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White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie
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... He noted that the post Mr Musk was responding to referred to a conspiracy theory that motivated the man who " It is unacceptable to repeat the hideous lie behind the most fatal act of antisemitism in American History at any time, let alone one month after the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust, " Mr Bates said, referring to the 7 October Hamas assault against Israel...

Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail

Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail
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...By Kayla EpsteinBBC NewsSix decades later, new details are still coming to light in one of the most scrutinised events in American History: the assassination of President John F Kennedy...

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penalty

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... It was the worst antisemitic attack in American History...

The fight over a Confederate statue in Arlington National Cemetery

The fight over a Confederate statue in Arlington National Cemetery
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... They say the statue has " extraordinary significance to American History and cultural heritage"...

She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?
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... " I don t see a point in American History where Americans are going to want an absolute ban on abortion, " Ziegler said...

Janelle Monaé's sensuous new album fights back at anti-LGBTQ laws

Janelle Monaé's sensuous new album fights back at anti-LGBTQ laws
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... The record arrives amidst a spate of US bills targeting LGBTQ rights, and others that outlaw the teaching of African American History...

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?
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... " This was the deadliest attack against the Jewish community in American History, " Mr Segal said...

Tina Turner: Tributes paid to late Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

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... The BBC also heard reactions from members of the public outside Washington DC s National Museum of African American History and Culture...

US election 2020: Bernie Sanders under the dial breaks up the fight

Apr 25,2023 2:50 pm

Senator Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign clears The Way for the former Vice-President, Joe Biden , the Democratic Party nominated.

Mr Sanders, 78, told supporters on Wednesday that he saw no feasible way to win enough votes for the nomination.

An early front-runner, the Vermont senator found success with young voters, but has slipped behind Mr Biden in the past few weeks.

It helped that the health care and income inequality-issues key choice.

Among The Most left-wing candidates in this year's election cycle, the self-described "Democratic socialist" campaigned for policy areas, including health care for all, free public schools, raising taxes for the rich, and the increase in the minimum wage.

Mr. Sanders, an Independent, had sought the democratic presidential nomination, and in 2016 to Hillary Clinton.

In both elections, he found favor with young voters, who calls his political "revolution".

He won the support of A Number of celebrities, including Cardi B , Ariana Grande , Miley Cyrus , Mark Ruffalo , and Dick Van Dyke.

Mr. Sanders cemented his front-runner status at the beginning of the 2020 democratic Primary Election season with victories in New Hampshire and Nevada, but his momentum was limping in later days.

Mr Biden made a comeback by winning A Number of large States, including Texas and North Carolina , in early March, and later by racking up the votes in Florida, Arizona and Illinois.

Mr. Sanders could not win, keys, African-American voters across the South, the went largely, for Mr. Biden.

In recent weeks, Mr Sanders hosting campaign events through online-live-stream due to health concerns of the Covid-19-outbreak.

Mr. Biden, 77, is now to be crowned the Democratic presidential candidate at The Party convention in August. He Will then face off against President Donald Trump during the November elections.

What to say to Mr Sanders?

Mr. Sanders told Fans in a Live Stream , that the decision, his campaign was "very difficult and painful", and confirmed some of his followers wanted him to fight until The Last state competition.

"If I believed we had a viable path to the nomination, I would certainly continue," He Said .

Mr Sanders added that The Campaign "transformed the American consciousness, what kind of a nation we can and This Country have an important Step Forward in the never-ending struggle for economic justice, social justice, racial justice and environmental justice."

"Please also appreciate that not only do we win the battle ideologically, We Are also winning genes efficiently. "

Mr. Sanders noted that across the country, his campaign received "a clear majority of the votes. of people, not just 30 years but 50 Years or younger".

"The Future of This Country is, with our ideas. "

Bernie Sanders (right) leaves Joe Biden (left) in the row to be nominated for The Party

Mr. Sanders Biden congratulated Lord, and said that he Will move to work with him, "our progressive ideas to the fore".

The senator added that he is still on the ballot in the States yet to vote in the Democratic primaries, in order to collect delegates and influence The Party 's General election platform at The Convention .

"Together, Stand united, we Will go forward to the defeat of Donald Trump , The Most dangerous President in modern American History . "

< p > the main performance

, There Will be no repetition of the 2016 campaign for Bernie Sanders . Not a long fight by all Democratic primaries, up to the eve of The National convention.

Instead, his second presidential bid ends early April, with a modest statement from his home in Vermont, a mirror image of The Campaign season on the back of the head by the coronavirus pandemic. Any hope of a miracle comeback ended by delayed primary elections and the resignation of all public events.

Sanders came close to winning The Prize This Time . After the surprisingly big victory in the Nevada Caucuses, he seemed to have the organization, money and momentum to allow him from The Pack . He's not even the topic of what-ifs and second-guessing for years to come.

The Sanders faithful, you can console yourself with the fact that his two election campaigns have succeeded here, The Party to The Left on issues like universal health care, The Environment , and free college education.

Although the 78-year-old tends his time as a public figure, perhaps, The Movement , Sanders created the progressive is not afraid to embrace ambitious government programs, but even with a "socialist" Label .

"Our movement has won the ideological battle," He Said on Wednesday.

It is not The Presidency , but it is still a remarkable achievement.

What is the reaction?

Mr I know Biden tweeted shortly after Mr. Sanders' live-stream to the conclusion: "that Bernie, too. He is a Good Man , a great leader And One of The Most powerful voices for change in Our Country . "

The former Vice President added in a statement that he was "grateful" to reach out to Mr Sanders for the implementation of America's interest over everything and said he would be.

"you Will hear from me. As they say: Not to me, to Us," Mr Biden said.

"To your supporters, I make the same confession:" I see you, I Hear you, and I understand The Urgency of what it is to do we have in This Country . I hope you Will join us. You are More Than welcome. It Will be used. "

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren , a left-leaning Democrat and former presidential candidate, also thanked Mr. Sanders "for the fight so relentlessly for America's working families during The Campaign ".

In the White house, coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump , the question of why Mr. Biden was not the approval by The President , whom he served under.

"It does not surprise me that President Obama supports Sleepy Joe ," said Mr. Trump. "It's just not happening.

"and when done it? Why is it - he knows something, what you don't know. I think I know, but you don't know it. "

Mr Obama has been on the edge of the primaries.

But according to US media, he is now looking forward to the endorsement of Mr. Biden, and campaign in his behalf.

But, the former President Will not distract from the coronavirus crisis currently dominating The News cycle, according to sources close to Obama



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Source of news: bbc.com

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