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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]