Politics / December 18, 2023 Kevin Alexander Gray: The Movement’s Man in South Carolina When Jesse Jackson said he wanted a delegation to the 1988 Democratic Convention that reflected his coalition, Kevin was one of the people who made sure it did. JoAnn Wypijewski Ad Policy Kevin Alexander Gray. (Courtesy of Jon Flanders) In a…
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38 minutes ago About sharing By James Gregory BBC News Some 4,000 American bully XL owners have applied for exemption from an upcoming ban – but many more dogs could be out there, the UK’s chief vet says. Dr Christine Middlemiss urged owners to apply before it becomes illegal to own a bully XL in…
37 minutes ago About sharing By Lora Jones Business reporter, BBC News Oil giant BP has announced it is pausing all shipments of oil through the Red Sea after recent attacks on vessels by Houthi rebels. It made the decision because of the “deteriorating security situation” though said it was a temporary move. A number…
49 minutes ago About sharing South Korean TV showing Monday’s launch of a suspected long-range missile By Jean Mackenzie Seoul correspondent North Korea has fired its most advanced long-range missile, South Korean authorities say, defying UN curbs. The launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) drew immediate condemnation from the West. It landed west of…
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3 hours ago About sharing Rory died in Salt Lake City, Utah, a week after his 23rd birthday By David Cowan Home affairs correspondent, BBC Scotland A Scottish mother whose son was shot dead in the US has called for an end to the country’s “culture of hatred”. Detectives in Utah believe Rory Swimm was…
27 minutes ago About sharing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said at the weekend that the DUP would not be distracted by calendar-led initiatives By Gareth Gordon BBC News NI political correspondent The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has ruled out the prospect of a deal to restore devolution in Northern Ireland before Christmas, the BBC understands. It…
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6 hours ago About sharing By Becky Morton Political reporter More training for door staff and funding for testing kits are among a package of measures announced to crack down on spiking. The Home Office has said the law will also be “modernised” to make it clear spiking – putting alcohol or drugs into another…