WORLD NEWS

• Syria war: Syrian air force behind 2017 chemical attacks, OPCW finds
  

  The chemical weapons watchdog says Sarin and chlorine were used to attack Latamina in March 2017. ... read more
  Source: BBC NEWSPublished on 2020-04-08
• Coronavirus: Why are football teams in Belarus still playing?
  

  Football and life, continue (almost) as normal in Belarus, but anxiety about coronavirus is growing. ... read more
  Source: BBC NEWSPublished on 2020-04-08
• Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign
  

  The decision clears the way for Joe Biden to become the Democratic candidate in the 2020 election. ... read more
  Source: BBC NEWSPublished on 2020-04-08
• Italy bridge collapse: Two drivers survive
  

  The bridge would normally have been busy but lockdown measures meant there was little traffic. ... read more
  Source: BBC NEWSPublished on 2020-04-08
• Coronavirus: ‘Drop in global trade to be worse than 2008 crisis’
  

  The World Trade Organization (WTO) predicts a contraction of between 13% and 32% this year. ... read more
  Source: BBC NEWSPublished on 2020-04-08

LOCAL NEWS

• Conviction tossed but man still in prison amid virus spread
  

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A Louisiana man had his double murder conviction overturned three weeks ago but defense lawyers and prosecutors continue to argue over whether he should be released until his next trial date as prisons fight the spread of the new coronavirus. Darill Henry's attorneys said he should ... read more
  Source: Latest World NewsPublished on 2020-04-08
• Guatemala to resume deportation flights from US next week
  

  GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - Guatemala's government said Wednesday it will resume receiving deportation flights from the United States next week. It had suspended the flights during Holy Week after three deported Guatemalans later tested positive for COVID-19. Guatemala's Foreign Affairs ministry also said the Central American country was preparing temporary ... read more
  Source: Latest World NewsPublished on 2020-04-08
• Kobe Bryant’s latest book to debut atop best-seller list
  

  Kobe Bryant is back atop the best-seller lists, days after the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar was selected to the Hall of Fame. The latest release from Bryant’s Granity Studios, “The Wizenard Series: Season One” will debut at No. 1 on The New York Times’ middle-grade hardcover list that will ... read more
  Source: Latest World NewsPublished on 2020-04-08
• Obama would handle coronavirus better than Trump, Americans say in Politico-Morning Consult poll
  

  Americans are pining for the leadership of former President Barack Obama. According to a Politico/Morning Consult poll released Wednesday, a majority of American voters said Mr. Obama would be doing a better job of handling the coronavirus epidemic than President Trump has done. When asked "who would be ... read more
  Source: Latest World NewsPublished on 2020-04-08
• Biden vs. Trump: General election battle is now set
  

  The stage is set for November. Barring unforeseen disaster, Joe Biden will represent the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump this fall, the former vice president's place on the general election ballot cemented Wednesday by Bernie Sanders' decision to end his campaign. Biden likely won’t secure the number of delegates ... read more
  Source: Latest World NewsPublished on 2020-04-08

JAZZ

• Stefano Bollani: Vars on Jesus Christ Superstar review I John Fordham’s jazz album of the month
  

  (Alobar)Bollani treats his youthful obsession – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock musical – with a respect that does not limit his inventivenessStefano Bollani, the technically dazzling and hugely entertaining pianist, composer, broadcaster and writer from Milan, was once a classically trained piano prodigy with an unexpected teenage obsession. When he was ... read more
  Source: JazzPublished on 2020-04-03
• Now I’m Fine review – candid gem mixes standup and mesmerising music
  

  Available onlineAhamefule J Oluo’s 2014 show about having an autoimmune disease is a moving hybrid of comedy, theatre and jazzSince venues closed their doors because of the coronavirus, a wealth of online theatre has emerged and the industry is finding quick, creative ways to bring the stage to screen. But ... read more
  Source: JazzPublished on 2020-04-02

R&B

• Travis Cherry Talks Producing for Case, J. Holiday, Demetria McKinney, Raheem DeVaughn & Producer Challenges (Interview)
  

  Tom of YouKnowIGotSoul caught up with producer Travis Cherry for an interview recently on Instagram Live. We picked up where we left off following his appearance on our SoulBack R&B Podcast back in 2019. That included diving back into the discussion on which Usher album is better: “8701” or ... read more
  Source: R&BPublished on 2020-04-06
• The Story of How Jon B. & 2Pac Created “R U Still Down”
  

  To fans of r&b music in the 90’s, there’s no doubt that Jon B.’s album “Cool Relax” is considered a classic. The album was memorable for his biggest hit, “They Don’t Know”, but also for his collaboration with 2Pac on “R U Still Down”. In an interview we did ... read more
  Source: R&BPublished on 2020-04-06

GOSPEL

• Watch: Fred Hammond Hosts Social Distancing Concert [VIDEO]
  

  Uncle Fred went live for some late night praise! The post Watch: Fred Hammond Hosts Social Distancing Concert [VIDEO] appeared first on GospelGoodies.com. ... read more
  Source: GospelPublished on 2020-03-25
• Watch: Tasha Cobbs Leonard & We The Kingdom – “Holy Water (Church Sessions)” [MUSIC VIDEO]
  

  The free flowing performance is chilling in the most beautiful way. The post Watch: Tasha Cobbs Leonard & We The Kingdom – “Holy Water (Church Sessions)” [MUSIC VIDEO] appeared first on GospelGoodies.com. ... read more
  Source: GospelPublished on 2020-03-24

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