'You cannot erase history': Locals react to demolishing of Black Lives Matter plaza in Washington DC
"You can dig up concrete but you cannot erase history," said one resident of the capital.
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Pressed by Republicans, D.C. Begins Removing Black Lives Matter Mural
The mural, which covers two city blocks, was painted in 2020. A jackhammer began chipping away at the bright yellow letters on Monday morning.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump pick for Washington US attorney made derogatory and racist comments
Revealed: rhetoric by interim US attorney for DC includes falsely claiming Kamala Harris ‘self-identified’ as Black. Donald Trump ’s appointee as interim US attorney for the District of Columbia ...The Guardian - 19h -
Watch live: NTSB, Duffy provide update on National Airport crash probe
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will give remarks Tuesday afternoon providing an update on the probe into the January crash near Reagan Washington National Airport that killed more than 60 ...The Hill - 12h -
DC plane crash: NTSB calls for immediate changes at Reagan airport
Investigators issued their preliminary report Tuesday in the probe into the devastating crash between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.ABC News - 10h -
Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”ABC News - 4d -
Commentary: Documentary on Washington Post's former publisher reminds us there's one way forward for media
As publisher, Katharine Graham not only helped change the Washington Post from a small, local daily into a paper of international importance but also set the standard of media ownership.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
NTSB makes recommendations on "serious safety risk" after Washington, D.C., midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is making a number of recommendations to address what it called a "serious safety risk" after the deadly midair collision in January between a passenger jet ...CBS News - 7h -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines in win over Nikola Jokic, and history suggests that could matter in his MVP bid
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points on SundayCBS Sports - 2d -
Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored
The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protectedABC News - 3d
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Trade war escalates as Trump metal tariffs take effect
Duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of the US's top trading partners.BBC News - 1h -
Is the US really heading into a recession?
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.BBC News - 5h -
NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS
Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.BBC News - 4h -
UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire agreement
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.BBC News - 56m -
US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump
That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.BBC News - 3h
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Greenland's centre-right opposition wins election
The voting was dominated by US President Donald Trump's pledge to take over Denmark's autonomous territory.BBC News - 9m -
Greenland's centre-right opposition wins election
The voting was dominated by US President Donald Trump's pledge to take over Denmark's autonomous territory.BBC News - 9m -
Trump Is Reshaping the Nuclear Landscape
In recent days, the perceived value among allies of acquiring nuclear weapons is up, and confidence in the U.S. nuclear umbrella is down.The New York Times - 40m -
UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire agreement
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.BBC News - 56m -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to square off
Candidates in a race that will determine ideological control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will square off in their only scheduled debate before the April 1 electionABC News - 1h