CHICAGO — The closure of Wadsworth Elementary School in 2013 was a blow to residents of the majority-Black neighborhood it served, symbolizing a city indifferent to their interests.  So when the city reopened Wadsworth last year to shelter hundreds of migrants without seeking community input, it added insult to injury. Across Chicago, Black residents are frustrated that long-standing needs are not being met while the city's newly arrived are cared for with a sense of urgency, and with their… Read Full Article

Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said a thorough search is under way for those missing in the Pacific.

Satellite imagery analysis by BBC Verify reveals damage from Friday's Israeli strike on Iran

Satellite imagery analysis by BBC Verify reveals damage from Friday's Israeli strike on Iran

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days once Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. That's because it has a network of storage sites in the U.S. and Europe that hold the ammunition and air defense components that Kyiv desperately needs. Moving fast is critical, CIA Director Bill Burns said this past week, warning that without additional aid from the U.S., Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year. "We would like very much to be able to… Read Full Article

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A record surge of illegal border crossings in recent years has made immigration a top voter concern.

Antiguan girls are being trained as coastal stewards to empower them while protecting the environment.