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The interesting history of the real name of Martin Luther King Jr. – and why it was changed

There's a reason African Americans, historically, have been drawn to the Baptist sect.

January 17, 2022

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The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. AP File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Pakistani police block protesters from proceeding to the U.S. embassy, during a rally in support of Aafia Siddiqui, in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. © AP Photo/B.K.Bangash

Texas synagogue suspect linked to ‘Lady Al-Qaeda’

January 15, 2022

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Why Biden's intense Jan. 6 speech was stunning TV

January 06, 2022

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January 06, 2022

A year after attack, Floridians in Congress reflect on ‘fragile’ democracy, fallout

A year after the attack, Deutch and other congressional Democrats say the work to safeguard democracy remains largely unfinished as President Joe Biden and lawmakers prepare to commemorate the anniversary of the attack Thursday.

January 06, 2022

Rioters try to enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) JOHN MINCHILLO AP

January 06, 2022

Biden Leads Commemorations of Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans series of testimonials from lawmakers, candlelight vigil

January 06, 2022

For the anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, Homeland Security said the department is operating ‘at a heightened level of vigilance.’ PHOTO: TOM BRENNER/REUTERS

January 06, 2022

The Long Ripple Effects of Jan. 6 for the Midterms

A year after pro-Trump rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers and Americans remain divided over what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, and who is to blame. Here is how Congress has changed since then, and what it could mean for the 2022 midterm elections.

January 06, 2022

January 04, 2022

US sets global record of 1 million Covid-19 cases in a single day

The United States recorded more than 1 million Covid-19 cases on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, as the Omicron variant continues to spread at a blistering pace.

January 04, 2022

A high school cafeteria used as a Covid-19 testing site in Edinburg, Texas. © Delcia Lopez, AP

January 02, 2022

Capitol attack: Cheney says Republicans must choose between Trump and truth

Republican member of the House committee investigating the events of 6 January issues stark warning to her party

January 02, 2022

Liz Cheney says on CBS’s Face the Nation: ‘We can either be loyal to Trump or we can be loyal to the constitution, but we cannot be both.’ Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/AP

December 06, 2021

Kamala Harris hit by mass staff exodus

A mass exodus has given fuel to critics of the White House as Kamala Harris and Joe Biden face their toughest period yet.

December 06, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris has faced a recent staff exodus, and White House officials have been quick to pour water over rumours of a “sinking ship”.

December 03, 2021

Biden bumbles in latest public gaffe

Joe Biden attempted to illustrate his support for Israel by touting a supposed wartime meeting, only he got his facts horribly wrong.

December 03, 2021

Biden said he met with Meir during 1967’s Six-Day War, in which he claimed he served as a ‘liaison’ between Israel and Egypt.

October 18, 2021

Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died aged 84 of Covid-19 complications, his family has announced.

October 18, 2021

September 14, 2021

Why the Democrats are terrified in California

A political earthquake is underfoot in America's most populous and powerful state, and it has the establishment quaking in their boots.

September 14, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom. Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

September 08, 2021

SECRET SERVICE OPENS VAULT: ‘Never-before-seen’ 9/11 pics released

New images of the September 11 attacks have been released from Secret Service “employees” ahead of the 20th anniversary as Joe Biden makes a major move. Warning: Distressing

September 08, 2021

Pedestrians standing on the Brooklyn waterfront look across the East River towards the burning twin towers of the World Trade Center. Picture: HENNY RAY ABRAMS / AFP

June 03, 2021

Bombshell emails reveal what Fauci knew

Emails released by the US Government have revealed the top adviser knew of Covid’s “unusual features” which may mean it came from a lab.

June 03, 2021

Thousands of emails have been released which were sent by Dr Anthony Fauci in the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Al Drago/various sources/AFPSource:AFP

April 20, 2021

'We are able to breathe again': George Floyd's family reacts after conviction of Derek Chauvin

Officials, activists pledge to continue fight against racial injustice after guilty verdict

April 20, 2021

People in George Floyd Square in Minneapolis hold signs calling for justice for Floyd and Daunte Wright, who were killed in separate encounters with police. / (Carly Thomas/CBC)

April 20, 2021

Derek Chauvin guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd

Verdict met with relief, jubilation on streets of Minneapolis and across the U.S.

April 20, 2021

A sign rests next to a candle in New York after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of killing George Floyd on Tuesday. (Caitlin Ochs/Reuters)

April 15, 2021

‘Inevitable’: Russia blasts back at US

Russia has clapped back after the US announced “hostile” sanctions and the expulsion of 10 diplomats, saying a response is “inevitable”.

April 15, 2021

The Russian flag flies at the embassy's compound in Washington, DC, on April 15. Picture: Mandel NGAN / AFPSource:AFP

April 15, 2021

U.S. Puts Fresh Sanctions on Russia Over Hacking, Election Interferenc

Following years of wrist slaps under President Donald J. Trump, the new measures are designed to have a noticeable impact on the Russian economy.

April 15, 2021

The Russian Central Bank headquarters in Moscow.Credit...Dimitar Dilkoff/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

March 31, 2021

Biden to announce $2-trillion infrastructure plan that would transform U.S. economy

Biden to make announcement in Pittsburgh at 4:20 p.m. ET

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021

Pfizer study suggests COVID-19 vaccine is safe, protective in younger teens

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine currently authorized for use in people aged 16 and older

March 31, 2021

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are seen at Vancouver General Hospital. Pfizer said in a press release that trial data showed 'robust antibody responses' in participants aged 12 to 15. (Ben Nelms/CBC)