Former Scottish leader who championed independence questioned by police for political party’s finances Monday, June 12 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was "innocent of any wrongdoing" after facing hours of questioning in police custody on Sunday.Sturgeon, a staunch independence supporter who resigned earlier this year, was questioning for several hours on Sunday in connection with... Read More.
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, supporter of independence and opponent of Brexit, to resign Wednesday, February 15 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, a supporter of independence for Scotland, said on Wednesday she plans to resign.She cited her duty to step back amid the "nature and scale" of the challenges facing her country. Sturgeon, who has served for more than... Read More.
Catalan separatist movement in Spain at ‘stalemate’ five years after independence vote Wednesday, October 5 by ABC News(LONDON) -- When an independence referendum was held in Catalonia on Oct. 1, 2017, some citizens in Spain saw an illegal travesty -- and others viewed the vote as a sign of hope.Elisenda Paluzie, a University of Barcelona economics professor, who favors independence, said... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden announces new aid package on Ukraine’s Independence Day Wednesday, August 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered "stiff resistance," according to U.S. officials.The Russian military has... Read More.
Ukraine celebrates Independence Day as it marks six months of war Wednesday, August 24 by ABC News(KYIV, Ukraine) -- As Ukraine prepared on Wednesday to celebrate its Independence Day, residents of Kyiv, the capital, took to the streets to take photographs with rows of destroyed Russian tanks, which have become a symbol of Russia’s failed strategy to take the city.The... Read More.
Avoid food poisoning this Independence Day with these simple tips from the USDA Friday, July 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- With Independence Day approaching, and plenty of associated picnics and barbecues on the way, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning of the dangers of foodborne illness and providing some helpful tips to keep people safe.Four easy steps can help you... Read More.
Millie Bobby Brown teases independence for Eleven in ‘Stranger Things’ season 4 Friday, May 27 by ABC NewsThe wait is over.Stranger Things returns to Netflix on Friday with volume one of its fourth season. Star Millie Bobby Brown told reporters at a recent roundtable what to expect from Eleven this time around, especially after the loss of... Read More.
Cooking class for children on autism spectrum targets independence, food aversion Friday, April 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Jojo Branch-Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy who is on the autistic spectrum, was never a fan of fruits and vegetables. He struggled to eat foods like broccoli and avocado.That was then. Now, Sensory Cooking, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that works with people on... Read More.
The Scorpions to help celebrate Bangladesh’s 50 years of independence at New York concert in May Wednesday, March 30 by ABC NewsThe Scorpions, who recently launched their "Sin City Nights" Las Vegas residency, will head to New York City in May to headline a concert at Madison Square Garden celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country of Bangladesh's independence.The Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert
Marysville Independence Day Celebration Friday, June 26 by Everett PostWhile most municipalities have canceled Fourth of July Celebrations, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of Marysville will indeed hold an Independence Day Festival (although much of it will be virtual). This year to keep everyone healthy and safe,... Read More.
Independence Day Parade Applications Being Accepted Wednesday, April 12 by Everett PostColors of Freedom 4th of July Parade applications available EVERETT –... Read More.