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Rev. Jesse Jackson has died. And, U.S. and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks

Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations ...
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Perspective: Welcome the fire horse!

In Chinese astrology the Fire Horse symbolizes passion, courage and a drive for change - essential qualities needed now if we ...
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Longtime civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights leader, minister, and politician, who was a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr ...
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India has long promised 'vibrant' border villages, as China speedily builds up

India's government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, ...
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The record-breaking cocaine boom — and its deadly fallout

Cocaine has made a roaring comeback, and it's having some big negative effects in the U.S. and around the world.
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3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them

The Trump administration is proposing massive changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. We asked disaster experts ...
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Immigration crackdown in Maine is a top issue in battle for key Senate seat

President Trump's immigration policy is complicating Republicans' attempts to maintain control of Congress. A recent ...
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Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists. After cancelation and a year of court battles, the future’s uncertain.

Over the past year, the Trump administration has terminated multiple grants — together worth over $10 million — that were ...
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Australia won't repatriate 34 women and children from Syria

The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic ...
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Two U.S. moms in their 40s rocketed to gold and bronze in Olympic bobsled showdown

American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on ...
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The U.S. women's hockey team is dominating the Olympics. Now they will play for gold

The Americans, whose captain Hilary Knight is leading a generation of thrilling young talent, are undefeated through six ...
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Perspective: My parents danced

They were in sync, a toe-tapping, hip-swirling, dancing machine. It was like the Jitterbug but Mom and Dad made their own ...