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The United States Should Rethink Human Rights
The United States Should Rethink Human Rights Human rights have been a central pillar of U.S. foreign policy ever since 1976, when Congress passed legislation requiring the Secretary of State to transmit to Congress each year a “full and complete report” concerning the human rights conditions of all U.N. member states. Ever since, the Department…
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SAG Awards are virtual again this year
The Screen Actor Guild Awards will take place remotely again, featuring stars giving individual statements. The late actor Chadwick Boseman, who died in August at age 43, has four nominations, a record for film nominees. The Associated Press has the story: Screen Actor Guild Awards tonight will be virtual with four nominations for the late…
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Poll: College athletic directors not thrilled about NIL
It’s controversial but probably going to take place. States are beginning to allow college athletes to market their own image, name or likeness. However, an AP poll found that nearly 73% of Division 1 athletic directors think it will decrease the number of competitive schools. The Associated Press has the story: Athletic directors think NIL…
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Heart attack results in rapper DMX on life support
The 50-year-old famous rapper DMX is on life support after suffering a heart attack, according to his lawyer. DMX has a history of substance abuse, and some speculate that he overdosed on drugs. The Associated Press has the story: DMX’s lawyer confirms that rapper is in ICU in critical condition DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer,…
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Khashoggi: A Victim of Royal Politics and His Own Short-Sightedness
Khashoggi: A Victim of Royal Politics and His Own Short-Sightedness The last time I met Jamal Khashoggi he was on a panel in Washington discussing terrorism and I was covering the discussion for an Arab TV channel. During a brief break I asked him for a short interview to explain his relationship with Osama bin…
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Arab and international support for Jordan’s stability.
Arab and international support for Jordan’s stability. As a result of the measures taken by the Jordanian security authorities and the ongoing investigations regarding a possible conspiracy against the regime in Amman, several U.S. allies has expressed their full support for Jordan. King Mohammed VI of Morocco, first to support Jordan The United States expressed…
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Biden’s new $100b broadband plan explained
President Joe Biden has proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that will include $100 billion for broadband. Republicans are critical of the move, saying it will raise taxes, while Democrats have proposed similar initiatives of their own. The Associated Press has the story: Biden’s pricey broadband proposal attempts to lower the cost of internet service…
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Amazon apologizes to congressman for tweet about peeing
The bigger Amazon gets, the more scrutiny it is under for the working conditions of its employees. When Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan tweeted the company about workers forced to urinate in water bottles, Amazon responded back sarcastically, which it then apologized for. The Associated Press has the story: Peeing tweet exchange between Amazon and…