Shirley Bannister, mother of South Carolina teacher who died of Covid-19, dies from it weeks later

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  6 years ago

“The mother of a South Carolina teacher who died from Covid-19 earlier this month has died after she was infected by the virus, according to a...”

Trump's Taxes Show Chronic Losses and Years of Income Tax Avoidance - The New York Times

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“The Times obtained Donald Trump's tax information extending over more than two decades, revealing struggling properties, vast write-offs, an audit...”

The Times obtained Donald Trump's tax information extending over more than two decades, revealing struggling properties, vast write-offs, an audit battle and hundreds of millions in debt coming due.

North Korea issues rare apology after killing South Korean official at sea - ABC News

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“North Korea sent an apology letter to South Korea's presidential office on Friday.”

Vietnam police seize 345,000 used condoms that were sold as new - CNN

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“Police in Vietnam have confiscated an estimated 345,000 used condoms which had been cleaned and resold as new, state media reported.”

Eric Trump must testify in New York probe before the election, judge rules

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“Eric Trump must testify in New York probe before the election, judge rules”

Revealed: pro-Trump activists plotted violence ahead of Portland rallies

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  53 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Leaked chat logs show Portland-area pro-Trump activists planning and training for violence, sourcing arms and ammunition and even suggesting...”

'Heartbroken': Tears, rage in Louisville streets after Breonna Taylor grand jury decision

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  75 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Only one officer faces charges, and no indictments directly for the young EMT's killing.”

Russian trolls are relying on Trump quotes and tweets for disinformation campaigns, saving them from making up the content themselves like they did in the 2016 elections

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Former FBI agent Clint Watts told The New York Times Russian operatives "must be flabbergasted" at how easy Trump was making their job.”

DeVos to Be Investigated for Potential Violation of Ethics Law

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“WASHINGTON — An independent government agency will investigate whether Education Secretary Betsy DeVos breached a law forbidding federal employees...”

The Laird

By: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  Other  •  14 Comments  •  9 Likes  •  6 years ago

I wanted to let everyone know that Jj (The Laird) has passed away.  I received an email from Soph on Sept. 14, the date of his passing, and I just flat-out missed it.  Please forgive the delay. RIP Laird.