In Dealing With Putin Threat, Biden Turns to Lessons of Cuban Missile Crisis
President Biden has mused publicly on whether there might be an “off-ramp” for nuclear threats from the Russian leader that invoke Cold War rhetoric.
Fire Causes ‘Irreparable’ Damage to Easter Island Statues
The fire has burned more than 247 acres of the Pacific island, where hundreds of haunting monolithic statues, called moai, have stood for centuries.
Easter Island Fire Causes Damage to Famous Moai Statues
A fire has burned more than 247 acres of Easter Island, leaving some of the ancient monolithic statues in Rapa Nui National Park damaged beyond repair.
White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes
A classified new policy requires President Biden’s approval to add suspected terrorists to a kill list. The Trump administration had decentralized control over targeting decisions.
US Targets Businessmen and Companies in New North Korea Sanctions
The Biden administration is bracing for Kim Jong-un to carry out a nuclear test. It says North Korea has fired 41 ballistic missiles this year, including one over Japan.
Baltimore by Baltimore festival is bringing Black Girl Magic to the Inner Harbor this weekend
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore’s Baltimore by Baltimore festival returns Sunday for its October series at the Inner […] The post Baltimore by Baltimore festival is bringing Black Girl Magic to the Inner Harbor this weekend appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation honors Black leadership
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO The Congressional Black Caucus held the 2022 Phoenix Awards inside of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Oct. 1. The show was […] The post Congressional Black Caucus Foundation honors Black leadership appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Tech equity a key discussion during Annual Legislative Conference
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO During the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) several organizations including the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) and […] The post Tech equity a key discussion during Annual Legislative Conference appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
President Biden announces pardon of federal convictions for simple marijuana possession with executive order
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor President Joe Biden announced that he is taking executive action to relieve the burden of simple marijuana convictions, currently affecting the everyday life of […] The post President Biden announces pardon of federal convictions for simple marijuana possession with executive order appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Former cop attacks Thai day care center, kills at least 36
By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and DAVID RISING, Associated Press UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand (AP) — A former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care center Thursday in Thailand, […] The post Former cop attacks Thai day care center, kills at least 36 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .