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The holiday commemorates the end of slavery fully across the United States; specifically in Texas. During the American Civil War (1861–1865), emancipation came at different times to various places in the Southern states. Celebrations of emancipation often called a Jubilee (recalling the biblical Jubilee in which slaves were freed) occurred on September 22, July 4, August 1, April 6, and November 1, among other dates. On September 22, 1862, President

There have been 213 mass shootings in the United States in 2022 (source). That’s 213 mass shootings in just five months.  140 children ages 0-11 have been killed this year to gun violence.  509 teenagers ages 12-17 lost their lives this year.  From 2014 to 2021, there were 3,393 mass shootings. Let that sink in

Waking up this morning to more nonsense with breaking news headlines: the Supreme Court has voted to strike down the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision. I have a few questions for those who think that they know a thing or two about pregnancy. When was the last time Justice Alito was pregnant? I pose that same question to Mitch McConnell, who slammed the

Weekly Thoughts by LATF USA’s Publisher, Michele Elyzabeth I usually do not write this kind of story but the time has come for me to put my two-bits in and use my freedom of speech. I am so fed-up with everything happening in the world these days. From people trying to find loop holes and

You no longer have to wear your mask on the plane. Following the ruling of a U.S. district court judge on Monday, the Biden administration announced that the Transportation Security Administration will no longer enforce the federal mandate requiring masks in all U.S. airports and on board aircraft. Effective immediately, masks are optional for all airport

On Thursday, the Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. The historic vote in favor of Jackson makes her the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation. Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to serve as vice president, presided over the Senate vote. According to

Senator Bob Dole died on Sunday. He was 98. His death was announced by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Senator Bob Dole has left a tremendous legacy of service and leadership as a soldier, legislator, and statesman, a spokesperson said in a statement. Representing Kansas in the House for eight years and the Senate for more than 27

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For over fifty years, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret) devoted his life to public service. He held senior military and diplomatic positions across four presidential administrations.   Powell died at the age of 84 from complications due to COVID-19, according to reports. A source familiar with the matter said Powell had multiple myeloma, a

The August 14th natural disaster in Haiti left 1,297 dead from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake, according to the civil protection agency. Saturday’s earthquake also left at least 5,700 people injured, with thousands more displaced from destroyed or damaged homes. Blackouts and crumbling buildings remain as search and rescue continue ahead of an incoming Tropical Storm.  On January

On Tuesday morning, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the requirement of proof of vaccination for a handful of activities for workers and customers. This includes infoor dining, gyms and performances. This comes days after Broadway announced that they would require vaccination proof for all Fall shows.  Manhattan is the first U.S. city to

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has died at the age of 88, his family said in a statement on Wednesday. “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Donald Rumsfeld, an American statesman and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  At 88, he was surrounded by family in

The majority of California residents are more than unhappy with how Governer Gavin Newsom handled the COVID19 pandemic.  The effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has submitted enough verified signatures to qualify for a recall election, according to an update from the California Secretary of State's office. The latest update says 1,626,042 signatures have been