African-American moviegoers flocked into theaters across the country to watch the latest installment in Marvel's cinematic universe, "Black Panther." The film, featuring an African prince who becomes a superhero after his father's death, shattered box office expectations, earning $242 million in its first four days. For many in the black community, the film has become an affirmation of pride in their African roots. Jesusemen Oni reports.
A Black Panther themed pop-up bar in Washington, D.C., offers fans an interactive entrance into the make-believe land of Wakanda. The four-day event provided more than just a space for Marvel fans, but also a chance to pay homage to the movie that they say breaks the mold on stories about the black experience. Jesusemen Oni has more.
Former USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison Wednesday for molesting more than 100 young girls, including Olympic medalists.The high-profile case is one of several in the national conversation of women speaking up about sexual harassment and abuse in the United States. Jesusemen Oni has more.
In this digital age, meals are now shared over the internet. With social media users looking for dishes that are both ready to snap and to eat, restaurateurs across the globe are taking advantage, styling their creations to be camera ready. VOA’s Jesusemen Oni has more.
Hundreds of Palestinians have been detained since violent protests over Washington’s plan to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Palestinians and Israelis are once again confronting one another with rocks and tear gas as the death toll increases. VOA’s Jesusemen Oni reports.
Christmas celebrations are underway in the Palestinian-ruled town of Bethlehem. But the holiday festivities have been dampened by U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel nearly three weeks ago. Jesusemen Oni has more.
Pope Francis visits Myanmar and neighboring Bangladesh next week amid international outrage over what the U.S. describes as the ethnic cleansing, of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority. During the Nov. 26 through Dec. 2 trip, the pope will meet with Myanmar's civilian and military leaders as well as Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. As Jesusemen Oni reports, all eyes are on the pontiff to see how he handles the diplomatic minefield in Myanmar, also known as Burma.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the violence against the Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar is "ethnic cleansing." The written statement comes after weeks of pressure from U.S. lawmakers and international human rights groups for the Trump administration to make firm its position on the crisis that has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya from Myanmar, also known as Burma. Jesusemen Oni has more.
U.S. intelligence agencies say that Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election in part through online propaganda. But a new report shows the United States was not the only target. According to the 2017 “Freedom on the Net” report, disinformation campaigns are increasing as Internet freedom declines globally. VOA’s Jesusemen Oni has the findings of the report.
As residents of the small town of Sutherland Springs try to come to terms with the mass shooting of parishioners during a worship service, chilling details emerge about the gunman’s past and the costly mistake that enabled him to legally buy his weapons despite a history of domestic violence.
In the aftermath of a mass shooting that left 26 people dead and 20 others wounded, the tiny community of Sutherland Springs, Texas, is uniting to bring healing to the town. VOA’s Jesusemen Oni reports.
At least 26 people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a Sunday church service in the small community of Sutherland Springs in Texas. The victims range in ages 5 to 72 years old. The Governor of Texas calls this the largest mass shooting in the state’s history. VOA’s Jesusemen Oni has more.
Snapshot from Virginia of long-standing tradition of proms - America's cherished high school ritual
The Trump administration continues to face pressure to provide proof that former president Barack Obama had Trump Tower in New York City wiretapped during last year’s election. The Justice Department has asked the House Intelligence Committee for additional time to collect information after missing Monday’s deadline to provide evidence of Trump's claim. VOA's Jesusemen Oni reports.
[[As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign a revised travel ban this week, the Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidelines that would increase deportations and tighten enforcement of immigration regulations. VOA's Jesusemen Oni reports.
President Donald Trump promised big foreign policy changes on the campaign trail -- finding common ground with Russia, a harder-line approach with Iran and China, and strong support for Israel’s leader Benjamin Netanyahu. However, one month into his presidency, the administration is redefining its focus. VOA’s Jesusemen Oni reports.
No laws bar foreigners from traveling to US to give birth, but one official says 'vast majority' of women hoping for American child misrepresent purpose of their visit to gain tourist visas, which is a crime
New citizens cite election and job opportunities as highlights of being Americans; 'It's an honor," one man says of becoming naturalized in US
