Almanac Highlights August 31, 2017 Events and Birthdays
Today notes include birthdays of Maria Montessori William Saroyan Buddy Hackett James Coburn Frank Robinson Van Morrison Itzhak Perlman Tom Coughlin Richard Gere Debbie Gibson Chris Tucker Larry Fitzgerald plus the final Mister Rogers episode in 2001 and Griffey father son MLB milestone. The moon phase spans Aug 29 to Sept 6.
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Buddy Hackett
James Coburn
Frank Robinson
van Morrison
Itzhak Perlman
Tom Coughlin
Richard Gere
Debbie Gibson
Chris Tucker
Larry Fitzgerald
Faith Angle founder Michael Cromartie dies after cancer fight
Kathleen Parker recalls meeting Cromartie after a near miss on the road and recounts his role as vice president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and organizer of the Faith Angle Forums. Cromartie, 67, died in Washington after more than a year of illness, leaving a void for friends, admirers, and the journalism community.
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Faith Angle Forum
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South Beach
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Questioning Trump Russia Ties Deepens Mueller Inquiry
The Washington Post reports emails showing Cohen sought Kremlin help for a Trump Tower Moscow deal with Putin's spokesman. Experts say this deepens possible quid pro quo, and obstruction risk, fueling congressional scrutiny and public concern over Trump finances and foreign influence.
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Comey
Clint Watts
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Foreign Policy Research Institute
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U.S
Elijah E. Cummings
Maryland
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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No pardon for Arpaio over racist abuses
Connie Schultz comments condemn Joe Arpaio for public racism and brutal jail practices in Maricopa County. She cites his CNN KKK remark, later partial recantation, and his 2017 pardon by Donald Trump amid ongoing outrage.
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Joe Arpaio
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