The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan has issued a security alert warning American citizens to stay in their homes due to escalating violence in the country. The Sudanese military has agreed to guarantee evacuation requests made by the U.S., Britain, France and China, and is coordinating efforts to evacuate citizens and diplomats from Sudan on military aircraft. The Embassy has warned against all travel to Sudan and urged those in the country to remain in their homes and avoid large gatherings.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Tennessee on Friday to show her support for the "Tennessee Three" - Reps. Justin Jones and London Lamar, both African American, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, who is white - who were expelled from the state House in retaliation for their role in a protest calling for more gun control. Harris will meet with the expelled lawmakers and young people advocating for tougher gun control laws. The expulsion has been widely condemned by gun control advocates, raising questions about the state's commitment to protecting the rights of its citizens.
Tamia Potter made history as the first African American female to be accepted into Vanderbilt University Medical Center's neurosurgery residency program on National Match Day. Potter shared her emotional reaction to the news on social media, and began her medical career as a certified nursing assistant at 17 years old in 2014. Her acceptance marks a milestone for the university and the medical field, and is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her studies.
The Biden administration is considering updating the nation's racial and ethnic categories for the first time since 1997, based on the more than 4,600 comments submitted by various individuals and organizations. The changes are part of the administration's goal of creating a more equitable society, and the decision is expected to be announced in the near future.
A wild African serval cat, nicknamed "Cocaine Cat" by social media users, has been found with cocaine in its system after escaping from a traffic stop and is now being cared for by the Cincinnati Zoo. The cat's story has been trending online in the wake of the release of the horror comedy film "Cocaine Bear," and it remains to be seen if the cat will be able to make a full recovery and live out its days in the zoo.
A road sign honoring Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player, was spotted in Queens on Sunday, but it was misspelled. The Department of Transportation replaced the sign on Monday and is currently investigating how the mistake occurred. Robinson's legacy is still celebrated today, and the installation of the sign is a reminder of his impact on baseball and civil rights.
US military forces conducted a successful raid in northeast Syria on Thursday night, resulting in the death of a senior ISIS leader and the injury of four US service members and a working dog. Three of the service members are in a stable condition, while the fourth has returned to duty. The US and its allies have been successful in driving ISIS out of most of the territory it once held.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has amended his “Rescue America” plan, which originally called for all federal legislation to sunset in five years, to include exemptions for Social Security, Medicare, national security, veterans benefits, and other essential services. The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from both sides of the aisle, with Democrats criticizing the potential to weaken the safety net and Republicans expressing frustration with the lack of specifics. The new language is intended to address these concerns, though it is uncertain if it will be enough to gain the support of both parties.