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The Democratic Convention Yesterday: Other Speeches and Other Stars of the Night

• September 5, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in Affordable Care Act, African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Democrats, Documentaries, Education, Immigration, Labor History, National Issues, Obama Administration, Race, Television, The Economy, The Kennedys, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Women
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President Barack Obama Signs the Health Care Reform Bill

• March 23, 2010 • Comments Off

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Tags: Celebration, Common Sense, Health Care Reform Bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Marcelas Owens, President Barack Obama, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Vice President Joe Biden

The Health Care Bill Passes (w/Updates)

• March 21, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, American Politics, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Democrats, Health, Health Care/The Public Option, Native Americans/First Nations, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race and the Health Care Debate, Wisconsin, Women
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What Some Black Observers in Boston Think About a Republican Taking Ted Kennedy’s Seat, and Why Some Democrats–Black People–Sat This One Out

• January 27, 2010 • Comments Off

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Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Blacks, Boston MA, President Barack Obama, Republicans, Scott Brown, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Special Election, Talk Show, Tea Party Movement, Teabaggers, Voters

Massachusetts Senator Edward Moore “Teddy” Kennedy, 77, Has Died

• August 26, 2009 • 1 Comment

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In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air July 24, 2021
A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.
Why Some Americans Are Still Hesitant to Get Vaccinated July 26, 2021
The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated.
Photo From The Bootleg Fire: America's Largest Wildfire July 26, 2021
Small fires burned inside hollowed-out trees. Smoke rose from the blackened dirt. On the edge of the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, firefighters worked to halt the advance of the flames.
What to Know About the Heat Waves July 30, 2021
In most parts of the United States, temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied.
Infrastructure Deal Puts Cryptocurrencies in Washington’s Cross Hairs July 30, 2021
A provision in the Senate legislation would give the I.R.S. more power to scrutinize a largely unregulated corner of finance.
Gov. DeSantis of Florida to Let Parents Opt of School Masking July 30, 2021
Florida is experiencing one of the fastest Covid outbreaks in the country, and many schools are getting ready to open within weeks.
U.S. Authorities Seek Documents From Troubled Vaccine Manufacturer July 30, 2021
Emergent BioSolutions, which ruined 75 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses at its Baltimore plant, disclosed record requests from Congress and federal and state law enforcement agencies.
‘The Jetpack Guy Is Back’: Los Angeles Sighting Draws an Inquiry, Again July 30, 2021
Federal aviation officials said they, along with the F.B.I., were investigating the report of a person in a jetpack flying over Los Angeles.

The Guardian, UK

Turkish fires sweeping through tourist areas are the hottest on record July 30, 2021
Thousands of holidaymakers evacuated from Aegean Sea resorts as country fights more than 50 blazesThe heat intensity of wildfires in Turkey on Thursday was four times higher than anything on record for the nation, according to satellite data passed on to the Guardian.At least four people were killed by blazes that swept through the tourist regions of Antalya […]
IRS must turn over Trump tax returns to Congress, DoJ says July 30, 2021
Department says House panel has ‘sufficient reasons’ for requesting returns as Nancy Pelosi hails ‘victory for the rule of law’The US Department of Justice on Friday ordered the Internal Revenue Service to hand Donald Trump’s tax returns to a House committee, saying the panel had “invoked sufficient reasons” for requesting them. Related: Trump pressured DoJ […]
USA swimmer Ryan Murphy sparks war of words over doping after Olympic final July 30, 2021
Murphy says 200m backstroke final ‘probably not clean’Russian winner Rylov says: ‘Ryan didn’t accuse me of anything’A storm broke out at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Friday morning when Ryan Murphy, the USA’s silver medallist in the 200m backstroke, spoke out against the sport’s doping problem and said he was “swimming in a race that’s probably not clean”. A […]
First image revealed of Imelda Staunton as the Queen in The Crown July 30, 2021
Actor best known for Vera Drake takes over from Olivia Colman for fifth series about the UK royal familyThe first image of Imelda Staunton in character as the Queen in season five of The Crown has been revealed.Staunton has taken over from the Golden Globe winner Olivia Colman, as the fresh series ushers in a new era for the royal family. Netflix gave fans a […]
Israel blames Iran for attack on tanker that killed Briton and Romanian July 30, 2021
Israeli foreign minister contacts Dominic Raab and says ‘Iran is not just an Israeli problem’Israel has blamed Iran for a suspected drone attack on a tanker in the Arabian Sea that killed two crew, including a British national, and has vowed a harsh response.The Liberian flagged Mercer Street, which is linked to an Israeli tycoon, was hit off the coast of Om […]
Lula 2022? Brazil poised for sensational political comeback July 30, 2021
With former president’s political rights restored, polls suggest he would thrash Jair Bolsonaro if he stands for electionAnazir Maria de Oliveira has a simple message for the man they call Lula.“Comrade, I want you back,” said the 88-year-old union veteran and black activist as she celebrated the return of her “guru” to Brazil’s political fray. Continue read […]
UK waste firm fined £1.5m for exporting household waste July 30, 2021
Biffa convicted of exporting filthy rubbish marked as waste paper for recycling in India and Indonesia in breach of banThe UK’s largest waste company, Biffa, has been fined £1.5m after exporting filthy rubbish marked as waste paper for recycling in India and Indonesia, in actions a judge called “reckless, bordering on deliberate”.Last week, the company was c […]
UN compound attacked in Herat city, western Afghanistan July 30, 2021
Identity of assailants unknown, but Taliban fighters are known to have penetrated city after US withdrawalThe main UN compound in the capital of the western Afghan province of Herat was attacked by “anti-government elements” on Friday and at least one security guard was killed, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said.The attack, inv […]

The BBC

Israel accuses Iran over deadly oil tanker attack July 30, 2021
The country's foreign minister blames "Iranian terrorism" for an attack that left two people dead.
Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike July 30, 2021
The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain.
Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly July 30, 2021
A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone.
Nanjing: New virus outbreak worst since Wuhan, say Chinese state media July 30, 2021
Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.
Amanda Knox claims Matt Damon film Stillwater profits from her life July 30, 2021
The director of Stillwater said he was fascinated by Ms Knox's wrongful murder conviction in Italy.
Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts July 30, 2021
Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes.
Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU on air beds July 30, 2021
Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.
Hong Kong: First person jailed under security law given nine years July 30, 2021
Tong Ying-kit rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.