Brad Lomax (1950-1984) was a civil rights and disability rights leader who had multiple sclerosis and used a wheelchair. He was a member of the Black Panther Party and a founder of the East Oakland Center for Independent Living in the 1970s, an organization focused on assisting people with disabilities to live on their own, rather than with family or in institutions.

Renegades: Brad Lomax – About the documentary

THU., JULY 25 — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognized FRONTLINE, PBS’ award-winning investigative documentary series produced at GBH in Boston, with 16 News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations. The recognized documentaries investigate key issues in the U.S. and around the world. They examine the...

FRONTLINE Nominated for 16 News & Documentary Emmy Awards

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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	When the Emmy nominations were announced last week, heads turned when Sam Levinson and The Weeknd’s The Idol scooped up a nomination. And Nina McNeely, who earned the nod for choreography, feels like the axed HBO show deserved more Emmy love.2024 News & Documentary Emmy Awards Nominations Revealed




	“Definitely cinematography,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I thought Lily [Rose Depp]’s acting was absolutely incredible. Even the makeup was fantastic on The Idol. I would definitely say directing for Sam. He is really incredible to work with, and even watching him work with the other actors, he trusts them so much and...

Choreographer Nina McNeely on Earning Sole Emmy Nod for ‘The Idol’: “I Was Very Pleasantly Surprised”

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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See ET's guide for all the premiere dates of major series on broadcast, cable and streaming.

TV Release Dates 2024: NBC Announces Premieres for 'Happy's Place' and 'Found'

According to ABC, late night’s Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has signed on to host a brand-new show on the Disney-owned ABC television network beginning on July 10. Kimmel’s Pre-Late-Night Career. When ABC chose a comedian to host the talk show that would anchor its late-night...

Confirmed: Jimmy Kimmel Leaves Late-Night for New ABC Show Premiering July 10

Tuesday on the News Hour, the Secret Service director resigns in the wake of sharp criticism for the agency's security failure and lack of transparency. Kamala Harris makes her first campaign stop in the battleground state of Wisconsin as she consolidates Democratic support. Plus, activists demand justice and reform after an Illinois deputy shot and killed a Black woman in her home.

July 23, 2024PBS News Hour full episode

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Los Angeles, CA

Iconic comedic actor Bob Newhart, best known for his innovative standup routine and later roles on the titular television shows The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart, died at the age of 94 in Los Angeles on Thursday (July 18) following a series of short illnesses, his publicist, Jerry Digney, confirmed to Variety.com.

Iconic Comedic Actor Bob Newhart Dead At 94

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Woman's World

Bob Denver is best known for 'Gilligan's Island,' but he was the lead actor in a total of seven television series

Bob Denver Not Only Starred in ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ but Had a Lead Role in 6 Other TV Shows As Well

10/9c: PBS stations (check local listings), YouTube. www.facebook.com/frontline | X (formerly Twitter): @frontlinepbs. Instagram: @frontlinepbs | YouTube: youtube.com/frontline. In the almost 80 years since the Holocaust ended, Germany has worked to face and overcome its Nazi history — prominently acknowledging Nazi crimes and memorializing victims, establishing strict laws about antisemitism...

FRONTLINE Investigates Germany’s Enemy Within and the Rise of the Far-Right

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

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In 2024, Donald Glover earned his fifth acting Emmy nomination for his dramatic star turn on “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” Since most of his earlier bids came for his work on the comedy series “Atlanta,” he was welcomed into a group of 17 other actors with lead or supporting bids for both program genres. Scroll through our photo gallery to find out who preceded him in joining this club.How might Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' fare in Grammys race for Best Country Album?
To date, the only actors who have won Emmys as both comedy and drama series regulars are Ed Asner (“The...

Emmys: Every actor nominated for both comedy and drama series [PHOTOS]

El Paso, TX

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada got on an airplane to the U.S. believing he was going somewhere else, said the official, who spoke on the condition on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter.

AP report: Powerful Mexican cartel leader was lured onto airplane before U.S. arrest

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PBS News Hour Nominated for 2 News & Documentary Emmy Awards

ARLINGTON, VA (July 25, 2024) – PBS News Hour today received two News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts &...

PBS News Hour Nominated for 2 News & Documentary Emmy Awards

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