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70 years ago, Rosa Parks' act of defiance sparked a movement that changed history

By Kyle Gassiott,

A Martínez

Published December 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST

Seventy years ago, Rosa Parks refused to sit in the back of a bus, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott. Montgomery, Alabama, and other cities will commemorate the historic act of defiance Monday.

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Security analyst talks about how the U.S. vets Afghan nationals

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Pope Leo challenges Lebanon's political class to seek the 'common good'

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In Lebanon, a country whose political leaders are accused of vast corruption, Pope Leo has asked the political class to set aside personal interests for the shared benefit of society.