Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials “aren’t even pretending to be in charge.” Obama spoke on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” a two-hour livestreaming event for historically black colleges and universities broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

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Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says protesters are harming our country

After another weekend of protests across the country, Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair tells ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson that the blockades are hurting Canadians and need to stop.

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Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

FILE - Image of study participant during testing. Participants were asked to do three different types of arm workouts which included isometric, concentric or eccentric bicep curls.Isometric means the arm sits stationary, with basically no movement.

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Meteorologist Yvonne Schalle has the Saturday, February 12, 2022 forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

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Four arrested as blockade of key B.C. border crossing stretches into second day: RCMP

COVID-19 measures continued into a second day, Surrey RCMP said.Highway 15 remained closed between 1st and 8th Avenue, according to DriveBC, and highway traffic cameras showed access to the route blocked by police vehicles.Surrey RCMP said Sunday the border crossing was closed an all vehicle access to the border area south of 8th Avenue was suspended.“Safety is our priority in this situation, this is a very high emotion protest where we want to do as much as we can to try and keep people calm, even as we move forward with arrests,” Surrey RCMP Sgt. Elenore Sturko said.Police formed a line around 12:30 p.m.

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US suspends avocado imports from Mexico

Avocados for sale at the Trader Joe's Upper East Side Bridgemarket grocery store in New York, U.S. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S.

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Mickey Guyton gives powerful rendition of national anthem at Super Bowl 2022

Singer Mickey Guyton performs the national anthem before Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Steph Chambers)LOS ANGELES - Country singer Mickey Guyton kicked off Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals with a powerful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."Guyton, a Grammy-nominated country artist from Texas, performed the anthem in a solid blue gown, representing the colors of the Rams.

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Meghan McCain Has Strong Words For Those Partying Like ‘Girls Gone Wild’ During The Pandemic

Meghan McCain wants the economy re-opened but not like this.

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US nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain?

WASHINGTON – In the rubble of buildings and lives, modern U.S. presidents have met national trauma with words such as these: “I can hear you.” “You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything.” “We have wept with you; we’ve pulled our children tight.”

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Dear Class of 2020: Beyonce and Taylor Swift join BTS, Barack & Michelle Obama for virtual graduation in June

While we're all stuck at home on quarantine mode due to the coronavirus pandemic, Michelle Obama has decided to gift students graduating this year a special virtual graduation ceremony. Dear Class of 2020 will be hosted by the former First Lady and will include commencement speeches by her, Barack Obama, BTS and Lady Gaga amongst several others. As per Variety, the star power has doubled up now with the inclusion of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato and more.

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Meghan McCain Says Barack Obama Is To Blame For America’s Culture War

Meghan McCain is once against courting controversy.

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Travis Scott and LeBron James create special shirt for graduates

Rapper Travis Scott has joined forces with basketball superstar LeBron James to design a special T-shirt for the Class of 2020.

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Dave Bautista Sends A ‘Super Duper’ Message To President Trump

Dave Bautista has a thing or two to say to Donald Trump.

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Barr says he doesn't envision investigations of Biden, Obama

WASHINGTON – Attorney General William Barr said Monday that he did not expect investigations into the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation to lead to criminal probes into either President Donald Trump's Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, or former President Barack Obama.

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From takeaways to medication, Irish drone company changes course over coronavirus pandemic

Manna Aero should have been dropping off its first takeaway orders around a Dublin university campus by drone in March but then the coronavirus pandemic shut the country and its pilot programme down.

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Barack Obama Offers Advice to Graduating Students Amid Pandemic: "Don't Be Afraid"

In recognition of the graduating high school students who cannot attend physical ceremonies amid the coronavirus pandemic, multiple television networks airedGraduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020 onSaturday. The event featured appearances by LeBron James, who executive produced the special, along with Kevin Hart, Jonas Brothers, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Lena Waithe, Ben Platt, Zendaya, Olivia Wilde and more, with a commencement speech from former President Barack Obama.

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Barack Obama Criticizes Virus Response in Online Graduation Speech

Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized U.S. leaders overseeing the nation's response to the coronavirus, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials "aren't even pretending to be in charge." Obama spoke on Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition, a two-hour event for students graduating from historically black colleges and universities broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Trump fires back at Obama’s ‘officials “aren’t even pretending to be in charge”’ slam

Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized U.S.

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Former President Obama Offers Inspiring Words to the Graduating Class of 2020

To make up for the cancellation of graduations around the country, one very special guest showed up to help send the students off into the future. Former President Barack Obama gave two different commencement speeches this weekend, one for the graduates of historically black colleges and universities, and one that was aired as part of Graduate Together: High School Class of 2020 Commencement, which was streamed across all the major networks Saturday night. The LeBron James-organized special had appearances from James himself, the Jonas Brothers, Timothée Chalamet, Dua Lipa, and more, but the part that really had everyone abuzz was Obama's address at the top of the evening.

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Barack Obama Calls on Graduates To 'Set The World on a Different Path' During Commencement Speech

With most graduations canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Former President appeared on television and social media platforms to give two virtual commencement addresses—one for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and another for 2020 high school graduates, the latter broadcasted as part of a special called .On May 17, used his time to congratulate students and teachers, but also to call out leaders who "don't have all the answers" and encouraged graduates to learn from the past to carve out their own path and make the world a better place.Obama spoke firmly about , describing how it has "shaken up the status quo and laid bare a lot of our country’s deep-seated problems – from massive economic inequality to

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Barack Obama Gives the Class of 2020 Advice for Shaping Their Future World in Uniting Speech

It's not every day Barack Obama gives your graduation speech. In honor of LeBron James' star-studded virtual "Graduate Together" ceremony for the class of 2020 on Saturday night, the 44th president of the United States stepped up to the plate to deliver some uplifting words in these challenging times. After all, the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing protocols have shuttered schools for months and put an end to traditional graduation ceremonies this year.

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Dua Lipa joins A List stars celebrating US students in Graduate Together ceremony

Dua Lipa was among A List stars helping American students celebrate graduation amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Obama suggests Trump has handled US coronavirus response like a 'little kid'

Barack Obama has taken aim at President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic in a video message.

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Leaders not even pretending to be in charge, as Coronavirus ravages US - Obama

The former US President Barack Obama has criticised the response to the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging America, in a rare public rebuke of his successor Donald Trump.

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Leaders 'aren't even pretending to be in charge': Obama on Covid-19 response

'More than anything this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing,' Obama told graduates from several dozen historically black colleges and universities.

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Jonas Brothers, Barack Obama, Zendaya & More: The Best Moments From the 'Graduate Together' Special

Let's give it up for the graduating class of 2020!

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Barack Obama Brings Hope to Students With Inspiring 'Graduate Together' Speech

Leave it to former president Barack Obama to bring us a bit of hope and positivity amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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President Obama Says U.S. Lacks Leadership in Virtual Commencement 2020 Speech - Watch

Former President Barack Obama is honoring the Class of 2020.

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Timothée Chalamet Honors Teachers in Touching Message During Virtual Graduation

Timothée Chalamet is paying tribute teachers! On Saturday night, the actor took part in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. The event was curated by LeBron James in collaboration with high school students and educators across the United States. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, stars are taking the time to honor graduates.

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Zendaya Gives a Sweet Shout-Out to Her Mom During Heartfelt Virtual Graduation Message

Zendaya is celebrating the class of 2020! On Saturday night, the Euphoria star took part in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. The event was curated by LeBron James in collaboration with high school students and educators across the United States. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, stars are taking the time to honor graduates.

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Livestream: Former U.S. President Barack Obama Delivers Commencement Address For ‘Graduate Together 2020’

Traditional graduation ceremonies throughout the world have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with festivities being held online.

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Barack Obama Delivers Powerful Commencement Speech To HBCU Graduates

As many of you know, grad season has been heavily affected due to the current ongoing pandemic. Nonetheless, many public figures have been using their platforms to give uplifting words to the graduating class of 2020 as they continue to move on to the next phases within their lives.

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Barack Obama Shades Donald Trump On COVID-19 Response: Not ‘Even Pretending To Be In Charge’

In his first major address since the country went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, former US president Barack Obama‘s speech read like an indictment of Donald Trump‘s response to the global health crises. The 58-year-old delivered a commencement speech to graduates at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on May 16, and offered his words of wisdom. “More than anything, this pandemic has fully finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing,” Obama said in a clip, which was streamed online as part of the “Show Me Your Walk H.B.C.U. Edition” virtual ceremony. “A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”

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Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech

WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials "aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”

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Malia and Sasha Obama’s dad Barack on having the girls home full time

Barack Obama was a proud empty nester when his daughters Malia and Sasha went off to college – now he’s changing his tune. The former POTUS and his wife Michelle Obama ’s daughters returned home from school due to the coronavirus in March. According to Yahoo, during a chat with former staffers, the 58-year-old dad revealed that life without sports is “driving him nuts,” but the upside of everything is that his two girls are “stuck having dinner with me.”

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Graduate Together Class of 2020 Special This Weekend

While high school seniors may not be donning their caps and gowns on school campuses this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, there's still an epic graduation ceremony being held in their honor! In case you hadn't heard, this Saturday (May 16) celebrities, educators and inspirational figures from all over the country are virtually gathering to celebrate high school seniors during the Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 special.

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Michelle Obama Teases Barack About His Ears As They Read A Kid’s Book In Cute Video – Watch

Former US president Barack Obama, 58, and Former First Lady Michelle Obama, 56, posted a clip of themselves reading a kid’s book to give parents across the country “a break” from home schooling their children. The couple read The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds and emphasized the importance of libraries. “It’s a fun book that vividly illustrates the transformative power of words, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did,” Barack said of the kid’s book.

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Graham to probe origins of Russia inquiry; won't call Obama

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Thursday his committee is opening a wide-ranging investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation, but rejected President Donald Trump's call to bring in former President Barack Obama to testify.

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China and US on brink of 'new Cold War', experts warn in terrifying prediction

The world could see a terrifying "new Cold War" in the near future if relations between China and the United States continue to deteriorate.

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Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race

WASHINGTON – Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election.

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Barack Obama condemns Trump's handling of coronavirus as a 'chaotic disaster'

Former US President Barack Obama has described Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis as a "chaotic disaster".

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Coronavirus: China, South Korea see spike in new cases of COVID-19

Both China and South Korea reported new spikes in coronavirus cases on Sunday, setting off fresh concerns in countries where local outbreaks had been in dramatic decline.

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Virus case rise in China, South Korea, Obama bashes Trump

ROME – Both China and South Korea reported new spikes in coronavirus cases on Sunday, setting off fresh concerns in countries where local outbreaks had been in dramatic decline.

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Obama said Trump’s handling of coronavirus has been a ‘disaster’ in private call: reports

Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an “absolute chaotic disaster” during a private call with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News.

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Barack Obama Says The U.S. Government’s Response To COVID-19 Has Been “An Absolute Chaotic Disaster”

Roommates, it has been months since the United States has been under social distancing guidelines, and Donald Trump has taken many shots at our Forever President! Barack Obama, however, has not commented on how the government is handling the virus…until now.

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Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response an 'absolute chaotic disaster'

FILE: Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to young leaders from across Europe in a Town Hall-styled session on April 06, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. ( Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images )

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Obama calls Trump's handling of pandemic a 'chaotic disaster'

Former president Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling it an "absolute chaotic disaster."

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See Michelle Obama’s high school yearbook photo ahead of her star-studded graduation party

Before Michelle Obama became the first lady of the United States, she was a girl from the south side of Chicago, who went to Whitney Young High School and did her best to excel. Thanks to MyHeritage, fans can see what that bright-eyed young woman looked like in her teen years and her resemblance to daughters Sasha and Malia. The site released a newly colorized image of her high school yearbook photo where she is listed as Michelle Robinson. It’s not hard to recognize the Becoming author, whose photo appears almost center stage. The picture of Barack Obama ’s wife comes just in time as she announced a special initiative for the Class of 2020.

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Lives Lost: Alabama Medal of Honor winner downplayed heroism

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Decades after the Vietnam War, retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins had a simple way of explaining how he survived mortar attacks and rifle bullets that killed so many people all around him.

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