Tag: Social issues
‘We turn a blind eye’: Boston’s police remain largely white
BOSTON — For years, Boston city leaders have vowed to diversify the police department so it looks more like the community it serves. Yet...
329 candidates for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Monday that there are 329 candidates — 234 individuals and 95 organizations — that were nominated...
FCA pleads guilty in plot to enrich Detroit union officials
DETROIT — Automaker FCA US pleaded guilty to conspiracy Monday, admitting that it paid off leaders of the United Auto Workers to try to...
One of Zimbabwe’s vice presidents quits amid sex scandal
HARARE, Zimbabwe — One of Zimbabwe’s vice presidents has resigned following a string of reports in the local media that alleged he had affairs...
Israel’s high court says non-Orthodox converts are Jews
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel's Supreme Court on Monday dealt a major blow to the country's powerful Orthodox establishment, ruling that people who convert...
AI panel urges US to boost tech skills amid China’s rise
An artificial intelligence commission led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is urging the U.S. to boost its AI skills to counter China, including...
Spain: Shipload of cattle to be killed after 2 months at sea
MADRID — Nearly 900 cattle that have been on a ship traveling the Mediterranean Sea for two months will be sacrificed after veterinarians deemed...
Biden administration promises focus on environmental justice
When President Joe Biden made environmental protection a key element of his campaign, he promised to overhaul the federal office that investigates complaints from...
Feds award Indiana $35M for modernize public housing
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal agency has awarded Indiana housing authorities $35 million for large-scale projects to modernize public housing around the state.
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Indiana official apologizes for blackface Halloween costume
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — A northwestern Indiana City Council member and police officer has apologized after photos recently surfaced of him in blackface nearly 20...
