VOA News A U.S. Department of Justice report has found many indications of bias against minorities within the San Francisco Police Department. The report, which also found that most of the deadly force incidents by the department involved minorities, was released Wednesday following the killing of a young black man and other fatal shootings. The […]readmore
VOA News The chief executive officer of the second largest U.S. bank will step down in the aftermath of a scandal over its sales practices. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo Bank announced Wednesday that John Stumpf has resigned effective immediately and will be replaced by chief operating officer, Tim Sloan. Stumpf will also relinquish his title […]readmore
Drake Shatters 32-Year AMA Record for Most Nominations in a Single Year with 13 Nominations Rihanna Earns Seven Nominations, While Adele and Justin Bieber Tie with Five Nominations Each 2016 Artist of the Year Nominees include Adele, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Drake, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Twenty One Pilots, Carrie Underwood and The Weeknd Los […]readmore
Washington, D.C., October 7, 2016 – As states brace for the impact of Hurricane Matthew, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law continues to focus on ensuring that all voters have access to the ballot during the 2016 election cycle. “Officials in states that have imposed mandatory evacuation orders as a result of Hurricane […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – Sixty-five years after his plane was shot down during the Korean War, Rhode Island native Irving Munroe will be honored at a special memorial service with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m., U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced. Members of Airman First Class Irving Munroe’s […]readmore
WASHINGTON—In a letter sent to Antonio Guterres of Portugal, who was elected today as secretary-general of the United Nations, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten noted his humanitarian work as the U.N. high commissioner for refugees and his support for Portuguese workers and their labor rights as prime minister of Portugal. “During your tenure […]readmore
CONSTRUCTION FIRMS ADD 23,000 EMPLOYEES IN SEPTEMBER AS SECTOR’S EMPLOYMENT HITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE THE END OF 2008 AMID STRONG DEMAND Industry Officials Note the Sector’s Average Hourly Earnings Increased by 2.8 Percent for the Year As Most Firms Report Shortages of Qualified Workers, Number of Unemployed Workers Hits 16-Year Low for Month Construction employers […]readmore
VOA News Hurricane Matthew is unleashing powerful winds and heavy rains on the southeastern U.S. state of Florida while the death toll continues to mount in storm-ravaged Haiti. The National Weather Service said Matthew, which has weakened to a Category 3 storm, is “hugging the coast of central Florida” as it moves north-northwest packing maximum […]readmore
To support the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Matthew, text MATTHEW to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. […]readmore
BOSTON, MA – Four new polls released today by Emerson College show a tightening of the presidential race, and for the first time, Hillary Clinton has taken the lead in Arizona, by a margin of 44% to 42%. Donald Trump leads 45% to 44% in the battleground state of Florida, and the two are even […]readmore