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…

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Former 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.       

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Hurricanes 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.       

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Texas 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.       

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AP 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…

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ShowBiz 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….

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Banda 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…

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Madonna: 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…

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Know 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.       

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On 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)       

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Detroit 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.       

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More 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.

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Wisconsin 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       

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Australia 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.

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‘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.

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The 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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