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Today's Highlights in History: On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela took the oath of office in Pretoria to become South Africa's first black president. On this date: In 1611, Sir Thomas Dale arrived in the Virginia Colony, where, as deputy governor, he instituted harsh measures to restore order. |
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In our Poland Newsletter guest contributor Dr. Milosz Hodun is giving us monthly updates about current news, events and all other things you need to know about Poland. Topic of the month. Teachers’ Strike. There can be no doubts that the topic of the month in April in Polish society and Polish media was the teachers’ strike. |
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A BASINGSTOKE and Deane resident of more than 40 years has taken on the role of the borough's first citizen. Basingstoke and Deane’s new mayor Councillor Diane Taylor and her consort Andy Taylor lived in Kempshott for four years followed by 37 in Oakley and their pair say they love the whole area. |
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Listen: David Remnick interviews Bill McKibben and Elizabeth Kolbert on The New Yorker Radio Hour. David Remnick: Bill, you wrote “The End of Nature,” which was really the first popular book on climate change, thirty years ago. What are you seeing now in the current moment that’s different from what.... |
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WALTON, Ky. (AP) The lawyer for a Kentucky high school student who wasn't allowed to participate in school activities because he wasn't vaccinated for chickenpox says his client has now contracted the illness. Attorney Christopher Wiest of Covington told The Kentucky Enquirerthat 18-year-old Jerome Kunkel came down with chickenpox last week. |
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Early into Bolden , Dan Pritzker’s artful biopic on pioneering New Orleans jazzman Buddy Bolden, a lush scene unfolds as a hot air balloon rises over the city, circa 1900. Gary Carr, as the young horn player Buddy Bolden, evinces fearful wonder after taking the bait from his upstart manager, Bartlet.... |
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MANILA - The Archdiocese of Manila has clarified that Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle did not endorse any candidate for the 2019 midterm elections. In an interview with Church-run Radio Veritas on Friday, Fr. Roy Bellen, commissioner of the archdiocese’s communication office, said the.... |
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Does the election of Alison Bennington, the DUP's first openly gay councillor, mean that the party is finally getting over its bizarre hang-ups over homosexuality? Fulminating about the supposed evils of being gay was once the party's calling card, going right back to the days of 'Save Ulster from Sodomy'. |
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In a campaign rally in South Carolina recently, presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg became the latest in a growing number of Democrat leaders who feel that disparaging America is necessary to inspire their base and prove their ideological bona fides . Taking issue with President Donald Trump’s.... |
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Maidenhead Town BC. Sunday saw Town beat London Irish to the coveted Frank Shaw Cup in their annual match at Oaken Grove. Town were victorious on all four rinks to claim a 90-52 win. Top rink honours went to Tony Roberts, Andy Mayne and skip Tim Eales (30-11). |
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Waco, TX (76701) Today. Cloudy with occasional rain...mainly in the morning. High 61F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.. Tonight. Overcast with rain showers at times. Low around 55F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: May 10, 2019 @ 12:39 am;
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