By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore was convicted on Thursday of charges that she lied about the finances of a side business to improperly access retirement funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the money to buy two Florida homes. A federal jury convicted
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com Montgomery County councilman Will Jawando has exited the race for U.S. Senate and thrown his support behind Democratic Candidate Angela Alsobrooks. At a rally in Baltimore on Oct. 23, Jawando issued a speech, along with Governor Wes Moore and many other leaders, fully supporting Alsobrooks. “It’s time now
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Director of the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights Dana P. Moore is leader of a small office with a huge impact on Charm City. On Oct. 29, the office held their 30th Civil Rights Brunch where several individuals and local organizations–including the AFRO– were given
A push from the U.S. for Israel to curtail its bombardment of Gaza.
A government campaign against what it calls “homosexual propaganda” is unsettling booksellers and has resulted in the firing of the director of one of the country’s leading museums.
He calls fake news an enemy that threatens democracy. Critics of President Yoon Suk Yeol say he is silencing journalists in the name of fighting disinformation.
The pro-Palestinian rallying cry has become a fixture of protests in the United States and was a focus of the congressional censure of Representative Rashida Tlaib. It has a fraught history.
A surprising tale of Northern Territory chutzpah.
Australia signs security, migration pact with Pacific’s Tuvalu ReutersAustralia offers to help Tuvalu residents escape rising seas and other ravages of climate change The Washington PostAustralia’s pact with Tuvalu aims to counter China’s influence in Pacific CNNAustralia offers Tuvalu citizens climate refuge | Nation | kdhnews.com The Killeen Daily HeraldClimate change put Tuvalu in the spotlight Reuters
US launches airstrikes on site in Syria targeting militia facility USA TODAYUS conducts airstrike on Syrian weapons facility used by Iran in response to attacks on American troops Fox NewsBiden orders airstrike on Iran-linked site in Syria to retaliate for attacks on U.S. bases CBS NewsIran-Backed Militias Respond to US Strike with More Attacks Voice of America – VOA