May 09 Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march against Israel’s participation in Eurovision By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Chanting "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" and "Israel is a terror state," the demonstrators set off smoke flares in the Palestinian colors during a noisy, peaceful rally to criticize Israel and call for a cease-fire. Continue reading
May 09 Olympic flame’s journey across France kicks off with torchbearers in Marseille By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The will be carried by about 10,000 bearers as it passes through more than 450 towns until the Games' opening ceremony in Paris on July 26. Former soccer player Basile Boli, who played with the Marseille team in the 1990s,… Continue reading
May 08 Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling By Kanis Leung, Associated Press "Glory to Hong Kong" was often sung by demonstrators during the huge anti-government protests in 2019. The song was later mistakenly played as the city's anthem at international sporting events, instead of China's "March of the Volunteers," in mix-ups that… Continue reading
May 08 9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Neal Manne, an attorney for festival promoter Live Nation, said during a court hearing Wednesday that only one wrongful death lawsuit remained pending and the other nine have been settled. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 6:47 Brittney Griner describes release from Russia and readjusting to life at home By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport Monday, we spoke with basketball star Brittney Griner about what it was like being detained by Russian authorities for ten months. In the second part of our interview, Amna Nawaz talks with Griner about her release from Russian custody, readjusting… Continue watching
May 07 What to know about the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar By Associated Press Rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the point that police were asked about it after a security guard was shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 8:48 ‘You don’t feel like a human,’ Brittney Griner describes her life in Russian confinement By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport She went from being the center of attention on professional basketball courts to the center of a global power struggle. Two years after she was first detained in Russia, Brittney Griner is sharing new details about her time held captive… Continue watching
May 03 Watch 7:36 Vietnamese American artists on Gulf Coast honor their community’s success and struggles By William Brangham, Layla Quran The 2 million Vietnamese Americans in this country often find their stories still told through the lens of the Vietnam War. But at an art exhibit in Biloxi, Mississippi, a new generation is telling a different story about their lives… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 8:31 New book explores how ordinary Americans can be the heroes of democracy By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Eddie Glaude Jr. has a call to action for everyday Americans to reclaim their political destinies from the heroes of our past and present. He argues it's needed to secure a just and democratic future for America and makes the… Continue watching
May 01 Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was overturned By Associated Press Prosecutors on Wednesday suggested locking in a date after Labor Day for the retrial. The 72-year-old disgraced movie mogul remains detained because of a 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles that netted a 16-year prison sentence. Continue reading