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Biden Says Iranian Enrichment To 60% Unhelpful, But Glad About Talks
Iran on Friday said it had begun enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever and a step closer to the 90% that is weapons grade.
U.S. Condemns Sentencing Of Tycoon Jimmy Lai, Other Hong Kong Activists
The United States on Friday condemned the sentencing of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and other prodemocracy activists on what it called "politically motivated charges."
US Likely To Up Afghanistan Force To Ensure Safe Drawdown
The U.S. will likely increase its troop presence in Afghanistan temporarily over the coming weeks and months in order to fulfill President Joe Biden's order to safely withdraw all forces from the country by Sept. 11, the Pentagon said Friday.
Lawsuit: Police Drew Gun On Driver Whose Headlights Were Off
An officer drew a gun on a young Black driver whose only infraction was driving with his headlights off, according to a lawsuit filed against a South Carolina town and its police department.
Sanctioned Russian IT Company Partners With Microsoft, IBM
The Treasury Department on Thursday slapped six Russian technology companies with sanctions for supporting Kremlin intelligence agencies engaged in dangerous and disruptive cyber attacks.
Gucci Celebrates 100 Years With Michele's 'Aria' Collection
Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is celebrating the fashion houses 100th anniversary this year, giving historic sweep to a collection unveiled virtually Thursday that embraced its equestrian heritage, borrowed references from the Tom Ford era an...
Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins Unanimous Pick: VMI's 1st Black Leader
Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, who was named interim superintendent of Virginia Military Institute amid the controversy over the schools Confederate ties and the removal of a statue of Gen. Thomas Stonewall Jackson, was voted unanimously Thursday to become the fi...
US Imposes Sanctions on Moscow, Expels 10 Russian Diplomats
President Joe Biden ordered a widening of restrictions on US banks trading in Russian government debt, expelled 10 diplomats who include alleged spies, and sanctioned 32 individuals alleged to have tried to meddle in the 2020 presidential election, the Wh...
Daunte Wright: Doting Dad, Basket Player, Slain By Police
Daunte Wright became a father while he was still a teenager, and seemed to relish the role of a doting young dad, his family and friends said.
Colombian Capital To Hold Another Weekend Lockdown
Colombia's capital Bogota will repeat a threeday lockdown this weekend in a bid to slow coronavirus infections, Mayor Claudia Lopez said on Tuesday.
Russia Tries To Ban Kosovo Flag At UN -- Unsuccessfully
Russia tried for the first time Tuesday to prevent Kosovos representative from speaking at the U.N. Security Council with the countrys flag in the background, saying the majority of council members dont recognize its independence from Serbia.
Black Prep Player Told To Sit Near Banana Peels: 'I'm Fine'
A Black football player at an Illinois high school captured on video sitting in a locker littered with banana peels after a teammate threatened to break his knees if he didn't comply says he's fine" and wants people to stop talking about the incident."
I Got The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine. Now What?
I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?
Egypt 'Seizes' Ever Given Container that Blocked Suez Canal for Over a Week, Demands Nearly $1 Billion
Egypt also lost between $12 and $15 million in revenues for each day the waterway was closed, according to the canal authority.
Haley Says She'll Back Trump, Stand Down If He Runs In 2024
Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, often mentioned as a possible 2024 GOP presidential contender, said Monday that she would not seek her party's nomination if former President Donald Trump opts to run a second time.
Foreign Interference In Canada Hitting Cold War Levels Thanks To Covid-19, Says Spy Agency
China, Russia, and other foreign states continued to covertly gather political, economic, and military information in Canada through targeted threat activities in support of their own state development goals.