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The most powerful photo

Black News, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Racism and Discrimination, Top Headline News

The most powerful photo

August 13, 2017 — 0 Comments

Amber Alert and Silver Alerts, Black News, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Eye on EVANSVILLE Indiana, Missing abducted and exploited children, Missing persons stories, Top Headline News

Aleah Beckerle was found in a dilapidated house in the ghetto

March 29, 2017 — 13 Comments

Ethnic and Racial discussions, Government/Politics Foreign Policy, Obey the Law, Racism and Discrimination, Top Headline News

Daughter of deported father says her dad is a good guy, BUT

March 7, 2017 — 0 Comments

American Catastrophe, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Government/Politics Foreign Policy, Holy Moly Church News, Racism and Discrimination, Top Headline News

Texas Mosque burned as Country struggles with Muslim ban. But why?

January 29, 2017 — 0 Comments

Crooked Cops, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Local Florida News, Obey the Law, Top Headline News

Three Rookie Officers from Miami Florida were fired for Racist joke

December 30, 2016 — 4 Comments

Black News, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Top Headline News

Joking about Voting for Trump may have caused deadly shooting

November 18, 2016 — 0 Comments

Ethnic and Racial discussions, Racism and Discrimination, Students Gone Mad, Teachers Gone Wild, Top Headline News

Baltimore Maryland teacher yells at black students and uses the N word during rant

November 18, 2016 — 0 Comments

Black News, Crooked Cops, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Families in crisis, Top Headline News

The UNARMED man who was shot and killed by cops

September 30, 2016 — 0 Comments

Colin Kaepernick, I’ll sum it up for you. To stand or not to stand

Black News, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Everything Sports, Racism and Discrimination, Top Headline News

Colin Kaepernick, I’ll sum it up for you. To stand or not to stand

September 19, 2016 — 0 Comments

Black News, Ethnic and Racial discussions, Obey the Law, Racism and Discrimination, Top Headline News

Tyree King used BB gun to commit robbery , shot dead by police

September 15, 2016 — 0 Comments

material culture: Who Bought Sylvia Plath’s Stuff?
A tartan kilt, fishing rod and dragon pendant were among items auctioned recently by the poet’s daughter, Frieda Hughes.
The Cycle: Through His Eyes
Finding out my teenage son Oliver is gay was big — and no big deal. And he made me face my own straight privilege.
with …: Rachel Weisz Has a Big Surprise
The 48-year-old actress did same-sex love scenes for her new movie, “Disobedience,” but that’s not what’s about to shake and stir her marriage to Daniel Craig, a.k.a. James Bond.
What Happened to Matthew Mellon
A proud father. A brilliant friend. Lucky in love. Inherited wealth. And an opioid addict, dead at 54.
Modern Love: Flying Close to Temptation
A newly married woman fears that her impulse to drink and keep it a secret will become a wall of deceit between her and her wife.
Encounters: Jaina Lee Ortiz, Star of ‘Station 19,’ Tries Her Own Stunts
The 31-year-old actress plays a firefighter in the rare prime-time series with a Latina lead.
Unbuttoned: James Comey Still Looks the Part
The former F.B.I. director has made the rounds this week, offering his take on what “ethical leadership” means. If we’re going by appearances, it’s a lot like the movies.
Cleo Wade Is Everybody’s BFF
The Instagram poet’s besties include Katy Perry, Reese Witherspoon and Senator Cory Booker. “I consider him family,” Ms. Wade said.
Social Q’s: Is Extra Help Hurting My Friend With Autism?
A reader expresses empathy for — but mostly envy of — a peer who receives special testing accommodations.
Mini-Vows: In Cooking Class, the Right Ingredients
The couple met volunteering to help Brooklyn grade-school students cook.
In the N.B.A., a Game of Clothes Horse
Arena arrivals have long been a fashion runway for N.B.A. superstars. But before a playoff game on Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers took things to a new level, wearing coordinated ensembles by the designer Thom Browne.
Open Thread: Let’s Talk About History
News in style books, answering a reader’s questions about trends and remembering the tragic Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh.

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Apr 21, 2018)
Trade-Off The answers to the two clues in each line below are six letter words that differ by only one letter. Example, if you trade off the p from stripe with the letter k in the same position you get strike. (chevron=stripe, hit=strike) 1. sew___swap____ 2. ravine__mounted gun____ 3. grumble___green club___ 4. short doze___Tabby's treat___ 5. strongho […]
Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Apr 21, 2018)
Severe Storms How much do you know about these destructive forces of nature? Take the Quiz at Braingle.com
Vocabulary : Which vs. What
When asking a question, the words "which" and "what" are frequently misused. "What" is used to ask a question when there are an unknown number of possible answers. "Which" is used to ask a question when there are a fixed number of possible answers. Incorrect: With what hand do you write? Which is your favorite color? C […]
Stress : Hand Warming
If you can remember back to your last stressful situation, you may remember that your hands and feet felt cold. This is because your body reduces blood flow to its extremities when it is under stress. To reverse these symptoms and help yourself feel better, try rubbing your hands together vigorously until you have worked up some good heat. Now, do some simpl […]
Memory : Remembering Dates
The Phonetic Mnemonic System can be used to remember dates. All you need to do is turn the date of the event into a word using the system and then associate that word with the event. For example, suppose that your friend's birthday is on January 21. This can be represented by 1-21 or with the phonetic word 'tent.' If you visualize your friend […]

San Francisco 49ers’ Don Jones escorts teen with Down syndrome to prom: 'You are an awesome guy'
A special needs Alabama teen was escorted to prom by San Francisco 49ers defensive quarterback last weekend.
Barbara Bush's funeral will be attended by Melania Trump, Clintons, others
The funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush, who died Tuesday at the age of 92, was attended by many high-profile figures, including first lady Melania Trump and the Clintons.
Former President George H.W. Bush honors late wife's commitment to literacy by wearing socks with books
Former President George H.W. Bush honored his late wife Saturday by wearing socks embellished with books on them to celebrate the former first lady’s commitment to literacy.
Suspected Florida school shooter to remain in jail after court appearance
A gunman who carried a shotgun in a guitar case and opened fire at a Florida high school has been denied bond during his first court appearance.
Trump hosts France's Macron for first state visit; dinner menu, guest list still secret
President Trump next week hosts French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, marking the first state visit since Trump took office last year.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson had the best response to a Minnesota teen's 'promposal'
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson had a special surprise on Friday for a Minnesota high school senior who asked the actor to prom.
Former first lady Barbara Bush to be laid to rest in Houston
Former first Lady Barbara Bush was remembered as the “first lady of the greatest generation” and “greatest role model” during a funeral service Saturday in Houston.
Avicii's ex-girlfriend responds to the DJ's sudden death
Avicii's ex-girlfriend, Emily Goldberg, has broken her silence on the Swedish DJ's sudden death.
Sessions reportedly told White House he may quit if Trump fires Rosenstein
Attorney General Jeff Sessions reportedly told the White House that he may quit should Trump fire Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein -- the latest in a tense standoff between the White House and the Justice Department.
Gina Haspel deserves confirmation as the next CIA director
There was good news Friday for Gina Haspel, President Trump’s outstanding nominee to be CIA director.

Syria 'chemical' attack: Experts finally visit Douma site
International experts make a much-delayed examination of the site of a suspected attack in Douma.
Palestinian lecturer and Hamas member killed in Malaysia
Malaysian officials say the suspects are believed to have links to a foreign intelligence service.
UN Security Council seeks to heal Syria divisions in Sweden
Members of the Security Council seek to heal divisions over Syria during a meeting in Sweden.
Mohammed Zammar: German jihadist 'detained by Syrian Kurds'
Mohammed Zammar, who was linked to the 9/11 attackers, is reportedly being held in northern Syria.
Iran arrests official after youths dance at shopping centre concert
The head of Mashhad's Islamic guidance department had authorised a concert at a shopping centre.

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