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College Board responds to comparisons between its AP course and Florida's Black history curriculum
College Board responds to comparisons between its AP course and Florida's Black history curriculum
The College Board said Thursday it "resolutely" disagrees with any notion that enslavement was beneficial for African Americans -- a statement coming after some people compared the contents of its Advanced Placement course on African American Studies with Florida's recently approved Black history curriculum.
2023-07-28 10:49
Obamas' chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding accident
Obamas' chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding accident
Tafari Campbell, 45, is recovered near the Massachusetts home of Barack and Michelle Obama.
2023-07-25 08:26
BlackRock made a climate pledge. Then it appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
BlackRock made a climate pledge. Then it appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said Monday it has appointed Amin Nasser, chief executive of oil giant Saudi Aramco, to its board of directors — despite the New York-based firm's pledge to accelerate investment in climate-friendly companies.
2023-07-19 01:25
From 'brain death' to innovator, the Ukraine war has transformed NATO
From 'brain death' to innovator, the Ukraine war has transformed NATO
Ever since President Vladimir Putin gave the order for Russian troops to invade Ukraine, the international response has understandably focused on how best to end the land war. That has meant sending conventional military hardware -- tanks, missile systems, artillery -- and training Ukrainian soldiers.
2023-06-25 12:17
How Christian groups helped parents pull books from some Pennsylvania school libraries
How Christian groups helped parents pull books from some Pennsylvania school libraries
By Jonathan Allen and Hannah Beier DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania On May 12, the library coordinator for Pennsylvania's Central Bucks
2023-06-24 18:16
Missing Titanic sub search team expand search area as oxygen fears mount
Missing Titanic sub search team expand search area as oxygen fears mount
More boats and underwater vehicles will join the search for five people lost inside a submersible.
2023-06-22 15:17
Parents protest California school board after social studies curriculum rejected
Parents protest California school board after social studies curriculum rejected
Parents in the southern California city of Temecula are pushing back against the local school board's recent decision to reject a social studies curriculum that includes gay rights after some board members claimed there was not enough parental involvement in the process and made comments attacking gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk.
2023-06-22 09:17
Titanic tourist submersible: Huge effort to find vessel as air supply dwindles
Titanic tourist submersible: Huge effort to find vessel as air supply dwindles
A tourist sub missing during a dive on the wreck of the Titanic has just over a day’s oxygen left.
2023-06-21 11:22
Titan sub has heated walls, private toilet and games console controller
Titan sub has heated walls, private toilet and games console controller
We take a look at the missing submersible, which has a unique design and some surprising features.
2023-06-20 22:20
Titanic tourist submersible: Rescuers scan ocean as clock ticks
Titanic tourist submersible: Rescuers scan ocean as clock ticks
The US and Canada are urgently searching for a tourist submersible not seen since Sunday.
2023-06-20 11:55
Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hays's plan to build an underground rail in Kolkata did not take off because of lack of funds.
2023-06-10 08:23
The Coast Guard suspends search for a man who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship nearly 200 miles off the coast of Florida
The Coast Guard suspends search for a man who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship nearly 200 miles off the coast of Florida
The US Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 35-year-old man who went overboard from a cruise ship in
2023-06-01 11:52
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