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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

How It Feels to Be an Asian Student in an Elite Public School January 26, 2022
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Cawthorn Challenge Raises the Question: Who Is an ‘Insurrectionist’? January 26, 2022
The challenge to Representative Madison Cawthorn’s re-election bid could set a precedent to challenge other Republicans who encouraged the Jan. 6 attack.
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Coast Guard officials said a search was still underway for 38 migrants missing after a boat capsized off Florida. The situation looked increasingly dire.
Trial Starts for 3 Officers in George Floyd’s Death January 24, 2022
Opening arguments began Monday in a federal courtroom. The former Minneapolis police officers are accused of violating Mr. Floyd’s civil rights during the arrest that caused his death.
March for Life Rally Unfolds with Eye on Supreme Court January 22, 2022
The annual March for Life rally is taking on a celebratory tone this year as participants expect the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Federal Funds Will Go to Online Tutoring Despite Pandemic Failures January 21, 2022
Federal stimulus dollars are dedicated to helping students recover from virtual schooling. Many districts are spending some of that money on virtual tutoring.
The U.S. Bombed a Dam in Syria That Was on a ‘No-Strike’ List January 21, 2022
A military report warned that striking the giant structure could cause tens of thousands of deaths.

The Guardian, UK

Ukraine crisis: Russia ‘not optimistic’ but will keep talking with west – live coverage January 27, 2022
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Spotify removes Neil Young music in feud over Joe Rogan’s false Covid claims January 27, 2022
Musician has condemned misinformation on platform’s top podcast, saying ‘they can have Rogan or Young’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe music streaming platform Spotify is in the process of removing Neil Young’s music after the company refused to take down Joe Rogan’s podcast amid the musician’s objections that it spread vaccine […]
Covid news live: England drops all ‘plan B’ restrictions; Moderna begins trial of Omicron-specific booster shot January 27, 2022
Compulsory use of face masks, vaccine certificates and work from home guidance all ended in England; Moderna follows Pfizer in launching trial to target OmicronAbsolutely fantastic’: families’ joy at opening up of English care homesGerman-speaking Covid denialists seek to build paradise in ParaguayNetherlands lifts toughest curbs, with France and Denmark to […]
Orcas recorded killing and feeding on blue whales in brutal attacks January 27, 2022
Research is first to document coordinated female-led pods ramming world’s largest animal and eating its tongue before it diesFrom snatching sea lions off beaches to stunning fish with a strike of their tails, orcas are renowned for their highly specialised hunting techniques passed down over generations. Now, for the first time, killer whales have been recor […]
US economy grew faster than expected in Q4 as recovery continued – business live January 27, 2022
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Court rules woman was raped, in landmark Scottish civil case January 27, 2022
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The BBC

Ukraine crisis: Nord Stream 2 pipeline could be axed January 27, 2022
Germany and the US threaten the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine.
Biden expected to nominate first black woman to Supreme Court January 27, 2022
The announcement comes amid news that Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to retire in June.
Tennessee school board bans teaching of Holocaust graphic novel Maus January 27, 2022
The board in Tennessee objected to swear words and depictions of nude mice in the graphic novel Maus.
Fukushima youth sue after developing cancer January 27, 2022
The plaintiffs, aged between six and 16 at the time of the disaster, argue they got cancer from radiation.
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Australian scientists say the spinning object is unlike anything astronomers have seen before.
Jordanian army says it killed 27 drug smugglers from Syria January 27, 2022
The army says the smugglers tried to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow.
Instagram: Iran arrests 17 pranksters over social media videos January 27, 2022
The videos showed faked murders and cake being thrown at members of the public in Tehran.
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