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Recently published research in the Journal of Texas History reveals that the first anniversary celebration to mark Juneteenth was held in Houston in 1866, not Galveston.
Obama: US may be ‘worse off’ than before Iran war started
Former President Obama issued sharp criticism of the Trump administration for its handling of the Iran war, citing the human and financial tolls, in an interview that aired Friday morning. “We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, put an enormous strain on our military, a lot of people have died and…
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the success of HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been instrumental in providing African Americans with higher education, and have enabled them to enter the middle class and higher, benefiting both the Black community and the nation as a whole.
GOP Rep. Randy Fine: Vance’s comments on Israel ‘inappropriate and frankly disgusting’
Republican Rep. Randy Fine (Fla.) criticized Vice President Vance on Friday morning over his stark warning to Israel during a White House press briefing on Thursday. “I thought JD’s comments yesterday were absolutely inappropriate and frankly disgusting,” Fine said on conservative network Real America’s Voice. Vance criticized Israel’s leadership for speaking out against the memorandum…
Graham: ‘Delusional’ to think Iran stronger now
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has bounced back and forth on the memorandum of understanding reached by the Trump administration with Iran, on Friday said it was “delusional” to think Tehran was stronger after the war than before it. Graham argued that Iran’s ability to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world…
White House officials bid farewell to Air Force One plane used since 1990
President Trump became the last president to fly aboard one of the heavily customized Boeing 747-200s operating as Air Force One, as it made its final flight to bring the commander in chief back from Europe earlier this week. “Well done, good and faithful servant,” White House communications director Steven Cheung wrote early Thursday on…
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The MOU Gives the Momentum to Iran
There’s not much for Americans to like about the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran.
Israeli official spurns call for truce: ‘All of Lebanon must burn’
A far-right member of Israel’s governing coalition on Friday said that “all of Lebanon must burn,” as fighting broke out between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah despite a ceasefire imposed by the U.S. and Iran. Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s national security minister and head of the far-right Jewish Power party, posted on the social platform…
Defense authorization bill puts US-Israel relations on more solid footing
The U.S. and Israel are seeking to enter a new phase of their relationship, one that treats the Israelis as a contributing partner to mutual defense and intelligence needs, with the goal of expanding and accelerating bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, evaluation, coordination and industrial cooperation.
Photos of the Week: Chair Hat, Shouting Choir, Demolition Derby
Summer pastures in Turkey, drought conditions in Nebraska, scenes from the World Cup, a “Canyon of Heroes” parade in New York City, a Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan, and much more
What a Juneteenth Boxing Match Revealed About America
The 1936 fight between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling was a showdown over global fascism.
Lebanon strikes by Israel test US-Iran deal as peace talks postponed
Renewed fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia group Hezbollah is testing a preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran to begin nuclear talks and avoid a return to all out war. Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Hezbollah is based, a priority condition to continue talks with the U.S., and a planned…