This University Cracked Down On Greek Life. Here’s How It’s Going
Allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity have renewed long-standing debate over the role of Greek life on college campuses.
Kenyan Cult Leader Found Guilty Over 190 Children Starved To Death In The Hope...
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie and roughly 30 co-defendants have been convicted of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in Shakahola forest. Prosecutors say Mackenzie enforced deadly fasting through religious teachings and armed guards. Authorities have exhumed 429 bodies since April 2023, with autopsies showing starvation, blunt trauma, and strangulation; further charges may follow.
GOP-Controlled Local Boards Restrict Voting On Sundays And Find Other Ways To Make Voting...
Ahead of the midterms, Republican-led states and counties are imposing new voting restrictions, from stricter ID requirements to closed polling places and reduced drop boxes. Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa and Kansas face changes that could suppress turnout among Black, Latino and young voters in critical Senate and House races, despite scant evidence of voter fraud.
Bank Of America Fined $1.2 Billion By Treasury Department For Violating Money Laundering And...
The US Treasury Department has imposed a more than $1.2 billion fine on Bank of America, accusing it of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
Trump Calls Off Livestream Of Fort Hood Shooter’s Firing Squad Execution
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s firing squad execution will not be livestreamed, reversing an announcement from the Pentagon last week.
Unemployment Fuels ‘Black Suffering,’ Ayanna Pressley Says At CBC Panel
Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced federal job guarantee legislation at the CBC Foundation's conference, highlighting racial unemployment gaps and financial pressures on Black families. Panelists discussed how Black women's unemployment affects household income, health coverage, and children, while emphasizing community resilience and systemic policy failures requiring urgent action.
Michael Eric Dyson To Livingstone: HBCU Graduates Must Continue The ‘Unfinished Fight’ For Justice
Scholar Michael Eric Dyson delivered his inaugural lecture as Livingstone College's new Visiting Scholar in Residence, urging HBCU students to continue the "unfinished fight" for justice. Speaking at the 2026 convocation, Dyson cited civil rights icons like Thurgood Marshall and MLK as examples, emphasizing Black excellence as the norm while launching a four-part series on Black thought, faith, hip-hop and democracy.
Federal Officers Carry Out Search At Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC-Area Home
Federal officers early on Monday executed a search warrant related to Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman who has been the persistent target of ire from President Donald Trump’s administration.
Trump’s DOJ Probes Major TV Networks Over Response To White House Ban Of CNN
The Justice Department is investigating the five major US TV networks for possible antitrust violations, opening yet another front in the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against the press.
What’s Next For The Investigation Into Sexual Assault Allegations At Cornell
In appointing New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate sexual assault allegations at Cornell University, Gov. Kathy Hochul asked for a “fresh and thorough” review of all the evidence.
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Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.
