Afghan woman ambassador launches group to help Afghan women
Afghanistan’s first female ambassador to the United Nations has started a U.N. group to protect the rights Afghan women gained after the Taliban was ousted from power 18 years ago, amid fresh efforts to rekindle talks with the fundamentalist group to e…
Jack O’Dell, King Aide Fired Over Communist Past, Dies at 96
He worked on fund-raising and voter registration for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Then President Kennedy insisted on his dismissal.
Baltimore Museum Of Art Will Only Buy Works By Women Next Year
A 2019 study of major U.S. art museums found that 87% of artists in their collections are men. The Baltimore museum’s chief curator calls the initiative “re-correcting the canon.”
U.S. Senate Passes Hong Kong Democracy Bill, Drawing China’s Ire
(Bloomberg) — The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday aimed at supporting protesters in Hong Kong and warning China against a violent suppression of the demonstrations — drawing a rebuke from Beijing.China reiterated Wednesday a threat to i…
A Purple Heart, Combat Badge and Ranger Tab: Vindman Sends a Message
“The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army,” Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman told the impeachment inquiry. “We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.”
America’s Got Talent has first-ever open auditions in Louisville
From singers to dancers, a jump rope team to ventriloquists, hundreds with a dream of stardom audition for “America’s Got Talent” in Louisville.
After Keeping a Careful Distance From Trump, Nikki Haley Is All In
Her pivot is seen as a recognition of the realities of today’s Republican Party — there is little future after separating yourself from the president.
Navy Wants to Eject From SEALs a Sailor Cleared by Trump, Officials Say
Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher is expected to be formally notified of the action on Wednesday.
How The Impeachment Inquiry Is Shaking Up Rep. Elise Stefanik’s Race For Reelection
The impeachment battle is playing out with remarkable intensity in a N.Y. congressional district. Republican Elise Stefanik has emerged as a big supporter of the president, but there’s been backlash.
Taliban Release 2 Hostages In Exchange With Afghan Government For 3 Prisoners
The Taliban released two Western hostages who were held for more than three years. The Afghan government released three Taliban prisoners. The move could be a precursor to restarting peace talks.
Southeast Asia’s Largest Lake Is Under Threat And So Is The Greater Mekong Ecosystem
Southeast Asia’s biggest lake is in serious trouble. Drought, dam building and overfishing have brought the Tonle Sap to a tipping point. And as the lake goes, so goes the greater Mekong ecosystem.
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