Texas school district that suspended student over locs asks court to clarify if dress policy violates the law
A Texas school district that has suspended a student for nearly two weeks over his loc hairstyle has asked a court to clarify if the district's dress code violates the CROWN Act, a state law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair.
2023-09-21 09:18
Biden appointing federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery in East Palestine following train derailment
President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered the appointment of a federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery efforts in East Palestine, Ohio, following the February derailment of a Norfolk Southern train hauling toxic chemicals.
2023-09-21 09:15
Under pressure over border, Biden admin grants protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
Under intense political pressure from fellow Democrats, the Biden administration has announced that it was granting protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country
2023-09-21 08:53
Kevin Cataneo Salazar: Man who 'heard voices' in his head and killed LA Deputy in 'ambush' pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
Kevin Cataneo Salazar is being held without bail and is scheduled to next appear in court on November 7 for the preliminary hearing
2023-09-21 08:50
South Korean leader warns Russia against weapons collaboration with the North
South Korea’s president sounded a warning to fellow world leaders about the recent communication and possible cooperation between North Korea and Russia
2023-09-21 08:48
Jimmy Lai's son fears Hong Kong media mogul may die in detention while awaiting trial
The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul and prominent pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai says he doesn't want to see his father die in detention, as his lawyers raised the prospect that his long-delayed trial may be pushed back indefinitely
2023-09-21 08:46
Federal appeals court reverses ruling that found Mississippi discriminated in mental health care
A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in their communities
2023-09-21 08:45
MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Scenes from Cavalli, Marras and N. 21 shows
MILAN (AP) — Milan Fashion Week kicked off Wednesday with a flurry of shows, including a rainy visual spectacle by Diesel and supermodels taking in Fendi's latest collection.
2023-09-21 08:23
'I wish my album had gone as viral': Lana Del Rey talks about working behind the counter at Waffle House
'I also feel, maybe spiritually, there was something I needed to learn from having people be so adamantly and vocally,' reflected Lana Del Ray
2023-09-21 07:59
Who is C.Q. Brown, the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Charles Q. Brown builds on an already historic career in becoming the the country's next most senior ranking military officer.
2023-09-21 07:58
Debate over a Black student's suspension over his hairstyle in Texas ramps up with probe and lawsuit
The debate over whether a Black high school student in Texas should be serving in-school suspension for wearing twisted dreadlocks to class has intensified as the student’s family and his school district both took legal action
2023-09-21 07:54
After leaving bipartisan voting information group, Virginia announces new data-sharing agreements
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says it has taken a series of recent steps to improve the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls, including entering into new data-sharing agreements with five states and Washington, D
2023-09-21 07:47