Book Review | Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography | Nelson Mandela

Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography, a book with almost 200 photographs and text adapted from Nelson Mandela's memoir entitled Long Walk to Freedom, is a book about the life and times of Nelson Mandela, who served … Continue reading Book Review | Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography | Nelson Mandela

Gunman Shoots and Kills Nine People at Umpqua Community College in Oregon

Oct 3, 2015: Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin reported that the Oregon state medical examiner has determined the cause of death for Chris Harper-Mercer was suicide. One additional handgun was found at Harper-Mercer's home, bringing … Continue reading Gunman Shoots and Kills Nine People at Umpqua Community College in Oregon

United Nations Approves Flying of Palestinian Flag at United Nations Buildings

Sep 30, 2015: For the first time, the Palestinian flag was raised at United Nations headquarters in New York City. Palestinian flag raised at United Nations headquarters | BBC Before the flag-raising ceremony, Palestinian President … Continue reading United Nations Approves Flying of Palestinian Flag at United Nations Buildings

Volkswagen Automaker Accused of Cheating on Emissions by Environmental Protection Agency

Apr 15, 2019: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/business/winterkorn-volkswagen-diesel-fraud-charges/index.html Sep 10, 2018: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-volkswagen-trial-20180910-story.html# May 2, 2018: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/385909-arizona-settles-suit-with-volkswagen-for-40-million Dec 6, 2017: Oliver Schmidt was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay a $400,000 fine for his part in … Continue reading Volkswagen Automaker Accused of Cheating on Emissions by Environmental Protection Agency

Pope Francis Addresses Joint Meeting of United States Congress

Sep 24, 2015: Pope Francis addressed a joint meeting of both chambers of the United States Congress, speaking about issues such as fundamentalism, religious freedom, immigration, defending human life, the creation of wealth, and environmental … Continue reading Pope Francis Addresses Joint Meeting of United States Congress