Hank Aaron’s Name Will Replace a Confederate General’s on an Atlanta School
Forrest Hill Academy, named for Nathan Bedford Forrest, also an early leader of the Ku Klux Klan, will become Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy.
Daily Archive: April 13, 2021
China Poses Biggest Threat to U.S., Intelligence Report Says
The annual assessment does not predict a military confrontation with either Russia or China, but it suggests that intelligence operations, cyberattacks and global drives for influence...
Biden to Withdraw All Combat Troops From Afghanistan by Sept. 11
After years of arguing against an extended military presence in Afghanistan, President Biden is doing things his way, with the deadline for withdrawal set for the...
With Afghan Decision, Biden Seeks to Focus U.S. on New Challenges
The president’s choice to set a firm date for a full withdrawal reflected a belief that the priorities of 2021 require moving on from policies set...
Did Spotlighting a Rare Potential Vaccine Side Effect Put More at Risk?
Some public health officials fear that the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may fuel vaccine hesitancy and expose more Americans to a bigger danger:...
Samsung announces another Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for April 28
Samsung has announced its third Galaxy Unpacked event of 2021 so far, this one scheduled to stream online on April 28.
Power of light and oxygen clears Alzheimer’s disease protein in live mice
A small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients....
Daunte Wright Spent Final Moments Talking With His Mother
“I just seen and heard the fear in his voice,” she said. Mr. Wright was a young father who loved basketball and, in the tightknit world...
Biden Wants World Leaders to Make Climate
The administration is closing in on deals with some close allies, but agreements with powers like China, Brazil and India are proving difficult.
Cleveland’s Yu Chang Receives Racist Messages After Costly Error
The 25-year-old infielder tweeted about messages he received after a throwing mistake. The Red Sox cruised to another win and the Mariners beat the Orioles.
