Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law professor and mentor to the Obamas, dies at age 70
Charles Ogletree, the civil rights attorney and Harvard Law School professor who mentored the Obamas and represented clients including Anita Hill, Tupac Shakur and the victims of the 1921 Tulsa race riots, died on Friday, according to Harvard Law School.
2023-08-07 00:17
Defense secretary issues new memo on how to reshuffle Pentagon leadership roles amid Tuberville blockade
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued guidance to the military workforce for the first time about how Pentagon leadership roles will likely need to be reshuffled as a result of Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military confirmations.
2023-08-05 02:27
Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats
Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.
2023-08-03 00:29
South Ossetia profile
Provides an overview of South Ossetia, including key facts about this breakaway Georgian territory.
2023-08-02 23:17
Exclusive-Fitch: Decision to cut U.S. credit rating based on deteriorating governance, polarization
NEW YORK Fitch made its decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating due to fiscal concerns and a
2023-08-02 21:46
Could Donald Trump serve as president if convicted?
Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges related to 2020 election subversion, a stunning third time this year that the former president has faced criminal charges.
2023-08-02 10:56
Women's World Cup: Euphoria in Philippines after historic campaign
Filipinos cheer their new sports heroes as the team bows out of the tournament.
2023-07-31 13:58
China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
2023-07-31 07:22
Americans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here's why that's a good thing
It's that time of year again: the thick of summer when sharks have caught America's attention.
2023-07-29 18:18
Fact check: RFK Jr.'s misleading viral claim about Secret Service protection
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Joe Biden, baselessly suggested Friday that the Biden administration is singling him out for rare treatment by denying him Secret Service protection.
2023-07-29 08:25
The other American women's team at World Cup
A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.
2023-07-29 02:20
McConnell's office says he will serve out this Congress as leader
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell plans to serve the rest of the 118th Congress as the GOP leader, the Kentucky Republican's office said in a statement Friday.
2023-07-28 21:28