day from SNL?

• May 10, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Film, Television
Tags: "Dick in the Box", "Motherlover", Andy Samberg, Justin Timberlake, NBC, Patricia Clarkson, Saturday Night Live, Susan Sarandon

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Amy Goodman: From Crispus Attucks to Michael Brown: Black lives matter March 6, 2015
A federal report details disturbing racist conduct by Ferguson police officers. AG Eric Holder says Ferguson and surrounding communities must change.
Carol Vogelman: Where are the 'voices of Wisconsin' now? March 6, 2015
Dear Editor: I was raised during what I can only call Wisconsin's Golden Age, when the New Deal was the new talk and Wisconsin eagerly liberal in the Bob La Follette sense. We had a terrific c…
Right-to-work debate in Wisconsin Assembly stretches into day two March 6, 2015
Debate in the state Assembly stretched into the night as lawmakers went back and forth on a bill that would make Wisconsin a right-to-work state.
In Case You Missed It: What absolutely no difference a day makes on right-to-work March 5, 2015
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Scott Walker, whose office once had a secret email, hits Hillary Clinton over email flap March 5, 2015
The Daily Beast points out that as Milwaukee county executive, Walker's staff made extensive use of private email.
Bob Wilson: Right to work reduces worker freedom, not the reverse March 5, 2015
Dear Editor: It would be nice if politicians would use the English language to speak the truth. We are being told that SB 44, the so-called "right-to-work" bill, would give workers freedom.
Campbell Brown: Common Core flip-flops show attacks are just pandering March 5, 2015
GOP presidential hopefuls who used to support Common Core have changed their minds. Their flip-flops are an unmistakable case of pandering.
Gallery cleared after protesters disrupt right-to-work debate in Wisconsin Assembly March 5, 2015
Shortly after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, began speaking on behalf of the bill, protesters began shouting down at lawmakers.

The Chicago Tribune

Plane skids off snowy New York runway, stops next to icy bay March 6, 2015
A Delta jetliner landing at LaGuardia Airport in a driving snowstorm Thursday skidded off a runway and crashed through a chain-link fence, its nose coming to rest just feet from the roiling waters of an icy bay.
Harrison Ford 'banged up' but recovering from plane crash March 6, 2015
Harrison Ford crash-landed his World War II-era airplane on Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries as he used his years of piloting prowess to bring down the plane on a golf course and avoid nearby homes in what one expert called a beautifully...
CTA ridership fell 3 percent last year, but train trips growing March 6, 2015
Buses continued a longtime trend of carrying most CTA passengers in 2014, but bus ridership fell 8 percent from the previous year as rail ridership rose to its highest level in more than 50 years, transit officials are set to announce Friday.
The horror of a triple slaying plays out in criminal court March 6, 2015
On a South Side street of family homes, the Cochrans — a mother and her two young daughters — moved into a second-floor apartment in August 2010.
Russell Westbrook scores 43! Bulls still rally for 108-105 victory March 6, 2015
There was talk of Kobe Bryant before the game. And Michael Jordan.
Welder who robbed an Indiana bank says he 'had no other choice' March 6, 2015
The night before he robbed an Indiana bank — not for the money, but so he could return to prison and have a job and something to eat — David Potchen slept in the woods.
Iowa man forced third teen into prostitution, authorities say March 6, 2015
An Iowa man who was charged earlier this year with forcing two teenage girls into prostitution is now facing more criminal charges.
25 years for woman who hatched plot to kill drug dealer March 6, 2015
A woman who plotted with her longtime boyfriend and her daughter’s boyfriend to rob and kill her drug dealer was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to her part in the 2009 slaying, according to prosecutors and court records.

The New York Times

Op-Ed Contributor: Don’t Kill Keystone XL. Regulate It. March 6, 2015
Instead of fighting for or against pipelines, fight for safe infrastructure.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Hillary’s Step March 6, 2015
She can’t run on inevitability or on being the smartest person in the room, but must present a reason why she should reside again in the White House.
Op-Ed Contributor: Alabama’s Dangerous Defiance March 6, 2015
The state’s defiance on gay marriage threatens judicial federalism.
National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: Unions Sue to Reinstate Dues March 6, 2015
Labor unions filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to invalidate Gov. Bruce Rauner’s executive order ending a requirement that state workers pay union dues even if they do not want to join a union.
National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Snowstorm Strands Drivers and Knocks Out Power to Thousands March 6, 2015
A late winter storm blanketed the mid-Atlantic on Thursday after zipping across much of the South, leaving cars stranded on highways in Kentucky and 85,000 customers without power in West Virginia.
National Briefing | Plains: Nebraska: Marriage Ban Continues March 6, 2015
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Nebraska’s ban on same-sex marriage to stay in place, blocking a federal judge’s ruling that it was unconstitutional.
In U.C.L.A. Debate Over Jewish Student, Echoes on Campus of Old Biases March 6, 2015
A student board debated whether the religion of a second-year economics major meant she would be biased in dealing with sensitive governance questions, and the discussion has upended the campus.
Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in Illinois March 6, 2015
There were no reported injuries from the accident, but the authorities were recommending that residents evacuate a one-mile radius around the crash site.

The San Jose Mercury News

Australian drug smugglers to face firing squad as Indonesia rejects prisoner swap March 6, 2015
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Indonesian officials said Thursday they will reject an Australian offer to swap prisoners as part of a last-ditch attempt to save the lives of two Australian drug smugglers expected to face a firing squad within days.
Islamic militants bulldozed Nimrud archaeological site, Iraq says March 5, 2015
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Islamic State militants "bulldozed" the ancient Nimrud archaeological site near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Thursday using heavy military vehicles, the government said.
Republican Rocky Chávez enters 2016 U.S. Senate race March 5, 2015
Assemblyman Rocky Chávez has entered California's 2016 U.S. Senate race, the first prominent Republican to do so and the second declared candidate besides state Attorney General Kamala Harris.
Americans spent $58 billion to pamper, protect pets in 2014 March 5, 2015
A pet industry trade group says Americans spent $58 billion on their pets in 2014.
Jodi Arias escapes death sentence when jury deadlocks March 5, 2015
Convicted murderer Jodi Arias was spared the death penalty Thursday after jurors deadlocked on whether she should be executed or sent to prison for life for killing her lover in 2008.
Plane skids off runway at LaGuardia, crashes through fence March 5, 2015
A plane from Atlanta skidded off a runway at LaGuardia Airport while landing Thursday, crashing through a chain-link fence and apparently losing its right wing.
Frat hazing: Syracuse pledge frostbitten, may lose four fingers March 5, 2015
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- A Syracuse University pledge may lose four fingers after being forced to crawl in the snow and perform late-night pushups, and two fraternity members face charges for the hazing stunt.
State Dept. will review Hillary Clinton emails for possible release March 5, 2015
The State Department agreed Thursday to review thousands of messages from a private email account that former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used for official government business, but it cautioned that the process will move slowly and perhaps take months.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Broad Street shooting suspect was in court for nephew's sentencing before rampage, police say March 6, 2015
Alvin Richardson, who is accused of killing one man and injuring a courthouse employee on Friday, was inside the Orleans Parish Criminal District courthouse just hours before the shootings, police confirmed Thursday (March 5). Earlier that day, according to Homicide Commander Sgt. Nick...
NASA's Dawn spacecraft moves in on dwarf planet Ceres March 6, 2015
NASA's Dawn spacecraft was due to slip into orbit around Ceres for the first exploration of a dwarf planet.
LaGuardia jet crash: Some question if runway was safe for landings in snowstorm March 6, 2015
Six people were hurt when the plane skidded off a runaway midday Thursday and crashed through a chain-link fence.
Boston minister who preached against violence shoots teen in head, police say March 6, 2015
Rev. Shaun Harrison, 55, was arraigned in Municipal Court in Boston and pleaded not guilty to several charges.
Harrison Ford crash-lands small plane on Los Angeles golf course March 6, 2015
LOS ANGELES -- Harrison Ford crash-landed his World War II-era airplane on Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries as he used his years of piloting prowess to bring down the plane on a golf course...
Federal Judge Terrence G. Berg shot in leg in Detroit in apparent robbery try March 6, 2015
Judge Terrence G. Berg was shot in the leg Thursday night near the house on the city's west side, Assistant Chief Steve Dolunt tells The Detroit News.
NOLA Media Group President Ricky Mathews discusses digital innovations and journalism in Loyola lecture March 6, 2015
In a lecture at Loyola University New Orleans School of Mass Communication Thursday night (March 5), Ricky Mathews, president and publisher of NOLA Media Group, spoke about the rapidly shifting media landscape and the opportunities it presents to media companies that...
Jodi Arias jury tried to remove holdout juror; Cardinal Egan dies (10 Things to Know for Friday) March 6, 2015
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday.

The Guardian, UK

Isis extremists bulldoze ancient Assyrian site near Mosul March 6, 2015
Iraq’s ministry of tourism and antiquities says militants ‘defy will of world and feelings of humanity’ but does not state extent of damageIslamic State fighters have looted and bulldozed the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, the Iraqi government said, in their latest assault on some of the world’s greatest archaeological and cultural treasures. A tribal sour […]
Indian government remains defiant over ban on BBC rape documentary March 5, 2015
BBC film India’s Daughter, about the fatal gang-rape of a Delhi student, was banned in the country, with government threatening legal action against BBCThe Indian government has remained defiant over its ban on a BBC documentary about the 2012 fatal gang-rape of a student in Delhi despite a groundswell of acclaim for the film from prominent Indians who watch […]
Death penalty in Indonesia: an executioner's story March 6, 2015
A police officer who has been part of an Indonesian firing squad tells how he and his prisoners prepare for the death sentence, and how he hopes those who are killed find their peaceAs Indonesia prepares to execute up to 11 prisoners, including two Australians, a Brazilian and a Nigerian national, amid international uproar, the spotlight has been thrown on t […]
PLO leadership votes to suspend security cooperation with Israel March 5, 2015
Palestinian president reportedly supports central committee decision that blames ‘Israel’s systematic and ongoing non-compliance with its obligations’The leadership of the Palestine Liberation Organisation has voted to suspend all security co-operation with Israel, insisting that Israel – as occupying power – should assume all responsibilities for the Palest […]
Harrison Ford hospitalised after crashing his plane on golf course March 6, 2015
Actor known for roles in Indiana Jones, Blade Runner and Star Wars films reportedly conscious and breathing after crashing small plane on golf course in CaliforniaHarrison Ford has been injured and hospitalised after crashing a small plane onto a golf course near Los Angeles.The 72-year-old actor suffered “moderate” injuries after crashing the vintage two-se […]
China knife attack suspect shot dead after wounding nine people March 6, 2015
Two assailants slashed people at train station in southern city of Guangzhou before police killed one and captured the otherAt least two assailants armed with knives have attacked people at a train station in southern China, injuring nine before police fatally shot one of the suspects, officials said.The second suspect was captured, police in the city of Gua […]
Archaeologists find two lost cities deep in Honduras jungle March 6, 2015
Archaeological team say they have set foot in a place untouched by humans for at least 600 years in a site that may be the ‘lost city of the monkey god’Archaeologists have discovered two lost cities in the deep jungle of Honduras, emerging from the forest with evidence of a pyramid, plazas and artifacts that include the effigy of a half-human, half-jaguar sp […]
Family of Alberto Nisman say Argentinian prosecutor was murdered March 5, 2015
Nisman shot dead day before he was due to testify that Cristina Fernández had conspired to cover up Iranian involvement in 1994 Jewish centre attackAn independent forensic report has shown that Alberto Nisman, the special prosecutor who accused Argentinian president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of a secret conspiracy with Iran, was murdered, his family has […]

The BBC

Outcry as IS wrecks Assyrian site March 6, 2015
Archaeologists and officials express outrage about the reported bulldozing of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in Iraq by Islamic State (IS) militants.
Palestinian driver attacks Israelis March 6, 2015
A Palestinian man drives into a group of pedestrians in Jerusalem, injuring four Israeli policewomen and another bystander.
Harrison Ford injured in plane crash March 6, 2015
US actor Harrison Ford is expected to make a full recovery from injuries suffered when crashing his plane on to a golf course in Los Angeles.
Taiwan train stabber gets death March 6, 2015
A Taipei court sentences a man to death for killing four people and injuring 22 others in an underground train stabbing attack last year.
Kremlin critic Navalny out of prison March 6, 2015
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is released from prison after serving a 15-day sentence for handing out leaflets to promote a protest rally.
Charges sought over US envoy attack March 6, 2015
South Korean police say they are seeking charges of attempted murder against a man who slashed the US ambassador to Seoul.
Nine hurt in China station attack March 6, 2015
Nine people have been injured in a knife attack at a station in Guangzhou, with one attacker shot dead, police say.
Canadian pastor detained in N Korea March 6, 2015
Canada has confirmed that a Canadian pastor Hyeon Soo Lim has been detained by North Korea, his family and church say.

The Independent, UK

Mohammed Emwazi: Mother of 'Jihadi John' victim James Foley calls radicalisation a 'tragedy' March 6, 2015
The mother of Jihadi John’s first known victim has said it must have been a “tragedy” for the Isis executioner’s family to see him transform into a killer.
Harve Bennett dead: Famed Star Trek producer dies just one week after Leonard Nimoy March 6, 2015
Star Trek producer Harve Bennett, who worked on four of the franchise’s films as well as TV series The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, has died aged 84.
Mars was once covered in water, making it ideal for alien life March 6, 2015
Mars used to be covered in water and so could have been ideal for supporting life, according to Nasa scientists.
Father of 8-year-old killed in Boston Bombing tells how he had to leave dying son to tend to injured daughter March 6, 2015
The father of an 8-year-old boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing has told a court how he was forced to leave his dying son so he could rush his other two injured children to hospital.
Cottage industry heads for the big time with US listing March 6, 2015
The online crafts fair Etsy is looking to list on the US Nasdaq exchange in a move that could value it at $2bn (£1.3bn).
Harrison Ford plane crash: Star Wars actor 'seriously injured' after light aircraft crash lands March 5, 2015
The Hollywood actor Harrison Ford suffered serious injuries - but escaped with his life - after the small plane he was piloting crashed onto a Los Angeles golf course.
Harrison Ford plane crash: Star Wars actor 'seriously injured' after his vintage light aircraft crash lands in golf course in Los Angeles March 5, 2015
The Hollywood actor Harrison Ford suffered serious injuries - but escaped with his life - after the small plane he was piloting crashed onto a Los Angeles golf course.
Harrison Ford seriously injured after his vintage light aircraft crash lands near Los Angeles, report claims March 5, 2015
The Hollywood actor Harrison Ford suffered serious injuries - but escaped with his life - after the small plane he was piloting crashed onto a Los Angeles golf course.

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