Tag: Social affairs
Diverse jury so far for ex-cop’s trial in Floyd’s death
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The jurors seated so far in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death are a diverse...
Italy court blocks Bannon-linked plans for populist academy
<p>ROME — Italy’s top administrative court has ruled against a conservative think tank affiliated with former White House adviser Steve Bannon over its use...
New BC coach Grant says style will be ‘gritty, not pretty’
<p>BOSTON — Earl Grant is hoping to return Boston College to its distant glory by bringing back a style reminiscent of its Big East...
Oscar nominations Monday could belong to ‘Mank’ and Netflix
NEW YORK — Nominations to the 93rd Academy Awards on Monday will look — in more ways than one — unlike they ever have...
Russia opposition leader Navalny describes prison conditions
MOSCOW — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny described tight controls at his prison in a letter posted Monday, saying they include hourly checks during...
Leading Senate Dem says outlook bleak on immigration bills
WASHINGTON — A leader of Senate Democrats' drive to help millions of immigrants become citizens cast severe doubt on its prospects Monday, as...
Italy court blocks Bannon-linked plans for populist academy
ROME — Italy’s top administrative court has ruled against a conservative think tank affiliated with former White House adviser Steve Bannon over its use...
EXPLAINER: What’s behind some Chauvin jury questions?
Potential jurors in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd's death have been asked many predictable questions. Attorneys from...
CBS says ‘The Talk’ staying off air after racism talk
NEW YORK — CBS says its daytime show “The Talk” will stay on hiatus for another week after a discussion about racism involving co-host...
Greeks fly kites for Clean Monday holiday despite pandemic
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Colorful kites danced in the skies above the hilltops and seafront promenades of Athens on Clean Monday as Greeks turned out...