Kentucky chemical weapons disposal program nearly done as US eliminates final stockpiles
A Kentucky facility built to dispose of deadly Cold War-era chemical weapons is nearing the end of its mission to destroy its 520-ton stockpile.
Day: June 7, 2023
Scot Peterson: Parkland officer on trial for failing to stop shooting
Scot Peterson is thought to be the first US officer ever charged with failing to respond to a school shooting.
Health impacts of exercising in bad air quality
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass “unhealthy” levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here’s what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Democracy at stake, say Senegalese youths protesting controversial arrest
Senegal on Tuesday shut down several of its overseas consulates including in Paris and New York after they were targeted by a fresh wave of protests that has rocked the West African country domestically and abroad. Young protesters clashed with securi…
What we learned from Prince Harry’s day in court
The Duke of Sussex forced back tears on his second day giving evidence in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers Prince Harry has concluded his high-profile appearance in the high court, where he became the first senior royal to be cross-examined sin…
Bajau: The Vanishing Seafarers of Southeast Asia
Today, only 100-200 seafarers remain on traditional “Lansa” houseboats near Borneo’s shorelines.
Falcons lose top punt returner Avery Williams to season-ending knee injury
Atlanta Falcons running back and return specialist Avery Williams is expected to miss the 2023 season after suffering a knee injury in a non-contact drill.
Turkey’s Lira Falls to New Low as a New Economic Policy Forms
The lira plunged 7 percent against the U.S. dollar, as a new finance minister promising “rational” economic policy takes charge