Harriet Tubman, a tiny woman who could neither read nor write, pulled off superheroine-like exploits in the years before the Civil War. With the help of the Underground Railroad, she not only escaped from a Maryland plantation to freedom in the North, she went back, 13 times over 10 years, to guide more than 70 enslaved people to freedom. And during the war, she became the first American woman to lead troops into battle, near Beaufort, S.C. Martha Teichner visits historic sites that were part of Tubman's remarkable life story... Читать дальше...
Qantas just completed the first-ever nonstop flight between New York and Sydney, Australia, designated "Project Sunrise," and Business Insider was on board. More »
Peter Andre looks unrecognisable as he reveals curly hair for first time after admitting he was bullied for The SunView full coverage on Google News
Russian Premier League 2019/2020 - Matchday 13 - Played 19-Oct-19 - Posted by alandrew
To generate awareness about skill training in the disability sector and remove barriers of social inclusion, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on Sunday enabled the participation of 40 people with disability (PwD) in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon.The participants with disabilities including low vision, hearing impairment and orthopaedic handicaps were accompanied by 30 helpers and took part under the category 'Champions with Disabilities'.The main objective of the marathon was to provide an inclusive platform for them. Читать дальше...
Arbroath vs Greenock Morton – Match Highlights and Bobby Linn interview Watch back and enjoy the Match Highlights including Bobby Linn’s fantastic free kick and an interview from Bobby from Saturday’s game courtesy of DLR Media Many thanks to Peter for filming the match!
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Arab-Kurdish squads reported Sunday that 16 of their soldiers were...
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1.HNL 2019/2020 - Matchday 5 - Played 17-Aug-19 - Posted by salerijeka
When people think of the food in Chicago, deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs usually come to mind. But the Windy City has a lot to offer in the way of diverse dishes, including delicious tacos and must-try burgers. More »
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has, in a detailed letter, explained what led to the termination of the controversial PDS contract. The letter also recommends a restrictive tendering to relace the Power Distribution Services (PDS) ldquo;in a timely manner rdquo; for the Compact II Program with the US to continue. Read the full letter ...
From the well throught-out UI and detailed animations for notifications, or swiping apps away, to the process of unlocking phone, where it senses your hand is nearby and prepares itself to be unlocked before you’ve even touched it.
Overnight protests across Catalonia left 13 people detained and four security officers injured, a Sputnik reported on Sunday.According to emergency services, 14 civilians also sustained injuries: 11 in Barcelona and three more in Girona.Since the beginning of the week, Catalonia has been marred by public unrest. Mass demonstrations have been brought about by the ruling of the Spanish Supreme Court to sentence nine Catalan politicians, involved in organising the 2017 independence referendum, to 9-13... Читать дальше...
Chicago’s top cop had “a couple of drinks” before he was found slumped over asleep in his car at a stop sign — but his officers let him leave without any tests, the city’s mayor has revealed. Superintendent Eddie Johnson, 59, had called for an internal affairs investigation into himself after he was found asleep...
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov has captured his first career ATP title.
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After being criticised by Democrats and media, President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he will no longer host the 2020 Group of Seven (G7) summit at his golf resort in the state of Florida as announced."Based on both Media and Democrat Crazed and Irrational Hostility, we will no longer consider Trump National Doral, Miami, as the Host Site for the G-7 in 2020," Trump said in a series of tweets on Saturday night."We will begin the search for another site, including the possibility of Camp David... Читать дальше...
The state Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the last active lawsuit challenging Republicans' lame-duck laws.
TORONTO — Canada’s Conservative Party is advertising its leader as bland. The party touts that as a virtue, the antidote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s flash and star power, and it’s counting on this very quality to help Andrew Scheer defeat Trudeau’s Liberal Party in national elections on Monday. In the words of Canada’s former
Heavy rains are likely to lash several parts of Kerala in the next five days as the North East monsoon became active over the state. Several parts of Kerala and Lakshadweep received heavy showers on Sunday. Orange (be prepared) alert has been issued on October 20 and 21 in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, Wayanad Palakkad and Malappuram districts. While Perinthalamanna in Malappuram district recorded 12 cm rains, Kodungallur in Thrissur 9 cm and Aluva in Ernakulam received 7 cm of rainfall... Читать дальше...
Three people have died in a fire inside a supermarket in Santiago as violent clashes between security forces and the demonstrators continued, Mayor Karla Rubilar said on Saturday (local time)."Two people burned to death and the third was taken to hospital in poor condition, but later died," Al Jazeera quoted Rubilar as saying.Her comments came hours after Chilean President Sebastian Pinera scrapped the hike in the public transport fares that triggered the protests in the country."I have listened... Читать дальше...
