John Brokaw

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Sondheim, Late Musical Genius, Also Made American Puzzles Smarter

(ConservativeStar.com) – Stephen Sondheim, who passed away last month, is best known for his influence on Broadway musicals. His lyrics added layers of complexity and richness to shows. Now it’s emerging that he had a similar influence on a very different pastime – crossword puzzles. Tonight we honor legendary Broadway pioneer Stephen Sondheim with an extended broadcast of his recent conversation with @StephenAtHome. pic.twitter.com/dGNworKII6 — The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) December 3, 2021 Until the 1960s, …

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4 Bizarre New Words Added to the Dictionary in 2021

(ConservativeStar.com) – When each calendar year begins to wind down, certain lists are inevitably made, like the celebrities/famous people who died throughout the year and the best new songs to hit streaming services and airwaves. Another popular attraction is the list of words dictionaries add, and 2021 is no different. Merriam-Webster added 455 words. Below are four of our favorites. Merriam-Webster Adds 455 New Words — Here Are 7 You Need to Know –> https://t.co/2xmUflv5Ko …

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China Doesn’t Fear Confrontation With the US

(ConservativeStar.com) – China has deliberately ramped up international tension, declaring it isn’t scared of the US. It would be a reasonable answer – but nobody asked the question, so why did China feel the need to throw it out there? China foreign minister Wang Yi says will not fear confrontation with US!: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said that China would not fear confrontation with the United States, but would welcome cooperation if it was …

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California Sues Walmart for Illegal Dumping

(ConservativeStar.com) – Walmart is America’s largest retail chain and they operate more than 300 stores in the state of California when you include its Superstores, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam’s Clubs. That, of course, leads to a great deal of garbage headed out of the stores, but where does it all go? That’s what some are now questioning. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in conjunction with 12 local district attorneys, has filed a lawsuit against the …

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School Staffer Made 3rd Graders Act Out Holocaust Scenes

(ConservativeStar.com) – A Washington, DC, elementary school teacher has been suspended after forcing third-graders to act out scenes of mass murder and suicide. The school district has launched an investigation. Councilmember McDuffie released the following statement on the appalling reenactment of the Holocaust by a staff member at Watkins Elementary Elementary School. pic.twitter.com/yiSWYmC5yk — CM McDuffie's Office (@CM_McDuffie) December 20, 2021 On December 17, administrators placed a third-grade teacher at Watkins Elementary School in Washington, …

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Colorado Gov. Polis to Biden: “Lead With Facts Rather Than Fear”

(ConservativeStar.com) – Just as the world was coming to grips with the reality of the Delta variant of COVID-19, a researcher in South Africa alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) to a highly-mutated variant they designated Omicron near the end of November. Less than a month later, it has worked its way around the world, and there are some scary aspects of the new variant, like how quickly it spreads and its apparent ability to …

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Pope Issues Strong Statement on Domestic Violence: ”Almost Satanic”

(ConservativeStar.com) – The Pope has weighed into the discussion about domestic violence, comparing men who commit violence against women to the devil. It’s the latest — and strongest — intervention he’s made on the subject over the last two years. Pope Francis said that there was something "almost satanic" about the high number of women who had been victims of domestic violence. He has repeatedly called on society to protect vulnerable women at risk. https://t.co/quVwbePTi6 …

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White House Calls Out Manchin for His “No” Stance

(ConservativeStar.com) – The politicians on the Left — especially the progressive cadre like Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) — have been hawking President Joe Biden’s so-called Build Back Better Act. However, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) threw a monkey wrench into the works when he said he could not support the legislation as written. The senator spoke of working as hard as humanly possible to work out a deal …

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Biden Awards 3 Soldiers the Medal of Honor

(ConservativeStar.com) – Last week, three US soldiers were honored with the nation’s top award for valor. President Biden carried out the award ceremony, presenting the medal to the only surviving recipient and the families of the other two. It was my great honor to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe, Sergeant First Class Christopher Celiz, and Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee. We must never forget their unparalleled courage or the sacrifices …

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Frustrated Father Allegedly Beats Son to Death Over Cancelled Trip

(ConservativeStar.com) – An 8-month-old child (identified as JB) in Florida was beaten to death, allegedly because his 26-year-old father had to cancel a planned trip to a Comic-Con convention to take care of him. Prosecutors secured an indictment against Keyshawn Wanya Bailey from a grand jury in Alachua County. The charges include aggravated child abuse (a first-degree felony) and premeditated first-degree murder (a capital felony) along with other crimes related to his actions. Keyshawn Wanya …

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