Jonathan Franklin

The Washington Post

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Clubhouse says it won't be attending SXSW 2022 because of Texas' trans rights

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Instead of attending SXSW 2022, the popular audio-only social app says it will hold its panel "The Power of Voice" on its platform, a spokesperson said.

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What we know about the inkstand in front of Nancy Pelosi during the State of the Union

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

The inkstand is the oldest surviving artifact of the House of Representatives, dating back to the early 1800s.

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Ship carrying thousands of luxury cars sinks in the Atlantic after burning for weeks

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

The total estimated loss for the cargo, including Porsches, Bentleys, Lamborghinis and Volkswagens, aboard the Felicity Ace is close to $440 million.

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A top Estée Lauder executive has been forced out over an offensive Instagram post

Monday, February 28, 2022

The Estée Lauder Companies said John Demsey was informed he must "leave the company, effective this week." The senior executive was with the company for 31 years.

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Derek Jeter steps down as CEO of the Miami Marlins

Monday, February 28, 2022

The five-time World Series champion became a minority shareholder of the team in 2017. He was elected into baseball's Hall of Fame in 2020.

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Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are the 1st same-sex couple on the cover of Essence

Friday, February 25, 2022

In the interview with the magazine, they opened up about their love story and how their relationship blossomed into marriage. The duo tied the knot in 2020.

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Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help

Friday, February 25, 2022

Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.

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DNA evidence shows Hank the Tank didn't work alone

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Evidence shows that giant bear is getting a bad rap. And local officials say they're getting so many calls about him that it's affecting their ability to take emergency calls.

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Colin Kaepernick launches new initiative to offer autopsies for police-related deaths

Thursday, February 24, 2022

The new initiative will eliminate concerns from the first autopsy, ensure that it was conducted without any biases or errors.

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Russia invades Ukraine as explosions are heard in Kyiv and other cities

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Russian invasion stirs international condemnation, roils global markets and a promise by Ukraine's president to defend the country.

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U.S. surgeon general says he and his family have all tested positive for COVID-19

Friday, February 18, 2022

The nation's top doctor says he and his wife have mild symptoms, while his son has a runny nose and low-grade fever. His daughter also recently tested positive for the virus.

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A burning cargo ship full of Porsches and VWs is adrift in the mid-Atlantic

Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Portuguese navy rescued the 22-member crew from the Felicity Ace, which was scheduled to arrive in the port of Davisville, R.I., next week. None of the crew was injured.

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Former L.A. Angels employee found guilty of providing drugs that killed Tyler Skaggs

Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Major League pitcher died in 2019 after being found unresponsive in a hotel room while the team was in Texas to play a series against the Rangers.

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Disney theme parks say face masks are now optional for vaccinated visitors

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations.

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NFL hires former AG Loretta Lynch to handle its racial discrimination suit

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The former attorney general was tapped in 2020 by the NFL to work on an inquiry into claims of workplace misconduct involving the then-Washington Football Team.

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Bob Saget's family sues to stop the release of records from death investigation

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The family argues that no public interest would be served by the release of the actor's records to the general public.

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House panel reviews new material in its investigation into the Washington Commanders

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Both the team and the NFL had until midnight Monday to provide the House committee with additional documents related to an investigation of allegations of widespread sexual harassment at the team.

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Hate crime prosecutor details Ahmaud Arbery killers' racist history

Monday, February 14, 2022

The defense attorneys insisted the three men's pursuit of the 25-year-old was prompted by "honest, though erroneous, suspicion that he committed crimes" and not because of his race.

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Canadian government is invoking its Emergencies Act to try to quell COVID protests

Monday, February 14, 2022

Conservatives say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's measures to try to end the protests will inflame the situation.

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Artwork from the Black Lives Matter memorial has a new home: the Library of Congress

Saturday, February 12, 2022

The artwork that once served as a memorial to the movement is being displayed in a new online exhibit at the Library of Congress. So far, 33 pieces are posted.

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