Protesters gather for a news conference in Atlanta earlier this year, shortly after the release of a complaint by whistleblower Dawn Wooten, a nurse at Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Ga. Jeff Amy/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Amy/AP Protesters gather for a news conference in Atlanta earlier this year, shortly after the release of a complaint by whistleblower Dawn Wooten, a nurse at Irwin […]
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Residents inspect a damaged house after several rockets landed Saturday in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes the same day as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s meeting with Taliban leaders in Qatar. Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images Residents inspect a damaged house after several rockets landed Saturday in Afghanistan’s […]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, seen during a media briefing earlier this year, has been singled out for the International Emmy Founders Award for his public addresses on the coronavirus crisis. Jeenah Moon/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeenah Moon/Getty Images New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, seen during a media briefing earlier this year, has been singled out for the International Emmy Founders Award for his […]
A mosque is seen through ruins in Aghdam on Thursday, just before the formal entry of Azerbaijani forces. As part of a recent peace agreement, Armenia ceded control of several regions in and around the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Sergei Grits/AP hide caption toggle caption Sergei Grits/AP A mosque is seen through ruins in Aghdam on Thursday, just before the formal entry of Azerbaijani forces. As […]
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is formally requesting federal approval for emergency use of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is formally requesting federal approval for emergency use of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images Pfizer is formally asking federal authorities to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for emergency […]
Demonstrators advocating the movement to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel, known as BDS, gather for a protest last year in Paris. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a new policy specifically countering the global BDS campaign. Kamil Zihnioglu/AP hide caption toggle caption Kamil Zihnioglu/AP Demonstrators advocating the movement to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel, known as BDS, gather for a protest […]
It’s not often that an English teacher can get quality bulletin board fodder from the local prosecutor’s office. But don’t be surprised if you see this document tacked up as motivational material in some classrooms next year. It’s a death certificate — at least, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas says it was supposed to pass as a death certificate from New Jersey. The Long Island […]
A security camera and flag adorn the entrance to the Russian Embassy in London. On Tuesday, lawmakers slammed the British government for failing to look into possible Russian interference in U.K. politics. Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images A security camera and flag adorn the entrance to the Russian Embassy in London. On Tuesday, lawmakers slammed the British […]
Firefighters work to extinguish the blaze at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes on Saturday. The fire shattered stained-glass windows and sent black smoke billowing from between its two towers. Romain Boulanger/AP hide caption toggle caption Romain Boulanger/AP Firefighters work to extinguish the blaze at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes on Saturday. The fire shattered stained-glass windows […]
Twitter says it is “embarrassed” about the cybersecurity breach earlier this week that targeted several of its most prominent users. Leon Neal/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leon Neal/Getty Images Twitter says it is “embarrassed” about the cybersecurity breach earlier this week that targeted several of its most prominent users. Leon Neal/Getty Images Twitter says a total of 130 accounts were hacked in some fashion during […]
The Rev. C.T. Vivian, seen in a 2012 portrait at his Atlanta home, has died at the age of 95. David Goldman/AP hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/AP The Rev. C.T. Vivian, seen in a 2012 portrait at his Atlanta home, has died at the age of 95. David Goldman/AP For the Rev. C.T. Vivian, a jail cell was about as familiar as a police officer’s […]
Contractors on Thursday remove Marc Quinn’s statue, A Surge of Power (Jen Reid) 2020, after its temporary stint atop the plinth dedicated to slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. Officials in the British city said the sculpture had been set up without their permission. Ben Birchall/AP hide caption toggle caption Ben Birchall/AP Contractors on Thursday remove Marc Quinn’s statue, A Surge of Power (Jen Reid) 2020, […]
A new sculpture by local artist Marc Quinn, depicting Black Lives Matter protester Jen Reid, stands on the plinth where the Edward Colston statue used to rest in Bristol. Matthew Horwood/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matthew Horwood/Getty Images A new sculpture by local artist Marc Quinn, depicting Black Lives Matter protester Jen Reid, stands on the plinth where the Edward Colston statue used to rest […]
Roger Stone, seen here leaving a federal courthouse earlier this year in Washington, D.C., will not have to serve his three-year prison sentence for lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstruction of justice. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Roger Stone, seen here leaving a federal courthouse earlier this year in Washington, D.C., will not have to serve […]
President Trump, seen earlier this month at an event at the White House, is the subject of a new book by his niece, Mary Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Trump, seen earlier this month at an event at the White House, is the subject of a new book by his niece, Mary Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images After a good […]
A pedestrian in a mask passes a sign urging people to practice social distancing, on Saturday in Miami Beach, Fla. Just as residents flocked outside to enjoy the Fourth of July, states such as Florida were reporting skyrocketing numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP A pedestrian in a mask passes a sign urging people to practice social distancing, on […]
Two women have been hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries, after a vehicle barreled past a police barrier and into protesters on a freeway overnight in Seattle. Washington State Patrol said Saturday that the driver of the white Jaguar sedan, a 27-year-old man, is in custody. At this point, officers have not offered a motive, though Capt. Ron Mead said officers believe the suspect was not impaired. […]
Members of the Ethiopian military ride by on a patrol of Addis Ababa on Thursday. The Ethiopian capital has seen deadly unrest erupt in the wake of the shooting death of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa earlier this week. Tiksa Negeri/Reuters hide caption toggle caption Tiksa Negeri/Reuters Members of the Ethiopian military ride by on a patrol of Addis Ababa on Thursday. The Ethiopian capital has seen deadly unrest […]
Vanessa Guillen, seen here in a poster released by U.S. Army investigators, was last seen alive at Fort Hood in April. Her family is demanding answers. U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command hide caption toggle caption U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command Vanessa Guillen, seen here in a poster released by U.S. Army investigators, was last seen alive at Fort Hood in April. Her family is demanding answers. […]
A statue of King Leopold II stands defaced after protests earlier this month in Brussels. Belgian King Philippe sent his “regrets” over the violent colonial policies kick-started by his predecessor. Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images A statue of King Leopold II stands defaced after protests earlier this month in Brussels. Belgian King Philippe sent his “regrets” over […]
Another Confederate monument has fallen — this time in a city where such memorials were understandably rare to begin with: the nation’s capital. Protesters on Friday night toppled a statue of Confederate Gen. Albert Pike, the only outdoor Confederate memorial in the city. They yanked it down with rope and later set it ablaze as law enforcement looked on. It was an abrupt end for a […]
A copy of John Bolton’s book, The Room Where It Happened, stands in the White House briefing room. On Saturday, a federal judge declined the Trump administration’s request to block the publication of the former national security adviser’s book. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP A copy of John Bolton’s book, The Room Where It Happened, stands in the White House briefing room. On […]
Demonstrators take part in a Juneteenth march and rally in Washington, D.C. — one of a number of major cities to see large gatherings commemorating the date. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Demonstrators take part in a Juneteenth march and rally in Washington, D.C. — one of a number of major cities to see large gatherings commemorating […]
The video, which condemns “fake news,” fakes a CNN segment from last year. Twitter’s move is unlikely to go unnoticed by Trump, who has vehemently resisted the company’s fact-checking attempts. (Image credit: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) Source link
Devin Brosnan leaves the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, after turning himself in Thursday. Authorities have charged Brosnan with four counts, including aggravated assault, in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP Devin Brosnan leaves the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, after turning himself in Thursday. Authorities have charged Brosnan with four counts, including aggravated assault, in the shooting […]
Philonise Floyd speaks to the Human Rights Council in Geneva via video Wednesday, nearly a month after the killing of his brother George incited widespread protests against police brutality. Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, looks on behind her face mask. Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Philonise Floyd speaks to the Human Rights Council […]
Two children watch a national address by Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday, during which he confirmed he tested positive for the coronavirus. Orlando Sierra/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Orlando Sierra/AFP via Getty Images Two children watch a national address by Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday, during which he confirmed he tested positive for the coronavirus. Orlando Sierra/AFP via Getty […]
You’d be forgiven for not knowing that the Polish military recently invaded and briefly occupied territory in the Czech Republic. Seems like headline news, sure — but it appears that even the Polish troops didn’t know what they were doing. A spokesperson for the Czech Foreign Ministry confirmed to NPR on Saturday that “Polish soldiers mistakenly deterred our citizens from entering a church on the Czech […]
A law enforcement officer stands guard at the entrance of the Xinfadi market Saturday in Beijing. A fresh cluster of coronavirus cases linked to the market prompted officials to institute immediate and sweeping restrictions, including the market’s closure. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images A law enforcement officer stands guard at the entrance of the Xinfadi market Saturday […]
Walgreens is one of three major drug store chains in the U.S. to announce plans to ensure that “multicultural hair care and beauty products” are not being locked away from customers. Walmart and CVS made similar announcements this week. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Walgreens is one of three major drug store chains in the U.S. to […]
A memorial for Li Wenliang, who called attention to the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, sits on UCLA’s campus earlier this year in Westwood, Calif. The doctor’s widow, Fu Xuejie, announced the birth of their baby boy on Friday. Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images A memorial for Li Wenliang, who called attention to the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, […]
Kathy Sullivan and pilot Victor Vescovo, seen after their dive to Challenger Deep. Enrique Alvarez/Courtesy of hide caption toggle caption Enrique Alvarez/Courtesy of Kathy Sullivan and pilot Victor Vescovo, seen after their dive to Challenger Deep. Enrique Alvarez/Courtesy of Kathy Sullivan has seen her share of highs and lows. Sullivan, the first U.S. woman to walk in space, a veteran of three shuttle missions and an […]
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, seen greeting supporters late last month in Brasilia, has argued that the economic fallout from stay-at-home orders is worse than the virus itself. Evaristo Sa/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Evaristo Sa/AFP via Getty Images Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, seen greeting supporters late last month in Brasilia, has argued that the economic fallout from stay-at-home orders is worse than the […]