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Willow Smith on “Ellen”: This Little Girl Is For Real, and Yet…

• November 3, 2010 • Comments Off

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The Story Behind The ‘I Love My Hair’ Sesame Street Video

• October 19, 2010 • Comments Off

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UPDATE: The Kids Are Stepping Out: Willow Smith (Daughter of Will and Jada) and Zoe Kravitz (Daughter of Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz)

• September 9, 2010 • Comments Off

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Live Kobe Bryant Death Coverage and Updates January 28, 2020
Investigators, who recovered an iPad, said they would explore all possible causes of the crash, including mechanical failure.
Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Treating Transgender Teens January 27, 2020
In South Dakota and other states, lawmakers are considering bills that would restrict access to hormone treatment and surgeries for young transgender people.
‘There’s Nothing Left’: An Inferno Tears Through Alabama Boat Dock, Killing 8 January 28, 2020
The fire tore through a wooden dock in Scottsboro, destroying dozens of boats and plunging survivors into the water.
The 9 Victims of the Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant January 28, 2020
A college baseball coach. A pilot with years of experience. Young basketball players and their parents. Here is what we know about everyone on board.
A look at the impeachment teams in their own words. January 28, 2020
Here is a look at the opposing legal teams.
Democrats reject ‘baloney’ idea of trading for witnesses. January 28, 2020
“This idea of bargaining — ‘Well, we’ll give you one irrelevant witness for one material witness’ — baloney,” Senator Dick Durbin said.
Voting Will Be Easier in a Key State for the Presidential Race January 28, 2020
In Arizona, where elections are getting closer, a federal appeals court undid strict limits on ballot collection and votes cast at the wrong precinct.
What to expect today at the trial. January 28, 2020
The defense’s arguments will resume at 1 p.m.

The Guardian, UK

Germany confirms first human coronavirus transmission in Europe January 28, 2020
Man infected by colleague who appeared not to have symptoms when virus was transmittedLatest Coronavirus news: live updatesThe first human to human transmission of the Wuhan coronavirus in Europe has been reported in Germany, where a man was infected by a work colleague who had been in China, fuelling anxieties about the potential ease of international sprea […]
Raab defends green light for Huawei 5G infrastructure role January 28, 2020
Foreign secretary tells MPs government will introduce strict limits on Chinese firm designated ‘high-risk vendor’ Huawei decision: political reaction – liveThe UK foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, has defended the government’s decision to allow the Chinese tech firm Huawei to build non-core elements of the UK’s 5G network, despite designating it a “high-risk […]
Netanyahu indicted in court after removing immunity request January 28, 2020
Israeli prime minister to face trial on charges including bribery and breach of trustThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been formally indicted in court on corruption charges after he withdrew his request for parliamentary immunity from prosecution.Netanyahu was in Washington for meetings with the US president, Donald Trump, ahead of the rele […]
French police clash with firefighters during Paris protest January 28, 2020
Riot police fire teargas and use batons against firefighters asking for pay rise French police have clashed with firefighters protesting in Paris against their working conditions and demanding more pay.Thousands of firefighters attended the demonstration in the French capital, asking for an increase in their hazard bonus, which has not changed since 1990. Co […]
Donald Trump to publish delayed Middle East ‘peace plan’ January 28, 2020
Palestinian PM calls on world powers to boycott initiative, due to be revealed on TuesdayDonald Trump will unveil his much-delayed Middle East “peace plan” alongside the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday amid Palestinian protest and a rising global chorus of doubt about its timing and substance.The US president said on Monday that he wou […]
Brexit: EU to start talks with UK over future relationship on 3 March January 28, 2020
Negotiators face challenging 10-month deadline as leaked EU papers warn of ‘cliff edge’Negotiations on the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU will start on 3 March, more than a month after the UK’s departure from the bloc, the Guardian can reveal.As a British minister attended an EU meeting in Brussels for the final time after 45 years of membership o […]
Outcry over crackdown in the Gambia as president refuses to quit January 28, 2020
Amnesty attacks heavy-handed response to protests as Adama Barrow clings to powerHuman rights groups have criticised authorities in the Gambia after police arrested 137 people, injured dozens and detained prominent journalists amid protests calling for the president to honour a pledge to step down after three years in office.Adama Barrow came to power after […]
Trump impeachment: Republicans' unity at risk after Bolton revelations – live January 28, 2020
Schumer compares Bolton book to ‘drip, drip, drip’ of WatergateMitt Romney joins the Democrats’ pressure campaign for witnessesSusan Collins and Lisa Murkowski likely to support requestHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 4.20pm GMT Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer described Republicans’ demands to have Hunter Biden a […]

The BBC

UK to allow Huawei 'limited role' in 5G network January 28, 2020
The US failed to convince the prime minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement.
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads January 28, 2020
It wants to drastically reduce visits from mainland China, where the death toll has reached 106.
Coronavirus: Tales of solidarity from China's virus-hit Wuhan January 28, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases continues to climb but some in Wuhan are determined to spread cheer.
Netanyahu indicted in court on corruption charges after dropping immunity bid January 28, 2020
The Israeli prime minister had requested parliamentary immunity after being charged in November.
Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew's 'lack of co-operation' January 28, 2020
US lawyers, representing some of the late Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, urge the duke to assist the probe.
Man arrested with 30 phones in cycling shorts after rock gig January 28, 2020
Dutch police catch a suspect in a tight spot after being alerted to mobile phone thefts.
Kobe Bryant: Washington Post reporter suspended after tweets January 28, 2020
The Washington Post suspended Felicia Sonmez over tweets about sexual claims against Kobe Bryant.
Fugitive Colombian senator Aída Merlano captured in Venezuela January 28, 2020
Aída Merlano, who escaped from a dental surgery using a rope last year, is caught across the border.