American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, whose Tokyo Olympic dreams were dashed after a positive marijuana test, won the world title Monday in Hungary, loudly asserting her status as a Paris 2024 medal contender. The 23-year-old gobbled up 100 meters in a blazing, personal-best 10.65 seconds at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics… Continue reading American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson wins world 100-meter title
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Little Rock 9 Members Rip Arkansas’ Restraints On AP African American Studies Course
Members of the Little Rock Nine — the group of Black students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in the ‘50s — have knocked Arkansas’ Education Department for barring students from receiving graduation credit in an Advanced Placement African American studies course, NBC News reported on Friday. Elizabeth Eckford and Terrence Roberts spoke out… Continue reading Little Rock 9 Members Rip Arkansas’ Restraints On AP African American Studies Course
They integrated Little Rock’s schools — now they’re slamming restrictions on AP African American Studies
Several surviving members of the Little Rock Nine, a group of students who in 1957 integrated Little Rock Central High School under threats of violence from white segregationists, are denouncing the Arkansas Department of Education’s restrictions on an Advanced Placement African American Studies course. The state is not barring students from taking the class but… Continue reading They integrated Little Rock’s schools — now they’re slamming restrictions on AP African American Studies
American citizen in Russian custody accused of espionage
An American citizen was charged with espionage in Moscow on Thursday, according to Russia’s state news agency Tass. Gene Spector, a former pharmaceutical executive, was convicted in Russian court last year on a bribery charge, the agency said. He allegedly admitted to bribing former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich and was sentenced to 3.5… Continue reading American citizen in Russian custody accused of espionage
Arkansas Education Department won’t allow credit for AP African American Studies course
The Arkansas Education Department abruptly removed course credit for an Advanced Placement African American Studies course, just months after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed bills limiting what educators can teach in public schools. The AP African American Studies course won’t be eligible for early college credit this school year, Kimberly Mundell, the Education Department’s communications… Continue reading Arkansas Education Department won’t allow credit for AP African American Studies course
American nurse and her child kidnapped in Haiti were released, organization says
An American nurse and her child were released nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped in Haiti, a nonprofit connected to the woman said Wednesday. “It is with a heart of gratitude and immense joy that we at El Roi Haiti confirm the safe release of our staff member and friend, Alix Dorsainvil and her child… Continue reading American nurse and her child kidnapped in Haiti were released, organization says
Supreme Court rejects Tulsa in Native American traffic laws dispute
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Tulsa’s bid to block a lower court ruling that cast into doubt the Oklahoma city’s ability to enforce municipal ordinances, including traffic laws, against Native Americans. The justices left in place for now the appeals court ruling that said, in light of a 2020 Supreme Court ruling… Continue reading Supreme Court rejects Tulsa in Native American traffic laws dispute
North Korea responds to U.N. over American soldier
WASHINGTON — North Korea has offered a very brief response to United Nations officials about an American soldier who dashed over the heavily-guarded border with South Korea last month and was taken into custody, the Pentagon said Tuesday. However, Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said that North Korea only acknowledged the U.N. Command’s request… Continue reading North Korea responds to U.N. over American soldier
Haitians gather to protest kidnapping of American nurse and her daughter
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets outside an aid facility in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday where just days earlier an American nurse and her daughter were kidnapped by armed men. Hundreds of Haitians marched through the gang-ravaged zone, bursting with anger at the abduction, which has become a symbol of… Continue reading Haitians gather to protest kidnapping of American nurse and her daughter
American cyclist, 17, killed while training for mountain bike world championships
Seventeen-year-old American cyclist Magnus White, who was scheduled to race at the upcoming world championships in Scotland, was killed Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle on a training ride near his home in Boulder, Colorado. Magnus White of The United States during the 73rd UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships Fayetteville, Ga., in 2022.Chris Graythen… Continue reading American cyclist, 17, killed while training for mountain bike world championships