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Florida bans ‘critical race theory’ from its classrooms
TALLAHASSEE: Florida's state Board of Education banned "critical race theory" from public school classrooms Thursday, adopting new rules it...
Senators eye $579 billion in new infrastructure spending, $1 trillion plan
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part...
Southeast Asian Meth Trade Grew in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Controls — Radio Free Asia
The illegal trade in methamphetamines grew robustly in Southeast and East Asia last year despite cross-border and movement restrictions...
What’s Next in the Meng Wanzhou Extradition Trial? – The Diplomat
A profile of Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou is displayed on a Huawei computer at a Huawei store...
Joe Biden, Boris Johnson strike warm tone in first meeting
CARBIS BAY: Striking a warm tone, President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson used their first meeting...
China Passes Law Countering Foreign Sanctions Over Rights Abuses — Radio Free Asia
China has passed a tit-for-tat law allowing targeted sanctions against foreign individuals and organizations following a slew of sanctions targeting...
Macy’s July Fourth fireworks show will be back this year
NEW YORK: The traditional Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show will return to New York City this year after...
Colorado reports first litter of wolf pups in 80 years
WASHINGTON: Colorado has reported its first litter of gray wolf pups in 80 years, a major milestone in the...
FBI director suggests ‘serious charges’ coming in probe of Capitol attack
WASHINGTON: FBI Director Chris Wray on Thursday suggested "serious charges" are still coming in the criminal investigation of the...
Malaysian King Holds Unusual Meetings With Political Leaders – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia The king is to continue meeting other political leaders over the next few days before hosting...