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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 Madison WI Capitol Times

Scott Stieber: Baldwin, Evers and Marion deserve our votes September 25, 2018
Dear Editor: Will we, the people, continue to sell our democracy to the super-rich?
Lamont calls for more rail service, Wi-Fi in commuter trains September 25, 2018
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont on Tuesday proposed more frequent trains on Connecticut's commuter rail lines, Wi-Fi service on the new Hartford Line commuter rail system and increased bus service to Bradley International Airport.
Maria Rozo: Redesign juvenile facilities to promote rehabilitation September 25, 2018
While Wisconsin moves forward with re-designing the juvenile justice system, it is important to recognize that simply making sure the abuse seen at Lincoln Hills does not recur is not enough. Missouri’s juvenile justice system offers an example of what…
Robert Shear: Road kill program in Wisconsin is ineffective September 25, 2018
Dear Editor: The ineffective WisDOT Car-Killed Deer (CKD) Program managed by the Department of Transportation, whose sole mission is to remove dead whitetail deer from the side of state highways, needs to be replaced. As their brochures state, “No other…
Antibiotics for appendicitis? Surgery often not needed September 25, 2018
CHICAGO (AP) — When emergency tests showed the telltale right-sided pain in Heather VanDusen's abdomen was appendicitis, she figured she'd be quickly wheeled into surgery. But doctors offered her the option of antibiotics instead.
Dane County officials propose sweeping budget for flood prevention, preparedness September 25, 2018
The $18 million initiative does not address lake levels.
Coming Attractions: Tower of Power, Bob Woodward, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians September 25, 2018
Tower of Power's 50th anniversary tour is coming to the Capitol Theatre.
Madison bike sellers brace as new tariffs could push up prices by 25 percent September 25, 2018
Trek says the tariffs could cost the company $30 million a year.

The New York Times

‘Highly Aggressive’ Green Crabs From Canada Menace Maine’s Coast September 25, 2018
The crabs, which are known as the “cockroach of the sea,” eat oysters, can prey on lobsters in groups and have been known to turn on each other, experts said.
Protesters Rally Against Kavanaugh, and Back His Accusers: ‘The Wave of Women Is Here’ September 25, 2018
Demonstrations and walkouts took place in solidarity with Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez, who have accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexual misconduct.
Transcript of Brett Kavanaugh’s Interview With Fox News September 25, 2018
Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his wife, Ashley Estes Kavanaugh, sat down with Martha MacCallum of Fox News to discuss the sexual assault accusations that have been raised since his nomination to the Supreme Court.
What Teenagers Think About the Allegations Against Brett Kavanaugh September 25, 2018
High school girls said they recognized the way Mr. Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, was being criticized for speaking out.
Amber Guyger, Dallas Officer Who Killed Botham Jean in His Home, Is Fired September 24, 2018
Ms. Guyger fatally shot Mr. Jean, her neighbor, after entering his apartment. The killing gripped the city and led to protests against police brutality.
North Carolina, a ‘Slow Spender’ State, Struggles to Hand Out Storm Aid September 25, 2018
North Carolina has had an especially hard time distributing money earmarked by Congress to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in the wake of disasters.
#WhyIDidntReport: Survivors of Sexual Assault Share Their Stories After Trump Tweet September 25, 2018
A new hashtag has survivors of sexual abuse answering the question: Why didn’t you say something sooner?
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Jerry Brown Says We’re Doomed September 25, 2018
Talking to the governor of California about the future, plus the conservative pivot on Judge Kavanaugh and a critic’s take on his Fox interview.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Starbucks opening Marigny location in early 2019 September 25, 2018
Starbucks will move into the new Robert Fresh Market center on St. Claude Avenue.
Former Mandeville church worker accused of molestation in Miss.: report September 25, 2018
Travis Bush surrendered to police in Bay St. Louis Tuesday.
Boil water advisory issued in some Mandeville area neighborhoods along La. 1088 September 25, 2018
A contractor hit a water main, causing a drop in pressure.
Man arrested in Slidell area convenience store robbery September 25, 2018
The robbery occurred Sept. 16 at a store on U.S. 190 West.
Louisiana's budget surplus doesn't signal full recovery: economist September 25, 2018
Greg Albrecht says the $300 million boost indicates "modest improvement."
Backers of Charity district stress need for equity September 25, 2018
Affordable housing, hiring and compliance with goals is key for the district.
KIPP Renaissance High closes early after Tuesday power outage September 25, 2018
After-school activities at KIPP Renaissance High have also been canceled.

The Guardian, UK

Trump urges world to reject globalism in UN speech that draws mocking laughter September 25, 2018
President says: ‘We embrace the doctrine of patriotism’Laughter breaks out when Trump boasts of achievementsDonald Trump urged other nations to reject globalism and embrace patriotism at a speech to the United Nations that was interrupted by derisive laughter from other world leaders.In the course of the bombastic address, Trump highlighted the achievements […]
Bill Cosby sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for sexual assault September 25, 2018
A judge sentenced the 81-year-old comedian for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004Bill Cosby, the once-celebrated entertainer known as “America’s Dad”, has been sentenced to between three and 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman over a decade ago, becoming the first celebrity of the #MeToo era to be jailed for […]
Demons and armageddon: details emerge in naked kidnapping case September 25, 2018
A group of five who kidnapped three people and crashed their car believed they were escaping the end of the world and faced imminent dangerThree people who were arrested naked by Canadian police after kidnapping their neighbours and crashing their car into another vehicle were Jehovah’s Witnesses who believed that they were escaping the end of the world, acc […]
Roman Abramovich posed threat to public security, Swiss police said September 25, 2018
Police reported ‘suspicion of money laundering and presumed contacts with criminal organisations’Switzerland’s federal police advised that the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich posed a “threat to public security and a reputational risk” to the country if he became a resident, it has emerged.The Chelsea football club owner on Tuesday lost a seven-month legal […]
'She has nothing': Trump attacks second woman to accuse Brett Kavanaugh September 25, 2018
President claims Deborah Ramirez was drunk when alleged incident took place and assails Democrats for playing a ‘con game’Donald Trump has disparaged one of two women to accuse Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, saying she “has nothing” on his supreme court nominee and was “messed up” when the alleged incident took place, as he accused Democrats of runnin […]
'Shocking' sexual abuse of children by German clergy detailed in report September 25, 2018
Minister warns abuse of 3,677 children by about 1,670 clerics may be ‘tip of the iceberg’ for Catholic churchA “shocking” report into the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in Germany is “probably only the tip of the iceberg”, the country’s justice minister has said.The German Catholic church presented the results of an investigation into decades of […]
US puts sanctions on Venezuela's first lady and vice-president September 25, 2018
Trump administration slaps financial sanctions on four members of Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle on allegations of corruptionThe Trump administration has slapped financial sanctions on Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s wife, the country’s vice-president and other senior figures as Donald Trump urged members of the United Nations to support a “restoration […]
Bolsonaro could drag Brazil back into dictatorship, cultural legends warn September 25, 2018
Petition reflects fears over rightwing populist presidential candidate Jair BolsonaroSome of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians, writers and public intellectuals have said Latin America’s largest democracy could take an authoritarian turn if rightwing populist Jair Bolsonaro emerges victorious from next month’s presidential election. Related: 'Stop this […]

The BBC

Trump at UN: Iran 'sowing chaos, death, destruction' September 25, 2018
The US president defends abandoning the Iran nuclear deal in a wide-ranging speech to the UN.
Bill Cosby sentenced to state prison for sexual assault September 25, 2018
He was once "America's Dad" but now comedian Bill Cosby is starting a jail term for sexual assault.
'Spiderman' balcony rescue: Father of dangling child given suspended sentence September 25, 2018
The man who left the four-year-old unattended is given a three-month suspended sentence.
Roman Abramovich was deemed potential 'security threat' by Swiss police September 25, 2018
Swiss police reportedly suspected the Russian, who denies wrongdoing, of involvement with criminality.
Brett Kavanaugh: Trump doubts 'drunk' sex assault accuser September 25, 2018
"She admits that she was drunk," the president says of his Supreme Court nominee's second accuser.
First street sexual harassment fine imposed in France September 25, 2018
A man is given a 300-euro (£270) fine for sexual aggression under a new law against street harassment.
Saudi Arabia opens high-speed railway linking holy cities September 25, 2018
The 450km Haramain line linking Mecca and Medina has trains that can travel up to 300km/h.
US imposes sanctions on Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores September 25, 2018
The US is increasing pressure on Venezuela's president by imposing sanctions on his key allies.

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