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CNN’s anchor Chris Cuomo said, “I’m black on the inside,” during the handover segment with his colleague Don Lemon on Friday, as he cited the words of the theme song from the 1970s program “Good Times.” Partial transcript as follows: CUOMO: I had somebody hit me with something today that hurt. She said to me, you know, I don’t have to tell you about how I’m living with my family and how setback we are by this because there was a TV show that was all about it in the 70s and it is the reality for too many people of color all over the country. And I said, what? And she said, I’ll give you a hint. She said that this was the end. Just looking out of the window watching the ash fall grow. And again, how it all looks handy down. LEMON: How do you know the words “Good Times?” CUOMO: You know I’m black on the inside. LEMON: “Good Times” any time you need a baby. CUOMO: So, good times, so Florida, who, by the way, was a hugely educated. I think she was a Yale. And of course, … [Read more...] about CNN’s Chris Cuomo to Don Lemon: ‘You Know I’m Black on the Inside’

Nuclear weapons are emerging as one of the top political brawls in the brewing battle over next year's defense budget. Democrats have been introducing bills to curtail costly nuclear modernization programs, as well writing letters urging President Biden Joe Biden Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Myanmar military conducts violent night raids Confidence in coronavirus vaccines has grown with majority now saying they want it MORE to support their efforts. But Republicans are shooting back with their own letters and op-eds calling on Biden to stay the course on programs that largely originated during the Obama administration. They’re also working to pin down Pentagon nominees on where they stand. ADVERTISEMENT The back-and-forth over nuclear modernization is providing a lens into the larger fight that’s taking shape as the Biden administration prepares to present its first defense budget in the spring. Expectations are … [Read more...] about Lawmakers gird for spending battle over nuclear weapons

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Two fathers and grandfathers connected to one Minnesota family died from COVID-19 just days apart. It is the sad reality for a family near Mora. They shared with WCCO the loss they suffered when the state was hitting its peak of the pandemic in November. READ MORE: As Spring Allergies Spike, Doctors Say Test For COVID As A Precaution “It puts a whole new perspective on life. You know, the things that I thought were just the worst things ever are nothing, you know, after this,” Chris Joos said. Chris and Perry grew up high school sweethearts in Ogilvie, Minnesota. Their dads got to talking years ago at their wedding. “I remember it like it was yesterday because his dad said to my dad, ‘One day Tom we’re gonna be best friends,’ and I’ll never forget my dad, he’s like, ‘Yeah, no, that’s never gonna happen,’” Chris said. Wally Joos and Tom Koep (credit: Chris Joos) As fate would have it, it did. Through divorce and losses, Chris’s dad Tom Koep … [Read more...] about ‘They Both Just Lived For Family’: Best Friends Die Days Apart From COVID

MIAMI (CBSMiami) –  First things first, the Panthers prepare for their weekend back-to-back against the Predators and Hurricanes. Sergei Bobrovsky will start Saturday in Nashville making this his 4 th start in the last 5 games. READ MORE: Ultra Fans Holding Out Hope Musical Festival Returns In 2022 Chris Driedger will likely get the nod Sunday in Carolina. Deserving of more ice time is left winger Mason Marchment. The 26-year-old has a four-game point streak which now includes his first NHL goal. He gave Florida a 2-0 lead Thursday in the first period. Head Coach Joel Quenneville said “he plays limited minutes and he brings energy. He goes up and down his wing and plays with a purpose.” Coach Q complimented his play recognition and patience and added “he’s definitely enhanced his positioning and quantity or quality of ice time as we’ve gone here.” READ MORE: 1 Dead, 2 Wounded In SW Miami-Dade Shooting On the defensive end, Quenneville says Radko Gudas has fit in … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers’ Upcoming Back-To-Back Games

The Senate is threatening to box in President Biden Joe Biden Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Myanmar military conducts violent night raids Confidence in coronavirus vaccines has grown with majority now saying they want it MORE and congressional Democrats, who pledged to enact a bold agenda if given power. With the House passing a slate of big bills and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer Biden takes victory lap after Senate passes coronavirus relief package Lawmakers demand changes after National Guard troops at Capitol sickened from tainted food Ron Johnson forces reading of 628-page Senate coronavirus relief bill on floor MORE (D-N.Y.) vowing to give them a vote on the floor, Democrats are quickly barreling toward a pressure point on whether to nix the legislative filibuster. Without structural changes in the Senate, progressives warn that many of Biden’s big campaign promises are … [Read more...] about Democrats near pressure point on nixing filibuster