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August 14, 2014

Sterling’s last bid to halt L.A. Clippers sale blocked by court

Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his final chance to block the $2 billion sale of the NBA team to former Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer, when a California appeals court refused on Wednesday to halt the deal.

Israel blocks rights group as alternative to military service

Israel has disqualified its foremost human rights group as a volunteer option for youths who choose civilian national service over military conscription, officials said on Wednesday, citing the group\’s criticism of the Gaza offensive.

Robin Williams was sober, had Parkinson’s at death

Robin Williams was sober and suffering from early stages of Parkinson\’s disease as well as anxiety and depression at the time of his apparent suicide, the actor\’s wife said in a statement on Thursday.

Social media fights my Gaza war

As a feature journalism teacher for 21 years, I’ve helped students of all backgrounds craft and publish powerful personal pieces that often rallied against racism, homophobia and Islamophobia.

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