Meet Oakland's First Poet Laureate: Dr. Ayodele 'WordSlanger' Nzinga
Oakland, Calif., has named its first Poet Laureate. Dr. Ayodele Nzinga — also known as WordSlanger — will serve a two-year term aimed at making poetry more accessible to Oaklanders.
Read more ...Overdose Deaths In State Prisons Have Jumped Dramatically Since 2001
Deaths from drugs and alcohol have increased by more than 600% in state prisons in the last two decades, giving lie to the idea that sending addicts to prison can help them stop using.
Read more ...Torrential Rain And Flooding Are Wreaking Havoc Across Western Germany
The storms also have struck Belgium and other European countries. More than 60 people have died and dozens remain missing. In Germany has a state of emergency and the army has been deployed.
Read more ...The pandemic has hurt even routine health services such as vaccines and checkups, as well as immunization outreach, for children around the world, the World Health Organization and UNICEF report.
Read more ...Merkel's Visit With Biden Will Cap Off Many Ups And Downs With U.S. Presidents
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been a steady presence on the global stage since 2005. The four U.S. presidents she's worked with, however, have varied widely in their styles and priorities.
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