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Ben & Jerry’s Demands Congress Expunge Cannabis Convictions
Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating 4/20 with a call for criminal justice reform, warning Congress that without it, marijuana legalization is a “half baked” idea. In a video tweeted Saturday, which is known as the annual holiday for stoners, the ice cream brand pointed out that when it comes to pot, those who profit and […]
Protests erupt after police shoot woman near Yale University
“I am so deeply sorry to the individuals who were involved that this ever occurred,” said the mayor of Hamden, Connecticut.
Kim Kardashian: ‘I Would Never Want To Use Privilege’ To Get Kids Into School
As a massive college admissions bribery scandal continues to unfold, with charges against celebrities Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, Kim Kardashian said that personally she would have behaved better. In an interview on CNN’s “Van Jones Show” airing Saturday, the reality star spoke out against those who tip the scales for the benefit of their […]
High school political radicalism course invites speakers with controversial views
Seniors at one suburban Ohio school can take an elective on political radicalism, called “poli-rad,” that exposes them to the uncensored views of people like former radical activist Bill Ayers of Weather Underground. Students there say the course is a “lesson in tolerance” that exposes them to the real world.
Zookeeper hospitalized after tiger attack at Topeka Zoo
The Topeka Zoo has decided not to euthanize the tiger, named Sanjiv, noting that Sumatran Tigers are critically endangered, according to a spokesperson.
Zookeeper Mauled By Topeka Zoo Tiger, Rushed To Hospital
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — City officials say a tiger mauled a zookeeper at the Topeka Zoo in northeastern Kansas. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, when a Sumatran tiger named Sanjiv attacked the worker in a secured, indoor space. Topeka Zoo director Brendan Wiley says the zookeeper was awake […]
‘Boyz n the Hood’ director John Singleton suffers stroke
“John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care,” a statement from Singleton’s family read.
Health safety net failing to stop syphilis cases in rural America
In Missouri, the total number of syphilis patients has more than quadrupled since 2012 — jumping from 425 to 1,896 cases last year.
GOP Congressman Rebuked For Allegedly Phony Border Crossing Stunt
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) was slammed Saturday for a video in which he claimed to have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, only to be contradicted by a Border Patrol spokesman who threw cold water on his story. The clip, posted Thursday on Hunter’s Twitter page, shows the congressman walking toward a barrier of beams, telling viewers […]
Drag troupe ‘The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ mark 40 years of ‘dragtivism’
Four decades since they began in San Francisco, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their campy activism have inspired others, according to member Sister Roma.
North Korea Issues Mild Criticism Of Bolton Over Media Interview
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday issued a relatively mild criticism of White House national security adviser John Bolton for calling on North Korea to show more evidence of its disarmament commitment before a possible third leaders’ summit. North Korea’s criticism appears to be a continuation of its frustration at deadlocked nuclear […]
Clashes break out between police and some yellow vest rioters in Paris
As of 1 p.m. GMT, 110 people had been arrested and placed in custody, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.
Columbine school shooting 20 years later: Parents of victims say it changed everything and nothing
“I never imagined we would be where we’re at right now, where there are so many mass shootings we can’t keep up,” the daughter of a slain teacher said.
Storms in South kill girl in Florida, bring tornado threat
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency — the second one he has declared in less than a week due to tornadoes.
Love pho? Try this Vietnamese noodle soup you can make at home
My Nguyen’s vegetarian pho is relatively easy to make, doesn’t skimp on flavor and can be on the table faster than delivery.
20 years after school attack, Columbine remembers 13 lost
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado community will mark the 20th anniversary of the attack on Columbine High School on Saturday with community service projects and a ceremony remembering the 13 people killed by teenage gunmen. Saturday’s events in and around the suburban community surrounding Columbine end a three-day slate of somber ceremonies honoring the […]
On impeachment, Warren just stole the show from her dodging Democratic rivals
Analysis: The Massachusetts senator’s forceful call to begin the process of removing Trump set her apart from the crowded primary field.
This Star-Studded Anthem About Climate Change Is Breaking The Internet
Who isn’t in rapper-comedian Lil Dicky’s new song about climate change? Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart, Zac Brown, Brendon Urie, Hailee Steinfeld, Kevin Hart, Adam Levine, Shawn Mendes, Charlie Puth, Sia, Miley Cyrus, Lil Jon, Miguel, Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Lil Yachty, Meghan Trainor, Joel Embiid, Tory Lanez, […]
One year after Easter pardons, Cambodian refugees find fragile stability
Ex-California Gov. Jerry Brown granted more than 1,000 pardons, several of them to Cambodian refugees facing deportation after criminal convictions.
Supreme Court To Decide If Trump Can Add Citizenship Question To Census
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was annoyed. In May 2017, just a few months after he was confirmed to his Cabinet post, Ross was thinking about the census, the massive survey that goes to every household in the United States once each decade. Ross is charged with overseeing the Census Bureau and on that May morning, […]
French Ambassador On Donald Trump: ‘A Big Mouth’ Who ‘Reads Basically Nothing’
Gérard Araud left his post as French ambassador to the U.S. on Friday. Obama was also “a bit arrogant,” he claimed, but “basically somebody who every night was going to bed with 60-page briefings and the next day they were sent back annotated by the president.” Trump, however, is “an extrovert, really a big mouth, […]
Why alien ‘megastructures’ may hold key to making contact with extraterrestrials
Looking for evidence of Dyson spheres might be more fruitful than listening for radio transmissions.
Conspiracy theories, rumors threaten the battle against Ebola
The outbreak, centered in the opposition stronghold of the DRC, continues to spread as rumors undermine the effectiveness of treatment and health care.
Chris Cuomo Suggests Timing Of Mueller Report Release Was Actually ‘Perfect’
The decision to release the redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report on Thursday morning may have been criticized in some quarters, given its proximity to the Easter and Passover holidays. But CNN’s Chris Cuomo argued on Friday why he believed that despite Attorney General William Barr’s apparent plan to “let it get […]
Robert De Niro Goes After ‘Wannabe Gangster’ Donald Trump Again: ‘A Total Loser’
But on Friday’s broadcast of “The Late Show,” De Niro told host Stephen Colbert that Trump had proven himself in office “to be a total loser.” “We have a wannabe gangster in the White House,” added the star of multiple mob-themed movies, including “Goodfellas,” “Casino” and iconic “The Godfather” franchise. It’s the latest in a […]
The Mueller report shows just how great Facebook is for propaganda purveyors
Skeptics have derided the idea that foreign propaganda on Facebook affected the 2016 race. Were they at the Russians’ rallies, though?
‘Fast Color’ shows the power of black girl magic
The new sci-fi film highlights the supernatural strengths of three generations of black women.
The best sports bra for every workout
Whether you’re running a marathon, swimming or sweating it out in a group fitness class here is the best sports bra for you.