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Over 1,000 feared dead after cyclone slams into Mozambique
More than 1,000 people were feared dead in Mozambique four days after a cyclone slammed into the country, submerging entire villages and leaving bodies floating in the water.
6 years ago
With all that’s going on in the world—from climate change to wanton violence and political turmoil—I simply don’t have the energy to watch Saturday Night Live.
6 years ago
Utrecht shooting: Suspected gunman is arrested after manhunt; 3 died in tram attack
Dutch police are searching for the man who opened fire inside a tram in the city of Utrecht, killing three people and wounding nine others late Monday morning.
6 years ago
Puzzling number of men tied to Ferguson protests have died
Some activists say their concerns about a possible connection arise out of a culture of fear that persists in Ferguson 4 ½ years after Michael Brown's death.
6 years ago
Should media avoid naming the gunmen in mass shootings?
Critics say giving the assailants notoriety offers little to help understand the attacks and instead fuels celebrity-style coverage that encourages future attacks.
6 years ago
When civility is used as a cudgel against people of color
For people of color, "civility" is often a means of containing them, preventing social mobility and preserving the status quo.
6 years ago
Once sanctuaries, houses of worship struggle with security
History shows sanctuaries are not immune from violence, as illustrated by bombings at African-American churches during the Civil Rights era.
6 years ago
Where eagles flirt: A D.C. tale of love, loss and raccoons
Washingtonians and a global community of eagle-watchers have been transfixed by Liberty and Justice, bald eagles who've nested and raised eaglets together for 14 years.
6 years ago
Saudi women’s rights activists awarded for their work — while on trial
Three women were honored with a prestigious award this week and it's likely they have no idea.
6 years ago
A ‘mainstreaming of bigotry’ as white extremism reveals its global reach
In the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque shootings, experts who monitor hate groups say violent white extremism is on the rise and is the most prominent threat.
6 years ago
Ethiopians hold mass funeral ceremony for crash victims
Thousands mourned the Ethiopian plane crash victims on Sunday, accompanying 17 empty caskets draped in the national flag through the streets of the capital.
6 years ago
Number of dead rises to 50 in New Zealand mass shooting
Another 50 people were injured in the shootings. Of those injured, 36 people are hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
6 years ago
Girls, women share stories of empowerment during Philly summit
Approximately 300 to 350 women and girls attended the summit hosted by the Philadelphia Commission for Women.
6 years ago
As families learn fates of loved ones, New Zealand mourns Christchurch victims
The New Zealand Red Cross has published a list of missing persons on its website.
6 years ago
African American Chamber of Commerce names interim president
African American Chamber of Commerce board member Malcolm Ingram has been named interim president.
6 years ago