Category: U.S. & World

Two suspects named in connection with Wednesday’s attack on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo were killed during a confrontation with police at a warehouse north of Paris on Friday, according to BBC News. “The nation is relieved tonight,” said French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Said Kouachi, 34, were… Continue reading French magazine shooting suspects killed in hostage confrontation

Robert R. Jennings apologized on Tuesday for his earlier remarks regarding women on campus making false rape accusations. Jennings, the president of Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania, said that the comments were taken out of context. “No one would ever discourage a young woman on this campus from reporting a sexual assault,” Jennings said. “In… Continue reading Lincoln University President apologizes for remarks

A recent statement by Pope Francis I has generated controversy and debate over whether the idea of evolution has a place in religion. Last Monday, speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis made a seemingly controversial statement that sparked lots of media buzz: he said that God is not a magician, but he… Continue reading Pope Francis on evolution: no surprises for Catholics

The sudden absence and equally sudden reappearance of Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un has prompted worldwide speculation about the dictator’s health. The third member of his family to hold sway over the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-un had not made a public appearance in over a month since he reportedly attended… Continue reading Kim Jong-un’s absence prompts speculation

Black student leaders at several universities across the United States have formed the Black Ivy Coalition, a multi-university group dedicated to advocacy for racial inequality. Formed on September 22, the group’s main goal is to promote awareness of racial tensions and inequality in the wake of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri. The group was created… Continue reading Black Ivy Coalition promotes racial equality across multiple U.S. universities

In a truly historic moment on Thursday, Sept. 18, the people of Scotland voted to stay in the United Kingdom rather than to become independent. According to BBC News, 84.6 percent of Scotland’s population voted, the highest voter turnout in several decades. The lowest turnouts in the 32 Scottish council areas measured 70 to 75 percent, with… Continue reading The results of the Scottish Referendum have far-reaching implications

Despite six weeks of airstrikes from United States forces, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria remain firmly entrenched in their attempt to establish a caliphate across the Middle East, according to The New York Times. The group, more commonly known as ISIS, continues to hold 10 Iraqi cities, including Fallujah, Tikrit and Mosul. ISIS… Continue reading ISIS remains entrenched as American airstrikes continue

  Many students coming to the United States from West Africa will be required to undergo a screening for the Ebola virus before attending classes, according to the Washington Post. Students arriving at American colleges this school year from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria will be asked to participate in a voluntary temporary check… Continue reading West African college students to be screened for Ebola