/tags/american American en-US WLRN Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:10:52 GMT /news/2022-07-19/biden-issues-a-new-executive-order-relating-to-hostages-and-detained-americans President Biden has issued an executive order to try to improve efforts to free American hostages and detainees, senior administration officials told reporters. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:10:52 GMT /news/2022-07-19/biden-issues-a-new-executive-order-relating-to-hostages-and-detained-americans Washington Desk /news/2022-07-12/celebrated-american-artist-helen-frankenthaler-is-focus-of-exhibit-at-usf-contemporary-art-museum As early as 1959, Frankenthaler became a regular presence in major international exhibitions. She won first prize at the Premiere Biennale de Paris that year, and had her first major museum exhibition in 1960. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:29:50 GMT /news/2022-07-12/celebrated-american-artist-helen-frankenthaler-is-focus-of-exhibit-at-usf-contemporary-art-museum Cathy Carter /news/2022-05-30/there-are-2-types-of-immigrants-those-who-look-back-and-those-who-dont-im-both My story is unique in some ways, but also similar to that of many immigrants. And it brings up certain questions; like, what are the emotional consequences of emigrating to a different country? Mon, 30 May 2022 14:30:01 GMT /news/2022-05-30/there-are-2-types-of-immigrants-those-who-look-back-and-those-who-dont-im-both Miguel Macias /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-03-17/the-bat-mitzvah-turns-100-it-marks-more-than-a-coming-of-age-for-jewish-girls Since girls in the U.S. began having the public ceremony 100 years ago, more and more women have taken on a larger role in Jewish life, including becoming rabbis. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:09:32 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-03-17/the-bat-mitzvah-turns-100-it-marks-more-than-a-coming-of-age-for-jewish-girls Deena Prichep /news/2022-02-24/a-tampa-based-organization-is-planning-to-help-american-citizens-escape-from-ukraine As tensions mount following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Project Dynamo is on the ground, planning American rescue operations. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:27:41 GMT /news/2022-02-24/a-tampa-based-organization-is-planning-to-help-american-citizens-escape-from-ukraine Violet Comber-Wilen /news/2022-01-31/a-kansas-woman-has-been-arrested-for-allegedly-leading-an-all-female-isis-battalion Federal prosecutors say that Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, wanted to recruit operatives to attack a college campus in the U.S. and discussed a terrorist attack on a shopping mall. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:42:50 GMT /news/2022-01-31/a-kansas-woman-has-been-arrested-for-allegedly-leading-an-all-female-isis-battalion The Associated Press /2022-01-31/1-in-4-americans-say-violence-against-the-government-is-sometimes-ok In a new survey, both liberals and conservatives agreed violent protests are sometimes justifiable. Republicans were twice as likely as Democrats to say violence is justified "right now." Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:27:28 GMT /2022-01-31/1-in-4-americans-say-violence-against-the-government-is-sometimes-ok Matthew S. Schwartz /news/2017-05-29/south-florida-marks-memorial-day-by-honoring-fallen-heroes Not all South Florida residents spent Memorial Day lounging by the pool or the beach. For many, this was a day of remembrance, dedicated to brave soldiers… Tue, 30 May 2017 02:30:27 GMT /news/2017-05-29/south-florida-marks-memorial-day-by-honoring-fallen-heroes Isabella Cueto /show/topical-currents/2013-10-10/why-read-moby-dick 10/10/13 - Thursday's Topical Currents begins with a discussion of what may be the greatest American novel: Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. The novel’s… Thu, 10 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2013-10-10/why-read-moby-dick Joseph Cooper /news/2013-07-04/lost-on-the-4th-a-roundup-of-displays-in-south-florida The midsummer heat and humidity in South Florida means celebrating Independence Day is not for the faint of heart. But, the sweat and dehydration is all… Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT /news/2013-07-04/lost-on-the-4th-a-roundup-of-displays-in-south-florida