Sudan now one of the 'worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history'
AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — United Nations Humanitarian and Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths has said half-a-year of war has plunged Sudan into “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history.” As battles continue between
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling was 'blow' to Black students, but it put 'spotlight' on HBCUs: Advocates
Ryan McGinnis/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In June, the Supreme Court all but closed the door on the use of race-conscious college admissions, touching off major changes in higher education. Education advocates said they believe the decision, while
Scoreboard roundup — 10/24/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Arizona 4, Philadelphia 2 (Arizona wins series 4-3) NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Denver 119, LA Lakers 107 Phoenix 108, Golden
Blinken backs Israel at UNSC but says 'humanitarian pauses must be considered' to protect civilians
State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy (NEW YORK) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday delivered a forceful defense of Israel’s military actions but said that “humanitarian pauses must be considered” to protect civilians in Gaza
Truck narrowly misses office worker in crash
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – An employee at Caregiver’s Home Health on Front Street in Port Angeles had a close call Tuesday afternoon when a pickup truck smashed through the window into the room where she
Biden is 'persona non grata' for many Arab and Muslim Americans
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After President Joe Biden’s primetime address from the Oval Office where he announced he was requesting that Congress pass $105 billion in aid predominantly to Israel and Ukraine and expressed his dedication to
Long COVID research opens door for further exploration on post-viral illness
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — For decades, scientists have been studying why some people experience prolonged illnesses in the wake of even mild infections. Now, due to the millions of people suffering from a similar phenomenon
'They bombed everything': Palestinian woman describes her life under siege in Gaza
ABC News/Courtesy of Tala Imad Herzallah (LONDON) — Tala Imad Herzallah says she remembers every bombardment she has witnessed in her 21-year-old life in Gaza. At 1 p.m. last Saturday, she heard the pounding sound of a
Truck narrowly misses office worker in crash
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – An employee at Caregiver’s Home Health on Front Street in Port Angeles had a close call Tuesday afternoon when a pickup truck smashed through the window into the room where she
Would House Democrats help the GOP's next speaker candidate?
Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans’ chaotic speaker battle has left many Democrats saying they’re frustrated yet willing to find solutions for a path forward. But would that include helping a new speaker candidate get enough