By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Many Muslims in the United States point to September 11, 2001, as the day their relationship with the country changed. Islamophobia had always existed, but the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia seemingly made it worse — much worse. Muslims of all stripes — citizens, immigrants and
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Two decades after the collapse of the World Trade Center, people are still coming forward to report illnesses that might be related to toxic dust that billowed over the city after the terror attack.
Continue ReadingBy Laura Terrell Click here for updates on this story NEWTON, Iowa (KCCI) — Jim Cleere’s family has still not been able to bring his remains back to Iowa 20 years after the Sept. 11 attacks. Cleere was in New York on a business trip as he watched the first plane hit the North Tower
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By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Kim Kardashian says she is “not ok” after her son broke his arm. The reality star revealed that 5-year-old Saint West had sustained the injury in a post shared on her Instagram Story on Thursday, adding that she was left distraught. “Who do you think cried more today? My baby broke
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has introduced tough penalties for the issuing of fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates after a worker at a vaccination center was suspended for allegedly helping several dozen people acquire bogus documents. The health minister said Friday that parliament has approved a legislative amendment to impose fines of 5,000 euros ($5,920) for
Continue Reading By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Lindsey Buckingham and Scott McCreery, as well as the return of Clint Eastwood, who has gone back to his Western roots with “Cry Macho,” starring as a former rodeo star hired to bring a young man in Mexico back to his father
Continue Reading MIAMI (AP) — A Miami Beach apartment building owned by the mayor of the Florida town where a condominium collapsed in June has given his tenants 45 days to vacate the building so extensive repairs can be completed. The lease termination letter from Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett said they’ve been waiting for the city of
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Although loosely adapted from director Ingmar Bergman’s 1973 Swedish miniseries, “Scenes From a Marriage” bears a close resemblance in style and tone to “In Treatment,” another HBO series dreamt up by Israeli producer Hagai Levi, who presides over this. Claustrophobic and intense, the format provides a strong actor’s showcase for
Continue Reading By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family back the Black Lives Matter movement, one of her senior representatives has said in a television interview to be broadcast later Friday. Philanthropist Kenneth Olisa, the first Black Lord Lieutenant of Greater London, told Channel 4 News that he had
Continue ReadingBy Rachel McCrary, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — The father of a man born in mid-Michigan who lost his life attempting to stop terrorists on 9/11 from taking over their plane before crashing into a Pennsylvania field is remembering what his son and other passengers did to
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Someone must be watching Netflix’s parade of mindless thrillers like “Kate” (never mind why), but even allowing for that, it’s hard to imagine a more bare-boned plot as excuses for stylized violence go. Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays the movie’s eponymous female assassin, in a mash-up loaded with old-movie ammunition that
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By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Former United States defender Steve Cherundolo is excited for the future of American soccer. Cherundolo made 87 appearances for the U.S. before his last appearance in 2012. He is currently coaching USL Championship team Las Vegas Lights and well placed to assess the state of the
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By Christopher Dawson and Ben Burnstein, CNN Twenty years ago, terrorists seized control of four airliners, killed 2,977 people and shook the national conscience of the United States. But the attacks of 9/11 also aroused a sense of patriotism, duty and civic resolve not seen in generations. In the two decades since that tragic moment,
Continue Reading By Christopher Dawson and Ben Burnstein, CNN Twenty years ago, terrorists seized control of four airliners, killed 2,977 people and shook the national conscience of the United States. But the attacks of 9/11 also aroused a sense of patriotism, duty and civic resolve not seen in generations. In the two decades since that tragic moment,
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Un segundo vuelo de pasajeros de Qatar Airways, que llegó a Afganistán este viernes, partió ahora del aeropuerto de Kabul. Actualmente no está claro cuántos pasajeros hay a bordo del avión y cuáles son sus nacionalidades. Se vio que el avión aterrizaba en el Aeropuerto Internacional Hamid Karzai de Kabul, según
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, Kansas (KCTV) — The anniversary of the September 11 attacks is especially meaningful for one local woman who escaped and her children and grandchildren who were faced with fear and uncertainty. Just a few days after the attacks, KCTV5’s Betsy Webster introduced you to
Continue Reading BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University will divest itself from holdings in fossil fuels. President Lawrence Bacow said Thursday that the university has legacy investments in a number of private equity funds with holdings in the fossil fuel industry and those indirect investments constitute less than 2% of the endowment. The school hasn’t made any new
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BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University will divest itself from holdings in fossil fuels. President Lawrence Bacow said Thursday that the university has legacy investments in a number of private equity funds with holdings in the fossil fuel industry and those indirect investments constitute less than 2% of the endowment. The school hasn’t made any new
Continue Reading By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Teresa Weatherspoon and Vickie Johnson were the dynamic backcourt duo for the original New York Liberty team in 1997. They led the team to the WNBA Finals in three of its first four seasons. While they didn’t bring New York a championship, part of the
Continue ReadingBy Emily Rittman Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Former Chiefs players from every decade dating back to the 1960s helped unveil the new Chiefs Hall of Honor that underwent multimillion-dollar renovations during the off-season. Sunday’s expected full-capacity crowd can get their first look at the new Chiefs Hall
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