What the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action means for colleges
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of
2023-06-30 02:16
Supreme Court guts affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission, a landmark decision that overturns long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education.
2023-06-29 22:23
Passenger Amtrak train derails after hitting truck in California
The train was carrying nearly 200 passengers in California. The truck driver badly injured in the collision.
2023-06-29 10:46
Scot Peterson did not stop the Parkland school shooting. Should he be jailed?
A trial of a police officer for failing to protect Parkland students raises legal and moral questions.
2023-06-29 09:49
Biden admits using sleep apnoea treatment device
The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face.
2023-06-29 07:50
Delta flight lands safely in Charlotte without front landing gear
The airline called it a "rare occurrence" and said all the passengers and crew members were safe.
2023-06-29 06:59
Blinken says West Bank unrest an impediment for Israel's normalization hopes
By Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON Turmoil in the occupied West Bank, where violence between Jewish settlers
2023-06-29 00:46
Kaliningrad profile
Provides an overview of Kaliningrad, including key facts about this Russian territory on the Baltic.
2023-06-28 20:52
Belarus country profile
Provides an overview of Belarus, including key events and facts about this east European country.
2023-06-28 20:45
North Carolina lawmakers send governor last-minute changes to state's recently passed abortion law
The North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that includes some last-minute changes to the state's recently passed abortion law.
2023-06-28 10:18
Canada wildfires spark air quality alerts in Chicago and Milwaukee
Smoke drifting south causes a haze over parts of Ontario as well US cities like Chicago and Milwaukee.
2023-06-28 07:48
United Airlines CEO blames FAA as storms trigger more flight cancellations
United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby has blamed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after severe storms led to
2023-06-28 07:25