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For Texas Southern and other HBCUs, It's Proving Time Again
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 16:27
The low seeding of teams from historically Black universities like Texas Southern often means they must prove they belong in the field even after they've proved they belong.
Germany will buy US-made F-35 fighter jets as it ramps up military spending after Russia's Ukraine invasion
CNN - 15 Mar 2022 15:20
Germany has announced that it will buy 35 US-made F-35A fighter jets, the first major arms purchase to be publicly confirmed since Chancellor Olaf Scholz committed to ramping up his country's defense spending in the wake...
How Life as a Trucker Devolved Into a Dystopian Nightmare
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 11:00
Trucking used to offer good pay, decent benefits and normal hours. What happened?
Rewards offered for uncovering ill-gotten assets of Russian oligarchs in Senate bill
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 15:42
The proposed bill would also permit the cash raised from liquidating the plush brownstones and super yachts to go to aiding the Ukrainian people in their brave fight against the Russian invaders.
Fake Heiress Anna Sorokin, Who Swindled Elite, to Be Deported to Germany
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 05:21
Ms. Sorokin, whose fictionalized story was the subject of the TV show "Inventing Anna," had been detained by immigration authorities on charges of overstaying her visa.
He's American, He Oversees Papa John's in Russia and He's Staying
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 00:26
Christopher Wynne's company controls the franchise agreements for the 190 Papa John's locations in the country. "At the end of the day, they appreciate a good pizza," he said.
California middle school assistant principal found dead of apparent suicide in private staff area
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 05:15
A California middle school was evacuated Monday after a beloved assistant principal shot himself to death while alone in a staff locker room, authorities said.
Kyiv's Once-Busy Streets Empty as Russia Targets Capital
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 02:33
With civilian areas coming under fire and an estimated half the population having fled, the avenues of the Ukrainian capital, under siege by Russian forces, are almost deserted.
Suspect in Homeless Shootings Arrested in Washington, Police Say
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 13:57
At least five homeless men sleeping outdoors in Washington and New York were attacked this month, the police said. Two of them died.
Officials: At least 90 children have been killed in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion
The Week - 15 Mar 2022 03:53
At least 90 children have been killed and more than 100 injured since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, the Ukrainian general prosecutor's office said Monday. "The highest number of victims are in ...
Russia keeps up attacks in Ukraine as two sides hold talks
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 02:26
The latest negotiations, held via video conference, were the fourth round involving higher-level officials from Ukraine and Russia, and the first in a week.
Finnish President: Putin's goal in Ukraine is not regime change
CNN - 15 Mar 2022 02:11
Finland President Sauli Niinistö speaks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and what Putin said that he wants.
Ginni Thomas acknowledges attending 'Stop the Steal' rally, but denies organizing it
The Week - 15 Mar 2022 01:43
Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has for the first time publicly admitted that she attended the "Stop the Steal" rally on Jan. 6, 2021, that took pla...
How to stop big oil from profiteering off Putin?
OpEdNews - 15 Mar 2022 15:55
Hit them with a windfall profits tax.--This morning I filled my car with gas costing over five dollars a gallon.
Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski killed while working in Ukraine
Boston - 15 Mar 2022 18:10
Pierre Zakrzewski, a cameraman for Fox News, was killed while working in Ukraine, Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott announced to employees in a memo on Tuesday morning. Zakrzewski, 55, was […] The post Fox News cameraman Pier...
Sept. 11 Prosecutors Are in Plea Talks That Could Avert a Death-Penalty Trial
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 16:48
Pentagon prosecutors have struggled for more than a decade to hold the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his accused accomplices in the attacks.
Russia seeks 13-year prison sentence for Kremlin foe Navalny
ABC News - 15 Mar 2022 16:29
The Russian authorities are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a trial that is widely seen as politically motivated
Rollback of Xi Jinping's Economic Campaign Exposes Cracks in His Power
Wall Street Journal - 15 Mar 2022 16:27
In addition to pressure from the West on Beijing over Xi's Russian entente, he is struggling with a severe slowdown in the economy. The new disquiet raises questions about his unassailed dominance.
Kyiv, battered by Russian shelling, to welcome 3 European prime ministers before 35-hour curfew takes effect
Fox News - 15 Mar 2022 16:19
The leaders of three European nations are to visit Ukraine's capital of Kyiv Tuesday before a 35-hour curfew is to take effect and Russian forces advance on city
WATCH: Skies above Spain turn orange
ABC News - 15 Mar 2022 16:09
The skies above parts of Spain turned orange as a storm brought dust from the Sahara.
Scott Hall, Wrestler Who Rose to Fame as Razor Ramon, Dies
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 15:55
The former professional wrestler, called a "hugely influential superstar" by the WWE, was also a founding member of the New World Order with Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan.
Japan-US marine combat drills held amid China, Russia worry
ABC News - 15 Mar 2022 15:20
Japanese and U.S. Marines had their first airborne landing and combat training together Tuesday near Mt