CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Moving a step closer to bringing overdue justice for the victims of serious abuses committed during the two civil wars, the House of Representatives under the gavel of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, voted to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court. The two conflicts between 1989 and 2003 saw widespread atrocities []
by Kevin ‘Rashid’ Johnson No Virginia prison gangs before 2004 With the prevalence of youth lumpen organizations (so called street gangs) in Virginia today, it’s hard to believe that there were actually no gangs (especially no Black ones) in Virginia’s prisons prior to 2004. The culture never took root because Virginia’s own culture of prisoner […]
Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth“This country is what the world would like to be but is not,” says Franz Tattenbach, Costa Rica’s minister of environment and energy. The 69-year-old economist is keenly aware of his role as guardian of the country’s reputation for forward-looking biodiversity initiatives and...
President Joe Biden says that he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. His words send crucial bipartisan support to the effort to approve $95 billion in funding for the U.S. allies. Before potential weekend voting, Johnson is facing a choice between losing his job and aiding Ukraine. He notified lawmakers Wednesday that he would forge ahead despite growing anger from his right flank. Shortly after Johnson released...
Bill Simmons, a well-known sportswriter and critic, just published a new episode of his official podcast. In it, he addressed one of the most hotly debated subjects in the basketball community: Bronny James’ NBA draft selection. Although it has long been known that LeBron James’ older son, the Los Angeles Lakers star, wants to play …
Stephen Colbert is standing up to Donald Trump and defending Jimmy Kimmel after the former POTUS attacked this year’s Oscars host. Colbert addressed Trump’s latest tirade against Kimmel on The Late Show, calling out his obsession with the Academy Awards. “You keep my friend Jimmy Kimmel’s name out of your weird little wet mouth, OK?” […]
A homeless woman who turned a bus stop into a temporary home has spoken of her desperate fight to keep her family together after being told she needed to find a new place to live. Destiny Mitchell moved into the 3m (9.8ft) by 1m (3.2ft) glass and metal pad in Selly Oak, Birmingham, seven months ago with her 31-year-old boyfriend Ryan and her 44-year-old mother.The trio tried to give the graffiti-covered shelter a homey feel by adding a rug, drawers and even an old pair of Super Mario curtains...
Pruitt Taylor Vince will play Pa Kent.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts, celebrated its 100th anniversary as the starting line for the marathon, sending off a field of nearly 30,000 runners.
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Speaking at the WNBA draft, Collingswood-born commissioner Cathy Engelbert name-dropped her "hometown" first on a list of cities the league has talked with.
The first ever Parvo Awareness Day is April 23th. Susanna Wickham from PAWS and Bobby Modi from Elanco Animal Health join the Steve Cochran Show to talk about what parvo is, warning signs, and how to keep your puppy safe from it. Plus, Chicago's homeless pet crisis and how to help. https://omny