Diary of a Radio Junkie: 411 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/05/17
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A federal court has ordered the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to administer expensive hepatitis C medication to prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal, could have impact on future prisoners' rights issues.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 421 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/15/17
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Trump attacks civil rights hero John Lewis as 'All Talk' after He questions his legitimacy as president. and After 146 years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to shut down.
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Diary of a Radio Junkie: 425 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/19/17
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At least 20 firemen are thought to have died in a blaze in Iran's oldest hi rise, avalanche buries hotel in Italy, dozens missing, Perry in front of committee for energy, Trump nominates Purdue, agriculture.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 430 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/24/17
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Trump Signs 3 Memorandums, Including Withdrawal From Pacific Trade Deal Trump imposes hiring freeze on federal workers. Trump bans U.S. funding for groups that 'promote' abortion overseas.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 431 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/25/17
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Trump orders major investigation of 'voter fraud' Activates prepare to fight pipeline plans again, Jerry Brown, California gov lays down direct challenge to Trump in State of Union speech.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 432 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/26/17
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Trump and his organization lawyer up for the ethics war ahead, As Trump orders border wall, Mexico's president mulls canceling U.S. trip, Austria's president takes office denouncing populist 'danger', Mary Tyler Moore, beloved TV actress, dies at 80.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 434 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/28/17
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Trump takes action to cut flow of refugees entering U.S., especially from predominantly Muslim countries, Billionaire Mexican Carlos Slim tells Mexico not to fear Trump, Selena Williams wins 23rd Grand Slam.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 436 Days of Waking Up to the News
1/30/17
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6 killed, 8 wounded in Quebec City mosque, One U.S. service member killed, others Injured during raid in Yemen, Yemeni civilian casualties including children, NSC shake-up, Bannon gets a seat at table, Chaos continues after travel ban, massive protests across country including at Battery Park, NYC while Trump defends order.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 439 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/2/17
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Republican senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski will not vote for Ed. Secretary Betsy DeVos, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn puts "Iran on notice", Tillerson sworn in as Secretary of State.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 442 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/5/17
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Trump's travel ban remains suspended, after the U.S. Court of Appeals denied a Justice Department request stay of suspension, Protests against Trump and ban continue, France far-right leader launches presidential campaign.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 444 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/7/17
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The Department of Justice files a brief with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, responding to legal challenge to Trump's order on immigration, Democrats conduct all-night session to try to stop DeVos, Amnesty International releases details about Syrian prison hangings.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 445 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/8/17
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Elizabeth Warren silenced for reading Coretta Scott King's letter at Session's debate, Army Corps of Engineers approves Dakota pipeline route, paving way fro project completion, Betsy DeVos sworn in as Secretary of Education.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 447 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/10/17
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Trump reaffirms U.S. commitment to One-China policy, On the anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution hundreds of thousands demonstrate, decry Trump, Appeals Court rejects Trump's travel ban, Tom Price confirmed as Secretary of Health.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 450 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/13/17
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Emergency evacuation ordered for close to 200,000 residents of Northern California as Oroville Dam spillway is in danger of failing, At least 40 immigration arrests in NYC area last week, Adele sweeps ”general categories” at Grammy’s, Beyonce gets “Album of the Year.”
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 453 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/16/17
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Colorado church provides sanctuary for immigrant facing deportation, 800 former EPA employees sign letter opposing Pruitt for EPA chair, Trump backs away from 2-State solution in White House meeting with Netanyahu, Putzer withdraws as Labor Secretary nominee, S.C. vote 'no' to union.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 454 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/17/17
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Trump's new pick for Secretary of Labor is Alexander Acosta, Pakistan launches crackdown as Islamic State shrine attack toll rises to 88, Trump's new pick for Secretary of Labor is Alexander Acosta, Retired Navy Vice Admiral Robert Harward has turned down an offer to become President Donald Trump's national security adviser 'Day Without Immigrants' protests being held across the US.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 457 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/20/17
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In Times Square and around the U.S., protesters take to the streets to say 'I am Muslim too’ as Trump spends third weekend in row at Mar-A Lago resort, interviews NSA candidates, Pence is in Brussels trying to reassuring EU.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 458 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/21/17
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France’s foreign affairs minister accused Russia of attempting “unacceptable interference” in French presidential election, ‘Not My President’s Day’ rallies across USA, Trump names Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster National Security Adviser.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 460 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/23/17
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Trump administration rescinds Obama rule on transgender students' bathroom use, Protesters leave Dakota Access Pipeline area, some stay, some are arrested, Anger rises across the country at GOP congressional town halls.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 462 Days of Waking Up to the News 2/25/17
2017
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The White House on Friday barred news outlets including CNN, the New York Times, Politico and the Los Angeles Times — from Sean Spicer's off-camera press briefing, De Blasio meets with federal prosecutors, FBI Agents investigating campaign funds, In Syria twin attacks on Homs security bases kill dozens.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 464 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/27/17
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As many as 500 headstones vandalized at Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Mosul battle, Iraqi forces seize key bridge, 'Moonlight' takes best picture at 2017 Oscars after shocking end-of-night flub gave award to La La Land.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 465 Days of Waking Up to the News
2/28/17
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President in speech to governors, says budget will include a proposal for $54 billion increase in defense spending, while slashing domestic programs by the same amount, Private company SpaceX announces that it plans to send passengers on a mission beyond the moon in late 2018.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 468 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/03/17
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Attorney General Sessions to recuse himself from any Trump campaign investigations,
V.P. Pence used AOL email for state business as Indiana's governor, Under Pruitt, EPA halts inquiry into oil and gas industry emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
V.P. Pence used AOL email for state business as Indiana's governor, Under Pruitt, EPA halts inquiry into oil and gas industry emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 469 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/04/17
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In a series of Tweets Trump accuses Obama of wiretapping, US forces conduct more than 20 airstrikes on al Qaeda in Yemen, Jordan hangs 15 in rare mass execution, St Louis ex-journalist accused of making threats against Jewish centers.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 470 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/05/17
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Sickened Russian opposition leader blames poison ordered by Russian special services, Barnard College endowment to divest from climate change deniers, French election: Fillon's fate hinges on Paris rally.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 471 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/06/17
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FBI director Comey asks Justice Dept. to publicly deny Trump's ‘ wire tapping’ allegation, Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper denied Trump's unsupported claim that the Obama administration had wiretapped Trump Tower before his inauguration N. Korea test-fires handful of ‘unknown projectiles' into Japan waters.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 472 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/07/17
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Trump signs new executive order banning immigration from 6 Muslim-majority and reinstates temporary blanket ban on all refugees, House Republicans release bill that would repeal Obamacare taxes and penalties, keep some subsidies.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 473 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/08/17
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WikiLeaks releases what it calls CIA trove of cyber-espionage documents, WikiLeaks documents detail alleged CIA hacking tools, Lynne Stewart, lawyer imprisoned in terrorism case, dies at 77, China warns Trump he is facing a 'head-on collision' with North Korea.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 476 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/11/17
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Damascus bombing leaves at least 40 dead, U.N. World facing greatest humanitarian crisis since 1945- famine in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and Nigeria, Indigenous communities and supporters end 4 days of protests against Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL Pipeline in D.C.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 480 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/15/17
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Trump paid about $38 million in federal taxes in 2005, leaked returns say, or to put it another way, Donald Trump was paid that year like a member of the 0.001%, but he paid taxes like the 99%. And by at least one measure, he paid like the bottom 50%,Trump travel ban faces court hearings by challengers today.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 482 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/17/17
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Advocates say Trump budget cuts will hurt country's most vulnerable, cuts funding for arts, humanities and public media, pinches pennies for education, slashes climate change funding, Israel carries out air strikes inside Syria, U.S. denies striking Syrian mosque after dozens reported killed.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 484 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/19/17
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Federal appeals court refuses a request from two American Indian tribes to stop oil from flowing through Dakota Access pipeline, Tillerson meets with Chinese president as North Korea conducts "high-thrust engine test," Chuck Berry, rock n' roll legend, dies at 90.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 485 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/20/17
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Governor Schumer: proposed Trump budget ‘devastating’ to NYC anti-terrorism efforts.
Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist Jimmy Breslin dies at 88, Subway fares go up, so do bridge and tunnel tolls.
Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist Jimmy Breslin dies at 88, Subway fares go up, so do bridge and tunnel tolls.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 486 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/21/17
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Democrats criticize Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch as pro-business, Postmodern dance pioneer Trisha Brown dies at age 80, FBI Director Comey confirmed that FBI is investigating possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, and he pushed back against Trump's allegations that he was wiretapped by Obama, U.S. restricts electronic devices on flights from 8 Muslim countries.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 489 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/24/17
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Trump ultimatum for House GOP: vote on health bill or Affordable Care Act stands, TransCanada's Keystone pipeline receives Trump presidential permit, U.S. Senate votes to repeal Obama-era Internet privacy rules, Former Russian lawmaker and Putin critic killed in Ukraine.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 493 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/28/17
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Attorney General Sessions orders crackdown on 'Sanctuary Cities,' threatens holding funds,
Head Of House intel committee went to White House grounds to meet source, Anti-Apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies at 87.
Head Of House intel committee went to White House grounds to meet source, Anti-Apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies at 87.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 494 Days of Waking Up to the News
3/29/17
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Brexit gets real: Prime Minister May has triggered U.K.'s exit from EU, Trump signs a sweeping executive order Tuesday that seeks to undo Obama's environmental legacy and national efforts to address climate change.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 495 Days of Waking Up to the News 3/30/17
2017
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Federal judge in Hawaii blocks indefinitely blocks Trump's executive order to restrict travel to the U.S. from six predominantly Muslim countries and suspension of the U.S. refugee program.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 497 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/1/17
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Estimates for the cumulative wealth of the Trump cabinet ranges from $6 billion to $14 million, Mayor DeBlasio backs plan to close Riker’s Island prison , build smaller prisons, Venezuela reverses ruling to strip congress of legislative powers.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 500 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/4/17
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14 dead in St. Petersburg metro attack carried out by suicide bomber, Toxic gas attack in Syria kills at least 58, many are children, Trump tells Egypt leader Sisi, US will fight Islamist militants together, US cuts $32 million from funding UN family planning agency, Justice Department to review all civil rights agreements on police conduct, Hundreds rally at NYC City Hall to oppose Trumps cuts in culture spending.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 501 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/5/17
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ox News under siege as over 20 advertisers pull ads from O'Reilly over sexual harassment scandals, Over 30 people killed in overnight attack by Islamic State in Tikrit, Iraq, Syria chemical death toll over 70, 100's sick.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 502 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/6/17
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Democrats on Capitol Hill have different strategies to force Trump's tax returns into the spotlight, Trump removes Steve Bannon from National Security Council postSyria chemical attack has changed my view of Assad, says Trump, Civilian deaths in Mosul lead U.S. and Iraqi forces to change tactics against Islamic State.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 507 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/11/17
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Alabama's governor resigns amid scandal over alleged affair and cover-up, A judge ruled for a second time Monday that Texas’ strict voter ID law was intentionally crafted to discriminate against minorities, Tillerson stands firm on Syria in meeting with European leaders, will meet with Russia.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 508 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/12/17
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Tillerson seeks ‘open, candid, frank exchange' with Lavrov in Moscow, FBI reportedly obtained warrant to monitor Trump adviser Carter Page, China calls for calm as U.S. dispatches naval might to Korean waters.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 509 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/13/17
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First African-American female judge on New York's top court found dead, Rohingya fleeing Myanmar describe military tactic of systematic rape, Trump, in 180-degree switches, says NATO 'no longer obsolete’, China doesn’t manipulate currency.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 510 Days of Waking Up to the News 4/14/17
2017
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U.S. drops biggest non-nuclear bomb ever used in combat, Afghan officials say 36 Islamic State fighters dead,In Syria: Evacuation begins in besieged towns, Misdirected' airstrike by U.S.-led coalition kills 18 allied fighters.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 511 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/15/17
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Courts block 7 executions set for 11-day span in Arkansas, North Korea flaunts missiles in huge parade to celebrate country's founder, Major delays, commotion at NYC's Penn Station, after police tasing.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 514 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/18/17
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Murder posted on Facebook raises questions of responsibility, NYC Mayor DeBlasio promises to look under every stone" regarding Trump finances in relation to city, forcing him to reveal his taxes, British P.M. May makes surprise announcement calling early election.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 515 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/19/17
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Man who killed 6 year-old Etan Patz in 1979 in NYC, sentenced to prison, Egypt releases aid worker charged with abuse and trafficking allegations, AG Sessions says sanctuary cities 'undermine' gang fight, Georgia special election headed to runoff as Republicans avoid nightmare scenario, Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in prison, Trump order to target high-skilled worker visa program.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 516 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/20/17
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After U.S confirms Iran’s compliance with nuclear deal Tillerson talks tough on Iran, Bill O'Reilly is out at Fox News, Dozens of refugees found dead off Libyan coast after 8,300 rescued.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 517 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/21/17
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Paris shooting leaves 1police officer dead, more wounded, cast shadow over election, Arkansas carries out first execution in twelve years, Vermont press shield bill regarding confidential sources approved by house, governor expected to sign.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 519 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/23/17
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North Korea threatens to sink US Navy vessel in indeterminate waters, detains third American, Prosecutors and judges back Florida prosecutor who will no longer seek death penalty, Marches on over 600 cities on six continents are held in support of science, after Trump cuts EPA.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 520 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/24/17
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French voters shun political parties, sending Macron, Le Pen to presidential runoff, Congress focused on averting government shutdown, Trump wants more, Defense Secretary Mattis makes surprise visit to Afghanistan.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 521 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/25/17
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Arkansas executes 2 inmates, the first double execution in U.S. since 2000, Trump administration to impose 20 % tariff on Canadian lumber, Senate confirms ex-Georgia governor Sonny Perdue as agriculture secretary, Mayor de Blasio outlines plan to expand Pre-K to 3-year-olds, Under cover of night, New Orleans begins dismantling Confederate monuments.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 522 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/26/17
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Federal court in San Francisco blocks Trump's threat against sanctuary cities, U.S. moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean site, sparking protests, In Turkey police have arrested 1,000 people suspected of being part of a movement blamed for the failed 2016 coup, China launches its first home-built aircraft carrier.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 523 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/27/17
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Trump tells Canada and Mexico he will negotiate, not withdraw from Nafta, Trump administration proposes "massive" tax overhaul and tax cut plan, Venezuela to leave OAS, death toll climbs after dueling rallies, Senators leave White house briefing unsure why it took place, United Airlines will now pay voluntarily bumped passenger up to $10,000, Trump signs executive order shrinking national monuments.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 524 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/28/17
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New span of Kosciuszko Bridge opens between Brooklyn and Queens, NYC PD rolls out police body camera pilot program, Arkansas executes fourth in a week, Mike Flynn is subject of a Pentagon investigation, Tillerson wants N. Korea negotiations as Trump hints at war.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 525 Days of Waking Up to the News 4/29/17
2017
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Protests against Temer break out across Brazil, N.Korea: Another failed rocket launch, Politicians, others speak out against Trump's executive order on opening marine preserves and oil drilling, Trump, first president to address NRA in 34 years, In South Africa Zuma signs anti-corruption bills, Congress averts shutdown on Trump's 100th day.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 526 Days of Waking Up to the News
4/30/17
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Trump holds rally in Pennsylvania as journalists gather at annual DC dinner, he blasts the media, Dozens hospitalized several killed as tornadoes hit East Texas, 200,000 in DC and around the country march to protest Trump climate policies.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 527 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/1/17
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Congress reaches deal to fund government through September, no money for wall, At least 13 dead as storms and tornadoes cross south and midwest, Tump invites Philippines leader to White House.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 528 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/2/17
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The American missile-defense system THAAD deployed to counter threats from N. Korea has is in operation (despite protests), Trump administration rolls back Michelle Obama's healthy school lunch push, Immigrants' rights fuel May Day protests in NYC and around the world.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 529 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/3/17
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NATO convey bombed in Afghanistan, 8 Afghans killed, US soldiers wounded, Texas police officer fired in fatal teen shooting, Session's Justice Department declines investigating police shooting of Alton Sterling, Putin-Trump telephone call about Syria cease fire.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 530 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/4/17
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Trump hosts Palestinian Authority President Abbas, FBI director Comey defends decision to tell Congress last October that FBI was investigating Clinton emails, Puerto Rico makes unprecedented move to restructure debt, Trump order will relax restrictions on political activity by religious groups.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 531 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/5/17
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Macon leads as French presidential campaign enters final day, Judge won't block Iowa law on 3-day wait for abortions, Vote to appeal Obamacare moves to Senate after House approval, Protesters greet Trump on first trip back to NYC since election.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 532 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/6/17
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Trump's 2nd nominee to serve as Army Secretary withdraws, (said to be anti-LGBT and anti-Muslim), Macron's campaign hacked on eve of French election, Leaked document indicates big proposed cuts to Drug Czar's office, Leaked document indicates big proposed cuts to Drug Czar's office, U.K. Conservatives gain in general elections.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 533 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/7/17
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National Republicans and Democrats are pouring cash into Montana's congressional race, 50,000 evacuated in Hanover, Germany after 5 WWII bombs uncovered, In Nigeria, Boko Haram releases 82 of the kidnapped girls.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 534 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/8/17
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Emmanuel Macron declared next French president winning resounding victory over far-right, nationalist Marine Le Pen, Kushner companies' pitch to Chinese investors raises conflict of interest questions, Texas Gov. Abbott signs measure targeting 'Sanctuary Cities.'
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 535 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/9/17
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Sally Yates, ex US Attorney General testifies: 'We believed Gen. Flynn was compromised’, (Pro-Trump) Sinclair Broadcast Group has deal to buy Tribune Media's TV stations,Russian LGBT network steps up efforts to get gay men out of Chechnya.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 537 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/11/17
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Acting FBI boss to take Comey's place at Senate intel hearing, After firing FBI director, Trump meets with Russian foreign minister and then Kissinger, Senate intelligence panel subpoenas former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, South Korea urges 'parallel' talks and sanctions to rein in North Korea, GOP fails to repeal Obama methane law.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 538 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/12/17
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Despite little evidence of fraud, White House launches voting commission, Trump shifts rationale for firing Comey yet again, calling him a 'Showboat', US, China reach deals on market access for American exports of beef, financial services, Sessions orders return to tough drug war policies that trigger mandatory minimum sentences.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 539 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/13/17
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Trump denies demanding loyalty pledge from Comey, Rosenstein agrees to brief Senate on Comey firing, and interviews for FBI chief begin, Rain coming to giant fire in Okeefenokee, but probably won’t help, Ransomware attacks hit computer systems in close to 100 countries.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 540 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/14/17
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Emmanuel Macron was sworn in as French president, North Korea launches another missile, New York State has opened an investigation into the real-estate dealings of President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, Venezuela's political and humanitarian deteriorates.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 541 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/15/17
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NJ Congressman Frelinghuysen targets activist in letter to her employer, Cholera strikes Yemen's Sanaa, state of emergency called, Hunger strike takes toll on Palestinian prisoners, Ransomware virus spreads to over 150 countires, Snowden tweets.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 542 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/16/17
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U.S. Says Syria has been burning bodies to hide prison executions for years, Trump expansion of abortion ‘gag rule’ will restrict $8.8 billion in U.S. aid for health, The country's first freelancer protections against nonpayment go into effect in NYC, Trump revealed "highly classified information" to two top Russian officials in White House meeting, HRMcMaster calls false, UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 543 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/17/17
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According to Comey memo Trump asked Comey to shut down Flynn investigation, day after Flynn was fired, Turkey’s Erdogan big meeting with Trump gets obscured by White House chaos, Journalists protests after fatal shooting of Mexican journalist Javier Valdez Cardenas, Chelsea Manning released from prison, Suicide bombers storm Afghan state broadcaster.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 544 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/18/17
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Justice Department (R. Rosenstein) appoints former FBI director Robert Mueller to handle the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Video shows security forces belonging to Turkish President violently breaking up a protest outside the ambassador's DC diplomatic residence, Roger Ailes dead at 77.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 545 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/19/17
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Sweden drops rape investigation of Julian Assange — but he's not in the clear, Brazil's Supreme Court launches corruption probe into president, Bronx man charged with murder for driving into pedestrians in Times Square, 1 dead, 22 injured.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 546 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/20/17
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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani Wins Re-Election, Comey will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee in open session, Trump told Russian officials he fired the "nut job" Comey to ease the pressure over Russian investigation, New Orleans removes its final Confederate-era statue.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 548 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/22/17
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Trump arrives in Israel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for second leg of international trip, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will donate a combined $100 million to a World Bank fund for women entrepreneurs that was the brainchild of Ivanka Trump, Seattle Mom sues Trump to stop travel ban and bring her son home from Somaila.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 549 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/23/17
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British police confirm 22 dead least 50 injured after suicide bomber hits Manchester Arena, Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling striking down North Carolina race- based gerrymandering, Trump In Israel says middle east peace won't be easy, Flynn takes the fifth, refusing to turn over documents to Senate panel, Trump asked Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Michael Rogers to deny Russian collusion.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 550 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/24/17
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Prime Minister Theresa May raises terror threat to highest level, British police arrest 3 after Manchester suicide bombing, Ex CIA Director Brennan alerted FBI to pattern of contacts between Russian officials and Trump campaign, EPA, State Department and Agriculture take hardest hits in Trump budget, devastating blow to poor.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 551 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/25/17
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23 million people would lose their insurance under new version of Trumpcare, (1 million less than earlier version), Philippines President Duterte said martial law could be extended to rest of country ("against ISIS") Montana Republican House candidate charged with body slamming reporter.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 552 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/26/17
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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rules that Trump's controversial travel ban should be placed on hold, In NATO speech, Trump scolds leaders but doesn't recommit to defense pledge, Attack on Coptic Christians on busses kills at least 26 in Egypt, Republican Gianforte wins Republican House race amid assault charge.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 554 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/28/17
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Southern rock pioneer Greg Allman dead at 69 in Mosul, Iraq civilians in grave danger Trump returns from G7 Summit without US joining consensus on climate change, immediately starts ranting on Twitter about fake news leaks and "the enemy."
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 556 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/30/17
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Suspect in Portland, Oregon who shouted hate speech at a woman wearing hijab and then stabbed defenders set to appear in court, Austin,Texas lawmakers trade assault allegations after one calls ICE on protesters, Manuel Noriega, dictator ousted by U.S. in Panama, dead at 83.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 557 Days of Waking Up to the News
5/31/17
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Wary of North Korea, U.S. destroys mock warhead over the Pacific, Amid rumors of staff shake-up, White House Communications Director Mike Dubke resigns, Russia fires cruise missiles from Mediterranean at ISIS targets in Syria, At least 80 dead, more than 300 injured in Kabul city center car bombing.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 558 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/1/17
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Number of casualties rise as, the Haqqani network is suspected of being behind Kabul bombing, Ivanka Trump's Brand Faces A New Challenge as activists investigating shoe factory in China are arrested and or/disappear, Bronx grand jury indicts NYPD sergeant for the shooting of mentally ill Bronx woman, Trump has granted ethics waivers to at least 17 of his top White House aides, including Bannon, Priebus and Conway.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 560 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/3/17
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Giant sloth remains (fossil) found in LosAngeles, U.N. Security Council unanimously broadens sanctions on North Korea, Demonstrators killed during clashes with Afghan law enforcement while protesting Kabul security after bombing.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 564 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/7/17
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Twelve dead as Islamic State claims attack on Iranian Parliament and Shrine, Attorney General Sessions offered to resign amid Trump anger at recusal, Phil Murphy and Kim Guadagno win N.J. Governor primary.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 565 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/8/17
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Christopher Ray is Trump's nominee to be new FBI director, Four top national security officers sidestep Senate questioning on Trump, Russia and the FBI, call me release his opening statement on Trump, Russia and 2016 election--will testify today.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 566 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/9/17
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Comey accuses White House of ‘lies, plain and simple' about his firing, Trump Tweets back, In defeat for Theresa May, Conservatives lose majority In U.K. Parliament, pressure increases for her resignation, Japan's Emperor will be permitted to abdicate, South Korea suspends THAAD deployment.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 567 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/10/17
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Trump says he is willing to testify about interactions with Comey, says some of the things Comey said "just weren't true," Brazil's president Temer gets legal win battle against corruption allegations.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 568 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/11/17
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At least 3 U.S.soldiers killed in Afghanistan, Big demonstrations in Shanghai over ban on selling converted flats, protesters marching against Islamic Law met with larger counter protests.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 569 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/12/17
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In an election with very low turnout Puerto Rico overwhelmingly votes on statehood in non-binding referendum, DC and Maryland sue Trump on emoluments, Navalny, hundreds arrested in Russian anticorruption marches, Macron party big win in France, Delta, Public Theater pull out of Public Theater support.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 570 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/13/17
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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules preliminary injunction blocking travel ban remains, Is expected to restrict trade and travel with Cuba, Wants To Shrink Bears Ears National Monument, Is weighing firing Special Counsel Mueller.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 571 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/14/17
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Congressman aides, police shot at baseball practice, Jeff Sessions testifies he never discussed election with Russians, Democratic lawmakers sue Trump, another emoluments case, over 200 included, China detains chairman of Anbang, which sought ties with Jared Kushner, London Firefighters Battle High-Rise Inferno, American student freed by North Korea arrives home in coma.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 572 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/15/17
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Senators grill Trump judicial nominees on provocative blog posts, Trump conflates ‘phony collusion' and possible obstruction of justice investigation, The Standing Rock Sioux claim ‘victory and vindication’ in court that says inadequate environmental vetting, Thousands remain in South Sudan refugee camps, Senate votes to limit Trump's power to lift Russia sanctions.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 573 Days of Waking Up to the News 6/16/17
2017
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Mayor DeBlasio want to create 400,000 and a ‘nightlife ambassador’VP Pence hires outside lawyer to deal with Russia inquiries, London fire death toll could reach 100,Turkey’s Erdoğan decries 'unacceptable' US arrest warrants for staff in Washington brawl.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 574 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/17/17
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7 U.S. sailors missing in Navy destroyer collision with merchant vessel, Thousands protest after Minnesota officer found Not Guilty in Philando Castile death, 7 U.S. sailors missing in Navy destroyer collision with merchant vessel, Trump adopts harder line on Cuba.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 575 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/18/17
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Three killed, nine injured in blast at Bogota, Colombia shopping mall, 57 dead in central Portugal wildfires, Iraqi forces launch assault to take Mosul Old City, Mistrial declared in Bill Cosby sexual assault trial.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 576 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/19/17
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Cyclists call for more safety following two deaths in one week in Chelsea, NYC, At least 1 dead after van hits pedestrians near North London mosque, thought to be anti-Muslim, U.S.-led coalition shoots down Syrian military jet west of Raqqa.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 577 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/20/17
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Russia to target U.S. aircraft flying over Syrian government airspace, Supreme Court rules former detainees cannot sue Bush administration officials Democrats tie up the Senate to protest GOP health care push, U.N. World Refugee Day- 65 million and counting.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 578 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/21/17
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Saudi Arabia rewrites succession as king replaces heir with son, Mohammed bin Salman, 31, Republicans hold Georgia house seat, dashing Democrats’ hopes, Uber founder resigns under pressure as CEO.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 579 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/22/17
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Iraq's military said ISIS destroyed the 12th century al-Nuri mosque in Mosul's Old City, House Dems pressure White House on Kushner, Flynn security clearances, Kushner visits Israel, Palestine,State Legislature ends annual session without extending De Blasio's control of NYC schools.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 580 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/23/17
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Senate health care bill includes deep cuts to Medicaid, so far 4 Republicans object, Diplomatic row between Qatar and neighbors escalates, After 42 years, Yellowstone Grizzly will be taken off endangered species list, Real estate firm with ties to Trump may build the new FBI headquarters.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 581 Days of Waking Up to the News 6/24/17
6/24/17
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More than 140 may be buried in landslide in Southwest China, Asian Carp discovered close to Lake Michigan as Trump pushes budget cuts for agencies that protect from invasive species, Hundreds evacuated from London tower blocks over fears of Grenfell fire repeats.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 583 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/26/17
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D.C. Metro schedules change, fares go up, Overwhelmed by airbag troubles Takata files for bankruptcy protection, Horse trading over health bill begins among Republicans, Ferry boat filled with tourists capsizes in Colombia.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 584 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/27/17
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According to Congressional Budget Office GOP Senate bill would cut health care coverage by 22 million, Google hit with $2.7 billion fine by European antitrust monitor, Salvador Dali's body to be exhumed in paternity suit, Supreme Court allows limited version of Trump’s travel ban to take effect, will consider case in fall, White House warns Syria re: upcoming possible chemical weapons attack.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 585 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/28/17
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Senate GOP leaders push off health care vote until after July 4th, New Ransomware attack spreads from Ukraine, NYC subway derailment injures 34-cause “human error," After a 2-year freeze, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board increases rent on on rent-stabilized apartments, Venezuelan police helicopter fires on Supreme Court and Interior Ministry.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 586 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/29/17
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Trump 2020 campaign is getting underway at his D.C. hotel, as president ignores conflict of interest accusations, Australian police bring sexual assault charges against Catholic cardinal, Trump picks Republican lawyer for FCC commissioner seat, expected to be anti net-neutrality.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 587 Days of Waking Up to the News
6/30/17
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Cuomo declares MTA “state of emergency,"n 13th hour deal, De Blasio gets 2 more years control over NYC schools, German lawmakers approve same-sex marriage, Hawaii asks Federal Court for clarification as travel ban goes begins.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 588 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/1/17
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State officials of both parties reject requests for voters' identification details, One dead, 6 injured after shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, China's Xi talks tough on Hong Kong at 20th anniversary of take over as thousands protest, 4 of Iowa’s 12 Planned Parenthood clinics are closing today.- defunded, NJ Governor Christie orders government shutdown- state beaches closed.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 589 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/2/17
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Qatar-Gulf conflict puts U.S. in a bind as deadline for resolution approaches, Three car bombs hit Damascus, at least eight people killed, NJ, Maine and Illinois, at least partial shutdowns as budgets fail to pass.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 590 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/3/17
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NJ Governor Christie and family enjoy private state beach due to government shutdown, Iran to sign biggest deal since end of sanctions with French energy giant Total, China accuses U.S. warship of "provocation" in South China Sea, Tenacious civil rights advocate, Norman Dorsen, dies at 86.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 591 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/4/17
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Erie Canal, 200 today, made New York a global city, North Korea claims it successfully tested an ICBM, New Jersey budget deal reached just in time for July 4 celebrations, Italy threatens to close its ports over spike in migrant arrivals.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 592 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/5/17
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Xi-Putin meet boosting ties, N. Korea ICBM in play, Canada to compensate ex-Guantanamo inmate, opposition furious, Appeals court says EPA can't keep delaying Obama-era methane rules, NPR recites Declaration of Independence, Trump supporters flip out (think its call for revolution,) Iraq fight to take Mosul from ISIS in final stages.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 593 Days of Waking Up to the News 7/6/17
7/6/17
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Maduro supporters storm Venezuelan Congress, Police investigate killing of police officer in the Bronx, Trump in Poland-threatening North Korea urges West to defend our civilization, minimizes Russian meddling in US election.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 594 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/7/17
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Massive protests turn violent around G-20 Summit in Hamburg, some turn violent, Sheila Michaels, civil rights activist who brought 'Ms' into mainstream, dies at 78, Ethics Office Director Walter Shaub resigns, saying rules need to be tougher, Cirque Du Soleil buys Blue Man Group.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 595 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/8/17
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South Sudan cancels anniversary celebration, amid war and famine, Trump-Putin scheduled ½ hour meeting at G20 lasts 2 hrs 15 minutes –declare cease-fire in Syria, discuss Russian meddling and N. Korea, massive protests continue, Missouri joined Arkansas on Friday in banning the use and sale of the weed killer Dicamba, Turtles (some pregnant) block flights at JFK.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 596 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/9/17
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Thousands continue to march from Ankara to Istanbul in opposition to Turkish President Erdogan,
Trump team met with lawyer linked to Kremlin during campaign in June 2016, G20 closes with rebuke to Trump's climate change stance.
Trump team met with lawyer linked to Kremlin during campaign in June 2016, G20 closes with rebuke to Trump's climate change stance.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 597 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/10/17
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'Summer of hell' begins with start of NYC's Penn Station repairs, Last Friday a treaty banning nuclear weapons approved at UN (with no votes from countries with nuclear weapons,) Iraq's prime minister celebrates win over Islamic State in Mosul.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 598 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/11/17
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Military plane crash kills at least 16 in Mississippi, Trump son informed Russia meeting was effort to aid his father's campaign, New rule clears the way for more class-action lawsuits against banks. British Columbia wildfires - 14,000 evacuated as fires spread.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 599 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/12/17
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A new report on Gaza says conditions are deteriorating there even faster than forecast, Trump administration considers end to citizenship for military service program, Internet companies part of campaign today to keep Net Neutrality rules.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 603 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/16/17
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Berkshire Museum to sell 40 works to create endowment, Marathon Enterprise recalls over 7 million pounds of contaminated hot dogs, Sinkhole swallows Florida homes, Native Americans sue after gov't says Grizzly Bears aren't endangered.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 604 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/17/17
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Senate defers healthcare bill as John McCain recovers from surgery (his vote is needed), Natural gas building boom fuels climate worries, enrages land owners in New England, Baboon in Zambia tampers with cables, 50,000 lose electricity, In Venezuela big show of support for opposition in opposition organized referendum.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 606 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/19/17
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Supreme Court upholds "grandparents" exemption to Trump travel ban (blocks refugee resettlement) Massachusetts lawmakers unveil proposed overhaul of marijuana law, Uruguay becomes first country to legalize marijuana in 2013, began selling in pharmacies today.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 607 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/20/17
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NYC Councilman arrested during protest at Mitch McConnell's D.C. office over healthcare bill, Trump tells senators to stay in D.C. until you pass healthcare bill, Senator John McCain diagnosed with glioblastoma brain tumor, Climate scientist says he was demoted for speaking out on climate change.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 608 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/21/17
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Trump's third home away from home to cost taxpayers millions, Thousands march through Hebron, West Bank, against the restrictions imposed on Al Aqsa Mosque, Trump team seeks to control, block Mueller’s Russia investigation.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 609 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/22/17
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Sean Spicer resigns as Press Secretary in White House communications shake-up, Poland's senate approves contentious court bill giving politicians substantial power over Supreme Court, US air raid kills Afghan police in Helmand, 16 dead in "friendly fire."
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 610 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/23/17
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8 dead, 20 in critical or serious condition found in tractor-trailer in San Antonio, House And Senate reach deal on sanctions for Russia, Iran and North Korea, bill also aims to prevent President Trump from relaxing sanctions without lawmakers' consent.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 611 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/24/17
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Taliban claim deadly Kabul suicide attack, at least 35 dead, Jared Kushner says 'I did not collude' ahead of Senate committee appearance, Christopher Wray, nominee for FBI head, represented Christie for 11 months in Bridgegate before signing a mandatory retainer agreement.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 612 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/25/17
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In Turkey, 17 journalists from the country's oldest independent newspaper go on trial, US judge halts deportation of Iraqi nationals in Trump travel ban blow, Trump renews Twitter attacks on Attorney General Sessions.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 613 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/26/17
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Senators vote to proceed with health care debate, Venezuela crisis: Tensions rise as 48-hour strike starts, MTA has $800M plan to fix the subways — wants city to split the costs with city.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 614 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/27/17
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Trump, Foxconn announce new factory in Wisconsin in much-needed win for Trump and Scott Walker, Trump says transgender people can't serve in military, protests break in NYC and across the nation, A judge in Hawaii has recommended that a controversial telescope project be allowed to move forward.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 615 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/28/17
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Collins, Murkowski, McCain vote no, dealing potential death blow to Republican health care efforts, Pakistan's high court ousts Prime Minister Sharif in Panama Papers fallout, Sessions, Justice Department says Rights Law doesn’t protect gays, Michiko Kakutani, chief New York Times book critic, steps down after nearly 4 decades, Russia retaliates for sanctions approval, hitting at U.S. Diplomatic Corps, Halliburton to pay $29.2 million to settle U.S. charges tied to Angola.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 616 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/29/17
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Trump Chief of Staff Priebus is out — in biggest White House staff shake-up yet, Trump taps Gen. John Kelly to take over, North Korea says latest ICBM test successful and that U.S. is in striking distance.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 617 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/30/17
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Two US bombers fly over Korean Peninsula in response to ICBM launch, Trump slams China in Tweets for “doing nothing,” Australian police foil 'elaborate' terrorist plot to detonate bomb on plane, ” Federal judge blocks Arkansas from enforcing extreme abortion laws.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 618 Days of Waking Up to the News
7/31/17
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Putin to expel 755 U.S. diplomats and staff from Russia in response to new sanctions,
Several countries reject Venezuela's election to rewrite constitution, Police chiefs across the country denounce Trump’s endorsement of ‘police brutality’.
Several countries reject Venezuela's election to rewrite constitution, Police chiefs across the country denounce Trump’s endorsement of ‘police brutality’.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 619 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/1/17
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General Kelly sworn in as chief of staff, Scaramucci out as White House communications director (after 10 days,) Police shoot and kill man who allegedly came at officers with knife in Brooklyn, (was considered emotionally disturbed,) Sam Shepard, ‘poet laureate of America's emotional badlands,' dies at 73, Ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio convicted of criminal contempt, Actress Jeanne Moreau, icon Of French New Wave Cinema, dies at 89, Trump's Tweets endanger insurance markets.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 621 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/3/17
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Trump puts his signature and his view on sanctions law, following presidential trend, Unveils legislation severely limiting legal immigration, Earthquake shakes central Oklahoma (connected to fracking), one of 7 in 28 hours, Embattled Brazilian president survives corruption charge — for now, More bikers in NYC than any city in U.S.A.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 622 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/4/17
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Transcripts show how contentious Trump’s calls were with Mexican and Australian leaders, Mueller using D.C. grand jury In Russia probe, Senators introduce 2 bills to try to keep Trump from firing Mueller, NAACP warns black travelers to use ‘extreme caution' when visiting Missouri, China steps up blocking virtual private networks.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 623 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/5/17
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Martin Shkreli, "Pharma Bro." found guilty on several counts of security fraud, In Rwanda Paul Kagame wins by landslide, ushered in peace and progress, and crushed dissent, US Appeals Court tosses ex_Blackwater guards conviction in 2007 Baghdad massacre, D.O.J., Sessions announce crackdown on leaks, probes triple.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 624 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/6/17
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Usain Bolt takes bronze at world championships in his final 100-meter race Senate unanimously agrees to block Trump from making recess appointments over break (lead by Lisa Murkowski, Republican) , U.N. approves new North Korea sanctions over missile tests.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 625 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/7/17
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Minnesota governor calls Saturday’s mosque bombing 'act of terrorism’, Chicago to sue Feds over funding threats to sanctuary cities, Haitians in the U.S. Flock to Canada's border seeking asylum, North Korea vows to "make the US pay dearly" as sanctions tighten.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 626 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/8/17
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A draft report by scientists from 13 federal agencies, (not yet public) obtained by The New York Times, concludes that Americans are feeling the effects of climate change right now, Trump administration yanks sleep apnea testing for truckers, engineers, Mayor de Blasio banking on subway outrage to push his ''Millionaires Tax' through Albany, Netanyahu faces corruption probe.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 627 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/9/17
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US intelligence analysts have assessed that North Korea has produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead, Trump says U.S. will meet North Korean threats with ‘fire and fury like the world has never seen ’, Iranian drone comes within 100 feet of US fighter jet in Persian Gulf, South Africa Jacob Zuma survives no-confidence vote, In Kenya opposition candidate Odinga says election was hacked.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 628 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/10/17
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S.V. Snowdragon is trying to sail to the North Pole to show the effects of climate change, Hot air balloons launched by University of Hartford and Bridgeport will provide unique view of upcoming solar eclipse, North Korea details Guam strike plan and calls Trump “bereft of reason.”
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 630 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/12/17
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President Trump says he won't rule out military option in Venezuela, Chinese President Xi urges restraint from Trump in phone call on North Korea crisis, Lake George’s (in upstate New York) Million Dollar Beach is closed too often due to reoccurring contamination, Kenyan president wins reelection will opposition concede?
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 632 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/14/17
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Massive Northampton (MA) rally and demonstrations around the nation condemn white supremacy and Trump’s response to Charlottesville attack, Cuomo starts petition to press Trump to call white supremacists by name, Venezuela crisis looms over the Pence’s Latin American trip.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 633 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/15/17
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Massive Northampton (MA) rally and demonstrations around the nation condemn white supremacy and Trump’s response to Charlottesville attack, Cuomo starts petition to press Trump to call white supremacists by name, Venezuela crisis looms over the Pence’s Latin American trip.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 634 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/16/17
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at contentious press conference in Trump Tower, NYC, Trump now says counter protesters also to blame for Charlottesville, Signs order rolling back the environmental rules on infrastructure, that account for sea level rise, 3 more business leaders leave Trump's manufacturing council, Brooklyn tenants sue Kushner companies claiming rent rule violations.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 635 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/17/17
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Fallout for Trump after Charlottesville, Just in advance of business advisory councils announcement to disband following a string of resignations, Trump disbands 2 of the councils, Top military officials, congressional caucauses, GW and George Bush, other Republicans speak out against racism as do Democrats, Spain rescues nearly 600 people at sea, crossing from Morocco as migration patterns change, Refugees from Raqqa in Northern Syria want ‘ just to stay alive' as US led coalition kilss dozens in airstrikes.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 636 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/18/17
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Spain's deadliest terror attack in more than a decade claimed lives and damaged others from just about every continent, 14 dead, over 100 injured, Mother of Charlottesville victim (Heather Heyer) says no calls from Trump, landmark suit brought by the ACLU against psychologists in CIA's harsh interrogation program ends in settlement , Steve Bannon out – fired by Trump.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 637 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/19/17
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More fallout from Trump's response to Charlottesville- 16 members of White House arts committee resign (including Chuck Close, Jhumpa Lahiri and George C. Wolfe) resign in protest, Charities pull fundraisers planned for Mar-A-Lago, Venezuela's pro-Madora assembly seizes Congressional powers, Death toll in Sierra Leone mudslides climb to over 450.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 638 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/20/17
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Comedian and civil rights activist dead at 84, Services held for terror victims in Barcelona, authorities continue to hunt for suspects, Boston right wing "free speech" rally dwarfed by counter protests.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 639 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/21/17
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10 sailors missing after U.S. Navy destroyer collides with cargo ship off Singapore, People prepare across US for total and partial solar eclipse, Fresh threats from Pyongyang as joint military exercise begins, Initial NAFTA talks conclude amid signs schedule could slip.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 641 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/23/17
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Commander of Navy's 7th Fleet dismissed after ships’ mishaps, 24 million affected by flooding in South Asia, Trump appeared at Phoenix rally, big protests outside, he rampages against media, state Republicans inside, Village Voice ends its paper run, goes digital.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 642 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/24/17
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UN probes Yemen air strike (by Saudis-US weapons) as death toll rises to 41, including civilians-women and children, According to the Washington Post Trump’s tally of false or misleading claims (aka lies) now stands at 1,057, Federal judge tosses out Texas voter ID law.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 643 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/25/17
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'Guru Of Bling' rape conviction sparks deadly protests in India, Harvey nears major hurricane status as it closes in on Texas coast, Span of new Tappan Zee (Mario Cuomo) Bridge opens, Florida death row inmate executed with new drug.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 644 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/26/17
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Restraint" appears to be over as North Korea launches missile test again, Trump-Pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Signs memo implementing ban on transgender people entering the military, Places sanctions on Venezuela, Forces Sebastian Gorka out of the White House, Warnings of catastrophic flooding as the Tropical Storm Harvey lingers over Texas.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 645 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/27/17
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At least one person killed as catastrophic floods inundate Houston, Bridgegate defendants appealing convictions, 2 far-right rallies in Bay Area fizzle while counterprotesters rejoice, Vandal spray-paints ‘racist’ on Central Park statue of doctor who experimented on slaves.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 647 Days of Waking Up to the News 8/29/17
2017
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The Trump (Sessions announces) administration has lifted Obama-era restrictions on military donations of equipment to local police, North Korea launches another missile, this one over Japan, Trump say all options are on the table, Immigration crackdown stalls many Harvey victims from seeking help, Chicago police officer convicted of unreasonable force in shooting,Rains continue in Texas.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 648 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/30/17
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Harvey makes landfall in Louisiana as Houston copes with record rainfall of over 50 inches, region in danger of massive environmental contamination, Floods In South Asia have killed 1200 people affected 41 million.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 649 Days of Waking Up to the News
8/31/17
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Monsoon season hits South Asia hard, may be cause of building collapse in Mumbai, Federal judge temporarily blocks SB4, Texas law targeting sanctuary cities, Explosions reported at flooded Arkema Chemical Plant Crosby, Texas.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 650 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/1/17
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Trump administration selects contractors for border wall prototypes, Kenyan court throws out Kenyatta's win in presidential election, U.S. orders Russia to close diplomatic offices in NY, DC and San Francisco, Beaumont, Texas loses running water due to Harvey.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 651 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/2/17
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Early data from Harvey shows epic flooding, more fires at Arkema plant, 5-alarm fire burns through TriBeCa building, 11 firefighters injured, Thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar after a bloody week.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 654 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/5/17
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Trump ends DACA, calls on Congress to act, Corruption trial will begin for N.J. Senator Bob Menendez, Publisher Tronc to buy NY Daily News, EPA saya 13 superfund sites flooded by Harvey, other sites damaged, Florida and Puerto Rico declared preemptive States of Emergency as Irma approaches.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 655 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/6/17
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Obama, business, and religious leaders, and protesters across the county speak out on Trump’s DACA decision, 34 arrested at Trump Tower, NYC, Wildfires burning across west, threaten national parks, Hurricane Irma blows through Caribbean, is on a collision course with Florida, EU Court rules Hungary and Slovakia must admit refugees.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 656 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/7/17
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Schneiderman, NY Attorney General joins 16 other states' AGs in lawsuit challenging Trump's DACA repeal, Trump sides with Democrats in deal on storm relief and fiscal deadlines, Irma tears a deadly path of destruction through parts of Caribbean.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 657 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/8/17
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Irma smashes through Turks and Caicos; Category 4 storm on its way to Florida, Powerful earthquake (8.1) off southern Mexico death toll rising, Hackers accessed the data of 143 million people, Equifax says, Trump Jr. wanted info on Clinton's ‘fitness' itells judiciary committee, Appeals court rejects family limits in Muslim travel ban, Betsy Devos signals pullback on campus sex misconduct enforcement.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 658 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/9/17
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U.S.-backed forces, Syrian army advance separately on Islamic State in Deir al-Zor, Millions ordered to evacuate Florida as Irma crashes past Cuba, 3 Equifax executives sold stock days after hack that wasn't disclosed for a month.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 659 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/10/17
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Rohingya crisis: Insurgents declare temporary ceasefire, Hurricane Irma's eyewall pummels Florida Keys as it moves toward the mainland, Protests against Trump and DACA in NYC and across the U.S.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 660 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/11/17
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Death toll climbs to at least 90, in Mexico's strongest quake in 85 years, U.S. clears arms sales to Bahrain, shelves human rights demands, Irma weakens but continues to batter Florida, other parts of Caribbean, assess massive damage.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 661 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/12/17
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Supreme Court backs broad enforcement of travel ban — for now, U.N. Security Council approves new North Korea sanctions, Norway election: Ruling Conservatives claim second term, Trump meets with Malaysian leader under investigation from US Justice Dept., Irma weak, still bringing torrential rains.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 662 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/13/17
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De Blasio wins mayoral primary by wide margin, Edith Windsor, LGBTQ advocate who fought The Defense Of Marriage Act, dies at 88, Millions of Florida and Georgia residents still without electricity after Irma, Hope Hicks named Trump's 28-year-old White House communications director, DOJ won't prosecute Baltimore officers in Freddie Gray case.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 663 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/14/17
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Cornell University campus on Roosevelt Island opens, Relief operation tries to ease Irma victims' pain In Virgin Islands, Trump denies he made a deal with Democrats on Dreamer protections, Sanders introduces Medicare for all.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 664 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/15/17
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Spaceship Cassini plunges to Saturn today, Harvard withdraws fellowship invitation to Chelsea Manning, North Korea fires another missile over Japan, 22 people taken to hospital after attack on London train, NYPD releases 1st bodycam footage of fatal police shooting.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 665 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/16/17
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Protests in St. Louis after ex-cop acquitted in Anthony Lamar Smith murder case, Federal Court Says Trump administration can't deny funds to sanctuary cities, California lawmakers approve landmark 'sanctuary state' bill to expand protections for immigrants.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 666 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/17/17
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Legal experts say revelations regarding Russian ads on Facebook may have enormous implications for the trajectory of Mueller's investigation into Russia's election interference, and whether Moscow had any help from President Donald Trump's campaign team, Dispute over numbers involved in Russian military exercises on Belarus border, US still out of Paris climate agreement despite conflicting reports.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 667 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/18/17
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As Trump prepares to address UN General Assembly in NY, Ipsos/NPR poll finds half Americans don’t trust him on North Korea, More than 80 arrests during 3rd night of protests in Saint Louis over police killing of black man, Officials crack down on Catalan referendum push.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 668 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/19/17
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Hurricane Maria spins toward Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, FBI wiretapped Manafort before and after Trump campaign, reports say, Aung San Suu Kyi defends Myanmar's reaction to Rohingya Muslim crisis, Shrink at least 4 national monuments and modify a half-dozen others, Zinke tells Trump.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 669 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/20/17
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NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and 3 members of Congress arrested protesting outside Trump Tower over Dreamer Act, Trump blasts Iran deal at UN General Assembly, threatens North Korea, calling leader “Rocket Man,” as Iran deal will be focus at UN today, Latest GOP effort to replace Obamacare could end health care for millions, Powerful quake devastates central Mexico, leaving more than 200 dead, , many missing, Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico this morning after devastating U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 671 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/22/17
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Kim Jong Un issues statement on Trump: ‘a frightened dog barks louder,' sanctions on North Korea, Facebook to turn over 3,000 ads to congress in Russian election interference probe, Trump poised to drop some limits on drone strikes and commando raids, Hurricane Maria eye nears Turks and Caicos, Syrian activist Orouba Barakat and daughter murdered in Istanbul home.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 672 Days of Waking Up to the News 9/23/17
2017
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McCain Announces Opposition To Obamacare Repeal Bill, Possibly Dooming It,, China Moves To Limit Fuel, Textile Trade With North Korea, Failing dam threatens Puerto Rico adds to crisis after Hurricane Maria.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 673 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/24/17
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War of words escalates between Trump and North Korea, Trump embroiled in 2 controversies about professional sports, race and culture,2 new quakes shake southern Mexico, already coping with disasters.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 674 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/25/17
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Jared Kushner used private email in Trump administration, lawyer confirms, NFL responds to Trump as president renews debate over national anthem, Trump administration revises travel ban to expand beyond Muslim-majority countries, Angela Merkel wins mandate for 4th term despite diluted support, right wing AfD will enter the Bundestag for the first time.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 675 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/26/17
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Officials in Puerto Rico try to avoid a humanitarian disaster as Trump tweets about its debt, 3 GOP senators oppose Graham-Cassidy, effectively blocking health care bill, over 100 arrested in health care protest, At least 6 White House offiicials used personal email for White house business.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 676 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/27/17
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Situation in Puerto Rico remains dire, no electricity, food, water, Roy Moore wins Alabama GOP senate primary, a blow to Trump and McConnell, After GOPCare loses again Republicans to unveil ‘ middle class' tax cut; Democrats see windfall for the rich, Saudi Arabia says it will allow women to drive.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 677 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/28/17
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Trump administration to drop refugee cap to 45,000, lowest in years, 'Playboy' founder Hugh Hefner, dead at 91, Democrats object as Republicans outline biggest tax code overhaul in a generation, Legislators object as Iraqi Kurds vote overwhelmingly to secede.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 678 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/29/17
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In Puerto Rico, containers full of goods sit undistributed at ports, Jones Act lifted for 10 days, 63 feared dead in Rohingya shipwreck, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price says he is reimbursing U.S. taxpayers for travel on private planes., ICE raids target sanctuary cities, nearly 500 arrested.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 679 Days of Waking Up to the News
9/30/17
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Entire island evacuated as volcanoes rumble in Bali and Vanuatu, San Juan mayor calls hurricane disaster 'a people-are-dying’ story, slams federal response, Tom Price resigns from Trump cabinet (HHS) amid private jet investigations.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 680 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/01/17
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Remnants of old Kosciuszko Bridge from Brooklyn to Queens,brought down in controlled demolition, Confrontations between police and protesters as people vote in a non-binding referendum on Catalan independence, Monty Hall, host Of 'Let's Make A Deal,' dead at 96.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 681 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/02/17
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At least 58 dead, 400 wounded as gunman opens fire at Las Vegas concert, largest mass killing in modern US history, Catalonia leaders seek to make independence referendum binding, Nobel Prize in medicine is awarded to 3 Americans for work on Circadian Rhythm.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 682 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/03/17
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42 guns and piles of ammunition found in hotel room and home of Las Vegas shooter where 59 died and over 500 were wounded, Rock star Tom Petty dead at 66, Three American colleagues win Nobel Prize in Physics for work about gravitational waves.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 683 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/04/17
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors views of human cells working at the atomic level, Las Vegas shooting not expected to change partisan debate on gun control, Trump, in Puerto Rico touts amazing response to disaster, says “it throws budget out of whack."
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 684 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/05/17
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Bronx Zoo welcomes baby Gelada Baboon, Republican Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania won’t seek re-election after a report said he requested that woman with whom he had an extramarital affair have abortion, he voted anti-choice this week, Today is the deadline for thousands of DREAMers. Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel Prize in Literature.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 685 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/06/17
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International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize,
Congressmen demand White House revoke Ivanka Trump security clearance, 2 weeks after with Puerto Rico still struggling without electricity, food water, FEMA deletes online statistical information about hurrican damage.
Congressmen demand White House revoke Ivanka Trump security clearance, 2 weeks after with Puerto Rico still struggling without electricity, food water, FEMA deletes online statistical information about hurrican damage.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 686 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/07/17
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Jeff Sessions issues sweeping new "religious freedom" guidance to all federal agencies, A wayward killer, Dicamba, divides farm communities, harms wildlife, Angola copes with its new president, first since 1979.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 687 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/08/17
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Huge Spain unity rally in Barcelona against Catalonian independence, Dr. Seuss Museum in Springfield MA to replace mural after complaints that it depicted giant racial stereotypes, South spared widespread devastation as hurricane Nate becomes tropical depression.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 688 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/09/17
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Christopher Columbus statues defaced with red paint in Connecticut, Republican Senator Bob Corker says Trump’s recklessness threatens ‘World War III’, Harvey Weinstein out at the Weinstein Company, American Richard Thaler wins Nobel in economics.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 689 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/10/17
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Holly Block, Executive Director of Bronx Museum of the Arts, dies, Immigrant advocates reject Trump immigration proposals as Trump ties immigration demands to DACA deal, including border wall,Wildfires rage in California wine country, leaving at least 13 dead, EPA Chief Scott Pruitt announces reversal of Obama-era curbs on coal plants.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 690 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/11/17
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US lawmakers urge Trump to stop supporting Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen, which is suffering from massive famine and cholera outbreak, In Kenya Raila, Odinga withdraws from election rerun, Puerto Rico does not expect to have electricity back till spring, California fires death toll at 17.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 691 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/12/17
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NBC reports Trump wanted tenfold increase in nuclear arsenal, surprising military, in response Trump threatens NBC license, SUNY committee adopts controversial charter school teaching standards,
1 in 10 NYC students were homeless at some point last year, Catastrophic fires continue to spread in California, Spain gives Catalonia a deadline on independence claim, today celebrates National Day despite crisis.
1 in 10 NYC students were homeless at some point last year, Catastrophic fires continue to spread in California, Spain gives Catalonia a deadline on independence claim, today celebrates National Day despite crisis.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 692 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/13/17
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Trump administration to end subsidies for the poor, 2nd move to undercut Obamacare in 24 hours, will drive up costs for middle class as well,DeBlasio warns Puerto Rico, no funds for housing in NYC, but support for health and education, 31 dead in deadliest wildfires in California history.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 693 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/14/17
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Trump calls Iran Nuclear deal 'Unacceptable,' but leaves U.S. in it for now, Eric Schneiderman joins 18 other Democratic attorneys general in lawsuit in effort to cut health subsidies, Kurdish and Iraqi troops in Kirkuk standoff amid fears of new violence.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 694 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/15/17
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Somalia, at least 85 dead in Mogadishu blasts, Larry Flynt will pay you $10 million, if you "Have dirt that could impeach Trump" in today’s Washington Post, Evacuation ends as Islamic State defeat in Syria's Raqqa nears, Death toll rises to 40 as massive California fire continues.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 695 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/16/17
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Austrian voters give right-leaning Sebastian Kurz mandate to form government, will most likely partner with far fight, Truck bomb in Mogadishu, Somalia kills over 300 , injures many more, Quarterback Colin Kaepernick files grievance for collusion against NFL owners, Overwhelmingly defeated opposition decries ‘illegalities’ in Venezuela vote, Trump campaign subpoenaed over sexual assault allegations, One missing 7 injured after oil production platform explodes in New Orleans, Firefighters gain ground on the more than 15 California wildfires that have scorched 220,000 acres, at least 5,700 structures and caused 40 plus deaths.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 696 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/17/17
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Iraqi troops seized Kirkuk from nation's Kurdish minority, following their vote for independence, now control Kurdish city and its oil fields, After 4-month battle, U.S.-backed forces appear to gain control of Raqqa,the self-declared capital of the Islamic State, Trump, falsely, claims President Obama and other former President didn't make calls to bereaved families of service members who died, Daphne Caruana Galizia, top investigative reporter in Malta, killed by car bomb.Bowe Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertion, misconduct.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 697 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/18/17
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Federal judge in Hawaii blocks Trump's third attempt at travel ban, A federal judge in Manhattan will hear arguments in case that claims Trump is violating emoluments clause, Chinese national congress begins today in Beijing, Xi is expected to embark on a 2nd 5-year term,Gov. Cuomo gives green light to GM to test self-driving cars in NYC.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 698 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/19/17
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Senators grill Attorney General Sessions on Russia, Comey, the press and 'Sanctuary Cities,' Proposal to stabilize insurance markets by Democrats and Republicans is met with mixed signals from Trump administration,Spain moves to strip Catalonia's autonomy after secession showdownederal judge, from Maryland, blocks Trump travel ban, Peacocks at Cathedral Church St. John the Divine have a newly designed home on cathedral grounds.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 699 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/20/17
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In 2 unrelated events, former presidents GW Bush and Obama rebuke Trump without saying his name, Trump meets with Puerto Rican governor: 'I give ourselves a 10’ on hurricane response, NYC Mayor de Blasio announced that the city would begin cracking down on e-bikes by targeting the businesses that enable usage, Senate passes budget resolution seen as key to Trump's tax overhaul.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 700 Days of Waking Up to the News 10/21/17
10/20/17
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Trump's opioid commission chair, New Jersey governor Chris Christie has big pharma ties- gives drug industry access to opioid regulators, Federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., rules that detained teenage immigrant may not obtain abortion until gov't-approved sponsor can be secured by month’s end, U. S.-led coalition declares Islamic State forces vanquished, battle for Raqqa over.Gainesville police arrest 3 with Neo-Nazi connections in shooting following Richard Spencer’s speech.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 701 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/22/17
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As typhoon pounds Japan, Shinzo Abe secures strong mandate general election, may lead to change in pacifist constitution, Spain's prime minister says he's firing the Catalan regional government and forcing elections in 6 months, NAACP elects new president, will assume more political non-profit tax status, Senate Democrats fail to block oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 703 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/24/17
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Amid growing political fallout, the Department of Defense puts forward timeline for deadly confrontation with militants in Niger that killed four U.S. troops, Hong Kong pro-Democracy leaders released on bail, China’s Communist Party elevates President Xi Jinping to same status as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping, writing his name into constitution, De Blasio bans cars from Brooklyn's Prospect Park, State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday he is opening an investigation into sexual harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein, US withdraws assistance from Myanmar military amid Rohingya crisis.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 704 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/25/17
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Senator Jeff Flake, Arizona Republican announces his retirement in a withering speech aimed at Trump, for the "casual undermining of our democratic ideals" as well as "reckless, outrageous and undignified” behavior, VP Pence casts tie-breaking vote to get rid of a banking rule that allows consumers to bring class-action lawsuits against banks and credit card companies, NYC Board of Elections admits it broke laws when it removed voters from the rolls ahead of presidential primary last spring, including more than 117,000 voters in Brooklyn.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 705 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/26/17
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San Francisco judge refuses to block Trump's order to end Obamacare subsidies, Enhanced security including new 'security interviews' to begin for fliers on U.S.-bound flights, Thousands gather in Thailand for late king's funeral, he died a year ago after ruling for 70 years, Clashes occurred in the Kenyan capital as the country go to the polls for 2nd presidential election, Odinga boycotts, Fats Domino, architect Of Rock 'N' Roll, dead at 89.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 706 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/27/17
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Trump declares a public health emergency to deal with the opioid epidemic, Most New York and New Jersey Republicans say no as tax overhaul moves forward, budget passes that unlocks a fast-track process to rewrite the nation's tax laws, Mattis talks diplomacy on North Korea ahead of Trump's Asia tour, Catalan parliament formally declares independence, in response Spain to impose direct rule over Catalonia.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 707 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/28/17
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Trump tells Senator Orrin Hatch that he will shrink Bears Ears National Monument the Utah, a site held sacred by tribal leaders, Pence visits Air Force base in Minnesota critical to American nuclear capabilities, delivers stark warning to North Korea, Trump administration rushes to distance itself from Whitefish Energy's contract with Puerto Rico (tiny company is from Interior Secretary Zinke's home town), Conservative website, The Washington Free Beacon, initially hired firm that later produced Trump dossier during presidential campaign , 3 white Georgia deputies face murder charges in tasing death of black man.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 708 Days of Waking Up to the News
10/29/17
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At least 23 people killed when 2 car bombs detonate in two weeks after massive bombing, Public awaits as Robert Mueller’s office will issue first indictment Monday, Huge pro-unity rally in Barcelona.
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Paul Manafort, who once ran Trump campaign and his associate Rick Gates, surrender to F.B.I., Puerto Rico’s power authority cancels Whitefish contract, investigation demanded, 9company is from same town as Interior Secretary Zinke,)
American Indian activist Dennis Banks dies at 80,
Spain prosecutor files charges against Catalan leaders.
American Indian activist Dennis Banks dies at 80,
Spain prosecutor files charges against Catalan leaders.
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10/31/17
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Unrest In Nairobi After Kenya's President Kenyatta Wins Election Rerun,Justice Department announces that George Papadopoulos pleaded guilty earlier this month to lying to FBI agents about meetings when he was foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, Mueller investigation brings down atop Democratic lobbyist Tony Podesta, Judge blocks Trump’s ban on Transgender troops in military.
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11/1/17
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Please identify driver who killed 8 and injured at least 12 on lower Manhattan bikepath, note mentioning Islamic state founded on site, Charges, hearings sharpen the big picture about Russia's influence campaign, as many as I hundred and 26 million may have seen content on Facebook alone.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 713 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/3/17
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NYC finds that putting protective barriers in front of bike paths isn't so simple, Trump picks Federal Reserve insider Jerome Powell to be its chairman, Haitian immigrants fear end of protected status in U.S.Republicans propose big tax cuts, but target popular deductions.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 714 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/4/17
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Clinton campaign had additional signed agreement with DNC in 2015, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer finds city Board of Elections needs management overhaul, Lebanon's prime minister Saad Al Hariri resigns saying his life in danger, NYC votes to repeal 91-Year-old 'Cabaret Law' banning dancing in bars. Bowe Bergdahl's sentence: no prison time (despite or with help from Trump’s tweets.)
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 715 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/5/17
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11 Saudi princes among dozens arrested in apparent move to boost king's son, President Trump kicks off Asia tour with warning that U.S. will use military might, if necessary, Catalan leader Puigdemont turns self in to Belgian police, NYC Maraton goes on with increased security.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 716 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/6/17
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Death toll remains at 26 in small town near San Antonio, Texas, Trump says Texas church shooting caused by 'mental health problem' not guns, while in Japan, Dep't of Homeland Security is supposed to decide to extend or cancel temporary protected status for some 60,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans today, US woman wins NYC Marathon, 1st in 40 years.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 717 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/7/17
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Gunmen storm Shamshad TV in Kabul, Afghanistan, film themselves being attacked, In latest sexual harassment case, Speaker of Kentucky's House of Representatives steps down scandal may include 3 other Republican lawmakers, Trump boasts to world from South Korea, U.S. makes "the greatest military equipment in the world" and that South Korea h would order"billions of dollars worth of equipment…" Air Force never entered data on Texas shooters domestic violence history allowing him to buy weapons, Paradise Papers leaks bring revelations regarding world's wealthy, including Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 718 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/8/17
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Democrats sweep mayoral elections in New York, other major cities, In backlash to Trump, Democrat Ralph Northam wins Virginia governor's race, Democrat Phil Murphy has won the election to replace New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 719 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/9/17
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Trump touts ‘great chemistry' with China's Xi as leaders agree to closer ties, slew of deals made, though many are nonbinding, Brooklyn jury finds 5Pointz developer illegally destroyed graffiti, Kevin Spacey is to be erased from completed film after more predatory sexual allegations, Trump cracks down on U.S. business and travel to Cuba.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 720 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/10/17
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GOP senators unveil competing tax overhaul, Nothing immoral' or ‘deeply disturbing’, Comedian Louis C.K. facing sexual misconduct allegations from 5 women, Republicans split on Roy Moore's alleged sexual past with 14-year-old and others, Saudi Arabia orders its citizens to leave Lebanon.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 721 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/11/17
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Trump and Putin meet briefly during summit in Vietnam, Putin again denies meddling in US election, agree on Syria, Trump sends aircraft carriers to western Pacific in rare military exercise, US states, cities and businesses signed up to ‘America’s pledge’ to combat global warning while attending Bonn climate conference.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 722 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/12/17
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Trump, Duterte meet in Philippines, Turkey denies 'ludicrous' Gulen kidnap allegations, reports are that former White House aide Mike Flynn was part of plot, Commercial spaceflight company Orbital ATK successfully launches an Antares rocket carrying NASA cargo to International Space Station.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 723 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/13/17
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits near Iran-Iraq border, killing at least 400, injuring at least 6,500, McCain derides Trump for taking Putin's word on Russian election interference, Roy Moore says he isn't going anywhere in Alabama senate race and will sue Washington Post over allegations, Liz Smith, longtime gossip columnist, dies at 94, Lebanon's Prime Minister says he may rescind resignation and return.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 724 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/14/17
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Colin Kaepernick Is GQ's 2017 Citizen of the Year, Trump travel ban allowed to take partial effect, Trump picks Alex Azar, former pharmaceutical executive to lead Health and Human Services, Hearings to be held on the authority of the President to maintain sole authority to launch nuclear weapons, Donald Trump Jr. had direct contact with WikiLeaks during campaign, 5th woman comes forward with assault allegations against Roy Moore,Iran calls off search for survivors in quake-struck region.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 725 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/15/17
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Zimbabwe's army seizes control, Mugabe apparently sidelined, Another class action renter suit against Kushner companies (in Brooklyn), My story has never changed,' Attorney General Jeff Sessions tells house committee, Republican Senators add repeal of individual health care mandate to tax bill, Sandy Hook families push to reinstate lawsuit against gun manufacturer, At least 4 victims killed after shooting at school, other locations in California.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 726 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/16/17
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Da Vinci portrait of Christ sells for record-shattering 450 million dollars, Puerto Rico still suffering from lack of sevices hit by new blackout just as governor touts recovery, At Bonn conference on climate change diplomats debated and protesters protested and climate scientists delivered bad news that they are increasingly skeptical that the Paris deal will , A new report in Crain’s News suggests the Trump Org has been puffing up its revenues.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 727 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/17/17
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Sen. Al Franken accused of sexual assault by L.A.model and radio host, he apologizes, Sexual assault allegations mount against Roy Moore, NPR chairman steps down as station grapples with sexual harassment crisis, Hose approves GOP tax overhaul, many Ny area Republicans vote no, Senate outlook uncertain, NJ Senator Menendez trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks, ExHead Corrections Union officers trial declared mistrial, Keystone Pipeline oil spill of 210,000 gallons reported in South Dakota.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 728 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/18/17
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"Mugabe Must Go," thousands rally in Zimbabwe against leader, Roy Moore's wife, "He will not step down?," U.S.Russia rift over Syrian chemical arms probe threatening upcoming peace talks.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 729 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/19/17
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Palestinians threaten to suspend talks if U.S. closes PLO Mission, Turkey to investigate former US Attorney Preet Bharara and U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim. for accusing banker on weak evidence, Signals from missing Argentine sub give hope for rescue effort, Keystone Pipeline spill could be worse than thought.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 730 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/20/17
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Kenya's Supreme Court affirmed the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, Charles Manson, cult leader of brutal 1969 murders, dies at 83, In Zimbabwe, Mugabe’s party gathers to begin his impeachment as he refuses to step down, Future of Germany's Merkel in doubt as coalition talks collapse.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 731 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/21/17
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At least 50 killed in bombing during mosque's morning prayers in Nigeria, Glenn Thrush, New York Times reporter, accused of sexual misconduct, .Trump administration is ending temporary permits for Haitians, Charlie Rose is accused of sexual harassment by 8 women, NYC subway riders launch Twitter campaign against Cuomo over MTA mismanagement, Trump tries to shut down his scandal-plagued charitable foundation.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 732 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/22/17
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Pixar's John Lasseter takes leave of absence after harassment allegations, , Trump defends Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, calling Democrat Jones' record “terrible,” Representative John Conyers accused of sexual misconduct by 2nd woman, , FCC unveils plan to repeal net neutrality, giving Internet providers power to favor websites, Zimbabwe president Mugabe resigns, Mnangagwa will be sworn in, , Hariri rescinds resignation as he returns to Lebanon after 2 week absence, After a 5 1/2-year trial 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide, crimes against humanity.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 733 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/23/17
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NYC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade goes on under tight security, Trump SoHo Hotel ditches the name 'Trump', Federal judge blocks new Texas anti-abortion law, Bangladesh signs deal with Myanmar to return hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 734 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/24/17
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Zimbabwe swears in a new president Emmerson Mnangagwa, Mike Flynn's lawyers are no longer talking to Trump's Mosque attack in Egypt's Sinai kills at least 235, Navy ends search for 3 missing sailors in Philippine Sea.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 735 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/25/17
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n Yemen, first aid flights arrive since Saudi blockade, emore than 20 million people are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance including 11 million children - 400,000 are affected by severe acute malnutrition and there is a cholera epidemic, Egypt launches air strikes against suspected terrorists as mosque death toll rises to at least 305 after attack.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 736 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/26/17
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Ash fills the sky as Bali's Mount Agung erupts, Putin signs 'foreign agent' media law in retaliation for Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT being told to register as a foreign agent in the US, Dueling appointments lead to clash at Consumer Protection Bureau.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 737 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/27/17
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John Conyers steps down from judiciary committee role amid sexual misconduct claims, Rep. Jerrold Nadler will take over, Backlog in NY Immigration Court leaves most undocumented children without lawyers, Pope meets Myanmar's military chief in shadow of Rohingya crisis.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 738 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/28/17
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Stakes are high as Republican tax overhaul deadline nears, as Congressional Budget Office finds it hurts the poor more than originally thought, and will increase the deficit, Two bosses show up to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, One (English) sues, the other (Mulvaney) starts hiring freeze, Conservative group tries (and fails) to plant a fake Roy Moore allegation in the Washington Post, In Myanmar, Honduras in limbo as votes for president are counted, Trump brings up 'Pocahontas' at event honoring Navajo Code Talkers. Pope in Myanmar calls for unity and tolerance, but doesn't mention Rohingya.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 739 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/29/17
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'Kill the Bill, Don't Kill Us', protesters arrested outside Senate tax bill hearing as GOP pushes Senate tax bill forward, Brooklyn courthouse immigration arrest leads to courthouse protest, North Korea fires apparent ICBM in first missile test in 2 1/2 months, regime says new rocket can hit anywhere in US, NBC News fires Matt Lauer after complaint of ‘ inappropriate sexual behavior,’
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 740 Days of Waking Up to the News
11/30/17
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British PM Theresa May and scores of others condemn Trump's retweets of UK far-right leader’s anti-Muslim videos, Kushner questioned by special counsel investigators, Rising tension in Honduras as presidential vote count drags on, NY State Republican Assemblyman Steven McLaughlin sanctioned for sexual harassment, Minnesota Public Radio cuts ties with Garrison Keillor after alleged inappropriate behavior, Russia's Lavrov accuses US of provoking North Korea, says should negotiate with US, American Airlines accidentally let too many pilots take off the holidays.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 743 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/03/17
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United Arab Emirates denies Yemen Houthi rebels fired missile at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant, NYC’s MTA showcases new “gangway” subway cars, Trump Sunday morning Tweetstorm attacks FBI, Comey, Protesters in New York rally in opposition of the tax overhaul bill.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 744 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/04/17
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Former NPR Takeaway host John Hockenberry accused of harassment, bullying, CVS to buy health insurer Aetna for $69 billion, Metropolitan Opera suspends ties to conductor James Levine following sex charges, Removing any qualifications, Trump endorses Roy Moore, Yemen's ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed near capital, Sanaa.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 745 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/5/17
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The United States and South Korea began large-scale combined air force drills, Five Native Americans tribes sue as Trump orders largest national monument reduction in U.S. history including shrinking Bear’s Ears by 85%, Supreme Court okays Trump travel ban pending lower court rulings, Texas Republican Representative Blake Farenthold pledges to pay back $84,000 of taxpayer money in sexual harassment settlement, Russia slaps restrictions on 'Voice Of America' and 'Radio Free Europe,’ Immigrant teens (some Long Island residents) arrested on gang suspicion as part of a Homeland Security crackdown are released for lack of evidence, Ventura, California fires are out of control.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 746 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/6/17
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RNC resumes support of Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, he campaigns with Bannon at his side, Congressman John Conyers resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations, NY Times reports Harvey Weinstein relied on powerful relationships across industries to provide him with cover as accusations of sexual misconduct piled up for decades, 'The Silence Breakers' are Time Magazine's Person of the Year, Russia banned from Winter Olympics by I.O.C.Honduras opposition demands full vote recount, Expected announcement by Trump that US will formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 747 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/7/17
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World’s leaders condemn Trump's decision to formally recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and see as kiss of death for future peace process, Australian Parliament approves marriage equality.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 748 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/08/17
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California struggles with new fires daily, Sen. Al Franken announces he will resign in the coming weeks', Protests against Trump's Jerusalem decision turn deadly, Palestinian shot, Rep. Trent Franks to resign from Congress after discussing surrogacy with staffers, Former S.C. officer who killed Walter Scott sentenced to 20 years, U.K., EU reach agreement on key Brexit issues.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 749 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/9/17
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Representatives John Lewis, Bennie G. Thompson will skip Mississippi civil rights museum opening because of Trump's attendance, First fatality confirmed as raging fires spread across souther California, Iraqi Prime Minister says Islamic State completely 'evicted' from Iraq, In Florida speech Trump gives full throated support to Roy Moore, NY Times reports that death toll in Puerto Rico after Maria is 1052, not 62.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 750 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/10/17
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Protests in Lebanon, Indonesia, West Bank, Gaza, Afghanistan and more after Trump’s announcement about making Jerusalem Israeli capital, In Cairo Arab League holds emergency meeting condemning Trump’s plan.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 751 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/11/17
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Palestinian authority leader Abbas snubs VP Pence over Jerusalem move, Venezuela opposition banned by ruling party after party sweeps mayoral election, California’s Thomas fire scorches area larger than NYC, NYC explosion empties Port Authority, 4 injured, suspect in custody.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 752 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/12/17
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Three women who accused Trump of sexual misconduct speak out and call for Congressional investigation, Alabama voters go to polls today, choosing accused sexual predator Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones. Police continue to investigate yesterday’s low tech pipe bomb explosion in the NYC subway tunnel, suspect is in custody, San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee dies at age 65.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 756 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/16/17
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Peru launches impeachment proceedings against President Kuczynski,
Austrian far-right joins coalition led by Prime Minister Sebastian Kurz, Federal Judge temporarily blocks Trump from rolling back birth control coverage, Trump adminstration bans Center for Disease Control from using 7 words including fetus, transgender.
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Austrian far-right joins coalition led by Prime Minister Sebastian Kurz, Federal Judge temporarily blocks Trump from rolling back birth control coverage, Trump adminstration bans Center for Disease Control from using 7 words including fetus, transgender.
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Diary of a Radio Junkie: 757 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/17/17
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Trump transition accuses Mueller of 'unlawfully' obtaining emails, Israeli troops shoot dead wheelchair-bound Palestinian as protests continue against Trump’s Jerusalem capital move, Mayor De Blasio signs bill expanding online voter registration.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 758 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/17/18
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Honduran court rules for incumbent president weeks after disputed vote, OAS calls for new elections, Chile has elected former Pres. Sebastian Pinera in a return to the right, Airport power restored in Atlanta but thousands are stranded.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 759 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/19/17
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Washington State Amtrak train was speeding, three dead 100+ injured, Trump National Security policy angers China, New Haven Connecticut breaks records in gun buyback, White House publicly blames North Korea for ransomwareattack last May.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 760 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/20/17
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Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal calls for Positive Train Control nationwide after Washington derailment (also denounces GOP Tax Plan), Uber suffers setback as EU rules that it's a transport service, not a digital company, A single vote has flipped control of Virginia's House Of Delegates, Airstrikes in north-west Syria kill 17, residents fear for renewed escalation, Senate approves landmark tax overhaul, bill returns to House later today.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 762 Days of Waking Up to the News
2017
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12/22/17
One million people have caught cholera in Yemen, Voters back pro-independence parties in Catalonia, Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown, 128 countries in U.N. vote overwhelmingly to condemn U.S. decision on Jerusalem, despite Trump threats to cut off their funds, WNYC hosts Leonard Lopate, Jonathan Schwartz fired following investigation.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 763 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/23/17
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Bruce McCandless, first astronaut to fly untethered in space, has died, Thomas fire is now California's largest wildfire in history, Philippines Tropical Storm Tembin kills more than 100 on Mindanao.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 764 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/24/17
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Trump takes aim at top FBI officials on Twitter, World’s largest amphibious plane, the AG600, makes successful maiden flight in China, American ISIS suspect held in Iraq has right to lawyer, judge rules.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 765 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/25/17
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Pope speaks out for immigrants in Christmas Eve message and for 2 state solution for Israel / Palestine in Christmas Day address, Federal judge partially lifts Trump's latest refugee restrictions, Merriam Webster “Word of the Year is “Feminism,” Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands ahead of storm.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 766 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/26/17
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Trump will cut its 2018 contribution to the United Nations by $285 million—nearly 25 percent, in response to Jerusalem vote, Clashes in Peru after ex-president Fujimori is pardoned, A prominent Chinese human rights activist best known by alias "Super Vulgar Butcher" has been jailed for eight years for subversion, Russian opposition leader Alexa Navalny barred from running against Putin in 2018, Britain warns Russia over naval aggression after tracking worship through North Sea on Christmas Day.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 767 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/27/17
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NYC, San Francisco and Philadelphia sue US Department of Defense over reporting of conviction records database for gun buying background checks, Myanmar court extends detention of 2 Reuters journalists, Erie, Pennsylvania gets colossal amount of snowfall, Marcus Raskin, founder of Institute for Policy Studies, dead at 83.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 768 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/28/17
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Suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan at least 41 dead more wounded, Children becoming frontline targets at 'shocking' scale in global conflicts, warns Unicef NYC's lone polar bear Tundra is euthanized after suffering kidney failure, Protesters show Trump how travel ban hits home in NYC.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 769 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/29/17
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Roy Moore's defeat by Doug Jones in senate race is certified by Alabama board, Liberia elects soccer star George Weah its next president, Bronx, NY apartment fire kills at least 12, more injured.
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 770 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/30/17
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Hudson River tunnel project may take a hit after Trump administration says ‘no agreement’ on funding deal, New Year's Arctic brings record lows across Plains, Midwest and East, Egypt's Morsi sentenced to three years for insulting the judiciary, Protests in Iran for and against government
Diary of a Radio Junkie: 771 Days of Waking Up to the News
12/31/17
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South Korean authorities have seized a 2nd ship with Chinese and Burmese crew, suspected of supplying oil to North Korea in violation of sanctions,Erica Garner, who became an activist after her father's death by police chokehold, dies at 27, New York Times reports that Trump aide George Papadopoulos, while drunk in a London bar, told Australian diplomat that Moscow had dirt on Hillary Clinton.