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U.S. guts sophisticated efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children

U.S. guts sophisticated efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children

by Khaleel Rahman | Jun 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON (AN) — A team of researchers at Yale University has used social media posts, satellite imagery and adoption databases to track thousands of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia in its war against Ukraine. Its loss of U.S. funding brings to a halt one of...
DOGE’s takeover of USIP failed. The ripple effects can hurt Trump policy.

DOGE’s takeover of USIP failed. The ripple effects can hurt Trump policy.

by Matthew Shea | Jun 11, 2025 | Featured, Foreign Affairs, Immigration, National Security

WASHINGTON (AN) — Mary Speck was working at her office at a congressional-funded think tank on a Friday afternoon in March when she heard a loud message. “There was an address over the intercom saying: ‘Lock yourselves in the office. Please stay in your...
PHOTO GALLERY: WorldPride celebration ends with a rainy protest against the Trump Administration

PHOTO GALLERY: WorldPride celebration ends with a rainy protest against the Trump Administration

by Ismael M. Belkoura | Jun 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON–At the tail end of a weekend full of Pride celebrations, people from all over the country marched on Sunday in support of LGBTQ+ rights, protesting an administration that has targeted members of the community. International Rally + March on Washington for...
Scams targeting immigrants take advantage of fears around immigration status and deportation

Scams targeting immigrants take advantage of fears around immigration status and deportation

by Atmika Iyer | Jun 10, 2025 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON–When my phone rang and I saw the familiar DC area code, I picked up, and a man with a slight Indian accent said: “Ma’am, this is the Indian Embassy.”  Expecting a response from the Indian Embassy for an article I was working on, I said, “Is this in regards...
High court blocks Hamas victims’ try to reopen case against Lebanese bank

High court blocks Hamas victims’ try to reopen case against Lebanese bank

by Atmika Iyer | Jun 9, 2025 | Featured, Foreign Affairs

WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously that it would not allow relatives of victims and survivors of Hamas attacks from 2001 to 2003 to reopen a case in which they accused a Lebanese bank of providing financial services to...
AI Spurs Agricultural Innovation but Faces Challenges Amid Funding Cuts

AI Spurs Agricultural Innovation but Faces Challenges Amid Funding Cuts

by Huiyan Li | Jun 4, 2025 | Business & Tech, Environment, Featured, Food, Topics

WASHINGTON––Emerging uses of AI are transforming innovation in agricultural chemicals, helping to increase food production. However, experts told a House subcommittee on May 20 that the core of AI-driven innovation happens at universities, which now face threats from...
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