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Activists See Hope After Charges In Elijah McClain's Death
The indictments of three suburban Denver officers and two paramedics on manslaughter and other charges in the death of Elijah McClain could be a pivotal step toward meaningful police accountability, law enforcement reform advocates say.
Ida Blamed For Several Nursing Home Resident Deaths
Four nursing home residents died after Hurricane Ida, but full details of their deaths are unknown because state health inspectors said Thursday that they were turned away from examining conditions at the facility to which they had been evacuated.
US Supreme Court Refuses to Block Texas Law Banning Most Abortions
The court, which was sharply divided with four of its nine justices opposing the decision, did not rule on the constitutionality of the law, but cited "complex and novel procedural issues."
Taliban a Ruthless Group, Don't Know about its Future: Senior US General
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the US was working with the Taliban on a “very narrow set of issues”, and it was just to get as many people out as they possibly could.
California Seeks Gender Neutral Displays In Large Stores
California could soon force large department stores to display some child products in gender neutral terms after the state Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at getting rid of traditional pink and blue marketing schemes for items like toys and t...
Brazil Agriculture Ministry Investigating Suspected Case Of Mad Cow Disease
Brazil's agriculture ministry said on Wednesday it was investigating a suspected case of mad cow disease in the country, according to a statement.
Ask For COVID Vaccine Proof, Face A $5,000 Fine In Florida
Florida will start issuing $5,000 fines to businesses, schools and government agencies that require people to show proof of a COVID19 vaccination.
Bodies in Streets, Girls Kidnapped: Afghan Constitution Vs Ground Reality Under Taliban
Here’s a look at the key pointers of the Afghanistan Constitution of 1964, with Basic Rights and Duties of the People, and how it is in complete contrast with the ground reality.
WHO Monitoring New Coronavirus Variant Named 'Mu'
The WHO currently identifies four Covid-19 variants of concern, including Alpha, which is present in 193 countries, and Delta, present in 170 countries.
US Evacuation from Afghanistan and Hurricane Ida Coverage Gripped TV Viewers
Fox News Channel had the lion’s share of the most-watched cable shows last week, 19 of the top 20, according to Nielsen figures out Tuesday.
Police Investigate Murder-suicide At Assisted Living Center
An elderly man and woman with gunshot wounds died Tuesday at a Honolulu assisted living center in what police are calling a murdersuicide.
Syrian Army Steps Up Offensive On Rebel Redoubt In Southwestern City
Syrian elite forces aided by proIranian militias stepped up an offensive on Tuesday against a rebel enclave in a southwestern pocket bordering Jordan and Israel, according to residents, military and opposition sources.
Major Gen Chris Donahue Was Last American Soldier to Leave Afghanistan. Here's All You Need to Know
Donahue was commander of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan before taking command of the 82nd Airborne Division last year, according to the Army.
New Threat Emerges As Crews Fight Minnesota Wildfire: Bears
Officials leading the fight against wildfires in northeastern Minnesota warned Monday about a new threat: bears attracted by generous donations of food and other supplies.
Report: White Child Put Strap On Black Child's Neck At Camp
A civil rights group on Monday called for more meaningful reforms at a Massachusetts children's summer camp on the idyllic vacation resort of Martha's Vineyard where a white child placed a strap around the neck of a Black camper.
TV Anchor Gives Message of Peace on Air as 8 Armed Taliban Fighters Surround Him
A 42-second clip, shared on Twitter, shows the host of a political debate programme reading a statement from the Taliban as well as at least eight Taliban fighters.