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College Board unveils official framework for new AP African American studies course

Nicole Chavez, CNN February 1, 2023

CNN— The College Board released Wednesday the official framework of a new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier denounced for imposing a “political...

Colin Powell Interactive

October 19, 2021

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US COVID-19 deaths hit 600,000, equal to yearly cancer toll

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom and look...

Alan Canfora marker 2021

Sara Crawford May 4, 2021

Alan Canfora, one of the nine students wounded May 4, 1970 on the Kent State University campus, died earlier this year following a brief illness. There was a black flag placed at the marker in his honor...

David Boyd, lead singer of the band New Politics, performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum during the 30th anniversary event for Alternative Press Magazine on July 21, 2015.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens new exhibit to honor Alternative Press Magazine

Jenna Kuczkowski July 22, 2015

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened a new exhibit Tuesday in honor of Alternative Press’ 30th anniversary this year as a music magazine.Alternative Press, a Cleveland-based alternative rock...

Police and protestors line up against each other across from Camden Yards in Baltimore on Saturday, April 25, 2015, as protests continue in the wake of Freddie Gray's death while in police custody. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

AP: Riot erupts after funeral for man hurt in police custody

Amanda Lee Myers, AP April 27, 2015

BALTIMORE (AP) — Rioters looted stores and hurled rocks and bricks at Baltimore police Monday, injuring several officers just hours after thousands mourned the man who died after suffering a severe spinal...

AP: Cleveland Police investigating 3-year-old boy’s access to firearm used in shooting

The Associated Press April 13, 2015

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Police have not yet released information on how a 3-year-old boy got access to the handgun he used to fatally shoot a 1-year-old relative. Braylon Robinson died at a hospital...

Marco Rubio

AP: Rubio tells supporters he is running for White House

Philip Elliot, Associated Press Brendan Farrington, Associated Press April 13, 2015

MIAMI (AP) — Sen. Marco Rubio entered the presidential race Monday by offering the nation a younger generation of leadership that breaks free of ideas "stuck in the 20th century," a jab at both Democratic...

Map of religious freedom laws in the U.S. Tribune News Service 2015

AP: Indiana lawmakers try to quiet firestorm surrounding new law

Tom Davies, AP March 30, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday and sports officials planned an "Indy Welcomes All" campaign ahead of this weekend's NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis as lawmakers...

AP: NSA: 1 dead after car rams police vehicle at Fort Meade

Meredith Somers and Lolita C. Baldor, AP March 30, 2015

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police vehicle after they disobeyed commands at the closely guarded gates of the nation's spy agency on Monday, prompting police...

Rescue helicopters and a rescue team from the French Securite Civile fly over the French Alps during a rescue operation after the crash of an Airbus A320 near Seyne-les-Alpes, France, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. (Julien Tack/Abaca Press/TNS)

AP: German co-pilot was once treated for suicidal tendencies

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — How could someone once diagnosed with suicidal tendencies get a job as a commercial pilot, entrusted with the lives of hundreds of people? That's the question being asked...

The Boston Bombing suspect Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev. (FBI/MCT)

AP: Police describe battling marathon bombers in escape attempt

Denise Lavoie, AP March 16, 2015

BOSTON — Three police officers on Monday described an onslaught of gunfire and bombs thrown during a violent confrontation with the Boston Marathon bombers days after the deadly attack and one suspect's...