UN panel raises Afghan girls’ schooling concerns
The United Nations hosted a panel Friday on the future of girl’s education in Afghanistan. The panel’s obective is to determine the urgent needs of girls in…
Read moreFormer Louisiana State Police Trooper indicted for federal civil rights violation
Jacob Brown is facing up to 10 years in prison, 3 years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000 If convicted.
Read moreHurricanes from Ida to Sam: How they happen and why they are getting more dangerous
There were 14 hurricanes in 2020, the busiest season since 2005. Here’s how they form and why climate change is making them more intense.
Read moreTexas designates Ben & Jerry’s as company that boycotts Israel
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has designated Ben & Jerry’s as a company that boycotts Israel after the ice cream maker pulls out of Palestinian areas.
Read moreAP Top Stories September 24 A
Here’s the latest for Friday, September 24: The AP Interview: Hungary committed to contentious LGBT law; House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump advisers, associates; UK scrambles for…
Read moreShowBiz Minute: Felton, Bad Bunny, Sussexes
Tom Felton of “Harry Potter” fame collapses at Ryder Cup; Bad Bunny tops Billboard Latin Music Awards with 10 trophies; Harry, Meghan visit NYC sites, including Sept….
Read moreBanda compares his mother Madonna to da Vinci
Madonna and son David Banda walk the red carpet for the singer’s “Madame X” documentary, with Banda saying that seeing his mother at work is like “watching…
Read moreMadonna: Florence Pugh is ‘on the list’ to play me
Madonna and her son David Banda discuss the Material Girl’s upcoming “visual autobiography” with Madonna saying British actor Florence Pugh is on the list to her play…
Read moreKnow thy tenant: Philadelphia’s eviction diversion model keeps tenants in their homes. Landlords get paid, too.
After Philadelphia passed sweeping reforms mandating landlords apply for rental relief and participate in diversion programs, 92% of evictions were resolved.
Read moreOn This Day: 24 September 2004
British filmmaker Edgar Wright’s zombie comedy “Shaun of the Dead” starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost – was released in the U.S. (Sept. 24)
Read moreDetroit drug pipeline targets North Dakota Native Americans. How they’re fighting back
Drugs from deadly Mexican cartels, like CJNG and Sinaloa, are being funneled into a North Dakota Native American reservation via a Detroit pipeline.
Read moreMore than half of Australians aged 16 and over are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Australia has reached 50.15 per cent double-dose vaccination coverage for all people aged 16 and above, while almost 75 per cent have received at least one jab.
Read moreWisconsin reports more cases in kids than any age group; CDC endorses booster shot for millions of older Americans: COVID-19 updates
Wisconsin reports more COVID cases in kids than any other age group. Florida schools receive federal aid after defying state mandates. COVID updates
Read moreAustralia signs new agreement with Nauru to continue offshore processing of asylum seekers
Both governments on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to “establish an enduring regional processing capability” on the South Pacific island nation, drawing criticism from advocates.
Read more‘Dream come true’: Orphans evacuated to Australia in perilous journey through Afghanistan
While 10 orphans were able to be evacuated out of Afghanistan, dozens of others were left behind.
Read moreThe AP Interview: Hungary defends LGBT law
Hungary’s right-wing government is attracting conservative thinkers from the United States who admire its approaches to migration, LGBT issues and national sovereignty. (Sept. 24)
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