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April 30, 2024

Taliban-run tourism institute aims to attract more travelers to Afghanistan

A Taliban-run tourism and hotel management institute has opened its doors to students in an effort to attract more tourists to Afghanistan, officials say.

April 29, 2024

USA, Mexico pull bid for 2027 Women's World Cup with focus on 2031

U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation have withdrawn a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the USSF announced on Monday.

April 29, 2024

High-profile Dems victimized by string of crimes still deny blue state in crisis

Democrats remain divided on solutions to deter crime as a string of high-profile thefts and robbery attempts occurred in the last week of April.

April 29, 2024

New federal transgender rules place women's workplace rights 'under attack,' EEOC commissioner charges

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published new guidance detailing an employer could be found guilty of harassment over bathrooms and pronouns.

April 29, 2024

South Korean opposition leader pushes president to accept investigation of wife, top officials

South Korea’s opposition leader has urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept special investigations into allegations involving top officials and his wife.

April 29, 2024

CNN host wonders if Gov. Noem wrote puppy killing story to 'appeal' to Trump: 'Famously hates dogs'

CNN anchor Kasie Hunt asked if a shocking excerpt from Gov. Kristi Noem's, R-S.D., new memoir about killing her dog was an appeal to former President Trump.

April 29, 2024

Solomon Islands pro-Beijing prime minister will not retain position following general elections

Solomon Islands pro-Bejing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will not remain head of the South Pacific island nation’s government following general elections.

April 29, 2024

Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle

Thailand's foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, has resigned after being removed as one of the country's deputy prime ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle.

April 28, 2024

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein among 100 arrested protesting at Washington University

Green Party 2024 presidential candidate Jill Stein advertised her arrest at a campus protest on social media Saturday, sharing video of the incident.

April 28, 2024

On this day in history, April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refuses to serve military at height of Vietnam War

Heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali refused to join the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967.