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Third Party Joins Plano Police To Investigate Racist Claims
A third party will be hired to investigate allegations of racist bullying and abuse against a Black 13yearold boy during a sleepover after claims that he was only invited to entertain his white classmates, Texas school leaders and officials said.
Thanks to Oprah Winfrey's Interview With Harry & Meghan, CBS Morning Show Makes History
For the first time on record, CBS’ morning news show on Monday had a bigger audience than ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Today show, the Nielsen company said.
Florida Lawmakers Debate Political Bias On College Campuses
Young conservatives fear being ostracized on college campuses, where school officials may be imposing an environment that promotes liberal views while stifling conservative thought, according to Florida Republicans who are spearheading a legislative effor...
Alabama Sues To Stop Redistricting Delay, Privacy Initiative
Alabama on Wednesday became the second state to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau's decision to delay by six months the release of data used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts, as it took aim at the accuracy of a privacy protection syste...
Britons Split on Age Lines on How Harry and Meghan Were Treated by Royals
Overall 32% were in each camp on the question of fairness, while 36% didn't know
Argentine Court Clears Former Priest In Sexual Abuse Case
A court on Tuesday cleared a retired priest of sexual abuse charges on grounds the statute of limitations on the alleged crimes had expired.
Illinois Prison Guard Pleads Guilty To Inmate Beating Death
A state prison guard on Tuesday pleaded guilty to federal felony charges related to the 2018 beating death of an inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center.
Gaza's Hamas Rulers Hold Secret Leadership Election
The Islamic militant group Hamas on Tuesday was holding a leadership election in its Gaza Strip stronghold, a race with deep implications for its relations with Israel and other regional players, as well as upcoming Palestinian elections.
Venezuelans Overjoyed By US Temporary Residency Opportunity
Maria Ortiz left Venezuela almost four years ago when she realized her job opportunities were nonexistent. Freshly graduated from college with a degree in petroleum engineering, she boarded a plane and traded her dream of a professional career for a bette...
Doug Emhoff, VP Harris' Husband, Goes From Top Lawyer To Teacher
Emhoff left the Los Angeles office of the law firm of DLA Piper after Harris was elected with President Joe Biden
Suit Alleging Foxconn Cost Local Governments Money Dismissed
A Wisconsin court has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Foxconn Technology Group violated terms of its contract by failing to build a manufacturing plant in southeast Wisconsin.
Meghan Tells Oprah How Kate Made Her Cry Before Wedding, Royals Fretted Over Son's 'Dark' Skin Colour
Markle, who is African American, says her husband Prince Harry revealed his family's concerns over Archie's skin tone, as well as the security he would be entitled to, ahead of his birth on May 6, 2019.
Russian Disinformation Campaign Working to Undermine Confidence in Covid-19 Vaccines Used in US
The campaign comes as the US and other countries race to vaccinate people using three vaccines developed in record time by the drug makers Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson
French Billionaire Politician Olivier Dassault Killed In Helicopter Crash
French billionaire Olivier Dassault was killed on Sunday in a helicopter crash, a police source said, with President Emmanuel Macron paying tribute to the 69year old conservative politician.
Boy Killed In Senegal Protests As Opposition Steps Up Pressure
A 17yearold boy was killed by gunfire in southern Senegal on Saturday, a government official said, and several police stations were ransacked as opponents of President Macky Sall called for more protests next week.
US Woman Charged With Sexual Harassment After Becoming Pregnant With 14-year-old Victim's Child
The accused Brittni Gray, 23, who is from Paragould in Arkansas, was found to in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy.