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The Ancestors Welcome Bobby Smith, 76, Lead Singer of The Spinners

• March 18, 2013 • Comments Off

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Little Aiyana Jones is Buried as Hundreds Attend, Mourn

• May 22, 2010 • 3 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Black People, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Democrats, Drug Culture/Industry, Gang Violence, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, People of Color, Protestant Denominations, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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The New York Times

The Parents Passed a Drug Test. Should They Get Their Children Back? November 22, 2019
Ohio counties want to reunite families that were separated because of drug use. But prioritizing that ideal has had deadly consequences.
Not Just Rodney Reed: New Evidence Taints More Death Row Convictions November 20, 2019
A Texas court suspended Rodney Reed’s execution. But researchers say other current cases raise similar doubt about the guilt of the accused.
Arab Thinkers Call to Abandon Boycotts and Engage With Israel November 21, 2019
It’s a viewpoint that is, to put it mildly, politically incorrect in their home countries, but members of a new Arab council say ostracizing Israel simply doesn’t work.
Trump Reverses Navy Decision to Oust Edward Gallagher From SEALs November 22, 2019
The president said Chief Petty Officer Gallagher, who has been at the center of a high-profile war crimes case, would not lose his membership in the elite commando force.
Trump’s NOAA Pick, Barry Myers, Asks to Withdraw Nomination November 22, 2019
Mr. Myers, whose nomination had stalled in the Senate, said medical issues made leading the agency “impractical.” Some Democrats had questioned his ties to a family-run private forecasting company.
Virus Outbreak Closes Colorado Schools for More Than 20,000 Students November 22, 2019
The “extremely contagious” virus forced a school district to close all of its schools for the first time, officials said.
As Rents Outrun Pay, California Families Live on a Knife’s Edge November 21, 2019
The state’s severe housing shortage is driving up rents, leaving many lower-income families struggling to stay in neighborhoods they once could afford.
Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore Mayor, Pleads Guilty in Children’s Book Fraud November 21, 2019
Ms. Pugh, who was accused of federal crimes, resigned as mayor earlier this year. She could face decades in prison.

The Guardian, UK

Question Time leaders special: Corbyn says he would be neutral during a second referendum on Brexit – live news November 22, 2019
All the latest as the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and SNP party leaders appear on BBCQuestion Times leaders’ special running orderMcDonnell rejects claims Labour would leave people worse offFarage asks voters to elect at least some Brexit party candidatesPlaid Cymru says Wales can be cradle of green revolutionSign up for the election briefing 7.30 […]
Prince Andrew's private secretary steps down after Newsnight interview November 22, 2019
Amanda Thirsk will run mentoring initiative, as Barclays becomes latest organisation to sever ties with the princeBarclays has become the latest among a growing number of organisations to sever ties with Prince Andrew, as it emerged that the aide who orchestrated the beleaguered royal’s disastrous interview about his links to convicted child sex offender Jef […]
Trump suggests he wants to be impeached and says 'I want a trial' – live November 22, 2019
President sounded off on public hearings on Fox & Friends, praised Giuliani as ‘one of the great crime fighters’ and called Pelosi ‘crazy as a bedbug’In this defining moment for America, support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 7.32pm GMT Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has a long way to go with black voters if he wants to […]
Malta's PM urged to step back from case of murdered journalist November 22, 2019
Two members of government linked to man arrested over Daphne Caruana Galizia killingA senior European monitor is calling for Malta’s prime minister to distance himself from the investigation into the killing of the prominent investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia due to a potential conflict of interest.Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, has the […]
Merkel successor challenges party to back her or sack her November 22, 2019
CDU leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer gets ovation after ultimatum at party conferenceThe embattled leader of Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats has challenged delegates at the party’s conference to back her vision or else “end it here and now”, amid deep divisions over the future direction of the party.Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told the CDU’s annual conf […]
Netanyahu rivals move to bring him down after corruption indictments November 22, 2019
Israeli opposition parties scramble to find legal channels to strip weakened PM of powerBenjamin Netanyahu’s political opponents have moved to capitalise on a series of damning bribery indictments levelled against the Israeli leader, hoping to further weaken him at one of the lowest points in his decades-long career.The opposition Labor party was expected to […]
Light pollution is key 'bringer of insect apocalypse' November 22, 2019
Exclusive: scientists say bug deaths can be cut by switching off unnecessary lightsLight pollution is a significant but overlooked driver of the rapid decline of insect populations, according to the most comprehensive review of the scientific evidence to date.Artificial light at night can affect every aspect of insects’ lives, the researchers said, from luri […]
Hong Kong university siege continues as city prepares for election November 22, 2019
Medics warn of humanitarian crisis as protesters trapped inside campus for sixth dayHong Kong’s university siege stretched into a sixth day on Friday, as medics warned of a humanitarian crisis and the city prepared for weekend elections that will be a key barometer of public support for protesters.The new police chief, who was sworn in on Tuesday after the P […]

The BBC

Trump says envoy Marie Yovanovitch refused to hang his photo November 22, 2019
After two weeks of impeachment hearings, Mr Trump attacked the witnesses and defended his actions.
Epstein: US attorney general blames 'screw-ups’ for suicide November 22, 2019
The US attorney general says he has reviewed CCTV from the jailhouse on the night Epstein died.
Israel's Netanyahu facing fight of his political life November 22, 2019
Corruption charges against Israel's PM compound its political crisis, as he fights for his survival.
French Telethon 2019: Tight-rope walkers defy gravity for charity November 22, 2019
Tight-rope walkers brave the heights above the business district of La Défense, outside Paris, in aid of charity.
Iran petrol protests: '100 leaders' arrested in crackdown November 22, 2019
A judiciary spokesman says more protest leaders have been identified will be arrested over the unrest.
Putin vows to perfect mystery rocket after engine blast November 22, 2019
The Russian president meets widows of engineers killed in a nuclear rocket engine blast.
Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control November 22, 2019
A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius.
'Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity November 22, 2019
Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills.