September 2016

Time To Clear Marcus Garvey’s Name, Says Jamaica

September 27, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_14277" align="alignleft" width="300"] Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, about his late father[/caption] The Jamaica government is rallying behind an effort to get the United...

Cuban Defector Turned US Baseball Star Dies In Boat Crash

September 27, 2016 in Sports

José Fernández, one of professional baseball’s rising young stars, was almost lost at sea while defecting from his native Cuba nine years ago. On Sunday, the ocean finally claimed him. The 24-year-old Miami Marlins pitcher died along with two companions in a boating accident near Miami. Officials...

Clinton, Trump clash in fiery first debate

September 27, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_14271" align="alignleft" width="300"] Republican nominee Donald Trump (left) and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton exchange during the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on September 26, 2016[/caption] Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump traded insults and sparred over temperament, stamina and judgement Monday,...