News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/29/2023
The far right has been feuding with McCarthy for weeks. Here’s how it’s spiraling into a shutdown – The Associated Press
McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown – The Associated Press
Hard-liners plot to replace McCarthy with a deputy as shutdown looms – The Washington Post
Amid GOP confusion, U.S. braces for ‘first-ever shutdown about nothing’ – The Washington Post
The Violent End of Nagorno-Karabakh’s Fight for Independence – The New Yorker
The Latino Question at the Second Republican Debate – The New Yorker
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Effort to Delay Trial in Fraud Case – The New York Times
Biden Issues a Blistering Attack on Trump – The New York Times
GOP leaders push for early and mail-in voting despite Trump-fueled skepticism within party – CNN
‘Harry Potter’: Over two dozen actors have been lost from the film franchise – CNN
The Belgian Soundtrack (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio – Paris-Move
The 2024 DownBeat College Guide – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/28/2023
American soldier who crossed into North Korea arrives back in the US, video appears to show – The Associated Press
Analysis: American soldier’s release from detention was quick by North Korean standards – The Associated Press
Big takeaways from the second Republican debate – The Washington Post
The winners and losers of the second Republican debate – The Washington Post
“Thank You for Speaking While I’m Interrupting”: The Crosstalk Chaos of the Second Republican Debate – The New Yorker
In Michigan, Biden and Trump Offer a Preview of 2024 – The New York Times
Vulnerable Republicans Try to Head Off Blame for Shutdown – The New York Times
Takeaways from the second Republican presidential debate – CNN
Trump can get away with skipping a debate but can’t evade legal consequences – CNN
KAU – The Cycle Repeat – Bayou Blue Radio – Paris-Move
Paal Nilssen-Love Lives & Loves Large – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/27/2023
Republicans face growing urgency to stop Trump as they enter the second presidential debate – The Associated Press
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers while building real estate empire – The Associated Press
Inside the vast digital campaign by Hindu nationalists to inflame India – The Washington Post
North Korea to expel U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across border – The Washington Post
Joe Biden’s Visit to a U.A.W. Picket Line Was a Powerful Political Gesture -The New Yorker
Stephen Satterfield Puts Black Cuisine at the Center of U.S. History – The New Yorker
Judge Rules Trump Committed Fraud, Stripping Control of Key Properties – The New York Times
Ruling Against Trump Cuts to the Heart of His Identity – The New York Times
Trump to make play for Michigan’s working-class voters as he skips GOP debate – CNN
Hip Holland Hip – Modern Jazz In The Netherlands 1950-1970 – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Blindfold Test: Sullivan Fortner – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/26/2023
7 candidates have qualified for the second Republican presidential debate. Here’s who missed the cut – The Associated Press
Donald Trump, skipping GOP debate, eyes California delegate sweep in the state he loves to hate – The Associated Press
‘Hard to know’ if Bruce Willis is aware of dementia condition, wife says – The Washington Post
Ralph Nader, wary of Trump, offers to help Joe Biden win – The Washington Post
Joy in Los Angeles as the Writers Reach a Tentative Deal – The New Yorker
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Family Bubble – New Yorker
Biden Heads to the Picket Line in Michigan to Court Autoworkers – The New York Times
Why Biden and Trump Are Courting Striking Autoworkers – The New York Times
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and his former attorney, alleging they tried to hack his devices – CNN
Cassidy Hutchinson’s new book reveals a Trump White House even more chaotic than previously known – CNN
Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra – NOhMAD (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio – Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/25/2023
Hollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next? – The Associated Press
As writers reach tentative deal and actors look ahead, here are the Hollywood Strikes’ key players – The Associated Press
Could a discharge petition keep the government open? – The Washington Post
Across GOP, many see Trump as likely nominee — including some rival supporters – The Washington Post
The Villa Where a Doctor Experimented on Children – The New Yorker
London’s Feisty Music Scene – The New Yorker
How a Little-Known Group Helped Resurgent Democrats Wield Power – The New York Times
As Trump Prosecutions Move Forward, Threats and Concerns Increase – The New York Times
GOP shutdown politics rock Washington as Trump and Biden head for a swing-state showdown – CNN
Opinion: Democrats’ response to the Menendez indictment tells all you need to know about today’s GOP – CNN
Azmari – Maelström (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/24/2023
Mid-Atlantic coast under flood warnings as Ophelia weakens to post-tropical low and moves north – The Associated Press
Nikki Haley’s approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics – The Associated Press
Post-ABC poll: Biden faces criticism on economy, immigration and age – The Washington Post
Writing a paranoid political thriller offered a look at the ugly truth – The Washington Post
The Washington Gerontocracy – The New Yorker
Astra Taylor’s Age of Insecurity – The New Yorker
This is what it looks like when a Chinese naval vessel bears down on your fishing boat. – The New York Times
What Republicans Say (and Don’t Say) About the Auto Workers’ Strike – The New York Times
Missing toddler found sleeping in woods using her dog as a pillow after walking 3 miles barefoot – CNN
BONEY FIELDS – Just Give Me Some Mo’ – Bayou Blue Radio-Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/23/2023
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next? – The Associated Press
Hard-right Republicans push closer to a disruptive federal shutdown – The Associated Press
Misinformation research is buckling under GOP legal attacks – The Washington Post
House Republicans eye long-term funding without deal yet to avert shutdown – The Washington Post
The Last Gun I Shot – The New Yorker
Rupert Murdoch Takes a Step Back—Not Away – The New Yorker
Gold Bullion and Halal Meat: Inside the Menendez Investigation – The New York Times
Arsenic Preserved the Animals, but Killed the Museum – The New York Times
Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in North Carolina and will now trek up the East Coast – CNN
Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think – CNN
Erroll Garner – Symphony Hall Concert (Vinyl – 1 LP) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Operatic Re-invention with Some Jazz DNA – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/22/2023
Hard-right Republicans push dangerously closer to a disruptive federal shutdown – The Associated Press
Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens – The Associated Press
China has scooped up human DNA from nations around the world, spurring fears of a genetic arms race – The Washington Post
U.S. braces for calamitous, costly government shutdown in eight days – The Washington Post
House Republicans Refuse to Host Zelensky Because They’re Too Busy Fighting One Another – The New Yorer
Biden, Warning Trump Could ‘Destroy’ Democracy, Moves Past G.O.P. Primary – The New York Times
Donald Trump Tests Pro-Life America – The New York Times
McCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on – CNN
Amazon is bringing ads to Prime Video and will charge you to avoid them – CNN
Teri Parker – Shaping The Invisible (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio – Paris-Move
New Jazz Underground Wins DCJazzPrix – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/21/2023
Behind all the speechmaking at the UN lies a basic, unspoken question: Is the world governable? -The Associated Press
No Labels push in closely divided Arizona fuels Democratic anxiety about a Biden spoiler – The Associated Press
Senate confirms Joint Chiefs chair in respite from Tuberville blockade – The Washington Post
Trump, who paved way for Roe repeal, faces abortion blowback from right – The Washington Post
The Bloomsbury Group Is Back in Vogue – The New Yorker
The Replacements Are Still a Puzzle – The New Yorker
The Borking of Joe Biden – The New York Times
The Era of Prestige TV Is Ending. We’re Going to Miss It When It’s Gone. – The New York Times
‘Are you kidding me?!’: Lawmaker calls out Jim Jordan at hearing – CNN
Trump is not invincible in Republican race – but still lacks a single strong challenge – CNN
The Moore-McColl Jazz Society – Up and Gone (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio – Paris Move
Jazz Saxophonist, Avant-Gardist Charles Gayle Dies at 84 – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/20/2023
Russia has turned food, energy and even children into weapons against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says at UN – The Associated Press
A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. The school says it wasn’t discrimination – The Associated Press
House flounders as GOP fails to appease hard-right members on funding – The Washington Post
Explore the evolution of beer, from Stone Age sludge to craft brews – The Washington Post
A Young Architect’s Designs for the Climate Apocalypse – The New Yorker
What Is Mom Rage, Actually? – The New Yorker
‘A Perfect Storm for the Ambitious, Extreme Ideologue’ – The New York Times
This Is My Shortest Column Ever. For a Reason. – The New York Times
Trump ramps up attention on Iowa even as he keeps one eye on the general election – CNN
GOP donors grapple with Trump’s staying power as second Republican presidential debate looms – CNN
Verneri Pohjola – Monkey Mind (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Warren Wolf: Beyond Vibes – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/19/2023
Americans detained for years in Iran arrive home after release and tearfully embrace loved ones – The Associated Press
Heading for UN, Ukraine’s president questions why Russia still has a place there – The Associated Press
India, Canada expel diplomats over accusations Delhi killed Sikh separatist – The Washington Post
EV makers’ use of Chinese suppliers raises concerns about forced labor – The Washington Post
Jeremy O. Harris, Before and After “Slave Play” – The New-Yorker
How Larry McMurtry Defined and Undermined the Idea of Texas – The New Yorker
Biden to Urge Nations to Protect and Nurture Democracy – The New York Times
Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement – The New York Times
New Hampshire’s 2024 primary will be a crucial early test of Trump’s comeback bid – CNN
Tensions flare inside House GOP as moderates explore new plan to avoid shutdown – CNN
Adrian Dennis – Moon Rising (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/18/2023
Iran-US prisoner swap likely set in motion as $6 billion of once-frozen Iranian assets reaches Qatar – The Associated Press
Trump refuses to say in a TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 attack unfold at the US Capitol – The Associated Press
Her students reported her for a lesson on race. Can she trust them again? – The Washington Post
During the pandemic, I lost the ability to read – The Washington Post
How Thom Browne’s Gray Suit Conquered American Fashion – The New Yorker
Jeremy O. Harris, Before and After “Slave Play” – The New Yorker
Mark Meadows’s Testimony in Georgia Case May Have Done Him No Favors – The New York Times
An About-Face on Whether the 14th Amendment Bars Trump From Office – The New York Times
Multiple crises batter Washington and set up a fateful 2024 election – CNN
Fact-checking Trump’s ‘Meet the Press’ interview – CNN
Boney Fields – Give Me some Mo’ (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/16/2023
Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off warnings in some areas – The Associated Press
Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England – The Associated Press
Speaker McCarthy steps into the breach as his conference toils – The Washington Post
Trump keeps distance from impeachment inquiry while assailing Biden – The Washington Post
John Waters Is Ready for His Hollywood Closeup – The New Yorker
The Fugitive Princesses of Dubai – The New Yorker
Top Democrats’ Bullishness on Biden 2024 Collides With Voters’ Worries – The New York Times
Behind Paxton’s Impeachment, a Republican Battle for Control of Texas – The New York Times
5 things to know for Sept. 15: Auto strike, Hunter Biden, Gas prices, Cyberattack, UFOs – CNN
Border authorities separated some migrant families amid overcrowding in facilities, report says – CNN
Jazzrausch Big Band – Malher’s Break Down – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Nicholas Payton Wins Top Grant to Record Symphonic Work – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/16/2023
What’s at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers – The Associated Press
A Jan. 6 rioter was convicted and sentenced in secret. No one will say why – The Associated Press
Bashing boosters, DeSantis contrasts with Trump and worries health experts – The Washington Post
Tensions flare between House GOP and Justice Dept. over witnesses– The Washington Post
The Futility of the Never Trump Billionaires – The New Yorker
An Elvis Impersonator’s Summer of Extreme-Weather Weddings – The New Yorker
The Trials of Aurora: A Colorado City’s Deep Divide Over Policin – The New York Times
How He Survived 13 Days: Cavalcante on the Run in Pennsylvania – The New York Times
Florida GOP scraps planned loyalty oath in win for Trump over DeSantis in their shared home state – CNN
Reporter asks CEO about her nearly $29 million in compensation as workers strike – CNN
The Republican Party has indeed become an extreme right-wing party. – Bayou Blue Radio
Erica Seguine & Shon Baker: Reinventing the Big Band – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/15/2023
Workers are on strike at all 3 Detroit auto makers for the first time in their union’s history – The Associated Press
Angry and frustrated, McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post – The Associated Press
Double blows of inquiry and son’s indictment create tough stretch for Biden – The Washington Post
Ralph Lauren knows everyone wants to be Ralph Lauren – The Washington Post
The Rage of the Toddler Caucus on Capitol Hill – The New Yorker
New York City Ballet Celebrates Seventy-five Years of Mr. B. – The New Yorker
The Many Mustaches of Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot – The New York Times
Republicans Don’t Mind the Constitution. It’s Democracy They Don’t Like. – The New York Times
Buying a car? What the UAW strike means – and doesn’t mean – for auto sales – CNN
Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges – CNN
Hutchinson Andrew Trio – The Senator – A Tribute to Tommy Banks – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Virtuoso Bassist, Longtime Educator Richard Davis Dies at 93 – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/14/2023
Biden has been preparing to fight an impeachment for almost a year. This is his strategy – The Associated Press
What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden – The Associated Press
DeSantis took undisclosed private flights and lodging through wealthy donors – The Washington Post
Romney bows out, leaving a legacy that would make his father proud – The Washington Post
Isabel Allende’s Vision of History – The New Yorker
Ross Douthat’s Theories of Persuasion – The New Yorker
The Real Reason These Celebrity Talk Shows Keep Imploding – The New York Times
The Rolling Stones Start Up Again – The New York Times
Biden campaign plots long-game strategy as Democrats’ fears of a Trump win spike – CNN
Saso Popovski – Steps (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Dan Auerbach Tells Everybody! – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/13/2023
North Korea’s Kim vows full support for Russia’s ‘just fight’ after viewing launch pads with Putin -.The Associated Press
The flood death toll in eastern Libya’s city of Derna has surpassed 5,100, a health official says – The Associated Press
30 years later, ‘Lois and Clark’ is still the hottest thing DC ever did – The Washington Post
Tech titans including Musk, Zuckerberg head to Capitol Hill to talk AI – The Washington Post
How a Culture War Over Race Engulfed a School District – The New Yorker
Olivia Rodrigo’s Star-Making “Guts” – The New Yorker
August Inflation ReportOverall Prices Set to Pop, But Details Should Look Better – The New York Times
The C.D.C. Director Explains Why You Should Get the Latest Covid Booster – The New Yorker
China unveils ‘blueprint’ for Taiwan integration while sending warships around the self-ruled island – CNN
Dashcam shows unusual object fly down highway and smash windshield – CNN
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Going On (2023 edition – ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Marc Ribot’s Rock Dreams – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/12/2023
Libyan city buries 700 people killed in devastating floods as 10,000 are reported missing – The Associated Press
Elon Musk’s refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon – The Associated Press
Morocco’s reluctance to accept quake aid baffles foreign governments – The Washington Post
Tim Scott’s girlfriend – The Washington Post
The U.A.W. Strike Threat Poses a Tricky Political Challenge for Biden – The NEw Yorker
Briefly Noted – The New Yorker
Jan. 6 Rioters Have Been Held to Account. That Might Be the Easy Part. – The New York Times
Trump Moves to Quash Most Charges Against Him in Georgia – The New York Times
McCarthy needs to pull off his most impossible balancing act yet – CNN
Russia’s war in Ukraine – CNN
Alyssa Giammaria – In Time (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/11/2023
Morocco earthquake live briefing: Almost 2,500 dead; officials accept search-and-rescue help – The Washington Post
Pretrial-palooza underway for Trump – The Washington Post
How Elon Musk Went from Superhero to Supervillain – The New Yorker
Romy’s Exuberant Eurodance Revival – The New Yorker
Michael Bloomberg: How Biden and Congress Should Fix the Immigration Crisis in Our Cities– The New York Times
Trump Is Really Old, Too – The New York Times
Trump is explaining exactly how wild and extreme his second term would be – CNN
The 9/11 photos we will never forget – CNN
Will Clements – Compass (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio – Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/10/2023
Moroccan villagers mourn after earthquake brings destruction to their rural mountain home – The Associated Press
Prominent activist’s son convicted of storming Capitol and invading Senate floor in Jan. 6 riot – The Associated Press
Rescue teams in desperate search for survivors after deadly quake in Morocco – The Washington Post
Once-abandoned dogs are now trained to sniff out environmental clues – The Washington Post
The Challenges Facing Joe Biden – The New Yorker
The Wisconsin G.O.P.’s Looming Judicial Attack – The New Yorker
Affirmative Action Is Over. Should Applicants Still Mention Their Race? – The New York Times
The Top U.S. Colleges With the Greatest Economic Diversity – The New York Times
Demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s former home in Los Angeles is on hold for now – CNN
The Diva Jazz Orchestra – “30” Live at Dizzy’s Club – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
‘Tokyo Jazz Joints’ Chronicles Transient Beauty of Intimate Music Haunts – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/09/2023
Appeals court scales back order squelching Biden administration contact with social media platforms – The Associated Press
Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 800 people and damages historic buildings in Marrakech – The Associated Press
Jan. 6 shattered her family. Now they’re trying to forgive. – The Washington Post
Lost your ID, phone or credit card? Here’s how to travel without them. – The Washington Post
The Force Behind Film Forum – The New Yorker
Will the Rains Extinguish Burning Man? – The New Yorker
Why Does Duke Have So Few Low-Income Students? – The New York Times
She Had Constant Fevers and Her Feet Were Swelling. What Was It? – The New York Times
Rudy Giuliani files new legal challenge to Georgia election interference case – CNN
China and Europe: Economically Linked Destinies – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Jazz em Agosto Fest Programming Bucks Circuit-Based Trends – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/08/2023
Biden and Modi are looking to tighten US-India ties as concerns over China rise – The Associated Press
Trump hosts $100,000-per-person Bedminster fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills – The Associated Press
The Florida Supreme Court will hear a major abortion case toda – The Washington Post
What to know about Bruce Springsteen’s postponed shows, peptic ulcer disease – The Washington Post
Matthew Wong Turned Loneliness Into a Landscape – The New Yorker
Did Authoritarianism Cause China’s Economic Crisis? – The New Yorker
How Ben Sasse Became a Combatant in Florida’s Education Wars – The New York Times
Poem: From ‘Algarabía’ – The New York Times
How a former Trump official’s conviction could echo in ex-president’s cases – CNN
FBI Director Wray issues warning about number of Russian spies in the US – CNN
Layla Zoe – Back To The Spirit Of 66 (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Tyshawn Sorey Plays It His Way – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/07/2023
Presidential centers from Hoover to Bush and Obama unite to warn of fragile state of US democracy – The Associated Press
A lawsuit seeks to bar Trump from the primary in Colorado, citing Constitution’s insurrection clause – The Associated Press
Michigan Democrats are lining up to replace Republican Rep. John James in his battleground district – The Associated Press
A few schools mandated masks. Conservatives hit back hard. – The Washington Post
Women win Mexican primaries; one is likely to be first female president – The Washington Post
My Cheesecake-Shaped Poverty – The New Yorker
The New Yorker Documentary – The New Yorker
Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That? – The New York Times
How Pop Stars Turned NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Into Authenticity Theater – The New York Times
CNN Poll: Biden faces negative job ratings and concerns about his age as he gears up for 2024 – CNN
Big Daddy Wilson – Plan B (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Kris Davis at the Vanguard – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/06/2023
The AP Interview: Harris says Trump can’t be spared accountability for Jan. 6 – The Associated Press
Complaints over campaign comments by Wisconsin Supreme Court justice are dismissed – The Associated Press
Behind the lines of Texas A&M’s diversity war – The Washington Post
Your guide to sleeping in an airport– The Washington Post
Play the Worst Version of Yourself – The New Yorker
Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That? – The New Yorker
When Your ‘Doppelganger’ Becomes a Conspiracy Theorist – The New York Times
Clashes mount between Trump and his legal nemesis – CNN
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison, longest for a January 6 defendant – CNN
Andrew Rathbun – The Speed Of Time – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/05/2023
The next presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look a lot like the last one – The Associated Press
Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry – The Associated Press
Bosses mean it this time: Return to the office or get a new job! – The Washington Post
Is Trump disqualified for 2024? Here’s how we’ll soon find out. – The Washington Post
Can Teachers and Parents Get Better at Talking to One Another? – The New Yorker
The Power of Food for People with Dementia – The New Yorker
When Your ‘Doppelganger’ Becomes a Conspiracy Theorist – The New York Times
Poem: From ‘This Energy Wasted by Flight —’ – The New York Times
Peter Navarro, second ex-Trump aide to be prosecuted for contempt of Congress, faces trial Tuesday – CNN
Sen. Tim Kaine says ‘powerful argument’ 14th Amendment could disqualify Trump – CNN
Ivan Lins – My Heart Speaks – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/04/2023
Biden says he went to his house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, because he can’t go ‘home home’ – The Associoated Press
In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald Trump – The Associated Press
China’s economic woes may leave U.S. and others all but unscathed – The Washington Post
This Alaskan glacier holds back billions of gallons of water. Until it doesn’t. – The Washington Post
Virtual-Reality School Is the Next Frontier of the School-Choice Movement – The New Yorker
The Parents Who Fight the City for a “Free Appropriate Public Education” – The New Yorker
Anderson Cooper Is Still Learning to Live With Loss – The New York Times
One year out, here’s what we know about how the presidential race will look on Labor Day 2024 – CNN
Doug Richards Orchestra – Through a Somic Prism – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/03/2023
Biden tells Idalia’s Florida victims ‘your nation has your back.’ DeSantis rejects meeting with him – The Associated Press
Berlin Wall relic gets a ‘second life’ on US-Mexico border as Biden adds barriers – The Associated Press
Republican race remains stuck as Trump dominates heading into fall – The Washington Post
9 late summer recipes to celebrate the end of the season – The Washington Post
Donald Trump and the Pardon Debate – The New Yorker
2024 Preview: Bidenomics Versus the Trump Freak Show – The New Yorker
Paranormal Festivity: A Small Town Celebrates U.F.O. Lore – The New York Times
Should Right-Wing Populists Despair? – The New York Times
‘Little Richard’ filmmaker found a lesson in the late singer’s spirited rock and roll life – CNN
Joshua Espinoza – Songs From Yesterday – Bayou Blue Radio-Paris-Move
Houston Person’s Foot-Tapping Soul – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/02/2023
From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day’s organizing roots are especially strong this year – The Associated Press
Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years – The Associated Press
Jimmy Buffett, musical ‘mayor of Margaritaville,’ dies at 76 – The Washington Post
Abortion fight unites the left and rattles the right in key Wis. battleground – The Washington Post
Deciphering the Wagner Group’s Love for Wagner – The New Yorker
CNN’s New White Knight – The New Yorker
Why Did a Drug Gang Kill 43 Students? Text Messages Hold Clues. – The New York Times
Where Should Agnostics Go on Sundays? – The New York Times
How to rest this Labor Day weekend – CNN
Shalosh – Tales Of Utopia (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Vail Jazz Selects Drew Zaremba as Next Artistic Director – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
09/01/2023
In final hours before landfall, Hurricane Idalia stopped intensifying and turned from Tallahassee – The Associated Press
A look inside Donald Trump’s deposition: Defiance, deflection and the ‘hottest brand in the world’ – The Associated Press
Families crossing U.S. border illegally reached all-time high in August – The Washington Post
Highways are the next antiabortion target. One Texas town is resisting. – The Washington Post
The Twilight of Mitch McConnell and the Spectre of 2024 – The New Yorker
“In the Mood for Love” – The New Yorker
Audiobook of the Week: Meryl Streep Would Like to Tell You a Story – The New York Times
In Stephen King’s Latest, Beware the Kindly Old Professors – The New York Times
A net of justice is tightening around 2020 election deniers and may be closing in on Trump – CNN
Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni dies age 68 – CNN
Editorial – September 2023 – Bayou Blue Radio
16th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival Finalizes 2023 Lineup – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/31/2023
Tropical Storm Idalia descends on North Carolina after pounding Florida, Georgia and South Carolina – The Associated Press
Trump dismissive as New York attorney general accuses him of inflating his net worth by $2 billion – The Associated Press
Rural areas sacrificed for Xi Jinping’s new city, satellite imagery shows – The Washington Post
Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while talking with reporters – The Washington Post
Hurricane Idalia’s Explosive Power Comes from Abnormally Hot Oceans – The New Yorker
The Preparatory School – The New Yorker
Inflation Has Been Easing Fast, but Wild Cards Lie Ahead – The New York Times
The Trump Trial Date Is a Big Mistake – The New York Times
Jimmy Kimmel says he was ‘intent on retiring’ prior to Hollywood strikes – CNN
ABBA legend Agnetha Fältskog releases new single – CNN
Veronica Swift – Veronica Swift (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio – Paris-Move
Ben Wendel’s Big Love of Community – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/30/2023
Category 4 Hurricane Idalia projected to hit Florida with ‘catastrophic’ storm surge – The Associated Press
Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule – The Associated Press
Idalia gains steam, expected to hit Gulf Coast as Category 4 hurricane – The Washington Post
Don’t miss this week’s super blue moon. Your next chance is 14 years away.– The Washington Post
How Anna May Wong Became the First Chinese American Movie Star – The New Yorker
Letter from the South – The New Yorker
Does Blending Fruit in a Smoothie Affect Its Nutrients? – The New York Times
Trump’s Mug Shot Has More in Common With Washington’s Portrait Than You Might Think– The New York Times
Hundreds of flights are canceled as Hurricane Idalia disrupts air travel – CNN
Relief (2LP) Mack Avenue – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Blindfold Test: Christian McBride – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/29/2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces Black leaders’ anger after racist killings in Jacksonville – The Associated Press
Trump chief of staff Meadows says actions laid out in Georgia indictment were part of his job – The Associated Press
Mark Meadows, former Trump chief of staff, testifies in Georgia – The Washington Post
Storm strengthens into hurricane, expected to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida – The Washington Post
How to Treat Right-Wing Violence in the U.S. – The New Yorker
The Trump Mug Shot’s Art-Historical Lineage – The New Yorker
Venice Film Festival 2023: What to Watch For – The New York Times
The Forgotten Radicalism of the March on Washington – The New York Times
Nordstrom closes its San Francisco store after 35 years – CNN
Aguankó – Unidad (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/28/2023
Jacksonville killings refocus attention on the city’s racist past and the struggle to move on – The Associated Press
Florida Governor Ron Desantis booed at vigil as hundreds mourn more racist killings – The Associated Press
Biden’s course for U.S. on trade breaks with Clinton and Obama – The Washington Post
Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’ – The Washington Post
When Writers Go Crackers for Animals – The New Yorker
New York City’s Eternal War on Rats – The New Yorker
Republican Voters Aren’t Looking to Be Rescued From Trump – The New York Times
Hearings Set for Monday in Two Election Cases Against Trump – The New York Times
Drama unfolds on two fronts Monday as Trump cases enter new phase – CNN
The ‘Star Wars’ timeline is confusing. Here’s when ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Ahsoka’ and more take place – CNN
Artful Dodgers – Three Story Sandbox (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/27/2023
White shooter kills 3 Black people in Florida hate crime as Washington celebrates King’s dream – The Associated Press
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary – The Associated Press
5,000 pilots suspected of hiding major health issues. Most are still flying. – The Washington Post
Hollywood writers are still on strike. Here’s where WGA, studios stand. – The Washington Post
A Close Listen to “Rich Men North of Richmond” – The New-Yorker
What Kind of Artist Was Wayne Shorter? – The New Yorker
The Joys of Sketching Birds – The New York Times
Regret Is Painful. Here’s How to Harness It. – The New York Times
Colleen Hoover is the hottest author in America. She also may be the most controversial – CNN
Requests to ban books hit a 21-year high. See which titles were the most challenged – CNN
Christian McBride – New Jam (2 Red LPs) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/26/2023
At March on Washington’s 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights – The Associated Press
British Museum’s director resigns, says he didn’t take warning about possible theft seriously enough – The Associated Press
How a small-town feud in Kansas sent a shock through American journalism – The Washington Post
An oral history of the March on Washington, the day that forced America to change – The Washington Post
Watching Childhood End in My Back Yard – The New Yorker
The Cosmic Comedy of “The Plot Against Harry” – The New Yorker
At This Movie, Their Phones Won’t Bother You. Their Barking Might. – The New York Times
Scenes From Waiting for Trump on a Hot Atlanta Afternoon – The New York Times
This week was a perfect snapshot of America’s political mess – CNN
Newly declassified US intel claims Russia is laundering propaganda through unwitting Westerners – CNN
Aaron Diehl & The Knights – Zodiac Suite (Mary Lou Williams) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Jeremy Dutton’s Debut in the Spotlight – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/25/2023
One image, one face, one American moment: The Donald Trump mug shot – The Associated Press
Trump has surrendered for a fourth time this year. Here’s where all the cases against him stand – The Associated Press
Trump’s Georgia co-defendants, their charges and mug shots – The Washington Post
Could sand be the next lithium? – The Washington Post
Waiting for Trump at the Fulton County Jail – The New Yorker
The Harsh Glare of Justice – The New Yorker
The booking of Trump is only the start of a long legal process. – The New York Times
Rule No. 1 in Putin’s Russia: Defy Him at Your Peril – The new York Times
Presidential mug shot of inmate No. P01135809 is stark in its simplicity – CNN
The identities behind the 30 unindicted co-conspirators in Trump’s Georgia case – CNN
Oscar Peterson – On A clear Day (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Hancock Institute Names Ambrose Akinmusire Artistic Director – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/24/2023
Trump won’t be at the GOP’s first presidential debate. But his presence will be felt – The Associated Press
In session reacting to school shooting, Tennessee GOP lawmaker orders removal of public from hearing – The Associated Press
State lawmakers move to ban Chinese land ownership – The Washington Post
Special counsel says D.C. grand jury on Trump documents case has ended – The Washington Post
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh – The New Yorker
Insurrectionabilia at the Smithsonian – The New Yorker
The Thrill of Watching a Film That Isn’t Online Anywhere – The New York Times
‘I Don’t Think Trump Will Be the Nominee’: Three Writers Preview the First G.O.P. Debate – The New York Times
A remarkable day at Fulton County jail as Trump’s surrender looms – CNN
The latest developments in the Fulton County election subversion case – CNN
Kenny Garrett – Do You Dance (2LP) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Houston Person’s Foot-Tapping Soul – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/22/2023
How Trump’s attacks on prosecutors build on history of using racist language and stereotypes – The Associated Press
Haiti and Dominican Republic brace for Tropical Storm Franklin as Harold approaches Texas coast – The Associated Press
In Trump cases, experts say defendant’s rhetoric will be hard to police – The Washington Post
A Black man’s brutal murder has faded from a Texas town’s memory – The Washington Post
The Mobster Cosplay of Donald Trump – The New Yorker
Tits Out Under the Verrazzano – The New Yorker
Mark Linkous Died in 2010. His Final Album Is a Family Affair. – The New York Times
Commerce Secretary to Visit China Next Week in Bid to Steady Ties – The New YorkTimes
Trump’s $200,000 bond drives home the unique peril of his Georgia indictment – CNN
Tropical Storm Harold heads toward South Texas, threatening floods and dangerous storm surge – CNN
HILARIO DURAN AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BIG BAND PRESENTS – CRY ME A RIVER – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/21/2023
Southern California prepares for more floods as post-Tropical Storm Hilary brings more rain – The Associated Press
Court documents suggest reason for police raid of Kansas newspaper – The Associated Press
The states that produce the most creative types, and more! – The Washington Post
I am secretary of the Smithsonian. We commit to a long-overdue reckoning. – The Washington Post
The Invention of a Neighborhood – The New Yorker
Elon Musk’s Shadow Rule – The New Yorker
California Quake Rattled Nerves, but Didn’t Appear to Cause Major Damage – The New York Times
Electric Cars Are the Future. But Renting One? Good Luck. – The New York Times
Trump’s expected Georgia surrender and debate no-show shatter campaign conventionality – CNN
Marc Copland – Someday (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/20/2023
Hilary weakens to Category 1 hurricane as storm moves within striking distance of Mexican peninsula – The Associated Press
The return of schedules: How parents can make the most of back-to-school energy – The Associated Press
British Columbia declares state of emergency amid ‘devastating’ wildfires – The Washington Post
Confidential affidavits detail reasoning for police raid of Kansas newspaper – The Washington Post
Wanda Sykes Is Taking It All In – The New Yorker
Fani Willis’s Indictment of Donald Trump and a Voting-System Breach – The New Yorker
Republicans Are Making the Liberal Arts Scarce in the Poorest States – The New York Times
Trump May Skip Some G.O.P. Debates, but Advisers See a Biden Face-Off as Key – The New York Times
First on CNN: Biden wades into GOP primary with $25 million ad blitz, starting with economy focus – CNN
Grandson of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter says ‘we’re in the final chapter’ in health update – CNN
Shiri Zorn Finds Her Voice – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/19/2023
Hurricane Hilary threatens ‘catastrophic and life-threatening’ flooding in Mexico and California – The Associated Press
A raid on a Kansas newspaper likely broke the law, experts say. But which one? – The Associated Press
A mother whose son survived a shooting is pleading with a GOP legislature for change – The Washington Post
FBI joins investigation of threats to grand jurors in Trump Georgia case – The Washington Post
Robo-Taxis Are Legal Now – The New Yorker
Surviving the Phoenix Heat – The New Yorker
In Europe, Few Even Want to Talk About Trump Part 2 – The New York Times
Giuliani Repeatedly Sought Financial Lifeline From Trump – The New York Times
Why F-16 jets can’t come soon enough for Ukraine – CNN
What passing gas can say about your health – CNN
Marc Copland – Someday (ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Shiri Zorn Finds Her Voice – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/18/2023
Trump lawyers seek April 2026 trial date in federal election subversion case – The Associated Press
Authorities investigating threats to grand jurors who indicted Trump in Georgia – The Associated Press
Russia recruited operatives online to target weapons crossing Poland – The Washington Post
Trump asks to push Jan. 6 trial beyond 2024 election — to April 2026 – The Washington Post
How Carl Linnaeus Set Out to Label All of Life – The New Yorker
In Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republicans Have Something New – The New Yorker
Officials Investigate Threats Against Trump Grand Jurors in Georgia – The New York Times
At Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United Front – The New York Times
The identities behind the 30 unindicted co-conspirators in Trump’s Georgia case – CNN
George Benson – Live In London (LP – ENG review) – Bayou Blue Radio/Paris-Move
Review: Ramsey Lewis–Gentleman of Jazz – DownBeat
News selected from US press by the editor of Bayou Blue Radio
08/17/2023
Texas woman accused of threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump election case and a congresswoman – The Associated Press
Protesters march through Miami to object to Florida’s Black history teaching standards – The Associated Press
Clues point to identities of ‘unindicted co-conspirators’ in alleged Coffee County breach – The Washington Post
As Maui fires raged, two friends sent an SOS from a swimming pool – The Washington Post
The Ukrainians Forced to Flee to Russia – The New Yorker
We Don’t Need a New Twitter – The New Yorker
How Trump Uses Supporters’ Donations to Pay His Legal Bills – The New York Times
The Shortage in School Bus Drivers is Getting Worse – The New York Times
Looming Trump trials are throwing judges into an election maelstrom – CNN
Fani Willis is taking a major gamble on the Trump case – CNN
CD vs. Vinyl, each with its own charm… – Bayou Blue Radio
Review: Ramsey Lewis–Gentleman of Jazz – DownBeat
