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Whitney Houston: The Daughter, The Singer, Her Life and Her Lover(s)

• March 11, 2012 • 4 Comments

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Bobbi Kristina Brown Was Said to Have Disappeared For Hours and Was Found Doing Dope After Whitney’s Funeral

• February 19, 2012 • 2 Comments

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I’m Going to Watch the Funeral Like You Will Be, and Doing the Laundry, Too

• February 18, 2012 • Comments Off

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Whitney’s Family Told That It Was Drugs and Alcohol That Killed Her, Not Drowning

• February 13, 2012 • 10 Comments

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Whitney Houston May Have Drowned in The Bathtub

• February 12, 2012 • Comments Off

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The Ancestors Have Taken Whitney Houston, 48 (w/Update)

• February 11, 2012 • 2 Comments

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Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Is Delayed Until Trump Leaves Office, Mnuchin Says May 23, 2019
President Trump said in 2016 that the Obama-era decision to put Tubman on the bill was “pure political correctness.’’ Now it won’t be in circulation until 2028.
A Pledge to Pay Morehouse College Students’ Debt Prompts Elation, Envy and a Host of Questions May 23, 2019
Robert F. Smith pledged to wipe out the debt of the graduating class at Morehouse College. Now the students are anxiously waiting to hear what happens next.
‘Fetal Heartbeat’ vs. ‘Forced Pregnancy’: The Language Wars of the Abortion Debate May 22, 2019
Activists on both sides of the abortion fight have long chosen their words carefully, coining terms like “pro-life,” “pro-choice” and “partial-birth abortion.”
N.R.A. Sues Longtime Contractor, Accusing It of Smearing Wayne LaPierre May 23, 2019
The lawsuit, against the ad firm that operates NRATV, is the latest development in a power struggle that has rocked the N.R.A.’s leadership.
Should the Electoral College Be Eliminated? 15 States Are Trying to Make It Obsolete May 23, 2019
On Tuesday, Nevada became the latest state to pass a bill that would grant its Electoral College votes to whoever wins the national popular vote.
Was That Ralph Northam in Blackface? An Inquiry Ends Without Answers May 22, 2019
An inquiry into a racist photograph on the medical school yearbook page of the Virginia governor could not determine whether he himself appeared in the image.
Hackers Are Holding Baltimore Hostage: How They Struck and What’s Next May 22, 2019
Two weeks ago, attackers seized parts of the computer systems that run the city’s government. So far, it hasn’t given in to ransom demands.
Nunchuck Bans Have Fallen in New York and Arizona. Will Others Follow? May 21, 2019
After Bruce Lee popularized nunchucks, lawmakers and the police clamped down on the weapons. Decades later, those regulations are being revisited.

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.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Andrea Leadsom quits over Theresa May's Brexit bill May 22, 2019
Leader of house known to be unhappy with some of 10 concessions set out by PM ‘End of the road’: what Thursday’s papers sayAndrea Leadsom has resigned as the leader of the House of Commons, saying she no longer believed the government’s approach would deliver Brexit.Leadsom, who has signalled she expects to launch a leadership bid, published her resignation […]
China factories releasing thousands of tonnes of illegal CFC gases, study finds May 23, 2019
Levels of ozone-depleting gas spiked when air from industrialised areas of China arrived, say researchersIndustries in north-eastern China have released large quantities of an ozone-depleting gas into the atmosphere in violation of an international treaty, scientists have said.Since 2013, annual emissions of the banned chemical Chlorofluorocarbon-11 (CFC-11) […]
India election: counting begins with Narendra Modi poised for victory May 23, 2019
The hugely popular BJP Hindu nationalist leader expected to have brushed aside economic woes to claim another term Counting has begun in India of more than 600 million votes cast in the country’s marathon six-week election.This year’s polls, held over seven phases starting on 11 April, have been described as a contest for the soul of India, with Narendra Mod […]
Fugitive's deal with police: I'll surrender if my wanted poster gets 15,000 likes May 22, 2019
Connecticut police negotiated with Jose Simms for the Facebook likes, but an expert says that turns law violations ‘into a joke’A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media, an agreement that at least one expert calls unethical.Jose Simms, 29, who […]
Jakarta riots: Indonesian president says he will not tolerate threats to unity May 23, 2019
Second night of violence after six people died in clashes that flared after official election results gave Joko Widodo victoryPolitical tension over disputed election results spilled into angry clashes for a second consecutive night in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, with protesters hurling rocks and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas.Thous […]
US repatriates family from Syrian detention camp for Isis suspects May 22, 2019
Exclusive: removal of four people could put pressure on other countries to follow suitA US family have been removed from a Syrian detention centre for suspected members of Islamic State and returned to the US. The move could have implications for hundreds of children born to non-Syrians who have been in legal limbo since the disintegration of the terror grou […]
Pentagon to present plans to send 10,000 more troops to Middle East, officials say May 22, 2019
Plans aim to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats as tensions between the countries continue to simmerThe Pentagon on Thursday will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East, in a move to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats, US officials said Wednesday.The officials said no final decisio […]
Trump financial records: New York judge won't block congressional subpoenas May 22, 2019
Arguments in New York stemmed from House decision to subpoena Deutsche Bank and Capital One for Trump’s recordsFollow the latest in US politics – liveA federal judge in Manhattan ruled against Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying he will not block recent congressional subpoenas that are demanding his financial records from two banks.“I will not enjoin enforceme […]

The BBC

India election results 2019: Voters to find out if Modi returns as PM May 23, 2019
Counting begins in a bitterly fought election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
US border: Sixth death of migrant child in custody May 23, 2019
A 10-year-old girl from El Salvador died under US care in September in a previously unreported case.
Ozone layer: Banned CFCs traced to China say scientists May 22, 2019
Atmospheric observations pinpoint eastern China as the source of a rise in ozone-destroying chemicals.
Panasonic 'suspends transactions' with Huawei after US ban May 23, 2019
US restrictions on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei are having a ripple effect across the tech industry.
Not your average police chase May 23, 2019
A woman stole a motorhome and wreaked havoc while police gave chase for half-an-hour in Los Angeles.
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting May 22, 2019
The government cites a growing conflict between humans and the animals, which at times destroy crops.
New US $20 bill with anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman delayed May 23, 2019
The Trump administration says the new redesign, due next year, has been postponed until 2028.
Trump hits back at Democratic 'cover-up' claims May 22, 2019
The president rules out any bipartisan co-operation until Democrats call off "phoney investigations".