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State security forces are seen outside Makala prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the attempted jailbreak on Sept. 2, 2024.

At least 129 killed during mass prison break attempt in DR Congo

Niamh Kennedy, Nimi Princewell, CNN September 3, 2024

CNN — More than 120 people have been killed in an attempted mass breakout from the largest prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the latest in a series of violent attacks on jails in the central...

Mia Baker shares her experience as a humanitarian photographer. 

OPINION: Is the dream job really the dream job?

Kelly Krabill Opinion Writer December 10, 2020

Each year PDN (Photo District News) Magazine’s June issue covers PDN’s 30, the magazine’s choice of new and emerging photographers to watch. And for over a decade I faithfully read June’s top 30...

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Virtual career fair to provide more options for students after graduation

Josie Thomas Jobs and money reporter September 22, 2020

The virtual student Career Exploration Fair taking place tomorrow is expected to provide more opportunities to students than any past Kent State career fair. “It’s really exciting to host this virtually...

Activist Lisa Shannon speaks on her efforts to help the women in the Congo during her lecture "Do It Yourself World Leadership" in the Kiva on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014.

Women’s activist Lisa Shannon shares story of congo war

Olivia Young November 18, 2014

It started with Oprah and led to the war-torn country of the Congo. Lisa Shannon, a women’s activist and grassroots campaign organizer, told an audience of nearly 70 on Tuesday in the Kiva that her “make-a-difference”...