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Jay Pharaoh on why comics make us cry

Pharaoh tells Salon about his movie "Spinning Gold" and busts out an Obama impression and his "resting Kanye face"

Salon

Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping being compared to Winnie the Pooh?

Winnie the Pooh has been used to represent — and criticise — China’s leader for years

Evening Standard

Israel's judicial reform efforts could complicate its relationship with US – but the countries have faced other bumps along the road

President Joe Biden startled many Americans and Israelis when he recently asked the Jewish state’s new far-right government to make its controversial attempts to reform the judicial system disappear like leavened products before Passover.

The Conversation

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In Ireland, Biden is on a diplomatic and deeply personal mission

President Biden's trip marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is part diplomacy and part homecoming.

WEKU

Glasgow cafe owner arrested in armed police drama is convicted stalker and kept firearm in flat

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that police found the weapon in the basement flat belonging to Akram Arebi shortly before Barack Obama arrived to deliver a major speech.

Glasgow Live

FACTBOX-Visits to Ireland by U.S. presidents

Joe Biden will become the eighth sitting U.S. president to visit Ireland this week. Many of his predecessors have also sought out their Irish roots, sometimes to be greeted by cheering crowds, and occasionally by protests.

Reuters

Chicago’s ShotSpotter deal, funeral service details for two city firefighters and more in your news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Biden set to revisit Irish roots after marking Good Friday Agreement anniversary

The 46th US president – a proud Irish-American – will visit Belfast to celebrate a quarter-century of peace under the Good Friday Agreement before travelling to Ireland, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for April 1

Welcome to the April 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia

Biden and Irish poets: 'Hope and history,' a lifelong love

When President Joe Biden visits Ireland this week, you can expect him to visit an ancient castle, honor some of his ancestors and mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement among Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

The Independent UK

Q&A: Noam Chomsky on Palestine, Israel and the state of the world

The renowned US academic spoke to Al Jazeera about his career and positions he regrets not taking in the past.

Al Jazeera

Here’s the advice Obama just gave Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson

The advice the former president had for the city’s new mayor-elect wasn’t about politics or policy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Joe Biden visit: Plain clothes armed gardai to front cordoned-off areas in bid to limit crowd access

Exclusive: The Irish Mirror can reveal the security measures in place to ensure Mr Biden’s safety

Irish Mirror

Biden's ancestral hometowns prepare warm Irish welcome

Excitement is building in Ballina, a small Irish town that was home to some of President Joe Biden's ancestors

The Independent UK

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Dublin Live

Gardai with plain clothes and guns will be in crowds for President Biden visit

There will be 500 gardai on duty in Dublin alone, with 200 armed, while up 400 Secret Service personnel will be on the island during the four-day visit

USA Today Sports Media Group

LSU’s White House invitation saga: A complete timeline involving Angel Reese, Kim Mulkey, Jill Biden and more

Here is everything you need to know about LSU's White House invitation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Biden's schedule precludes Nagasaki trip

U.S. President Joe Biden will not visit Nagasaki during his May trip to Japan for the Group of Seven summit meeting in Hiroshima due to scheduling difficulties, according to Japanese government sources.

Sports Illustrated

Angel Reese Reportedly Makes Decision on White House Trip Amid Jill Biden Drama

After comments earlier this week that she would rather the team celebrate with the Obamas, Reese has made a decision on attending the White House celebration with her teammates.

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The Independent UK

Barack Obama and Al Gore join condemnation of Tennessee GOP for expelling Black lawmakers over gun protest

The former vice president who is a native of Tennessee and the former president said the expulsion was undemocratic

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Two Democrats expelled from Tennessee house over gun control protest

Joe Biden and Barack Obama condemn expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from Republican-controlled state house. Plus, why do so many of Forbes 30 under 30 alum face jail?

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama

In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: It’s not too late to get honest about Israel

The United States and Israel have had a close and special relationship for more than 75 years, grounded in Israel’s unique position as the only democracy in the Middle East and a stable partner in a volatile region.

Chicago Sun-Times

LSU women’s basketball team accepts invitation to White House

University spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU’s intentions on the matter on Thursday, a day after Tigers star forward Angel Reese suggested during a podcast interview that her team not visit Washington.

The Independent UK

Champion LSU women accepting Biden invitation to White House

LSU’s national champion women’s basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House

Axios

Axios interview: Communicator spotlight on Jay Carney of Airbnb

Jay Carney has advised some of the most powerful people in the world — from President Obama to Jeff Bezos and now Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.

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