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Raul Castro Confirms He's Resigning, Ending Long Era In Cuba

Raul Castro said Friday he is resigning as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.

Prince Philip, Husband Of Queen Elizabeth II, Dies At 99

Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99.

Fully Vaccinated Can Travel Again, Says New CDC Guidance

Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.

BTS Condemns Anti-Asian Racism, Says They've Experienced It

K-pop superstar group BTS has condemned racism against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in a statement saying they’ve experienced it themselves.

Netflix Tests Out A Possible Password-Sharing Crackdown

Netflix is testing a way to crack down on password sharing.

Prince William Defends UK Monarchy Against Racism Accusation

Prince William insisted Thursday that his family is not racist as he became the first British royal to speak out about accusations of bigotry made by Prince Harry and Meghan, his brother and sister-in-law.

Invalidations Of Meghan's Claims Of Racism Hurt Black Women

As Prince Harry and Meghan’s TV interview reverberates internationally, it’s left the more than 50 million viewers grappling with the couple’s claims of racism and lack of support that Meghan says drove her to thoughts of suicide.

UK Palace Ends Silence On Harry, Meghan Racism Allegations

Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was “saddened” to learn of the struggles that Harry and Meghan revealed this week — and that they would be taken very seriously.

BTS On 1st Grammy Nod: ‘It’s hard to express in words’

Stuck at home during the pandemic, BTS created “Dynamite” and released the song to their isolated fans as a gift. Now, the gift has returned to them — in the form of their first Grammy nomination.

17.1 Million People Watched Meghan And Harry Interview With Oprah

17.1 Million Viewers Watched Oprah Interview Harry & Meghan

During the bombshell interview, the controversial couple accused the royal family of racism and neglect.

"Not A Good Idea:" Experts Concerned About Pope Trip To Iraq

Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.

US Implicates Saudi Crown Prince In Journalist's Killing

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved an operation to kill or capture a U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday that could escalate pressure on the Biden administration to hold the kingdom accountable for a murder that drew bipartisan and international outrage.

Militia Official: US Strike In Syria Kills 1, Wounds Several

A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.

Cloud 9: Djokovic Wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam Title

Maybe, just maybe, the thinking went, Novak Djokovic would be just a tad more susceptible to trouble this time around at the Australian Open.

Biden To Slowly Allow 25,000 People Seeking Asylum Into U.S.

The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.

J&J 1-Dose Shot Prevents COVID-19, But Less Than Some Others

Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses.

Virus Variant From South Africa Detected In US For 1st Time

A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the United States for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina, state health officials said Thursday.

Vice President Harris: A New Chapter Opens In US Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier Wednesday that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries when she took the oath to hold the nation’s second-highest office.

Edge: Inauguration Prep Underway At The Capitol

The U.S. Capitol is fortified and on high alert. Right now 21,000 troops are in our nation's capitol, screened by FBI to prevent against any insider threats. FEMA has reportedly hired a company called American Medical Response Inc. to provide emergency services for Wednesday. The value of the contract, is $10M.