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The President at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. And Jessica Simpson Dearly Wants to Be Michelle Obama.

• May 2, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Fashion, Gossip, Journalism and Ethics, Natural Disasters, New Orleans, Obama Administration, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Women
Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Blacks, C-Span, Confidence, In Crowd, Jay Leno, Jessica Simpson, Michelle Obama, Mutual Admiration Society, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Representing, Self Image, Self-Control, Self-Respect, The Beltway, The Chief Executive, The Chin, The First Lady, The White House Correspondents' Dinner

The Great Blizzard of ’09 Comes to Madison

• December 9, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in History, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wisconsin
Tags: Blizzard, Buses, Channel 3000, Closed, EMS, Governor Jim Doyle, Inclement Weather, Live Blogging, Madison Metro, MG&E, State of Emergency, The Beltway, The National Guard, Thursday, Weather, Winds

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The New York Times

Biden, Demoting Iowa and Prizing Diversity, Wants S.C. as First Primary December 2, 2022
Michigan would become the fifth primary. The plan came as the president asked that “voters of color have a voice in choosing our nominee much earlier in the process.”
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Slowed in October December 1, 2022
A measure of inflation that the Federal Reserve watches most closely is showing signs of moderation, though price gains still remain too fast for comfort.
Indiana Attorney General Asks Medical Board to Discipline Abortion Doctor December 1, 2022
Dr. Caitlin Bernard, an OB-GYN who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim, was at the center of the nation’s abortion debate.
Harvey Weinstein’s Sex Crimes Trial in L.A. Enters the Final Stretch December 1, 2022
Jurors are about to consider seven charges of rape and sexual assault against the former film producer, who was convicted of similar charges in New York in 2020.
Trial Begins for Border Patrol Agent Accused of Killing Four Women December 2, 2022
Juan David Ortiz, an intelligence officer in Texas, told the police that he had wanted to “clean up the streets,” prosecutors said. He has said the confession was coerced.
Day 2: Your Ugly Christmas Sweater Is Beautiful in Its Own Way December 2, 2022
The Times’s fashion director casts a discerning eye on this peculiar holiday tradition.
The Full Guest List for the State Dinner December 2, 2022
More than 300 guests were invited, including government officials, French fashion designers, actors and big donors.
Arizona’s Cochise County Certifies Election Results as Officials End Protest December 2, 2022
Officials in Cochise County gave final approval to the midterm results after a judge ordered them to end the stall tactics.

The Guardian, UK

South Africa’s Farmgate scandal: what is it and why does it matter? December 1, 2022
With Cyril Ramaphosa under pressure, we look at what the scandal could mean for the countryCyril Ramaphosa took power as South Africa’s president in 2018 and led the ruling African National Congress party to a general election victory a year later. He campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, attracting much support after the turbulent nine-year rule of his […]
Nigeria charges student with defamation over tweet about first lady December 1, 2022
Student arrested five months after posting comment about Aisha BuhariNigeria has charged a student with “criminal defamation” over a tweet he posted about the physical appearance of the country’s first lady.Aminu Adamu was arrested at his university in northern Jigawa state on 18 November and transferred to the capital, Abuja, five months after his online po […]
Ramaphosa delays parliament appearance over ‘Farmgate’ corruption scandal December 1, 2022
South Africa’s political crisis deepens after panel says president should face scrutiny over ability to stay in officeSouth Africa’s Farmgate scandal – explainedThe government of Cyril Ramaphosa has plunged further into crisis, a day after an an independent panel appointed by parliament said there was evidence suggesting the South African president committed […]
Killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani stabbed in jail November 29, 2022
Prison services confirm attack on Janusz Waluś, who was due to be released after nearly three decadesThe killer of the South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani has been stabbed in prison, days after the country’s top court ordered him to be released on parole, the prison service said.In a statement, the Department of Correctional Services said on Tuesd […]
Air pollution linked to almost a million stillbirths a year November 29, 2022
First global analysis follows discovery of toxic pollution particles in lungs and brains of foetusesAlmost a million stillbirths a year can be attributed to air pollution, according to the first global study.The research estimated that almost half of stillbirths could be linked to exposure to pollution particles smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), mostly produ […]
Men survive 11 days on rudder of ship travelling from Nigeria to Canary Islands November 28, 2022
The three stowaways were rescued by the Spanish Coastguard in Las Palmas on Monday The Spanish coastguard has rescued three men who stowed away on a tanker that arrived in the Canary Islands from Nigeria by balancing on its rudder just above the waterline.In a photograph distributed on Twitter by the coastguard on Monday, the three stowaways are shown perche […]
Canada accused of putting its timber trade ahead of global environment December 1, 2022
Weeks before Cop15 in Montreal, leaked letter to EU shows host tried to water down deforestation regulationsThe Canadian government has been accused of putting its domestic timber industry ahead of the global environment, following a leaked attempt to water down the world’s most ambitious regulations on deforestation-free trade.Weeks before the United Nation […]
Canadian man charged with murdering four Indigenous women December 1, 2022
Two of the women killed around the same time as Rebecca Contois are also Indigenous, and the third is believed to beA Canadian man previously charged with murdering an Indigenous woman has been accused of killing three other women – two also confirmed to be Indigenous and one believed to be.Jeremy Skibicki was charged 18 May and kept in custody after the par […]

The BBC

Ukraine war: Biden prepared to meet Putin to end Russia's war December 2, 2022
The US president made his strongly caveated remarks after talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Review of Mar-a-Lago papers halted in blow to Trump December 2, 2022
The ruling is a win for the US justice department, which is probing Mr Trump over classified documents.
Bruce Lehrmann: Australia parliament rape retrial abandoned December 2, 2022
A retrial of Bruce Lehrmann - who denies rape - would endanger his accuser's life, prosecutors say.
Elon Musk suspends Kanye West from Twitter for inciting violence December 2, 2022
Elon Musk confirmed the rapper had violated Twitter's rules around inciting violence.
Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer to France - rights group December 2, 2022
Salah Hammouri, accused of belonging to a terrorist group, has had his Jerusalem residency revoked.
Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast-famous case jailed for murder December 2, 2022
Chris Dawson is sentenced for killing his wife Lynette Dawson, who disappeared in Sydney in 1982.
Canada: Alleged serial killer accused of murdering four indigenous women December 1, 2022
The alleged serial killer was arrested for one murder in May. On Thursday police laid more charges.
Jeanne Dielman: Film directed by woman picked as best ever December 2, 2022
Chantal Akerman's film Jeanne Dielman, released in 1975, is considered a seminal feminist work.