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Israeli aviation authorities say they are closing the country’s airspace to all flights as it braces for an Iranian drone attack. The post Iran Launches Drone Attack on Israel appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WASHINGTON — President Biden wants an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. That’s what Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today during a phone call. The call came after an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers earlier this week. He also called the recent airstrikes “unacceptable.” Biden said it’s essential to stabilize […] The post President Biden Calls for Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
As we've completed the first quarter of 2024 and begin Black Women History Month Black, here are a few Black women who have made positive monumental moments in history around the world so far this year!
LONDON, England — Fans of the British Royal Family are shocked as Catherine, Princess of Wales – known conversationally as Princess Kate – announced Friday that she has cancer. The Prince and Princess of Wales released a video with the news, in which Catherine explained that doctors discovered the cancer after she underwent a “major […] The post Princess Kate Announces Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WASHINGTON — You may have heard about murdered University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Indiana’s own Jim Banks has voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill would require Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain, and deport illegal immigrants who commit a theft-related crime. “This was a completely avoidable tragedy […] The post Rep. Banks Votes in Favor of Laken Riley Act, Renews His Call for Biden to Say Her Name appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WASHINGTON — Indiana’s junior senator is all about bringing down the nation’s debt, and he’s once again calling for change in Congress. During a speech Wednesday, Senator Mike Braun called for the banning of ‘earmarks’ – that’s government speak for additions to a bill that don’t necessarily have to do with the overall legislation, and […] The post Sen. Braun Calling for Earmark Ban, Term Limits & Balanced Budget Amendment appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
The House passed a measure to decriminalize marijuana in April of 2022, though the Republican-led Senate has yet to look at the bill.
New data suggests that child welfare services were severely affected by the global pandemic after the revelation that 504 Black children died between October 2019 and September 2020 at a 17% increase compared to the previous year.
The trial for Jussie Smollett is set to start as jury selection begins Monday. The two men he allegedly paid to pose as his attackers will play an important role for prosecutors in the case.
The Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has officially concluded today with Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. each being found guilty for their involvement in the crime.