Black Alabama women lift Jones in pivotal Alabama vote
Jeff Konicek recalls how black Alabama women energized the Jones victory over Moore, noting the impact of civil rights history from Reconstruction through the 1963 church bombing. He argues the vote defended justice, voting rights, and opposition to white nationalism, reflecting national implications.
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Moore
Birmingham
Doug Jones
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Martin Luther King Jr
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J. Edgar Hoover
Wallet snatch in Bogota ends travel misadventure
In Bogota a wallet is ripped from a traveler's wrist as a city stroll turns tense. A chase through a tough street ends with police, a late report, and reflection on danger, luck, and lessons learned during four months on the road. The narrative recalls visa mixups, currency slips, and a vow never to return to Colombia amid evolving impressions of the country.
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Bank of America
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Monica
Aristides
Colombia
FARC
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Cartagena
Una
Pivotal Inn
Tariffs, Santa Suits, and a Rubies Costume Clash
The piece recounts Rubies Costumes suing the U.S. government over whether a Santa suit is a festive article duty free or clothing taxed at 32 percent. The U.S. Court of International Trade reviewed each item’s construction and care, noting wholesale values of about 60 to 70 dollars as it weighed tariff definitions amid a long legal battle.
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National Public Radio
Planet Money
Rubies Costumes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office
U.S
Rubies
Tip
Hallowe'en
U.S. Court of International Trade
Ave
Illness Threat Looms Amid Porch Visit
A visitor in a Bert's red Ford pickup honked outside and Bert struggled up the porch stairs. He warned the narrator that their cat faces likely leukemia, then wished a Merry Christmas to all.
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