John Lennon’s killer moved to another prison
Mark David Chapman, the man who shot John Lennon, was moved Tuesday from Attica Correctional Facility in New York to the Wende Correctional Facility in Alden for an undisclosed reason after being incarcerated for 30 years at the facility known for its high-profile inmates.
Go-go funk godfather Chuck Brown dies at 75
Chuck Brown, a pioneer of go-go funk, died 75 on Thursday at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore due to sepsis complications.
Renowned children’s author Jean Craighead George dies at 92
Jean Craighead George, distinguished children’s book author and naturalist, died Tuesday at the Westchester Medical Center in New York due to stroke complications. She was 92.
Initial jobless claims remain unchanged
The number of people filing new claims for unemployment compensation insurance benefits during the week ending May 12 remained unchanged from the previous wee
Undocumented residents excluded from state services in Kathmandu
Some 7 percent of Nepal’s almost 27 million people may lack citizenship documents, excluding them from government-funded services. “This is the central document of existence in Nepal,” said Hari Phuyal, a human rights lawyer in the capital, Kathmandu. “The denial of a citizenship certificate means the denial of access to the state, which means these people are stateless.”
“Jerusalem Day” interview with renowned photojournalist David Rubinger
On the eve of Jerusalem Day 2012, photojournalist David Rubinger remains as vocal and opinionated about his city and the country’s future as he is active with his camera. He hosted The Media Line’s Felice Friedson at his Jerusalem home.
Jewish rapper Y-Love out of the closet
Jewish rapper Y-Love revealed that he is gay in an interview with Out magazine published Tuesday.
Award winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin to author Steve Jobs’ biopic
Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is set to author Steve Jobs’ official biopic to be released by Sony pictures.
Mom gets $1M settlement from CA city over son’s slaying by police
The city council of Fullerton, California and the mother of a homeless man beaten to death by local police in July last year agreed to a $1 million settlement on Wednesday.
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