Pakistan bus crashes, catches fire, killing dozens
Pakistan bus crashes, catches fire, killing dozens
Today in History for January 29th
Highlights of Today in History: President George W. Bush warns terrorists still threaten United States; Bomb rocks abortion clinic in Birmingham; “The Raven” is first published; Ty Cobb named hall of famer; Oprah Winfrey is born.
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Advocate urges better opioid rescue drug access
Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its brand name Narcan — still isn’t getting to everyone who needs it. (Jan. 29)
‘Don’t be numb to this:’ Fight against gun violence
If a recent spate of mass shootings makes you think America has gone numb to gun violence, Zeneta Everhart would disagree. Her son was injured in a mass shooting in Buffalo last year, and she has since embarked on a mission to motivate citizens and the…
Continue ReadingAP interviews Memphis police chief on Scorpion unit
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat to death Tyre Nichols. (Jan. 28)
Dozens march through Memphis over Nichols’ death
Dozens of protesters angry about the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis, Tennessee, police officers marched through the city’s downtown (Jan. 28)(AP video: Mike Householder)
AP Top Stories January 28 P
Here’s the latest for Saturday, January 28th: Video of Tyre Nichols beating leaves unanswered questions; Palestinian teen wounds 2; Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting; Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales.
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Afghan soldier seeks asylum and American dream
In the months he was held in detention in Texas during his legal fight to remain in the US, Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi thought he would eventually be returned to his home country and meet a likely death at the hands of the Taliban. (Jan. 28)
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Al Sharpton pushes for federal policing law
During a speech on Saturday, the Rev. Al Sharpton said that violence on Black people at the hands of police officers has reached “a critical point.” (Jan. 28)
Mass shootings lead to widening divide on gun policy
As mass shootings are again drawing public attention, states across the U.S. seem to be deepening their political divide on gun policies. (Jan. 28) (AP video: Thomas Peipert, Jim Salter, Jesse Bedayn, Carrie Antlfinger)
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