Savannah picks emancipated Black woman to replace name of slavery advocate on historic square
Leaders of Georgia's oldest city have made history by voting to name one of Savannah's treasured downtown squares for a Black woman who taught formerly enslaved people to read and write
1970-01-01 08:00
ECB's Lagarde says interest rates to stay high as long as needed to defeat inflation
Interest rates in the European Union will need to stay high “as long as necessary” to slow still-high inflation, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said Friday
1970-01-01 08:00
Lyles makes it 2 for 2, and Jamaica's Jackson runs second-fastest time ever in 200
Noah Lyles won the 200-meter world title in 19.52 seconds, becoming the first man to complete the 100-200 sprint double at worlds since Usain Bolt did it for the third and final time back in 2015
1970-01-01 08:00
Protest this way, not that way: In statehouses, varied rules restrict public voices
A new rule in Tennessee that would have blocked people from holding signs during legislative meetings comes as statehouses use varying sets of rules to govern how the public can voice their opinions
1970-01-01 08:00
Descendants of a British owner of slaves in Guyana apologize as Caribbean nation seeks reparations
The descendants of a 19th century Scottish sugar and coffee planter who owned thousands of slaves in Guyana have apologized for the sins of their forefathers and called slavery a crime against humanity
1970-01-01 08:00
Boston announces new plan to rid city of homeless encampment, get residents help
Boston officials say a new plan to address homelessness includes giving police the power to remove tents and other makeshift shelters at an intersection where a sprawling encampment for the homeless has sprung up
1970-01-01 08:00
2 sex workers describe 'violent' encounters with Gilgo Beach suspect, official says
Two women held in Suffolk County jail say they had encounters with accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, describing the meetings with him as "violent" and "aggressive," sheriff's department spokesperson Vicki DiStefano said Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Monaco closes corruption probe against Lebanon's caretaker prime minister for lack of evidence
The office of Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati says a three-year probe against him and his family over corruption allegations has been closed by Monaco's judicial authorities for lack of evidence
1970-01-01 08:00
In Iowa and elsewhere, bans on LGBTQ+ ‘conversion therapy’ become a conservative target
One of Iowa’s largest cities is the latest municipality to repeal its ban on so-called LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave
Niger’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the French ambassador has been asked to leave the country
1970-01-01 08:00
Fire at Louisiana oil refinery sends tower of black smoke into the air, but no injuries reported
A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in south Louisiana, sending a tower of black smoke into the sky
1970-01-01 08:00
Activists furious Democratic leaders haven't denounced plan to check every ‘Stop Cop City’ signature
Georgia activists are furious that Democratic senators haven’t condemned Atlanta officials’ plan to verify every signature on a petition to force a vote on a proposed police and firefighting training center
1970-01-01 08:00