Calls for the decriminalisation of consensual same-sex relations and the abolition of the death penalty were high on the list of recommendations put to Jamaica on Wednesday during the third review of the country’s human rights record by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group.
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Three weeks of heavy, consistent rain unleashed destruction on a number of communities, particularly on the eastern end of the island. As residents try to pick up the pieces, the country is bracing for more rain this weekend, based on a forecast by the Met Service.Here are scenes from the aftermath of the showers dumped on the island by the outer bands of Tropical Storm Eta last weekend.(Photos: Karl Mclarty)
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NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Bahamas Government says it is moving to remove “shantytowns” where many Haitian migrants live from the landscape of the country, even as it seeks to implement its immigration reform policies.
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PM promises to remove ‘shantytowns’ from Bahamas landscape
In the first half of 2018, music streaming services in the country grew 39% from the same … A total of 16 of the acts in the list are considered rap artists.
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Streaming Music Isn't Killing Local Music In France — It's Growing It
The results are in, Chicago is “da” least attractive accent in the country. Where does your inflection stand?
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The regional accents Americans find the most – and least – attractive
Grocery stores across the country are removing several flavors of Goldfish crackers due to possible salmonella contamination. It’s just the latest recall linked to salmonella in recent months. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
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Some Goldfish crackers recalled, marking latest salmonella case
Anti-government protesters in Nicaragua say they were attacked on Monday outside Managua. It’s the latest deadly incident in the country, as confrontations between demonstrators and police continue. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Deadly protests continue in Nicaragua as demonstrators, police clash
“I’m trying to make lemonade stands legal across my community and ultimately across the country,” said Jennifer Knowles
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How a Denver mom is taking a stand for lemonade
“I’m trying to make lemonade stands legal across my community and ultimately across the country,” said Jennifer Knowles
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How a Denver mom is taking a stand for lemonade
France won the World Cup on Sunday after defeating Croatia 4-2. It’s the country’s second World Cup title since 1998. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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France wins 2nd World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4-2
For 30 years high school music teacher Robert Moore directed one of the greatest high school choral groups in the country, the Ponca City Chorale, of Ponca City, Okla. Now retired, Moore would love nothing more than a repeat performance. Unknown to Moore, that is precisely what his former students arranged to surprise their mentor. Steve Hartman reports.
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Students sing praises of music teacher
Retired music teacher Robert Moore spent 30 years directing one of the greatest high school choral groups in the country. The impact he left on his students was a lasting one, so they decided to do something for him in return. Steve Hartman has his story “On The Road.”
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Big surprise for music teacher who had big impact on students’ lives
Retired music teacher Robert Moore spent 30 years directing one of the greatest high school choral groups in the country. The impact he left on his students was a lasting one, so they decided to do something for him in return. Steve Hartman has his story “On The Road.”
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Big surprise for music teacher who had big impact on students’ lives
Robert Moore spent 30 years directing one of the greatest high school choral groups in the country
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How former students surprised a music teacher who changed their lives
When he’s not protecting Jared Goff, the Rams tackle has another job as owner of Rise Nation — one of the top esports teams in the country.
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Rodger Saffold plays ‘poor man’s Stan Kroenke’ to rising esports powerhouse
