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Don’t Miss “An Evening with Valerie Simpson in Honor of Nick Ashford” Coming to PBS Stations This Month

• February 18, 2012 • Comments Off

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The Ancestors Welcome Singer-Songwriter Nickolas Ashford, 70, of The Soul Duo Ashford & Simpson (w/Update)

• August 24, 2011 • 1 Comment

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Fort Worth Police Shooting: Officer Is Charged With Murder for Killing Woman in Her Home October 15, 2019
Aaron Y. Dean, the officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson as she was playing a video game with her nephew, resigned hours before he was going to be fired.
Airline Food Waste Is a Problem. Can Banana Leaves Be Part of the Solution? October 12, 2019
The average airline passenger leaves behind about three pounds of waste each flight. One British design firm has ideas to bring down that number.
Former Georgia Officer Who Killed a Black Man Is Convicted, but Not of Murder October 15, 2019
The former officer, Robert Olsen, was acquitted of murder charges, but was found guilty on lesser counts after the fatal shooting of Anthony Hill, an unarmed Air Force veteran.
Suburbanites in Louisiana Vote to Create a New City of Their Own October 13, 2019
The referendum to establish a largely white city called St. George on the edge of Baton Rouge, which is racially diverse, grew out of frustration over schools and local control.
Woman Was Playing Video Game With Her Nephew When Shot by Fort Worth Police October 15, 2019
A police officer fired the shot that killed Atatiana Jefferson from outside her bedroom window. A neighbor had reported two doors ajar.
Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Depends Where You Are October 14, 2019
In the past year, at least five states and numerous cities and towns have joined a long list of places to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
He Tried E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking. Doctors Say Vaping Led to His Death. October 14, 2019
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A Debate Can Make or Break a Campaign. Here’s How. October 14, 2019
Over the years, televised debates have yielded turning points for presidential contenders. We look at some pivotal moments from past debates and explain how they shaped the race.

The Guardian, UK

Trump asks Turkey for ceasefire and orders sanctions as violence escalates October 15, 2019
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Hong Kong protests are at 'life-threatening level', say police October 14, 2019
Warning follows another night of violent skirmishes between police and protesters in cityViolent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have escalated to a “life-threatening level”, police have said, after a small bomb exploded and a police officer was stabbed in clashes overnight.Peaceful rallies descended into chaos in the Chinese-ruled city on Sunday with ru […]
Boris Johnson wins more backing from MPs for Brexit deal October 14, 2019
Eurosceptics and Labour MPs indicate they could back prime minister’s deal if he clinches agreement in Brussels Boris Johnson is edging towards the parliamentary numbers needed to pass a Brexit deal after more hardline Eurosceptics and pro-deal Labour MPs indicated they could back a new agreement made with the EU.The prime minister will need to win over almo […]
Sulli, K-pop star and actor, found dead aged 25 October 14, 2019
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Man burying daughter finds newborn alive in Indian grave October 15, 2019
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Notre Dame car bombing: all-female jihadist cell jailed for failed cathedral attack October 15, 2019
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Police ban Extinction Rebellion protests from whole of London October 14, 2019
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Fiona Hill testifies about Trump's decision to oust ambassador to Ukraine October 14, 2019
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The BBC

Turkey-Syria offensive: US sanctions Turkish ministries October 15, 2019
The US demands an immediate ceasefire from Turkey and sends Vice-President Mike Pence to the region.
Violent clashes erupt as Spanish court jails Catalonia leaders October 14, 2019
The jailing of politicians and activists over the illegal 2017 referendum sparks protests.
US police officer charged over bedroom shooting October 15, 2019
Aaron Dean is charged with murder over the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson in her home in Fort Worth.
Why Romania is importing waste from abroad October 14, 2019
Landfills in Romania are overflowing as half of the recycled waste is imported, mostly from Europe.
Fourteen police dead in Mexico gun ambush October 15, 2019
The attack is believed to have been carried out by a drug cartel in western Michoacán state.
Booker Prize: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share award October 14, 2019
Booker Prize judges break their rules by awarding it to both Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo.
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The young couple are being held in an immigration centre with their three-month-old baby.
Head of Vatican police resigns over 'highly damaging' memo leak October 14, 2019
Domenico Giani had "no responsibility" for the leak but resigned out of "love", the Holy See said.