Key takeaways: Mike Pompeo claimed that the US experienced a “peaceful transition of power” on January 6th, 2021, despite the violence that took place. Pompeo…
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The United States is currently tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a few days. The Pentagon has decided not to shoot it down due to the risks of harm for people on the ground. The balloon is reportedly the size of three buses and is believed to be collecting information. This is not the first time the U.S. has tracked one of Beijing’s balloons, and the Pentagon has not released any further information on the balloon or its purpose.
The US military has been tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon hovering over the northern US for the past few days. The balloon is traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and is not a physical threat to people on the ground. The Pentagon is taking steps to ensure that sensitive information is not collected and is unsure of how long the balloon will remain in the air or what its purpose is.
Every year on February 2nd, thousands of people gather at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania to witness the annual Groundhog Day celebration. The event is a beloved tradition in the United States and has been celebrated for over a century. This year, Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog weather watcher, saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter, which has been confirmed.
Republican attorneys general from 20 states have written letters to CVS and Walgreens executives warning them against using the mail to dispense abortion pills in their states, in opposition to the Biden administration's new policy. The attorneys general argue that the new policy could lead to a lack of oversight and regulation of the abortion pill, putting women's health at risk, and an increase in the number of abortions in their states. They have asked the pharmacy chains to comply with their state laws and not distribute the abortion pill through the mail.
The U.S. and the Philippines have signed an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement to strengthen their defense cooperation and provide the U.S. with access to more Philippine military camps. The agreement is seen as a way to ensure peace and stability in the region, and to deter any aggressive actions by China. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, having signed a Mutual Defense Treaty in 1951.
College Board Releases Final Framework for New Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies
College Board Releases Final Framework for New Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies
The College Board has released the official framework for a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies, which has been praised by academics and historians but has also become a target for lawmakers. The 221-page framework includes an overview of topics such as the history of African American people, the civil rights movement, and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. The course is set to be available in the 2021-2022 school year and will provide students with an opportunity to gain college credit and a better understanding of African American history and culture.
Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor in the Oscar-winning film "Dances With Wolves," was arrested by Las Vegas police on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls over two decades. SWAT officers were seen outside his two-story home in North Las Vegas, which he shares with his five wives, and police searched the property as part of the investigation. Chasing Horse is known for his role in the 1990 Kevin Costner film and as a so-called medicine man who performed spiritual ceremonies.