Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference on Sunday in Orlando, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference on Sunday in Orlando, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Sunday made his first speech since leaving office in January, blasting his successor for having “the most disastrous first month of any president in modern history.” In his keynote address to the Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump attacked President Biden on many fronts — from immigration to national security to Biden’s pandemic response. […]
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Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana and commercial sales starting in 2024. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana and commercial sales starting in 2024. Richard Vogel/AP Lawmakers in Virginia have reached a deal to make the state the 16th in the nation and the first in the south to legalize recreational marijuana use. But the compromise bill is receiving blow back from some legalization advocates who say it falls short of racial justice aims. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed the bill in […]
Lawmakers and journalists are among those calling for penalties against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi after a U.S. intelligence report finding the crown prince had approved the operation. Emrah Gurel/AP hide caption toggle caption Emrah Gurel/AP Lawmakers and journalists are among those calling for penalties against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi after a U.S. intelligence report finding the crown prince had approved the operation. Emrah Gurel/AP The release of a U.S. intelligence report finding that Saudi Arabia’s crown prince […]
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 40th Annual Black History Month virtual celebration, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Feb. 27, 2021. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 40th Annual Black History Month virtual celebration, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Feb. 27, 2021. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP One day after the House advanced President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, Vice President Kamala Harris championed the proposed round of aid as much needed help for Black Americans, calling the pandemic an “accelerator” for “the fissures and the […]
Niger’s Electoral Commission workers count the ballots at a polling station during Niger’s presidential election runoff in Niamey on Sunday. In the country’s west, a vehicle carrying poll workers struck a landmine, killing seven and seriously wounding three others. It’s unclear if the vehicle was deliberately attacked. Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images Niger’s Electoral Commission workers count the ballots at a polling station during Niger’s presidential election runoff in Niamey on Sunday. In the country’s west, a vehicle carrying poll workers struck a landmine, killing seven and seriously wounding three others. It’s […]
Protesters clash with Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan police force, following a demonstration Saturday in Barcelona against the imprisonment of Spanish rapper Pablo Hasel. Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images Protesters clash with Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan police force, following a demonstration Saturday in Barcelona against the imprisonment of Spanish rapper Pablo Hasel. Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images A fifth night of protests in Barcelona over the arrest of a rapper, convicted of criticizing the country’s monarchy and glorifying a separatist group, turned violent Saturday with protesters throwing objects at police, setting fires and […]
Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket lifts off the launch pad at NASA’s Wallops Island flight facility in Wallops Island, Va., on Saturday. The rocket is delivering cargo to the International Space Station. Steve Helber/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve Helber/AP Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket lifts off the launch pad at NASA’s Wallops Island flight facility in Wallops Island, Va., on Saturday. The rocket is delivering cargo to the International Space Station. Steve Helber/AP A space supply ship carrying some four tons of cargo bound for the International Space Station launched from Virginia on Saturday. The capsule is named for a Black mathematician […]
Police charge forward to disperse protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Saturday. Security forces ratcheted up their pressure against anti-coup protesters, using water cannons, tear gas, slingshots and rubber bullets. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Police charge forward to disperse protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Saturday. Security forces ratcheted up their pressure against anti-coup protesters, using water cannons, tear gas, slingshots and rubber bullets. AP At least two people were killed during an anti-coup protest in Myanmar in the bloodiest day since the Feb. 1 military takeover that led to the arrest of the country’s de facto leader and kicked off […]
Young people dance shining their cellphone flashlights in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia Navalnaya near Red Square in Moscow on Sunday. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Young people dance shining their cellphone flashlights in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia Navalnaya near Red Square in Moscow on Sunday. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP After a crackdown on protests in Russia, allies of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny encouraged supporters to participate in a more muted form of solidarity and defiance. Supporters of Navalny gathered near their homes and in apartment courtyards […]
A person runs in the snow on Saturday on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Winter weather was expected to continue through the weekend in the region. Winter conditions are forecast to extend through much of the U.S. early into the week. Ted S. Warren/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP A person runs in the snow on Saturday on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Winter weather was expected to continue through the weekend in the region. Winter conditions are forecast to extend through much of the U.S. early into the week. Ted S. Warren/AP A mix […]
New Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi presides over a meeting of his first cabinet in Rome Saturday. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP New Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi presides over a meeting of his first cabinet in Rome Saturday. Andrew Medichini/AP Mario Draghi, the celebrated economist who is credited with saving the euro, was sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister Saturday. He will be tasked with guiding the country through the twin crises of the coronavirus and a crumbling economy. Draghi, who formerly served as the head of the European Central Bank, took the oath of office […]
The Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. In a statement, Trump thanked his legal team and members of Congress “who stood proudly for the Constitution.” Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP The Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. In a statement, Trump thanked his legal team and members of Congress “who stood proudly for the Constitution.” Evan Vucci/AP Former President Donald Trump is responding to Saturday’s Senate vote acquitting him of an impeachment charge of inciting an […]
Peter Ben Embarek, of the World Health Organization team (right) shakes hands with Liang Wannian, his Chinese counterpart, after a news conference on Tuesday in Wuhan, China. The White House says it has “deep concerns” over how initial findings were communicated. Ng Han Guan/AP hide caption toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Peter Ben Embarek, of the World Health Organization team (right) shakes hands with Liang Wannian, his Chinese counterpart, after a news conference on Tuesday in Wuhan, China. The White House says it has “deep concerns” over how initial findings were communicated. Ng Han Guan/AP Initial findings this week by World […]
Amazon workers in Alabama are voting on whether to join a union, in the company’s first warehouse union vote since 2014. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Amazon workers in Alabama are voting on whether to join a union, in the company’s first warehouse union vote since 2014. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images A vote beginning this week among Amazon workers in an Alabama suburb could decide if a warehouse there becomes the company’s first unionized facility in the U.S. Ballots will go out on Monday to more than 5,800 workers at the […]
Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Yangon, Myanmar’s most populous city, on Sunday. They demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose elected government was toppled by the army that also imposed an Internet blackout. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Yangon, Myanmar’s most populous city, on Sunday. They demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose elected government was toppled by the army that also imposed an Internet blackout. AP Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Myanmar on Sunday demanding an end to the military […]
This photo was taken moments before U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt began his historic “Fireside Chat” to the American people on March 12, 1933. President Biden is reviving the practice, used by many modern presidents but ditched by Trump, of directly addressing the public through a weekly address. AP hide caption toggle caption AP This photo was taken moments before U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt began his historic “Fireside Chat” to the American people on March 12, 1933. President Biden is reviving the practice, used by many modern presidents but ditched by Trump, of directly addressing the public through a weekly […]
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is directing commanding officers and supervisors throughout the military to institute a one-day stand down within the next 60 days to address concerns of extremism within the armed forces. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is directing commanding officers and supervisors throughout the military to institute a one-day stand down within the next 60 days to address concerns of extremism within the armed forces. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP As the Pentagon wrestles with concerns over right-wing extremism among service members, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has signed a memo […]
The Animals, from left, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, John Steel, Eric Burdon and Dave Rowberry, board an airliner in London bound for New York on May 27, 1965, to appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. Valentine died Friday at the age of 77. Victor Boynton/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Victor Boynton/Associated Press The Animals, from left, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, John Steel, Eric Burdon and Dave Rowberry, board an airliner in London bound for New York on May 27, 1965, to appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. Valentine died Friday at the age of 77. Victor Boynton/Associated Press Hilton Valentine, […]
The European Union quickly reversed a decision invoking an emergency provision of the Brexit deal that could have restricted exports of COVID-19 vaccines across the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Sean Gallup/AP hide caption toggle caption Sean Gallup/AP The European Union quickly reversed a decision invoking an emergency provision of the Brexit deal that could have restricted exports of COVID-19 vaccines across the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Sean Gallup/AP The European Union reversed a brief decision to try to restrict the export of COVID-19 vaccines across the border from Ireland into Northern Ireland. European vaccination campaigns have been […]
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, pictured in 2019, was formally censured by South Carolina’s Republican Party Saturday for his support of Trump’s impeachment. Rice was one of only 10 House Republicans to join Democrats in voting to impeach. Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption toggle caption Meg Kinnard/AP U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, pictured in 2019, was formally censured by South Carolina’s Republican Party Saturday for his support of Trump’s impeachment. Rice was one of only 10 House Republicans to join Democrats in voting to impeach. Meg Kinnard/AP South Carolina’s Republican Party formally censured Rep. Tom Rice on Saturday over his vote earlier this month […]
In this photo provided by Caltrans District 9, heavy snowfall blankets cars at June Lake, in Mono County, Calif., on Wednesday. The same storm that brought snow and heavy rain to the state is moving through the Midwest, with 5 to 9 inches of snowfall predicted in some regions by Sunday. Randy Walker/AP hide caption toggle caption Randy Walker/AP In this photo provided by Caltrans District 9, heavy snowfall blankets cars at June Lake, in Mono County, Calif., on Wednesday. The same storm that brought snow and heavy rain to the state is moving through the Midwest, with 5 to 9 […]
Facebook’s oversight board is considering what to do about Donald Trump’s accounts. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Facebook’s oversight board is considering what to do about Donald Trump’s accounts. Jeff Chiu/AP An independent oversight board for Facebook is now determining if Donald Trump will be allowed to return to the company’s social media platforms after Facebook indefinitely suspended Trump’s accounts following the Jan. 6 insurrection. Facebook referred the decision to the board on Thursday, which Facebook says can make binding decisions that not even CEO Mark Zuckerberg can overturn. Currently, the board consists of 20 members, co-chair Jamal […]
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, called a post-presidency Senate trial for Trump “vindictive.” J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, called a post-presidency Senate trial for Trump “vindictive.” J. Scott Applewhite/AP As the Senate prepares to try former President Donald Trump and potentially bar him from again holding office, some Republican lawmakers criticized the idea of trying an out-of-office president while Democrats worried about distracting from President Biden’s agenda. The single article of impeachment against Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is slated to be sent to the Senate Monday. His […]
The federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., is pictured in August 2020. All federal prisons in the United States have been placed on lockdown. Law enforcement agencies are taking measures in the aftermath of Jan. 6 insurrection and over concerns of more violence. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Conroy/AP The federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., is pictured in August 2020. All federal prisons in the United States have been placed on lockdown. Law enforcement agencies are taking measures in the aftermath of Jan. 6 insurrection and over concerns of more violence. Michael Conroy/AP Authorities are locking […]
U.S. Capitol Police say they arrested the driver of a truck who presented unauthorized inauguration credentials at a security checkpoint near the Capitol and was in possession of a loaded handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Police said Wesley Allen Beeler was arrested shortly after 6:30 p.m. Friday night after stopping at a checkpoint. Authorities said one officer noticed several firearms-related decals on Beeler’s truck, including one that said, “If they come for your guns Give ‘Em your bullets first.” When asked, Beeler admitted to having a Glock in the vehicle. Police say that in addition to the loaded handgun, […]
A temporary six-foot high chain link fence surrounds California’s state Capitol because of concerns over the potential for civil unrest. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption toggle caption Rich Pedroncelli/AP A temporary six-foot high chain link fence surrounds California’s state Capitol because of concerns over the potential for civil unrest. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Governors across the nation are fortifying statehouses amid fears of possibly violent protests in the lead-up to President-elect Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. The Jan. 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol raised the alarm across the nation over armed protesters amassing at statehouses. Many states began putting new security measures in place, […]
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, medical workers take swabs from residents in Shijiazhuang in north China’s Hebei province on Jan. 6. Authorities have announced new restrictions to contain the coronavirus. Mu Yu/AP hide caption toggle caption Mu Yu/AP In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, medical workers take swabs from residents in Shijiazhuang in north China’s Hebei province on Jan. 6. Authorities have announced new restrictions to contain the coronavirus. Mu Yu/AP Authorities in China are imposing new coronavirus restrictions near Beijing after a spate of recent outbreaks. The Associated Press reports that the cities of Shijiazhuang […]
The Justice Department announced Saturday that it had charged the man known as the “QAnon shaman,” Jacob Anthony Chansley in connection with the Capitol break-in on Wednesday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Justice Department announced Saturday that it had charged the man known as the “QAnon shaman,” Jacob Anthony Chansley in connection with the Capitol break-in on Wednesday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Justice Department has charged three more people, including two identified from widely circulated photos, related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Jacob Anthony Chansley, Adam Johnson […]
Several Republican senators and senators-elect have announced plans to reject electors from “disputed states” without an audit of the votes in those states. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, pictured on Nov. 10, 2020, is among those promising to challenge the Jan. 6 vote to certify the Electoral College results. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Several Republican senators and senators-elect have announced plans to reject electors from “disputed states” without an audit of the votes in those states. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, pictured on Nov. 10, 2020, is among those promising to challenge the Jan. 6 vote to […]
Police break up a rave in Lieuron in northwestern France. Some 2,500 partygoers attended an illegal New Year rave, violently clashing with police who failed to stop it and sparking concern the underground event could spread the coronavirus. Jean-Francois Monier/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jean-Francois Monier/AFP via Getty Images Police break up a rave in Lieuron in northwestern France. Some 2,500 partygoers attended an illegal New Year rave, violently clashing with police who failed to stop it and sparking concern the underground event could spread the coronavirus. Jean-Francois Monier/AFP via Getty Images Authorities in France say police struggled […]
Jobless benefits that were expanded for millions of Americans earlier this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic were on the brink of expiring Saturday, as President Trump renewed his criticism of a recently-passed $900 billion relief package that includes an extension of federal unemployment assistance. President Trump caught Washington by surprise this week with his criticism of the relief bill, which also includes a $300 per week supplement to state jobless benefits for those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. The relief package passed Congress with bipartisan support on Monday following months of negotiations, but on Tuesday the […]
U.S. Army General Gustave Perna told reporters Saturday that some 7.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines are ready for distribution next week. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP U.S. Army General Gustave Perna told reporters Saturday that some 7.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines are ready for distribution next week. Nam Y. Huh/AP With a second COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for emergency use, the top military official with Operation Warp Speed says a combined 7.9 million doses of vaccine are ready to be distributed next week. U.S. Army General Gustave Perna, the chief operating officer of the […]
Country music legend Charley Pride died on Saturday at age 86 from complications due to COVID-19. Pride, who gave his final performance last month at the CMA Awards in Nashville, was the first Black performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMA hide caption toggle caption Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMA Country music legend Charley Pride died on Saturday at age 86 from complications due to COVID-19. Pride, who gave his final performance last month at the CMA Awards in Nashville, was the first Black performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Terry […]
Supporters of President Trump participate in the Million MAGA March to protest the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 12, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images Supporters of President Trump participate in the Million MAGA March to protest the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 12, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images Thousands of President Trump’s supporters – for the second time in a month […]
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire erupted from the building next to Middle Collegiate Church on Saturday. The historic church in lower Manhattan was gutted by a massive fire early Saturday that sent flames shooting through the roof. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP Firefighters work to extinguish a fire erupted from the building next to Middle Collegiate Church on Saturday. The historic church in lower Manhattan was gutted by a massive fire early Saturday that sent flames shooting through the roof. Yuki Iwamura/AP A massive fire gutted a historic church in Manhattan that is home to “New York’s […]
The British Royal Air Force released photos of iceberg A68a on Friday. The massive floe is currently heading in the direction of the island of South Georgia. British Royal Air Force hide caption toggle caption British Royal Air Force The British Royal Air Force released photos of iceberg A68a on Friday. The massive floe is currently heading in the direction of the island of South Georgia. British Royal Air Force Britain’s Royal Air Force has obtained images of the largest iceberg as it veers toward the island territory of South Georgia. Pictures of A68a were released Friday following a reconnaissance flight […]
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Saturday rejected a lawsuit by Republicans challenging the state’s mail-in voting law. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Saturday rejected a lawsuit by Republicans challenging the state’s mail-in voting law. Mary Altaffer/AP Another Republican effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election has been stopped, this time by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which on Saturday rejected a request that some 2.5 million mail-in ballots in the state be thrown out. In its ruling, the high court unanimously dismissed a lawsuit that claimed that a 2019 state law allowing […]
People attend a funeral for those killed by suspected Boko Haram militants in Zabarmari, Nigeria on Sunday. Officials say armed men on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 70 rice farmers and fishermen while they were harvesting crops in northern Borno state. Jossy Ola/AP hide caption toggle caption Jossy Ola/AP People attend a funeral for those killed by suspected Boko Haram militants in Zabarmari, Nigeria on Sunday. Officials say armed men on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 70 rice farmers and fishermen while they were harvesting crops in northern Borno state. Jossy Ola/AP Scores are dead after armed men on motorcycles gruesomely […]
This Nov. 18 photo, provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety, shows a metal monolith in the ground in a remote area in Utah. The mysterious monolith has disappeared less than 10 days after it was spotted by wildlife biologists. AP hide caption toggle caption AP This Nov. 18 photo, provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety, shows a metal monolith in the ground in a remote area in Utah. The mysterious monolith has disappeared less than 10 days after it was spotted by wildlife biologists. AP Discovering the origins of the monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey requires […]
European Council President Charles Michel, on screen bottom, participates in a virtual G-20 meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, at the European Council building in Brussels on Saturday. Yves Herman/Pool via AP hide caption toggle caption Yves Herman/Pool via AP European Council President Charles Michel, on screen bottom, participates in a virtual G-20 meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, at the European Council building in Brussels on Saturday. Yves Herman/Pool via AP This year’s G-20 summit began Saturday with a call for world leaders to mount a united response to the coronavirus pandemic. In opening remarks, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud of […]
In this Oct. 9, 2020, photo, people walk down a street in Hong Kong. Singapore and Hong Kong have postponed a planned air travel bubble meant to boost tourism amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Hong Kong. Kin Cheung/AP hide caption toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP In this Oct. 9, 2020, photo, people walk down a street in Hong Kong. Singapore and Hong Kong have postponed a planned air travel bubble meant to boost tourism amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Hong Kong. Kin Cheung/AP An arrangement to allow air travelers between Hong Kong and Singapore to forgo quarantine has […]
One week after protesters celebrating President Trump’s defeat filled the streets of Washington, demonstrators who deny his loss took their place. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption toggle caption Carol Guzy for NPR One week after protesters celebrating President Trump’s defeat filled the streets of Washington, demonstrators who deny his loss took their place. Carol Guzy for NPR Hundreds of President Trump’s supporters were out in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a day of rallying to echo the false assertion that the presidential election was marked by fraud. One week after Joe Biden’s presidential victory brought about spontaneous celebrations in the […]
Joe Biden speaks Thursday in Wilmington, Del., with Sen. Kamala Harris at his side. World leaders reacted to Biden’s victory, mostly congratulating the president-elect and vice president-elect. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Joe Biden speaks Thursday in Wilmington, Del., with Sen. Kamala Harris at his side. World leaders reacted to Biden’s victory, mostly congratulating the president-elect and vice president-elect. Carolyn Kaster/AP Reactions to Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election poured in Saturday from world leaders expressing everything from congratulations for the president-elect to relief at President Trump’s defeat. The statements came after The Associated Press called the […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden has won the 2020 presidential election, edging out President Trump, who falsely claimed voter fraud as his opponent’s lead mounted. The Associated Press called Pennsylvania for Biden on Saturday, giving him a total of 284 Electoral College votes pushing him over the 270-vote threshold need to become the president-elect. Listen to NPR’s live special coverage of the results. Listen to special coverage of the 2020 election results Listen Listen to special coverage of the 2020 election results The AP’s call also makes Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to be vice president-elect. […]
Police in Graham, N.C., moved in on a march and rally to drive voter turnout, using pepper spray and making several arrests on the state’s last day of early voting. According to video, police and participants, deputies with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and Graham police officers twice used pepper spray on the “I Am Change” march to the polls. Participants and organizers say they had proper permits for Saturday’s event, which marched from Wayman’s Chapel AME Church to a rally at the city’s Court Square. Following the rally, organizers had then planned to lead the some 200 marchers to a […]
In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, families are evacuated by members of the Philippine Coast Guard to safer ground in Camarines Sur province as they prepare for typhoon Goni. Families living near coastal towns have moved to evacuation centers as the strong typhoon nears. AP hide caption toggle caption AP In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, families are evacuated by members of the Philippine Coast Guard to safer ground in Camarines Sur province as they prepare for typhoon Goni. Families living near coastal towns have moved to evacuation centers as the strong typhoon nears. AP […]
The Department of Defense said on Saturday that U.S. forces had rescued an American held in Northern Nigeria in an early morning operation. The American had been taken captive in Niger earlier this week. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Dharapak/AP The Department of Defense said on Saturday that U.S. forces had rescued an American held in Northern Nigeria in an early morning operation. The American had been taken captive in Niger earlier this week. Charles Dharapak/AP An American citizen taken hostage in Niger has been rescued as part of a U.S. military operation. U.S. officials on Saturday confirmed that […]
Midshipmen wearing face masks stand and salute before the Navy Midshipmen play against the Houston Cougars on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. Researchers have tried to estimate how many lives would be saved by universal mask-wearing. Patrick Smith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick Smith/Getty Images Midshipmen wearing face masks stand and salute before the Navy Midshipmen play against the Houston Cougars on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. Researchers have tried to estimate how many lives would be saved by universal mask-wearing. Patrick Smith/Getty Images Universal mask wearing in public could greatly reduce the number of Americans who die by COVID-19 by February, […]
An unidentified patient receives treatment at a hospital after a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. At least 18 people, including children, were reported dead. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP An unidentified patient receives treatment at a hospital after a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. At least 18 people, including children, were reported dead. Mariam Zuhaib/AP Officials in Afghanistan say at least 18 people are dead, including school children, from a suicide attack outside of an education center in the capital of Kabul. The country’s interior ministry confirmed that more than 57 others were wounded […]
Authorities in France say they’ve detained nine people in connection with the decapitation of a history teacher in a Paris suburb on Friday. The teacher had shown caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class, authorities said. Michel Euler/AP hide caption toggle caption Michel Euler/AP Authorities in France say they’ve detained nine people in connection with the decapitation of a history teacher in a Paris suburb on Friday. The teacher had shown caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class, authorities said. Michel Euler/AP Officials in France say they’ve detained nine people in connection to the brutal beheading of a teacher […]
Protesters rally in Washington, D.C., during the latest Women’s March, demonstrations that began just after President Trump’s inauguration. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption toggle caption Carol Guzy for NPR Protesters rally in Washington, D.C., during the latest Women’s March, demonstrations that began just after President Trump’s inauguration. Carol Guzy for NPR Women’s Marches are underway Saturday in Washington, D.C., and hundreds of cities across the country. The latest iteration of the protest event — first held the day after President Trump’s 2017 inauguration — comes as the Senate is moving toward a confirmation vote on the president’s third Supreme Court […]
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for a few exceptions. A conservative legal group challenged the measure arguing Evers overstepped his authority in issuing successive emergency orders. AP hide caption toggle caption AP A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for a few exceptions. A conservative legal group challenged the measure arguing Evers overstepped his authority in issuing successive emergency orders. AP A judge in Wisconsin has ruled that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has the authority […]
A federal judge upheld Minnesota’s extension for counting mail-in ballots late Sunday after it was challenged by a pair of Republican electors in the state. A state court agreement had allowed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days of the election. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A federal judge upheld Minnesota’s extension for counting mail-in ballots late Sunday after it was challenged by a pair of Republican electors in the state. A state court agreement had allowed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days […]
President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. Alex Brandon/AP President Trump on Saturday delivered remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 1. Public health experts have questioned the timing, so soon after his diagnosis and hospitalization. From the White House balcony, Trump addressed supporters gathered at the South Lawn for what was billed as a “peaceful protest […]
Chris Christie announced he was released from a N.J. hospital Saturday, a week after checking in for mild COVID-19 symptoms. The former New Jersey governor was one of several Republicans to test positive after attending a Sept. 26 event (pictured above) at the White House. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Chris Christie announced he was released from a N.J. hospital Saturday, a week after checking in for mild COVID-19 symptoms. The former New Jersey governor was one of several Republicans to test positive after attending a Sept. 26 event (pictured above) at the White House. Alex Brandon/AP Former […]
Since stepping into the role in 2018, White House physician Sean Conley has played a key part in the president’s medical care. He’s believed to be the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to serve in that position. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Since stepping into the role in 2018, White House physician Sean Conley has played a key part in the president’s medical care. He’s believed to be the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to serve in that position. Susan Walsh/AP Since President Trump’s announcement of a positive coronavirus test early Friday, a previously little-known White House physician […]
Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (pictured here on Sept. 16) does not have the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws that allowed her to maintain the state’s coronavirus measures via executive order. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (pictured here on Sept. 16) does not have the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws that allowed her to maintain the state’s coronavirus measures via executive order. AP […]
Twitter said it will make changes to how preview images are cropped amid concerns about possible bias. Some Twitter users posted images the site’s algorithm selected white faces over Black ones in preview images. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Twitter said it will make changes to how preview images are cropped amid concerns about possible bias. Some Twitter users posted images the site’s algorithm selected white faces over Black ones in preview images. Richard Drew/AP Twitter says it is making changes to how preview photos are cropped after users raised concerns that the site’s algorithm was showing preferences […]
A federal court is ordering ex-National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, seen here in November, to pay more than $5 million in profits and royalties from his 2019 memoir and speeches. Armando Franca/AP hide caption toggle caption Armando Franca/AP A federal court is ordering ex-National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, seen here in November, to pay more than $5 million in profits and royalties from his 2019 memoir and speeches. Armando Franca/AP A federal court has ruled that former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden must pay more than $5 million in book royalties and speaking fees derived from his 2019 memoir, the […]
California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause critical fire conditions this weekend. Twenty-five major fires are burning throughout the state, including the Bobcat fire in Southern California, pictured on Sept. 21. Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause critical fire conditions this weekend. Twenty-five major fires are burning throughout the state, including the Bobcat fire in Southern California, pictured on Sept. 21. Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images In California, weeks after […]
New coronavirus infections are on the rise in the U.S., with cases surpassing 7 million this week. Some two dozen states reported increases in new infections, with a handful of states marking new daily records. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images New coronavirus infections are on the rise in the U.S., with cases surpassing 7 million this week. Some two dozen states reported increases in new infections, with a handful of states marking new daily records. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images The number of new daily coronavirus infections in the U.S. continued to rise this past week, driven by […]
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says it would be “political hypocrisy” for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to hold a vote before Election Day on any nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tom Williams/AP hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/AP Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says it would be “political hypocrisy” for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to hold a vote before Election Day on any nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tom Williams/AP Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says it would be “political hypocrisy” for Republicans to move ahead and confirm a nominee to replace Ruth Bader […]
Federal authorities are investigating after ricin, a deadly toxin, was discovered in mail intended for the White House. The Secret Service intercepted the envelope which was positively identified with mail meant for the White House, law enforcement sources tell NPR. The ricin never made it to White House grounds, but authorities are still searching for other undiscovered dangerous packages that may be linked to the ricin. Law enforcement sources also said investigators are narrowing down suspects, but have made no arrests. Both the White House and Secret Service are declining to comment. Ricin, a toxin derived from castor seeds, has been […]
Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg “a jurist of historic stature.” Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg “a jurist of historic stature.” Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Supreme Court justices, both current and former, are remembering their colleague Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87. “Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of […]
A CDC study of 314 adults who had been tested for the coronavirus found that the positive cases were twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant within a two-week period before they started showing symptoms. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images A CDC study of 314 adults who had been tested for the coronavirus found that the positive cases were twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant within a two-week period before they started showing symptoms. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Adults who tested positive for the coronavirus were about twice as likely to have […]
Google says it will no longer allow some autocomplete suggestions related to political candidates and the election, such as search predictions that could be viewed as making claims about the “the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes.” Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Google says it will no longer allow some autocomplete suggestions related to political candidates and the election, such as search predictions that could be viewed as making claims about the “the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes.” Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Google says it is making changes to its autocomplete feature ahead of the November […]
Typhoon Haishen is poised to make landfall in southwestern Japan Sunday, bringing with it heavy rains and lashing winds. Forecasters predict it will then head toward the Korean peninsula. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Typhoon Haishen is poised to make landfall in southwestern Japan Sunday, bringing with it heavy rains and lashing winds. Forecasters predict it will then head toward the Korean peninsula. AP A powerful typhoon is making its way toward southwestern Japan, forcing authorities to urge caution and prepare for powerful winds and heavy rainfall. Japan’s meteorological agency said Typhoon Haishen had sustained winds of up 112 miles […]
After six trials and 23 years behind bars, charges are being dropped against Curtis Flowers (pictured here in Dec. 2019) over a 1996 quadruple killing in Mississippi. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a conviction last summer, citing among other things, the deliberate elimination of Black jurors from Flowers’ trials. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP After six trials and 23 years behind bars, charges are being dropped against Curtis Flowers (pictured here in Dec. 2019) over a 1996 quadruple killing in Mississippi. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a conviction last summer, citing among other things, […]
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree ending a decades-long boycott of Israel. On Monday, Israeli airline, El Al will make its first official flight to the UAE. Among its passenger is President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who will help work out details of a recent deal between the two countries. Ariel Schalit/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariel Schalit/AP The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree ending a decades-long boycott of Israel. On Monday, Israeli airline, El Al will make its first official flight to the UAE. Among its passenger is President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared […]
An American flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Aug. 18, 2020. House Democrats announced Saturday they’ve been told they will not be receiving further briefings on election interference. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images An American flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Aug. 18, 2020. House Democrats announced Saturday they’ve been told they will not be receiving further briefings on election interference. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has informed Senate and House intelligence committees that it will no longer brief Congress on […]
The House passed legislation Saturday to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service to help safeguard voting by mail ahead of the November election. Nati Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Nati Harnik/AP The House passed legislation Saturday to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service to help safeguard voting by mail ahead of the November election. Nati Harnik/AP The House passed legislation on Saturday to infuse $25 billion into the Postal Service and block operational changes that Democrats fear could hobble mail-in voting in this November’s election. In a rare Saturday session, the House passed the measure by a vote of […]
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., says an ultrasound taken Friday showed what could be signs of a fetus in its panda Mei Xiang. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., says an ultrasound taken Friday showed what could be signs of a fetus in its panda Mei Xiang. Jose Luis Magana/AP How about some not so dire news for a change? Mei Xiang, a panda at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., could soon give birth. An ultrasound taken Friday showed what veterinarians at the zoo said was tissue that’s consistent […]
New York City’s museums and cultural institutions will be allowed to re-open on Aug. 24, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday. The city’s museums were temporarily shuttered by the pandemic and kept closed even as the state entered Phase 4 in July. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images New York City’s museums and cultural institutions will be allowed to re-open on Aug. 24, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday. The city’s museums were temporarily shuttered by the pandemic and kept closed even as the state entered Phase 4 in July. Angela Weiss/AFP via […]
Thousands thronged downtown Beirut on Saturday to voice their outrage over government corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday’s deadly explosion that killed at least 158 people. Bilal Hussein/AP hide caption toggle caption Bilal Hussein/AP Thousands thronged downtown Beirut on Saturday to voice their outrage over government corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday’s deadly explosion that killed at least 158 people. Bilal Hussein/AP Thousands of protesters outraged over this week’s deadly explosion in Beirut amassed in the Lebanese capital on Saturday, as public anger gave way to clashes with police and the storming of the nation’s foreign ministry. Blame for […]
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference on June 4, 2020 in Richmond. Last month, the governor wrote to the state’s supreme court to request a moratorium on evictions. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/Getty Images Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference on June 4, 2020 in Richmond. Last month, the governor wrote to the state’s supreme court to request a moratorium on evictions. Zach Gibson/Getty Images Virginia’s Supreme Court has granted a request from Gov. Ralph Northam to temporarily stop evictions proceedings, extending protections for tenants who can’t pay their rent through […]
Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y.. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Safe & Sound hide caption toggle caption Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Safe & Sound Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y.. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Safe & Sound A charity concert, headlined by The Chainsmokers, is prompting New York authorities to investigate after video showed an audience crowding closely in spite of the state’s coronavirus rules. […]
C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven’t been exposed to the coronavirus, the actual infection rate is roughly 10 times higher. Data released on Tuesday showed the results of analyzed samples from 10 regions, including the New York City area. Frank Franklin II/AP hide caption toggle caption Frank Franklin II/AP C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven’t been exposed to the coronavirus, the actual infection rate is roughly 10 times higher. Data released on Tuesday showed the results of analyzed samples from 10 regions, including the New York City area. Frank Franklin II/AP Coronavirus infections […]
After a Washington Post story reporting multiple instances of sexual harassment against female employees, the Washington NFL team’s owner Dan Snyder said the alleged behavior had “no place in our franchise or society,” and hired independent investigators to look at the allegations. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP After a Washington Post story reporting multiple instances of sexual harassment against female employees, the Washington NFL team’s owner Dan Snyder said the alleged behavior had “no place in our franchise or society,” and hired independent investigators to look at the allegations. Mike Stewart/AP The NFL and Washington team owner Dan […]
Most California schools will likely remain closed when the academic year begins, under new rules announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Most California schools will likely remain closed when the academic year begins, under new rules announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richard Vogel/AP Most California schools may remain closed when the academic year begins in the fall, according to new state directives, with a majority of campuses likely having to shift to distance-learning instead. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the new rules Friday, days after ordering bars and restaurant dining rooms closed amid […]
Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images Public health experts generally agree that, in spite of improvements, the U.S. still falls short on the testing needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The official who oversees the country’s testing efforts however maintains the U.S. is doing well on testing now and will soon […]
Three Los Angeles police officers are facing charges of falsifying records and obstruction of justice over allegations that they wrongly identified people as gang members, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. In a 59-count complaint, LAPD officers Braxton Shaw, Michael Coblentz and Nicolas Martinez are alleged to have wrongly marked dozens of people as having gang affiliation on field interview cards used by officers on duty. Citing body camera video, prosecutors say the officers identified people as gang members even when the officers failed to ask the question or the person outright denied it. Shaw is accused of […]
Kanakuk Kamps closed its overnight K-2 program after 41 people tested poisitve for the coronavirus, local health officials said last week. As of Monday, that number had doubled to at least 82 positive results. Robert F. Bukaty/AP hide caption toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Kanakuk Kamps closed its overnight K-2 program after 41 people tested poisitve for the coronavirus, local health officials said last week. As of Monday, that number had doubled to at least 82 positive results. Robert F. Bukaty/AP A COVID-19 outbreak has forced a Christian sleepaway camp in Missouri to shut down after dozens of staff, campers and […]
Major League Baseball is cancelling this year’s All-Star Game due to concerns over the coronavirus. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who were to host this year’s game, will instead play host to the Midsummer Classic in 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Major League Baseball is cancelling this year’s All-Star Game due to concerns over the coronavirus. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who were to host this year’s game, will instead play host to the Midsummer Classic in 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images Major League Baseball is cancelling the 2020 All-Star game over concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
The NFL franchise announced Friday that recent events have pushed it to examine its controversial name. In recent days, corporate sponsors and investors have put pressure on the team to take action. (Image credit: Nick Wass/AP) Source link
England will soon lift a 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from more than 50 countries and territories, including Italy, Germany, France and Spain, the Department for Transportation said Friday. The U.S. is not among the exempt countries. Matt Dunham/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Dunham/AP England will soon lift a 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from more than 50 countries and territories, including Italy, Germany, France and Spain, the Department for Transportation said Friday. The U.S. is not among the exempt countries. Matt Dunham/AP England will lift a 14-day quarantine requirement on travelers from 59 countries and territories that have been […]
The Justice Department has charged four men in connection with the June 22 attempt to take down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP The Justice Department has charged four men in connection with the June 22 attempt to take down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/AP The Justice Department is charging four men with destruction of federal property over an attempt to topple a statue of Andrew Jackson in Washington, D.C. In a criminal complaint unsealed on Saturday, the DOJ alleges […]
President Trump denied Sunday that he’d ever been briefed on bounties Russia reportedly offered to Taliban-linked fighters to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump denied Sunday that he’d ever been briefed on bounties Russia reportedly offered to Taliban-linked fighters to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan. Alex Brandon/AP President Trump is denying a New York Times report that he was briefed on an alleged Russian effort to pay bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill Western forces — including U.S. troops — in Afghanistan. Citing unnamed officials, the Times report, published Friday, details how […]
Princeton University is removing Woodrow Wilson’s name from its School of Public and International Affairs. The school’s board of trustees said, “Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake.” Mel Evans/AP hide caption toggle caption Mel Evans/AP Princeton University is removing Woodrow Wilson’s name from its School of Public and International Affairs. The school’s board of trustees said, “Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake.” Mel Evans/AP Princeton University will remove Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school over “racist thinking and policies” the former president had championed, the university says. The university’s Board of […]
The Department of Justice has issued an alert about a card circulating online falsely claiming that holders are legally exempt from wearing a mask. Public health officials overwhelmingly recommend wearing a mask when going out in public. Gerry Broome/AP hide caption toggle caption Gerry Broome/AP The Department of Justice has issued an alert about a card circulating online falsely claiming that holders are legally exempt from wearing a mask. Public health officials overwhelmingly recommend wearing a mask when going out in public. Gerry Broome/AP Public health experts overwhelmingly agree that one of the best ways to slow the spread of the […]
The death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while jogging, prompted renewed calls for Georgia to pass a hate crimes law. Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 on Friday, giving the state its first hate crime law in 16 years. Stephen B. Morton/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephen B. Morton/AP The death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while jogging, prompted renewed calls for Georgia to pass a hate crimes law. Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 on Friday, giving the state its first hate crime law in 16 years. Stephen B. Morton/AP Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed […]
The city of Wilmington, N.C. has fired officers James Gilmore and Kevin Piner and Corporal Jesse Moore after a review of footage from one of their control cars showed them making racist and disparaging remarks. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The city of Wilmington, N.C. has fired officers James Gilmore and Kevin Piner and Corporal Jesse Moore after a review of footage from one of their control cars showed them making racist and disparaging remarks. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The police department in Wilmington, N.C. has fired three police officers after […]
An Internet shutdown that began a year ago in parts of Myanmar is keeping some villages completely unaware of the global pandemic. The restrictions apply to multiple townships in the Rakhine and Chin states, site of an ongoing conflict between the country’s military and the insurgent Arakan army. Richard Sargent/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Richard Sargent/AFP via Getty Images An Internet shutdown that began a year ago in parts of Myanmar is keeping some villages completely unaware of the global pandemic. The restrictions apply to multiple townships in the Rakhine and Chin states, site of an ongoing conflict […]
Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., told CNN the GOP-led Senate would block any impeachment effort against Attorney General William Barr. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., told CNN the GOP-led Senate would block any impeachment effort against Attorney General William Barr. Cliff Owen/AP The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he believes Attorney General William Barr should be impeached, but conceded on Sunday that any such effort would be futile in the Republican-controlled Senate. “I don’t think calls for his impeachment are premature any more than calls for the president’s impeachment were premature, but they are a […]
China says it’s suspending imports from a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Arkansas after the company confirmed more than 200 coronavirus cases at the facility. Danny Johnston/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Danny Johnston/Associated Press China says it’s suspending imports from a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Arkansas after the company confirmed more than 200 coronavirus cases at the facility. Danny Johnston/Associated Press China is halting the import of poultry from a Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas following an outbreak of coronavirus cases at the facility. The nation’s General Administration of Customs office made the announcement on Sunday, saying shipments from […]
In the mid-1960s, after the passage of the Voting and Civil Rights Acts, Martin Luther King Jr. shifted his focus. King theorized that racial inequality could not be defeated without economic equality. The result was the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign, a multicultural, interfaith coalition with economic justice at its core. More than half a century later, a new generation of activists and faith leaders continued the charge. On Saturday, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, a virtual event, brought people together online. “Fifty-seven years ago, my father, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reminded America of the […]
The nation’s largest movie theater operator, AMC Theatres, changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after it became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Agostini/Invision/AP The nation’s largest movie theater operator, AMC Theatres, changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after it became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP AMC Theatres — the nation’s largest multiplex operator — is amending its plans for reopening next month, now requiring […]
Protesters march holding placards and a portrait of Breonna Taylor during a demonstration against racism and police brutality in Hollywood, California earlier this month.The mayor of Louisville has announced that an officer involved in her death will be fired. Agustin Paullier /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Agustin Paullier /AFP via Getty Images Protesters march holding placards and a portrait of Breonna Taylor during a demonstration against racism and police brutality in Hollywood, California earlier this month.The mayor of Louisville has announced that an officer involved in her death will be fired. Agustin Paullier /AFP via Getty Images Louisville’s […]
Jagmeet Singh, who heads the left-leaning New Democratic Party, was booted from the House of Commons for the day after calling Bloc Québécois politician Alain Therrien a racist on Wednesday. Therrien had opposed a motion to acknowledge systemic racism in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Don Mackinnon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Don Mackinnon/AFP via Getty Images Jagmeet Singh, who heads the left-leaning New Democratic Party, was booted from the House of Commons for the day after calling Bloc Québécois politician Alain Therrien a racist on Wednesday. Therrien had opposed a motion to acknowledge systemic racism in the Royal […]
Lloyd’s of London and pub-chain Greene King said they’d donate to charities helping black and ethnic minorities. Research conducted by The Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slave-ownership highlighted compensation linked to slavery that founders of both companies received. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption toggle caption Alastair Grant/AP Lloyd’s of London and pub-chain Greene King said they’d donate to charities helping black and ethnic minorities. Research conducted by The Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slave-ownership highlighted compensation linked to slavery that founders of both companies received. Alastair Grant/AP Two U.K. companies — insurer Lloyd’s of […]
This undated photo provided by the family of Robert Fuller via Najee Ali shows Robert Fuller, who was found dead Wednesday, hanging from a tree in Palmdale, Calif. AP hide caption toggle caption AP This undated photo provided by the family of Robert Fuller via Najee Ali shows Robert Fuller, who was found dead Wednesday, hanging from a tree in Palmdale, Calif. AP A growing number of residents and officials in Los Angeles County are demanding answers in the death of a black man whose body was discovered hanging from a tree. Robert Fuller’s body was found early on Wednesday in […]