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Basque culture and innovation showcased at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Basque culture and innovation showcased at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

by Hannah Rank | Jul 7, 2016 | Living

WASHINGTON – The Basque area in northern Spain and southwest France has a unique culture that has withstood much hardship; Basques who settled in the U.S. are continuing the traditional dances and language, which are being celebrated at this year’s annual Smithsonian...
New York Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child Takes on D.C.

New York Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child Takes on D.C.

by Caroline Kenny | Jun 29, 2016 | Living

WASHINGTON – Touring Washington, D.C. on a Big Bus, greeting the U.S. Surgeon General, and interviewing the CEO of Marriott hotels: all in a day’s work for Rockville Centre’s own Teddy Moore. As the 2016 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Child for New...
Orange County girl represents her local Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Orange County girl represents her local Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C.

by Caroline Kenny | Jun 29, 2016 | Living

WASHINGTON – An Orange County girl is representing her local children’s hospital in Washington, D.C. and encouraging people to donate to help children like her who are sick with a multitude of diseases. Jordin Jackson suffers from sickle cell disease and...
Military vets with post-traumatic stress say pot is a wonder drug

Military vets with post-traumatic stress say pot is a wonder drug

by Jasmine Cen | May 24, 2016 | Health, Living, Topics

Congress has approved legislation giving the right to VA doctors to suggest medical marijuana to their veteran patients. As the bill awaits President Barack Obama’s signature, some veterans want Obama to step in for even more changes. The veterans and activists...
Is there a case of mistaken identity in the Iwo Jima photo?

Is there a case of mistaken identity in the Iwo Jima photo?

by Haydee Clotter | May 9, 2016 | Living, Topics

ARLINGTON, VA — Who could forget the iconic photo of the six men that stood atop Mt. Suribachi in Iwo Jima, Japan, raising the American flag on Feb. 23, 1945? An investigation into the photo may prove one of men may have been falsely identified. Veterans...
First Lady announces new jobs for veterans

First Lady announces new jobs for veterans

by Haydee Clotter | May 9, 2016 | Demographics, Living, Topics

WASHINGTON — The First Lady announced new jobs for more than a 100,000 veterans and military spouses. CEO Amazon Jeff Bazos was on hand and said that his company would hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses. Published in conjunction with
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