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The extraordinary life of hamilton aellis cose the author of trana they both have a lot to add for people that are interested not only in our history but a lot of current events. Im going to give kimberly and alice a couple minutes to introduce themselves and then we will jump into discussion. Kimberly, do you want to go first . Hi, i am so delighted to be here. As i was saying before we get started, i used to live in austin, he went to ut for my phd so being a part of the texas book festival ha...

Bader ginsburg who died friday night. She died on the eve of the jewish new year, the first jewish woman on the Supreme Court and a very interesting thing about individuals who die right before the new year. They say they suggest very righteous people die at the very end of the year because they were needed until the very end. Under jewish tradition those who die on the new year holiday, a title given to the righteous and saintly. Certainly Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg was entitled to this honor,...

This is an institution that rests on the trust and reverence of the American People. Losing that trust and reverence is dangerous is dangerous. Its dangerous for millions of people who will lose the Affordable Care act protections. Its dangerous for the women who could lose their right to choose and all of us who do not want to turn back a half a century of progress. Its dangerous for our economy at a time when American Workers and consumers find themselves at the mercy of corporations that have...

I thank amanda for that. I thank amanda for the work shesing to and trying to do sthees doing and trying to do, but in too many instances, members of congress are not aware of the reality out there. The stories go on and on and on. Now that the 600 a week in Unemployment Benefits has expired. Now that the moratorium on evictions has also expired, this crisis is only to get worse and worse and worse. In my view, we need to extend the extra 600 a week in Unemployment Benefits for the 30 million me...

Morning shes going to live in a clock here in moscow youre watching international. The us has hit 3000000 coronavirus cases and. A quarter of deaths globally nevertheless donald trump is still trying to convince everybody that washington is leading the fight against the virus but canada mexico and even the you dont seem to be convinced is. Expect. Over 130000 americans have died from cold at 19 and the number of those infected across america has surpassed 3000000 mark but that hasnt stopped us l...

Our top story the us has hit 3000000 coronavirus cases the now accounts for about a quarter of co the deaths globally nevertheless donald trump is still trying to convince everyone that washington is leading the fight against the virus but canada mexico and even the e. U. Are convinced as caleb maupin expects over 130000 americans have died from coded 19 and the number of those infected across america has surpassed 3000000 mark but that hasnt stopped us leaders from bragging claiming that the us...

Members of the port Lauderdale Police department were caught on body cameras comparing body counts and cracking jokes about the numbers of innocent black lives matter protesters they shot and injured with rubber bullets how lovely. And lets of course not forget the latest news out of c n. B. C. Who is now reporting that as many as 6700000. 00 rent burdened households could face of diction once enhanced federal Unemployment Insurance expires at the end of july and eviction bans across the country...

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It a historic tragedy. Johanna konta sets her sights on a semi final spot at the us open later, but its goodbye to the world number one and defending champion naomi osaka, whos out. In the uk much milder this morning compared to yesterday for the commute. Driest and brightest in the south and east. All the details later. Its tuesday, the 3rd of september. Our top story a momentous day ahead in westminster as tory rebels join forces with Opposition Mps to try to block a no deal brexit on october ...

To prepare for the worst as a dive boat catches fire and sinks off the california coast. There were 35 people on board. 8 bodies have been found. Bells toll. And secrets of the second world war. How coded bbc broadcasts aided the resistance and confused the enemy. Trade tensions have trumps fresh tariffs put china on the warpath . A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the Programme Facebook may hide its likes feature to ...