It’s time for the Supreme Court to address discrimination called “race neutral”

It’s time for the Supreme Court to address discrimination called “race neutral”

The Supreme Court has said that racial discrimination has no place in public school admissions. But when schools use policies that appear race-neutral, lower courts have sometimes allowed them to stand unless the impact on a particular racial group is especially severe. On Oct. 19, the justices agreed to hear a challenge from parents in […]

Turkey-Libya sea deal called “unhelpful and provocative” amid regional backlash

Turkey-Libya sea deal called “unhelpful and provocative” amid regional backlash

The Trump administration has criticized a maritime agreement between Turkey and eastern Libya, saying it risks raising tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. The deal has angered several countries, which argue that it redraws maritime boundaries in a region believed to hold significant natural gas reserves. Eastern Libya’s parliament approved the accord in mid-October. The area […]

Abdul El-Sayed faces criticism for previously signing a letter that called on Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to ‘cleanse media and police’

Abdul El-Sayed faces criticism for previously signing a letter that called on Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to 'cleanse media and police'

WASHINGTON — Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the Michigan Senate, previously signed a letter calling on Egypt’s then-new president, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, to “purge” the media and police. El-Sayed’s signature was on a document directed to Mohamed Morsi in 2012, which coincided with Morsi’s regime initiating a harsh crackdown on journalists, targeting […]

Dog Called ‘Canyon’ Becomes Hero in Search-and-Rescue After Modest Start

Dog Called ‘Canyon’ Becomes Hero in Search-and-Rescue After Modest Start

A Labrador Retriever’s Journey from Shelter to Hero A once-weak Labrador retriever puppy at a shelter in Mississippi has transformed into a heroic search-and-rescue dog after finding a home with his handler. Christy Bormann, a search-and-rescue dog handler from Texas, stumbled upon photos of the puppy online after he was rescued as a stray. She […]

Young mother reportedly killed her husband and toddler at a family resort and then called 911 seeking advice for her suicide attempt

Young mother reportedly killed her husband and toddler at a family resort and then called 911 seeking advice for her suicide attempt

Tragic Incident at Family Resort Authorities are investigating the motive behind a young mother who allegedly murdered her husband and their three-year-old son before attempting to take her own life this week at a well-known family resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. The incident, involving 27-year-old Metallica Rose Harrison, occurred during the family’s stay at the […]