Southern Baptist Convention expels Oklahoma church after pastor defends performing in blackface while impersonating Ray Charles
The Southern Baptist Convention expelled a rural Oklahoma church from its membership Tuesday after resurfaced pictures and video show its pastor impersonating late singer Ray Charles in blackface at a talent show, according to a convention spokesperson.
2023-09-21 10:51
Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history
A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.
2023-09-21 10:46
US returns Egon Schiele art stolen by Nazis to heirs
Jewish performer Fritz Grünbaum, who owned the Egon Schiele pieces, was killed by the Nazis in 1941.
2023-09-21 10:27
US Senate manoeuvres around Tommy Tuberville's abortion objections
The senator, who began holding up military appointments in February, argues that Democrats have caved.
2023-09-21 10:25
Stray Kids cancel Global Citizen Festival performance after minor car accident, three members to perform as 3RACHA
The band's management team ensured fans that none of those involved were seriously injured but they needed time to recover
2023-09-21 10:19
UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
It’s Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York
2023-09-21 09:53
Biden administration announces relief for Venezuelans in the US, likely appeasing New York City officials
The Biden administration announced Wednesday the expansion of a form of humanitarian relief to Venezuelans already in the United States, making hundreds of thousands more people eligible for work permits and likely appeasing calls by New York City officials to provide work authorization to certain migrants.
2023-09-21 09:47
Biden appointing federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery in East Palestine following train derailment
President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered the appointment of a federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery efforts in East Palestine, Ohio, following the February derailment of a Norfolk Southern train hauling toxic chemicals.
2023-09-21 09:29
Iran's parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary
Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to impose heavier penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory Islamic headscarf in public and those who support them
2023-09-21 09:28
Kenya's Westgate shopping mall siege: How a survivor has healed
Shamim Allu used to walk on crutches after militants shot her at a Kenyan shopping mall a decade ago.
2023-09-21 09:27
Texas school district that suspended student over locs asks court to clarify if dress policy violates the law
A Texas school district that has suspended a student for nearly two weeks over his loc hairstyle has asked a court to clarify if the district's dress code violates the CROWN Act, a state law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair.
2023-09-21 09:25
UAW, Detroit Three automakers in standoff as wider strike looms
By David Shepardson and Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) -Detroit's Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers remained far apart
2023-09-21 08:58