“I’ve spent a lifetime trying to outrun the ghosts of the South,” writes the author, whose African-American grandparents were born in Georgia. A road trip reveals both the weight of the past and hope for the future.
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Texas and Georgia Adults to Be Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccine
They are the latest states to broaden vaccine eligibility to all adults ahead of a May 1 deadline set by President Biden.
Trump’s Georgia Phone Call Leaves Allies Fearful for American Democracy
Many now take the president’s disregard for democratic and ethical norms for granted, but also fear its effect on America’s standing in the world.
Revisiting the Unseen Corners of the World
During a year with limited travel possibilities, our World Through a Lens series offered Times readers a weekly escape. Here are some of the highlights.
Sentence Is Cut for Skylar Mack, U.S. Student Who Broke Quarantine in Cayman Islands
Skylar Mack, 18, was sentenced to four months in prison for violating coronavirus restrictions in the Cayman Islands. After an outcry, her sentence was reduced to two months on Tuesday.
Family of U.S. Student Jailed for Quarantine Violation Pleads for Her Release
“She’s pretty hysterical right now,” said the grandmother of the 18-year-old student, Skylar Mack, who broke quarantine in the Cayman Islands.
All 4 Crew Members Trapped on Overturned Cargo Ship Are Rescued
The Golden Ray, a 656-foot vehicle carrier, overturned early Sunday. The Coast Guard was engaged in several hours of intense rescue efforts on Monday.
‘Dorian Won’t Budge’: Bahamas Hammered by Slow-Moving Hurricane
The storm has remained stationary but was expected to turn toward the United States and arrive near Florida by late Tuesday.
When ISIS Killed Cyclists on Their Journey Around the World
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Not Just the Links Are Green
More golf communities are turning their grounds into eco-friendly spaces.