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She guarded the BLM Memorial for months. Now it’s preserved in archives

She guarded the BLM Memorial for months. Now it’s preserved in archives

by Madison Muller | Feb 3, 2021 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — Nadine Seiler began protesting against then-President Donald Trump in 2017 with one simple sign: a large pink piece of paper with the word “RESIST” written across it in black ink. Until late January, that same sign hung among hundreds of others on...
Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say

Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say

by Augusta Saraiva | Feb 3, 2021 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – As the world witnessed President Joe Biden take his oath of office on Jan. 20, he vowed to “repair our alliances and engage with the world once again” as a “strong and trusted partner for peace, progress and security.” At the Pentagon, that could mean...
State health leaders tell Congress they need help to speed vaccine distribution

State health leaders tell Congress they need help to speed vaccine distribution

by Nicholas Portuondo | Feb 3, 2021 | Coronavirus, Featured

WASHINGTON – State health officials from across the country urged a congressional committee to increase distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses at a hearing Tuesday that also had Republicans and Democrats sparring over who was to blame for the slow vaccine rollout. “We...
VIDEO: Biden Meets with 10 Republican Senators

VIDEO: Biden Meets with 10 Republican Senators

by Julia Benbrook | Feb 3, 2021 | Coronavirus, Featured, Topics

WASHNGTON — President Joe Biden met with a group of Republican Senators Monday to discuss COVID-19 relief options. “The president is to be credited for his response to a counterproposal by nine Republicans and myself,” said Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. In...
Black troops encouraged Austin will fulfill vow to ‘rid our ranks of racists and extremists’

Black troops encouraged Austin will fulfill vow to ‘rid our ranks of racists and extremists’

by Dalia Faheid | Feb 3, 2021 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Jason Smedley remembers the pain of his 2000 attack by lower-ranking Marines during a training exercise he led as a lance corporal at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s School of Infantry. While some held Smedley, the others beat him, knocking...
Appeals Court Rules Dakota Access Pipeline Can Continue Operating Without a Key Permit

Appeals Court Rules Dakota Access Pipeline Can Continue Operating Without a Key Permit

by Amanda Rooker | Feb 3, 2021 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON — In the latest legal battle over the Dakota Access pipeline last Tuesday, a federal appeals court   upheld most of a lower court ruling that said  oil can continue to flow through the pipeline, but confirmed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did...
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