
Trump says he will quickly release JFK, Robert Kennedy, MLK assassination files
Donald Trump did not specify which documents would be released, and he did not promise a blanket declassification.
Mon Jan 20 2025

Sixty years after King's 'dream' speech, thousands gather in Washington
This year's rally took place at the Lincoln Memorial, the backdrop to Martin Luther King Jr's impassioned call for equality.
Mon Aug 28 2023

Lawyer who compared R. Kelly to Martin Luther King couldn't convince jury
The late addition of a high-profile lawyer wasn't enough to help singer R. Kelly beat charges that he sexually abused women for decades.
Tue Sep 28 2021

Pope says MLK's message of non-violent protest timely now
Pope Francis is honoring civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the commemoration of his birthday.
Tue Jan 19 2021

Washington protesters vow to fight for civil rights under Trump
About 2,000 mostly black protesters ignored steady rain to march and rally near Washington's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Sun Jan 15 2017

Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith to boycott Oscars
Director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith will boycott next month's Academy Awards ceremony because black actors were shut out of nominations.
Tue Jan 19 2016

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is, for many, a day of protest
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is, for many, a day of protest
Tue Jan 20 2015

'Taken 3' takes top slot at N. American box office
Action sequel "Taken 3" seized the top spot at the North American box office, ending the three-week reign of fantasy epic "The Hobbit,".
Tue Jan 13 2015

Iconic US author, poet Maya Angelou dies at 86
Maya Angelou was widely respected in the United States and abroad as a strong voice for both black people and women.
Thu May 29 2014

Swift snowstorm rolls through northeastern US
Snowstorm across the north eastern United States sees quieter streets and slower business.
Wed Jan 22 2014

Obama to mark 50th anniversary of MLK's 'dream' speech
US President Barack Obama will mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech by speaking from the same steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
Thu Aug 08 2013

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025