Iraq’s parliament elects a new speaker to face political and financial challenges

The new speaker must address a much-debated bill that would have the Hashd al-Shaabi, or Popular Mobilization Units — an ...
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Miami Beach resident Gloria Estefan honored at Grammy celebration of Latin music

Cuban-American singer and Star Island resident Gloria Estefan, one of the most influential figures in Latin music history, was honored Sunday night during “A Grammy Celebration of Latin ...
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Nigerian authorities confirm US strikes on Islamic State group pockets

The Nigerian government has released a statement detailing the precise location of US strikes that hit northwest Nigeria on ...

U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria. And, holiday shopping was higher than expected

The U.S. has launched a "deadly strike" against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday ...
Marin Independent Journal

Year in review: A look at Marin’s memorable music scene

This last column of the year propitiously comes out right around Christmastime, which gives me an opportunity to say happy ...