Tag: USA
50 years after death, civil rights icon Medgar Evers recalled in music he inspired
Medgar Evers, a NAACP field secretary and civil rights activist, was shot in the back at his home in 1963. The murder is considered a turning point in the Civil Rghts movement, in part thanks to the artists who used his name as a rallying cry. Fifty years later, we remember Evers through the music he inspired....
On second try, Susan Rice added to Obama's foreign policy team
President Barack Obama has selected United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice to replace National Security Adviser Tom Donlion, who stepped down Wednesday morning -- sooner than most predicted. In Rice's place, Obama selected Samantha Power, a former journalist and human rights activist who supported intervention in Libya....
At least one dead, 12 injured in rubble of Philadelphia building collapse
A dozen or more people were injured, at least one fatally, according to initial reports, when a Salvation Army store in central Philadelphia collapsed Wednesday morning. The search will continue for the next 12 to 24 hours, officials said at a press conference. ...
Teens, sharing more online, increasingly aware of maintaining privacy
On the internet, teens are sharing more of their personal information, pictures, locations, and opinions, than ever before. But a recent study by Pew Internet found they are becoming more privacy-savvy in response. A majority have previously deleted their own posts and the posts of others on their profile....
Justice Kennedy expected to play crucial role in spate of upcoming Supreme Court decisions
Monday's Supreme Court decision to allow law enforcement to take DNA samples of anyone they arrest, just as they do with fingerprints. In the 5-4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy was the key decider -- a role he's expected to reprise in four other cases expected to be decided this month....
After racist backlash, Cheerios ad draws support for interracial couples
Racist commenters late last week slammed a Cheerios ad for portraying an interracial couple in a recent TV commercial. But over the weekend, the company was cheered for its progressive casting. The entire controversy has started a nationwide dialog about modern racism. ...
Three storm chasers among dead from last week's Oklahoma tornadoes
The latest batch of tornadoes that slammed into Oklahoma last week brought more death and destruction. Surprisingly, among the dead were three professional scientist who make their living following and researching tornadoes. These men, profiled on a TV series, were caught surprised by a tornado that behaved unexpectedly....
For one gay couple, immigration reform could make all the difference
Anton Tanumihardja and Brian Andersen spend a lot of time waiting these days. Waiting for immigration reform in Congress, waiting for a Supreme Court ruling, waiting for someone to change the law and allow them to stay together in the United States permanently....
Sarah Sze set to represent U.S. at art's Venice Biennale
Sarah Sze makes ambitious sculptures, but practically always out of run-of-the-mill objects. Her sculpting will be on full display this year when she represents the United States at the art world's Venice Biennale....
Brazilians increasingly moving back and forth from U.S. in search of opportunity
The economic boom in Brazil has given more mobility to Brazilians looking to make it big, leading them to come to the United States. But as economic opportunities wax and wane here and there, increasingly, more Brazilians are moving back and forth, searching for their best option....
