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Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest college winner

Dameiya McMillian · April 27, 2026 6:00 am

Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest high school winner

Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

What happens the day after tomorrow in Iran?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Why the CIA deaths are a problem for Mexico

An Iranian Shahed exploding drone launched by Russia flies through the sky

Why Russia is bombing Ukraine in daylight

At least Republican voters were given a choice

Kaylee McGhee White January 22, 2024 2:39 pm

Supporters of the President Recep Tayyip Erdogan celebrate in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dissipated a challenge by an opponent who sought to reverse his increasingly authoritarian leanings, securing five more years to oversee the country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia that plays a key role in NATO.

Can diplomacy reform dictators? Their children hold the clue

Michael Rubin January 22, 2024 2:17 pm

Saltburn has no (tell-tale) heart

Madeline Fry Schultz January 22, 2024 1:42 pm

See you in 2028, Ron DeSantis

Zachary Faria January 22, 2024 1:28 pm

Nikki Haley’s disturbing willingness to hire Democrats for her campaign

Jeremiah Poff January 22, 2024 12:55 pm

The pressure is working: Don’t cave on border security now

Conn Carroll January 22, 2024 11:34 am

Not so fetch: The 2024 Mean Girls musical misses the mark

Harry Khachatrian January 22, 2024 10:55 am

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrive to speak at a chiefs of mission reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The chiefs of mission are the principal officers, usually ambassadors, in charge of diplomatic missions and various U.S. offices abroad.

Democrats want mercy and statehood for Hamas terrorists

Zachary Faria January 22, 2024 9:43 am

After Israel-Hamas war, Egyptian Copts face ambiguous future

Haisam Hassanein January 22, 2024 6:00 am

Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, raise their hands painted red, symbolizing blood, during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine the national security supplemental request, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

The Ann Arbor school board should do its job

Stephanie Lundquist-Arora January 22, 2024 6:00 am

A dishwasher decision that is great news for consumers

Dan Greenberg January 22, 2024 5:00 am

An exclusive interview with Rand Paul about the ‘Never Nikki’ movement

Christopher Tremoglie January 21, 2024 4:24 pm