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Mandela and MLK's legacies meet in a thought-provoking exhibit
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (456+ words) An exhibit at the African American Museum in Dallas explores the parallel stories of Nelson Mandela and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting their shared fight for freedom and justice. Organizers say the interactive display encourages young people to reflect…...
Reward for leads in bison decapitation case
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) The Cooke County Sheriff's Office is investigating the killing of a bison that was then decapitated. Between Sunday, Nov. 23, and Wednesday, Nov.26, a bison was unlawfully shot and killed on a resident's property located near County Road 301 and FM 3208 south…...
'Dress with respect': DOT urges travelers to restore civility in the skies in new campaign
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (232+ words) American Airlines flight 1175 from Los Angeles International Airport to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City due to an unruly passenger. Just in time for the busy holiday season, the Department of Transportation is urging flyers to…...
Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering the U.S. It'll be mostly white South Africans
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits annually into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans, a dramatic drop after the United States previously allowed in hundreds of thousands of people fleeing…...
Cape Verde qualifies for first ever World Cup in 2026. Here's what to know
4+ mon, 5+ hour ago (259+ words) Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured…...
The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is something you've never heard of, expert says
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (530+ words) Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society, says there have been great strides in breast cancer awareness over the last 40 years, with mortality rates dropping by 40% as a result of earlier detection. But there are still…...
Everything you need to know about genetic testing for breast cancer: A guide
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1261+ words) In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent'genetic testing'for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one's risk of developing breast and other cancers, including'ovarian cancer. Prior to learning that she had the…...
Prince Harry among those criticized in spat over charity he cofounded
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) British regulators criticized on Wednesday both sides in a dispute over the future of a charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, for allowing the issue to be played out in public and damaging the organization's reputation....
Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (322+ words) A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents. Under the collaborative project involving the University…...
Families rescued after flash floods swept across Santo community overnight
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (606+ words) Overnight Wednesday, the storms turned homes and businesses near the heart of Santo into waterfront properties. "While the rain was pouring down, it was like a flash flood. Waters rose very quickly. Some people told me that they had eight…...