Black History Month: Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man – an athlete, actor, author, lawyer, singer and activist whose talent was undeniable and whose…
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China’s clampdown on harmful emissions puts ozone layer rescue back on track
Here’s some good news: when people put their mind to it, they can act on climate. Research published on Wednesday has shown a significant drop…
Continue ReadingTrump advisers say he hasn’t shown remorse for the insurrection and relationship with Pence remains damaged
Advisers to former President Donald Trump say he still has not expressed remorse for the siege at the US Capitol, which could end up being important…
Continue ReadingCDC expected to release new guidelines for reopening schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is set to release highly anticipated new guidance for getting children physically back to…
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New details on Capitol’s day of terror are devastating indictment of Trump
Impeachment prosecutors took senators on a wrenching journey inside the horror of the US Capitol insurrection, making a devastating case that Donald…
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Biden administration is ‘not where we want to be’ on genetic sequencing of Covid-19 variants
With coronavirus variants posing a serious threat to President Joe Biden’s efforts to contain the pandemic, a Biden official tells CNN that the…
Continue ReadingLarry Flynt, founder of Hustler magazine, dies at 78
Larry Flynt, the “Hustler” magazine founder and outspoken First Amendment activist who built an adult entertainment empire, died…
Continue ReadingAnger inside the New York Times as divided newsroom erupts in debate over recent controversies
The New York Times is familiar with breaking some of the biggest stories related to culture, race, and gender. But events over the past several weeks…
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Central Bank ordered to unfreeze bank accounts of #EndSARS protesters
A court in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja has ordered the Central Bank to unblock the accounts of 20 people who were involved in the #EndSARS…
Continue ReadingBritt Reid is no longer employed by Kansas City Chiefs, according to reports
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid is no longer employed by the team, according to reports by ESPN and the NFL Network. Reid,…
Continue Reading5 things to know for February 11: Impeachment, Capitol riot, Covid-19, India, Myanmar
There’s a new busiest air travel route right now, and it’s not what you’d expect. No, it’s not Dubai to London, or Kuala…
Continue ReadingHarvard Law Review elects its first Muslim president
The Harvard Law Review has elected Hassaan Shahawy, a Los Angeles born and bred Egyptian American, as the first Muslim president in its 134-year…
Continue Reading Use of troops in vaccination effort is off to a slow start
The Biden administration’s rollout out of active-duty troops to boost vaccination capacity is off to a slow start as the Federal Emergency…
Continue ReadingNew coronavirus variants keep popping up. Here’s what we know about them
A variant suspected of helping fuel a surge of coronavirus in Brazil’s Amazon region shows up in Minnesota. Another that’s been worrying…
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With coronavirus variants here, should I still get the vaccine? Dr. Wen weighs in
While vaccinations are ramping up across the United States and many parts of the world, some preliminary studies have suggested the current vaccines…
Continue Reading Couples everywhere: Here’s why you (or they) can’t ever find anything. It’s not your fault
“Where are the stamps?” I asked my wife. “I can’t believe you are asking me. They are right where they always are,” she…
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Lindsey Vonn discuss challenges facing Olympians, her ‘struggles’ after retirement and athlete activism
If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about setbacks, it’s Lindsey Vonn. After countless injuries led to missing out on…
Continue Reading Defending champion Sofia Kenin moved to tears after Australian Open defeat
Sofia Kenin‘s bid to defend her Australian Open title ended in disappointment on Thursday after she was knocked out of the tournament by world…
Continue ReadingShooting suspect at Minnesota clinic threatened violence at the facility in 2018, police report says
The man accused of killing one person and wounding four others in a shooting at a Minnesota health care clinic had threatened a mass shooting at the…
Continue ReadingMedical assistant killed in Buffalo clinic shooting ‘cared for so many people,’ friend says
Naiya Stubbe said that on the day of the shooting in Buffalo, Minnesota a friend and neighbor sent her a screenshot of the scene at the Allina…
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