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Philanthropies eagerly back journalist Hannah-Jones #BREAKING112
Philanthropies eagerly back journalist Hannah-Jones #BREAKING112
NEW YORK (AP) — Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones used major philanthropic donors to build her future as a tenured professor at Howard University, just as other major donors sought to stymie the Pulitzer Prize-winning Black investigative reporter at the University of North Carolina. Backed by $20 million in donations, Hannah-Jones announced Tuesday the establishment of the Center for Journalism and…
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Thousands seek refuge from wave of violence in Haiti's capital city #Breaking112
Thousands seek refuge from wave of violence in Haiti’s capital city #Breaking112
Most recently, a series of killings on Tuesday night claimed the lives of radio journalist Diego Charles and activist Antoinette Duclair among others, according to a statement by Haiti’s government. “The government vehemently condemns these abominable actions and the blind violence which sows trouble and mourning in every level of the Haitian population,” read the statement, which added that the…
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2 ATF agents and a police officer shot in Chicago #Breaking112
2 ATF agents and a police officer shot in Chicago #Breaking112
Two ATF agents and one Chicago police officer were shot while they were in their car getting on the freeway at around 5:50 a.m., according to Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown. Source link
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Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home #BREAKING112
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home #BREAKING112
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and wounded his wife in their home early Wednesday, inflicting more chaos on the unstable Caribbean country that was already enduring an escalation of gang violence, anti-government protests and a recent surge in coronavirus infections. Claude Joseph, the interim prime minister, confirmed the killing and said the…
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3 law enforcement officers shot, wounded in Chicago #BREAKING112
3 law enforcement officers shot, wounded in Chicago #BREAKING112
CHICAGO (AP) — Three undercover law enforcement officers were shot and wounded Wednesday morning while driving onto a freeway on Chicago’s South Side, police said. The shooting was reported about 6 a.m. near the 22nd District police station in the city’s Morgan Park neighborhood. The injuries to the officers were reportedly not considered life-threatening. No arrests have been reported. The…
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Rescue teams withstand wind, lightning and heat on 12-hour shifts to search for the victims of the Florida building collapse #Breaking112
Rescue teams withstand wind, lightning and heat on 12-hour shifts to search for the victims of the Florida building collapse #Breaking112
Rescue teams withstand wind, lightning and heat on 12-hour shifts to search for the victims of the Florida building collapse Source link
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China is attacking the West's colonial legacy. That may backfire on Beijing #Breaking112
China is attacking the West's colonial legacy. That may backfire on Beijing #Breaking112
China is attacking the West's colonial legacy. That may backfire on Beijing Source link
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White House press secretary reacts to killing of Haiti's president - CNN Video #Breaking112
White House press secretary reacts to killing of Haiti’s president – CNN Video #Breaking112
White House press secretary Jen Psaki sends condolences from the White House to the people of Haiti after the Haitian President, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated. Source link
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Two injured in rocket attacks on Iraqi airbase housing US troops #Breaking112
Two injured in rocket attacks on Iraqi airbase housing US troops #Breaking112
Col. Wayne Marotto, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve, tweeted that the airbase was attacked by 14 rockets which landed on the “base & perimeter” and that “Two personnel sustained minor injuries.” He told CNN he does not have information on the nationalities of the people injured but said “more details will be provided when available.” Damage from the attack is still being assessed at…
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Didi's IPO was a disaster. Here's why Chinese companies keep listing in the US #Breaking112
Didi’s IPO was a disaster. Here’s why Chinese companies keep listing in the US #Breaking112
The botched IPO is bad news for investors. It’s also bad for the New York Stock Exchange, which has been caught up in a campaign by US politicians who want to prevent Chinese companies from raising money in New York. The political fallout was swift. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida who is highly critical of the Chinese government, told the Financial Times that it was “reckless and…
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McCarthy nailing down GOP members for Capitol riot panel #Breaking112
McCarthy nailing down GOP members for Capitol riot panel #Breaking112
Initially, there was an internal debate inside the House GOP about whether the California Republican should appoint members to the select committee or just skip it altogether as a way to paint the entire effort as partisan. But McCarthy indeed plans to place Republicans on the high-profile panel, CNN has learned, according to multiple GOP sources familiar with his intentions, and is in the…
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Spanish police arrest three over suspected homophobic killing #Breaking112
Spanish police arrest three over suspected homophobic killing #Breaking112
The investigation into the death of Samuel Luiz, 24, is ongoing and no motive has been ruled out — including the possibility that it was a homophobic crime — according to Jose Minones, the government’s chief delegate to northwest Spain where Luiz was beaten to death on Saturday. “A judge will decide if this was a hate crime,” Minones told Spain’s SER radio in an interview on Wednesday. The…
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Live updates: Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated #Breaking112
Live updates: Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated #Breaking112
Jovenel Moise, Haiti’s president, departs after an inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Quito, Ecuador, on Monday, May 24, 2021. Johis Alarcon/Bloomberg/Getty Images A copy of the statement from acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph is circulating on social media following news of the early hours attack on the Haitian President’s residence. The official account of the Embassy of Haiti…
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Zambia's first president, Kenneth Kaunda, buried amid controversy over site #Breaking112
Zambia’s first president, Kenneth Kaunda, buried amid controversy over site #Breaking112
Kaunda’s funeral arrangements became the subject of a court challenge after the Zambian government announced plans to inter the late nationalist at a presidential burial site in the capital Lusaka, against the wishes of some of his relatives. In the court challenge on Tuesday, Kaunda’s son Kaweche said the government’s plan to bury his father’s remains at a presidential burial site was against…
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Coldstream Guards play "Sweet Caroline" on Prince Charles' lawn #Breaking112
Coldstream Guards play “Sweet Caroline” on Prince Charles’ lawn #Breaking112
The band played the England fans’ favorite anthems at Clarence House in support of the men’s team, who meet Denmark on Wednesday evening. Charles himself was absent, as he and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are in Wales, carrying out a week of engagements, PA Media reported. The song “Three Lions,” with its ubiquitous “It’s coming home” lyric, is a popular anthem for England fans during…
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Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately #Breaking112
Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately #Breaking112
The security flaw, known as PrintNightmare, affects the Windows Print Spooler service. Researchers accidentally published a how-to guide for exploiting it. Microsoft (MSFT) warned that hackers that exploit the vulnerability could install programs, view and delete data or even create new user accounts with full user rights. That gives hackers enough command and control of your PC to do some…
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Millions under hurricane warning as Elsa nears landfall along Florida coast #Breaking112
Millions under hurricane warning as Elsa nears landfall along Florida coast #Breaking112
Millions under hurricane warning as Elsa nears landfall along Florida coast Source link
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