Monthly Archives: September 2021

‘Majority’ of Afghans who worked for the US and applied for visas were likely left behind, State Department official says

“The majority” of Afghans who worked for the United States during its two-decade military campaign were likely left behind in the chaotic and rushed evacuation from Afghanistan, a senior State Department official said Wednesday.“The majority” of Afghans who worked for the United States during its two-decade military campaign were likely left behind in the chaotic […]

How to start the Mediterranean diet — meal by meal

Considered one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean way of eating cuts processed foods and red meats, focusing instead on fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, healthy whole grains and extra-virgin olive oil.Considered one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean way of eating cuts processed foods and red […]

Video reportedly shows Taliban celebrating

A video released on social media allegedly shows the Taliban celebrating with a military parade after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. CNN has not been able to independently verify the authenticity of the video.A video released on social media allegedly shows the Taliban celebrating with a military parade after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. CNN […]

Grand jury indicts police officers and paramedics in 2019 death of Elijah McClain

A Colorado grand jury indicted five Aurora police officers and paramedics involved in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who was confronted by police while walking home from a store, wrestled to the ground and then injected with ketamine.A Colorado grand jury indicted five Aurora police officers and paramedics involved in […]

Amtrak might add more than 50 new routes. But they still won’t be faster than a car

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill appears set to give passenger and freight rail $66 billion, an infusion that will likely expand where service is offered but does little to increase the speed of train travel in the US.The $1 trillion infrastructure bill appears set to give passenger and freight rail $66 billion, an infusion that […]

USA Gymnastics and abuse victims propose a $425 million settlement in bankruptcy court

USA Gymnastics is proposing a $425 million settlement with sexual abuse victims as part of a reorganization plan submitted jointly with a court-appointed Committee of Sexual Abuse survivors amid bankruptcy proceedings.USA Gymnastics is proposing a $425 million settlement with sexual abuse victims as part of a reorganization plan submitted jointly with a court-appointed Committee of […]

UK media regulator clears Piers Morgan over his comments about Meghan

UK media regulator Ofcom has cleared TV host Piers Morgan of breaching British broadcasting rules with his criticism of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rejecting more than 50,000 complaints from viewers.UK media regulator Ofcom has cleared TV host Piers Morgan of breaching British broadcasting rules with his criticism of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rejecting more than […]