Around 20 Department of Homeland Security open source intelligence reports were recalled in the aftermath of revelations this summer that the department had potentially collected and disseminated intelligence on US journalists, according to a department official familiar with the review.
Lawmakers raise concerns over reports of National Guard troops being served ‘raw, moldy food’ at Capitol
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Washington A bipartisan group of members of Michigan's congressional delegation sent the chief of the National Guard a letter Tuesday complaining about the food being provided to members of the state's National Guard...
Smith College controversy highlights struggles schools face in making racially equitable campuses
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In the summer of 2018, Oumou Kanoute read a book and ate her lunch in a common room area of a residence hall that required keycard access at Smith College. Since she was in a program teaching high school students ov...
UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Congress’ work in wake of Capitol riot ‘shows that our democracy is resilient’
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US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Monday that Congress' work in the immediate wake of the US Capitol insurrection confirmed to her that American democracy had survived the January 6 at...
HFPA addresses controversy at Golden Globes: ‘We look forward to a more inclusive future’
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The Hollywood Foreign Press on Sunday addressed controversy stemming from its lack of Black members in the organization during the Golden Globes. "Tonight, while we celebrate the work of artists from around the glo...
The 78th Golden Globes get off to an awkward start amid controversy, while honoring Black stars
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The 78th Golden Globe Awards got off to an awkward start, seeking to address controversy regarding the organization behind the ceremony, while experiencing technical glitches amid a pandemic-dictated format. This ye...
US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving Khashoggi operation
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Washington The US intelligence report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi says that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved the operation to capture or kill the Saudi journalist. "We assess that Saudi A...
Biden to travel to Houston on Friday in the wake of extreme weather and power outages
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Houston on Friday as the state works to recover from major winter storms and power outages. "The President will meet with local leaders to discuss the win...
The first Black sheriff in Wyoming takes over an agency that has faced significant controversy
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For the first time in its 130-year history, Wyoming has a Black sheriff. Aaron Appelhans, 39, has taken charge of the Albany County Sheriff's Office, which faces two pending lawsuits and calls for reform in the a...
Biden says he may travel to Texas next week in wake of devastating storms
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President Joe Biden said on Friday that he plans to travel to Texas but does not want a presidential trip to put any additional strain on a state grappling with an extreme weather crisis. "The answer is yes," Biden...
Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cyrus and more show support for Britney Spears in wake of new documentary
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Celebrities began vocalizing their support for Britney Spears following a new documentary that aired on Friday. The documentary is produced by The New York Times and is called "Framing Britney Spears." It follows Sp...
The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl — and so is the controversy over the team’s name
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The Kansas City Chiefs are back for another Super Bowl. And inevitably, so is the longstanding controversy over the NFL team's name and Native American imagery. The racial justice movement that was reignited last su...
Biden says Trump should no longer receive classified intelligence briefings
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President Joe Biden doesn't believe former President Donald Trump should receive classified intelligence briefings, as is tradition for past presidents, citing Trump's "erratic behavior unrelated to the insurrection...