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The Ancestors Summon Michael Moses Ward, 41, The Only Child Survivor of The 1985 MOVE Bombing in Philadelphia

• September 28, 2013 • Comments Off

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That Cheerios Cereal Biracial Family Commercial, “Just Checking”

• May 31, 2013 • 1 Comment

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They Got a Suspect in the Serial Stabbing of Black Men, But What Took The Cops So Long?

• August 12, 2010 • Comments Off

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How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 22, 2021
Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.
Mohamed Noor Receives Shorter Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Justine Ruszczyk October 21, 2021
Mohamed Noor shot a resident who had called 911 seeking help. His conviction was seen as a rare example of an officer facing serious consequences for an unjustified shooting.
Ashley M. Jones Is Named Poet Laureate in Alabama October 21, 2021
Ashley M. Jones, whose latest collection is called “Reparations Now!,” is unflinching in her criticism of those in power and the myriad inequalities in American life.
Amherst College Ends Legacy Admissions Favoring Children of Alumni October 20, 2021
The highly selective college in Massachusetts will be among the first elite schools in the country to abandon the practice, which has been a persistent barrier to increasing student diversity.
Biden Is Open to Scrapping Filibuster for Voting Rights Bill ‘and Maybe More’ October 22, 2021
The president said any push to “fundamentally alter” the Senate’s 60-vote threshold would have to wait until after Congress passed his vast spending agenda.
Alec Baldwin Fatally Shoots Crew Member on 'Rust' Set, Authorities Say October 22, 2021
The movie’s director of photography was killed and the director was injured on the set of “Rust,” a Western, a sheriff’s office in New Mexico said.
House Ethics Committee Details Accusations Against 4 Lawmakers October 22, 2021
The separate reports, investigating three Republicans and a Democrat, center on stock trades, the misuse of campaign funds and the improper awarding of contracts.
Report Finds No Wrongdoing in N.S.A. Hiring of Trump Loyalist October 22, 2021
The Pentagon’s inspector general found no undue influence in Michael Ellis’s appointment, but recommended a new review of his handling of classified material.

The Guardian, UK

China warns against ‘wrong signals’ as Biden suggests US would defend Taiwan October 22, 2021
Administration insists there is no change of policy after president says US has ‘a commitment’ to defend islandChina has urged the US to “avoid sending any wrong signals” after President Joe Biden for a second time in three months said the US would come to Taiwan’s defence if it was attacked.In both instances, the White House has clarified that there has bee […]
Alec Baldwin kills woman by firing prop gun on film set of Rust October 22, 2021
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins airlifted to hospital, where she died, while director Joel Souza also injuredAlec Baldwin is at the centre of a police investigation after shooting and killing his director of photography with a prop gun on the set of a movie in New Mexico in what appeared to be an accidental misfire.A statement from the Santa Fe sheriff’s off […]
Stop overfishing or we’ll buy elsewhere, top UK fish firm warns European states October 22, 2021
Young’s Seafood joins calls for sustainable quotas of mackerel, herring and blue whiting to be agreed in line with scientific adviceThe UK’s largest seafood processor is threatening to stop sourcing fish from the north-east Atlantic unless coastal states, including the UK and countries in the EU, reach a suitable agreement on managing populations this month. […]
Twitter admits bias in algorithm for rightwing politicians and news outlets October 22, 2021
Home feed promotes rightwing tweets over those from the left, internal research findsTwitter has admitted it amplifies more tweets from rightwing politicians and news outlets than content from leftwing sources, with the UK Conservative party among the biggest beneficiaries.The social media platform examined tweets from elected officials in seven countries: t […]
Queen’s overnight hospital stay is her first in eight years October 22, 2021
The 95-year-old is known for her strong constitution and no fuss approach to her infrequent illnessesThe Queen spent night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visitThe Queen’s overnight stay at King Edward VII’s hospital this week is her first in eight years.Known for her strong constitution and no-fuss approach to her infrequent illnesses, she was […]
More than 30,000 Polish women sought illegal or foreign abortions since law change last year October 22, 2021
Tens of thousands have travelled to other European countries including England for legal terminations since near-total ban, campaigners sayAt least 34,000 women in Poland are known to have sought abortions illegally or abroad since the country introduced a near total ban on terminations a year ago.According to Abortion Without Borders (AWB), an organisation […]
London drivers ditching diesel cars six times faster than rest of UK October 22, 2021
Abandoning of polluting vehicles has accelerated since expansion of ultra-low emission zone announcedDrivers in London have abandoned diesel cars six times faster than those in the rest of the UK since Sadiq Khan announced plans for a massive expansion of the London’s clean air zone.Research released days before London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) is rol […]
Luxembourg becomes first in Europe to legalise growing and using cannabis October 22, 2021
Relaxation is part of government rethink designed to keep users away from illegal marketAdults in Luxembourg will be permitted to grow up to four cannabis plants in their homes or gardens under laws that will make it the first country in Europe to legalise production and consumption of the drug.The announcement on Friday by Luxembourg’s government was said t […]

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Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set October 22, 2021
A man is also being treated in hospital after the firearm was discharged on set in New Mexico.
Alec Baldwin: What are prop guns and why are they dangerous? October 22, 2021
An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.
How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU October 21, 2021
Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.
Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks October 22, 2021
His comments are an apparent departure from the long-held US position of "strategic ambiguity".
Brian Laundrie: Remains of Gabby Petito's fiancé found - FBI October 22, 2021
A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.
Li Yundi: China's 'Piano Prince' detained for hiring prostitute October 22, 2021
Observers said his detention could be seen as a warning to other "immoral" celebrities.
Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says October 21, 2021
Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.
Kenyan northern white rhino Najin retired from breeding scheme October 22, 2021
Najin, 32, has been part of a programme in Kenya trying to save her species from extinction.