The service was held as authorities continue a manhunt for the 22-year-old Moroccan believed to be the driver of a van that plowed into pedestrians on a popular promenade.
Read More »Comedian And Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Dies At 84
Gregory was known for his sharp satire, political activism and health advocacy. He went on multiple hunger strikes to protest issues like the Vietnam War and police brutality.
Read More »Boston Right-Wing ‘Free Speech’ Rally Dwarfed By Counterprotesters
Thousands of counterprotesters gathered in Boston Common to meet the rally participants, who said they have no connection to those who perpetrated violence in Charlottesville, Va., last week.
Read More »Duke University Removes Robert E. Lee Statue From Chapel Entrance
The university president said he had ordered the statue removed as a safety measure and to reflect the "abiding values" of the school, following vandalism earlier this week.
Read More »Spanish Authorities Continue Hunt For Suspects In Attacks
Officials say they have dismantled the jihadi cell responsible for the vehicle attacks that killed 14 people but are continuing a manhunt for three suspects still at large.
Read More »Oldest Kids In Class Do Better, Even Through College
Starting kindergarten later could boost kids' grades and improve their odds of attending a top college. Being the youngest kid in class can hurt their academic performance.
Read More »Charities Pull Fundraisers Planned for Trump’s Mar-A-Lago
For years, major charities have been holding fundraisers at Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach resort owned by President Trump. Now, in the wake of his comments on Charlottesville, many are turning away.
Read More »Gun-Carrying Protesters Create ‘Tricky’ Question For ACLU
"We don't feel we have to represent any group – including white supremacists – seeking to demonstrate with firearms," said the organization, which has long defended groups unpopular with its members.
Read More »Venezuela’s Pro-Maduro Assembly Seizes Congressional Powers
The move Friday marks a new milestone in President Nicolas Maduro's campaign to consolidate power, giving the lawmaking power of the opposition-packed congress to the legislative superbody he created.
Read More »2 Dead In Stabbing Attack In Turku, Finland
Police say they have apprehended a suspect after shooting him in the leg, and it's not clear what his motivations were. Six other people were injured in the attack about 100 miles from the capital.
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