Scarlett Johansson made a surprise appearance on the NBC sketch comedy show to poke fun at the Republican rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address.
Read more ...Georgia and Michigan could be key to keeping Black voter turnout up in 2024 National News
In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.
Read more ...After facing criticism, Israel has revised its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest National News
Eden Golan's original song, titled "October Rain," has been renamed "Hurricane" after objections that it was not politically neutral. Israel's public broadcaster will reveal the amended song Sunday.
Read more ...The working class gets stubbed out in Russell Banks' posthumous 'American Spirits' National News
The late author often wrote about the loneliness and isolation of the working class. His new short story collection puts a sharper focus on the politics of small town life.
Read more ...It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president National News
Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.
Read more ...That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities National News
So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.
Read more ...The long, lonely fight of an Israeli hostage's sister, who fears time is running out National News
On Oct. 7, Gaza militants killed Carmit Palty Katzir's father and took her mother and brother hostage. Her mother was released, but Katzir fears time is running out to get her brother back alive.
Read more ...A Biden victory in Michigan could depend on Black Voters National News
Michigan faith leader Rev. Kenneth Flowers says President Biden should not take the Black vote for granted.
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