Recently, a decision to recommend parole for Sirhan Sirhan divided the Kennedy family, as well as much of the public. A half-century has passed since 1968, one of the arguments […]
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Back to news homeOur child-care system has been failing women (and men and kids). That may soon change.
Many providers, already financially fragile, shuttered. As of August, about a fifth of child-care centers nationwide remained either closed or at greatly reduced capacity relative to the same month two […]
Macron says Europeans need to stop being naive and assert independence from the United States
But the strategy could backfire, some cautioned. “For Europe to achieve strategic autonomy — in tech, in cyber, in intelligence, in military hardware — is a very, very elusive goal. […]
Lava burns through an island in the Atlantic as volcanic eruptions continue
The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano began on Sept. 19, prompting the evacuation of some 6,000 people on the island of 85,000. No serious injuries or deaths linked to […]
Covid-19 live updates: Pfizer, BioNTech tell FDA vaccine trial had favorable results in young children
The pace has slowed despite a national vaccine vaccination drive that continues to hammer home the message for Americans to get their shots — in some cases, their third shots […]
Capital Gazette gunman sentenced to life in prison without parole for rampage that killed 5
Jarrod Ramos, the gunman who attacked the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis in 2018, will serve five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of Wendi […]
Biden’s vaccine push wins cautious business support as political opponents fume
“I have not heard from my members today, which is interesting. I think the reason is what he announced is so in line with the conversations we’ve been having,” Harvey, […]
Trump takes aim at George W. Bush, saying he shouldn’t ‘lecture’ about threat of domestic terrorism
“So interesting to watch former President Bush, who is responsible for getting us into the quicksand of the Middle East (and then not winning!), as he lectures us that terrorists […]
The worst Catch-22 of all for Afghans who helped Americans
He has ID badges, pay statements and other evidence of his employment. His jobs included “static security guard,” paying $322 a month. Certificates associated with his work, including one for […]
Joe Manchin’s selfishness
As Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on ABC, “Physical infrastructure is terribly important. But I happen to think that the needs of the human beings of our country, working families, […]