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Havel’s commitment to freedom honored at Capitol

Havel’s commitment to freedom honored at Capitol

by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Nov 24, 2014 | Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — A bust of Vaclav Havel, playwright, dissident and first president of the Czech Republic, was unveiled amid grand pageantry and high emotion Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony marked the climax of a weeklong celebration of the 25th anniversary of...
Magna Carta celebrates 800th birthday in DC

Magna Carta celebrates 800th birthday in DC

by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Nov 12, 2014 | Education

WASHINGTON – One of only four copies of the Magna Carta is on display for the first time in 75 years at the Library of Congress, giving Americans the chance to see a document that inspired the founding fathers as they wrote the U.S. Constitution. Displayed in a sealed...
Obama spars reporters after Democrats’ 2014 defeat

Obama spars reporters after Democrats’ 2014 defeat

by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Nov 6, 2014 | Midterm Election 2014, Politics

WASHINGTON — The day after the American electorate handed over congressional power to the Grand Old Party, a nervous buzz permeated throughout the East Room. Even veteran reporters in the front row shuffled their feet, wiped their brows and cleared their...
Akon uses sunshine to light homes in Africa

Akon uses sunshine to light homes in Africa

by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Aug 7, 2014 | Entertainment

WASHINGTON – Five-time Grammy-nominated musician Akon, who spent much of his youth in Senegal, has a strong attachment to the African continent. He demonstrated that Thursday while speaking about Akon Lighting Africa, his for-profit business that intends to provide...

Discovering roots at Food & Folklore ‘Family Reunions’

by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Aug 25, 2011 | Immigration

Where are you from? Washington’s Eatonville restaurant held Food & Folklore “Family Reunions” Wednesday. About 40 people gathered to have great food and to talk about their ancestry.
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