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New wave of Black women immortalized in American culture
The Maya Angelou coin is the first in a series of quarters to be released over the next few years, signaling a shift towards more diverse representation on American currency.
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New wave of Black women immortalized in American culture
The Maya Angelou coin is the first in a series of quarters to be released over the next few years, signaling a shift towards more diverse representation on American currency.
Five Races: A Look at the Most Contentious Races in the 2020 Senate Election
WASHINGTON -- The Nov. 3 election will not only decide who is the next president, but whether Republicans continue to control the Senate, with 35 seats up for grabs. Twenty-five are held by Republicans, five of whom are in close races whose results could hand control...
McCarthy Calls For Repeal of Law Protecting Social Media from Liability
WASHINGTON -- House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Thursday said a law protecting internet companies from liability for the content posted to their social media platforms should be repealed and condemned Twitter for deleting a tweet from the account of Republicans...
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Grants give international women new opportunities
Margaret McNamara Memorial fund gives women the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Grants give international women new opportunities
Margaret McNamara Memorial fund gives women the opportunity of a lifetime.
2012 NCAA men’s basketball champions visit the White House
President Obama welcomed University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team to the White House to congratulate the Wildcats on their eighth NCAA title.
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Martin’s parents say they are thankful for Zimmerman’s arrest
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U.S-Colombia hold diplomatic dialogue in Washington
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Colombian Foreign minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo Wednesday and discussed security, narcotics and the Venezuelan crisis.
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U.S-Colombia hold diplomatic dialogue in Washington
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Colombian Foreign minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo Wednesday and discussed security, narcotics and the Venezuelan crisis.
Liberty doesn’t mean life: Report shows freed cities in Iraq and Syria face major hurdles
WASHINGTON – Cities in Iraq and Syria that have been liberated from Islamic State control still suffer a great deal of violence at the hands of the extremist group, but the attacks may be ISIS’s reaction to its weakening foothold in the region, according to a report...
Protesters Outside Qatar Embassy Demand More US Pressure Against State-Sponsored Terrorism
WASHINGTON -- Protesters picketing outside the Embassy of Qatar on Wednesday demanded that President Donald Trump take concrete actions to pressure Qatar, which has been boycotted by five Arab nations, to stop state-sponsored terrorism. The approximately 50...
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Building a new future for STEM in Pakistan, one robot at a time
The high schoolers behind Pakistan’s FIRST Global robotics team are showing that science, technology, engineering, and math are as fun as they are essential.
Elizabeth Warren calls for breaking up the banks
In blunt message, Sen. Warren says bigger banks should be limited to ‘boring banking.’
Members of Congress join union workers to fight against expedited approval of Trans-Pacific Partnership
On Wednesday, lawmakers joined a crowd of 600 union workers from across the country in front of the Capitol to protest fast-tracking the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Young immigrants demand deportation relief for families
With the unsettled border crisis still looming, the window for Congress to act on immigration is dwindling before a five-week break. Young immigrants are continuing to call on President Barack Obama to use executive authority to help solve the crisis, while the...
Baby boomers say they’re not ready for the future, survey says
A Volunteers of America panel addressed areas baby boomers should think about as they age.
Tech companies play key role in push for immigration reform
Tech companies are a prominent player in the push for immigration reform, and they’re not happy with some points in the Democrats’ proposed framework for reform.
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Is China a “lifesaver” for US clean energy industry?
WASHINGTON – Chinese investments in renewable energy projects have reached record levels worldwide. And U.S. energy experts predict more money will pour into the U.S. clean energy sector in the near future, although the investments have lagged recently. In 2014 alone,...
Potomac River gets failing grade
The Potomac River has once again received a failing grade in the annual Chesapeake Bay report card, but the fact that the quality of the river hasn’t worsened significantly despite rising population in the area is a fragile sign of progress. But make no mistake: the river is in bad shape.
Taking the lead in solar power
The Virgin Islands is considering using alternative energy sources, such as solar power, to better equip itself to cope with rising fossil fuel costs.
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