Tag: freedom
What the Taliban prisoner swap means for the US and other Americans detained abroad | ABCNL
Mark Frerichs, an American contractor who was held captive by the Taliban, was freed in exchange for a drug smuggler with connections to the Taliban….
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Simone Biles, 15 others l ABCNL
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 people on Thursday, including Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Denzel Washington, the late Steve Jobs,…
Biden awards 17 with Presidential Medal of Freedom l ABC News
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. #ABCNews #Biden #MedalofFreedom source
‘I really see the song as a living symbol’: Author on the national anthem | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Professor Mark Clague about his new book, “O Say Can You Hear?” on how the national anthem has impacted…
White House releases list of Medal of Freedom recipients l ABC News
The nation’s highest civilian honor will be awarded to 17 Americans including a posthumous award for the late Sen. John McCain. #abcnews #medaloffreedom #johnmccain #whitehouse…
By the Numbers: Celebrating Juneteenth l ABCNL
A look at the history behind Juneteenth, and how some states are still not fully recognizing the newest federal holiday. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Why Juneteenth is unique among American holidays l ABCNL
Gregory Carr, chair of the department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University, speaks on educating Americans about Juneteenth and how to support the Black community…
‘Sound of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration’ | Friday at 8/7c on ABC
Soul of a Nation presents ‘Sound of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration’ with exclusive new interviews and incredible musical performances. Friday night at 8/7c on ABC…
Sound of Freedom: What Prince Taught Us
ABC News’ Janai Norman interviews the people closest to Prince during his feud with his record label, and pop superstar Ciara talks about the lessons…
Author April White on 19th-century socialites who revolutionized marriage | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with writer April White about her new book, “The Divorce Colony: How Women Revolutionized Marriage and Found Freedom on the…
What are Russians risking by protesting Putin?
Many Russians have taken to the streets to protest the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, even as President Vladimir Putin has increasingly cracked down on dissent…
Police crackdown on trucker protest in Windsor, Canada
Officers moved in on the truckers, confronting and arresting remaining demonstrators and removing vehicles from the area. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’:…
Protest over vaccine mandates brings Canadian government to a standstill l WNT
In Ottawa, the capital of Canada, hundreds of vehicles as part of the “Freedom Truck Convoy†brought the government center to a standstill for a…
Major bridge between Canada, US closed as ‘Freedom Convoy’ continues l GMA
Trevor Ault has the latest on the state of emergency in Ottawa as protests over COVID restrictions continue. #ABCNews #FreedomConvoy #AmbassadorBridge #Detroit #Ottawa source
Spotify announces adding content advisory following COVID-19 controversy | Nightline
Rock legend Neil Young asked to pull his recordings from Spotify for allowing Joe Rogan’s podcast, which is owned by the streaming giant, to spread…
Remembering Sidney Poitier, 1st Black actor to win Oscar for a leading role
The Academy Award winner was a trailblazer, ambassador and activist who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. He died Thursday at 94. WATCH…
Afghan women, girls fight back against Taliban rule l WNT
Protests in Kabul call for “bread, work, freedom and political participation,†after the Taliban banned most girls from attending high school. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Kevin Strickland freed after 43 years in prison: ‘I didn’t think this day would come’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports on the exoneration of Kevin Strickland after 43 years, making his one of the longest wrongful conviction cases in U.S….
Black and White: ‘History of Freedom’ Teaser | Premieres July 27 | A&E
With July 4 just around the corner Christian Finnegan and Sherrod Small remember our history of freedom. Black and White premieres Wednesday July 27 10:30/9:30c…
7-year-old honored for finding new homes for nearly 1,400 dogs
Roman McConn and his mother run Project Freedom Ride, which rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in Texas and Georgia. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…