Abby Finkenauer, special envoy for the State Department’s Global Youth Issues Office, serves as the public representative on youth issues.
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U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’
Haiti’s gangs have created a dangerous situation in the country, where kidnappings and violence is rampant. Calls for an international force to help stabilize Haiti have led to no action.
Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037
See photos of the rare blue supermoon from around the world as spectators look up at a slightly bigger and brighter full moon than normal.
1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say
A Greyhound bus collided with a Buick Enclave travelling in the wrong lane around 3:24 a.m. Police said the Buick driver died at the scene.
College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash
Joseph Tokosh resigned from Nicholls State after students said he coerced them to paint their faces. Why didn’t administrators stop him?
Many homeless among dead in fire in Johannesburg, South Africa
Authorities say at least 64 people died in Johannesburg when a nighttime fire ripped through a multi-story building that had been used by homeless people. An emergency services spokesperson said another 43 people were injured in the blaze that broke ou…
‘I’m disgusted’: Pastors criticize Baptist seminary for ‘hidden’ marker noting ties to slavery
Southern’s president, R. Albert Mohler Jr. promised a “major marker” acknowledging the Baptist seminary’s founders owned slaves, but where did it go?
At least 73 people dead after fire engulfs building occupied by the homeless in Johannesburg
At least 73 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg overtaken by homeless people, authorities said Thursday.
Mongolia to grab world’s attention during papal visit
Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world’s tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)
‘We will be back’: Covenant families disappointed in Tennessee special session, vow to press ahead
Parents of Covenant students spoke emotionally with reporters after the end of the special session, vowing to return at the next legislative session.