Philanthropic group gifts HBCUs $124 million to increase student enrollment and retention
The HBCU Transformation Project, a collaborative venture between the United Negro College Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Partnership for Education Advancement, announced on Wednesday a $124 million investment from philanthropic group Blue Meridian Partners.
2023-09-15 08:20
DeSantis rips Trump for claiming not to know who gave Fauci presidential commendation: 'Is this the immaculate commendation?'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Donald Trump for claiming he doesn't know who gave Dr. Anthony Fauci a presidential commendation that the former president awarded him.
2023-09-15 08:16
Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice
Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule.
2023-09-15 08:00
Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been indicted by special counsel David Weiss in connection with a gun he purchased in 2018, the first time in US history the Justice Department has charged the child of a sitting president.
2023-09-15 07:52
Hunter charges don't worry Biden audience, but economy does
Jogging to the podium, US President Joe Biden didn't betray any concern that his son had just been indicted on gun charges --...
2023-09-15 07:51
Judge temporarily halts NY fraud trial against Trump, pending appeal
NEW YORK A New York state appeals court judge on Thursday temporarily halted the scheduled Oct. 2 trial
2023-09-15 07:46
In a court filing, a Tennessee couple fights allegations that they got rich off Michael Oher
A Memphis, Tennessee, couple who took in former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher when he was in high school denied in court documents filed Thursday that they used a legal agreement between them to get rich at his expense and lied about intending to adopt him
2023-09-15 07:26
Americans broadly support military strikes in Mexico, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON About half of Americans support sending U.S. military personnel into Mexico to fight drug
2023-09-15 06:58
Alex Murdaugh associate sentenced to 20 years for helping disgraced attorney steal from clients
A former South Carolina attorney and longtime friend of Alex Murdaugh was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to state charges related to helping the convicted murderer steal millions of dollars from his clients.
2023-09-15 06:58
Ohio attorney general rejects language for political mapmaking reform amendment for a second time
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has once again rejected petition language for a constitutional amendment aimed at remaking Ohio’s troubled system for drawing political maps
2023-09-15 06:49
Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip
The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine.
2023-09-15 06:47
Republican David McCormick will run for US Senate again in Pennsylvania, sources tell AP
David McCormick plans to run for U.S. Senate for a second time in Pennsylvania
2023-09-15 06:29