April 21, 2025 State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias' A senior State Department official pushed back on NPR's reporting on changes to the 2024 Human Rights Report, saying the restructuring eliminates political bias.
March 11, 2025 Archaeologists unearth rare artifacts beneath Harriet Tubman's family home Artifacts tied to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman were found by archaeologists at her father's home in Hanover, Maryland. Plates, pitchers, and bowls were found at the site.
February 10, 2025 Trump, South Africa in growing row over hotly contested land law, country's deals with US foes Trump’s executive order cutting aid and offering refugee status to South Africa’s Afrikaner farmers has caused a stir in the African country after passage of a controversial land bill.
January 31, 2025 Howard University professor among victims in midair collision A Howard University professor and former Miss Kansas contestant known for her “bright smile" and “zest for life" was among the victims in Wednesday’s midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport.
January 24, 2025 Ambassador of Riley Gaines Center discusses 'violent' protests during fairness in women's sports rally A peaceful protest at the University of Washington turned "violent" as an ambassador for the Riley Gaines Center was set to speak about fairness in women's sports.
January 9, 2025 What Jimmy Carter’s genuine belief in humankind can teach us Jimmy Carter's life should remind us of what is possible when we lead with principle, tolerance and a steadfast belief in the power of honest dialogue.
January 3, 2025 Iran executes over 1K prisoners in 2024, highest total in 30 years, report says A new report claimed Iran executed an unprecedented number of people in 2024. Most of the executions took place following the election of its new president in late July.
December 31, 2024 Jimmy Carter, 39th president, remembered for his integrity and devotion to humanity Former President Jimmy Carter served a single term but is perhaps best remembered for his devotion and decades of commitment to humanitarian causes.
December 30, 2024 Uncovering the atrocities of the Assad regime at its 'death factory' on the hill Sednaya prison was the site where thousands of Syrians were tortured and killed under Assad’s regime. Investigators have uncovered mass graves, and are calling for justice.
December 26, 2024 ICE deports former high-ranking Somalian military official accused of torture and terror ICE officials in Washington, D.C., deported a former high-ranking Somalian military officer who allegedly carried out torture, terror and other human rights abuses on civilians.
