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Robert F. Smith pledged to wipe out the debt of the graduating class at Morehouse College. Now the students are anxiously waiting to hear what happens next.
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Activists on both sides of the abortion fight have long chosen their words carefully, coining terms like “pro-life,” “pro-choice” and “partial-birth abortion.”
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Should the Electoral College Be Eliminated? 15 States Are Trying to Make It Obsolete May 23, 2019
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Was That Ralph Northam in Blackface? An Inquiry Ends Without Answers May 22, 2019
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Hackers Are Holding Baltimore Hostage: How They Struck and What’s Next May 22, 2019
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Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
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With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
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The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

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China factories releasing thousands of tonnes of illegal CFC gases, study finds May 23, 2019
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India election: counting begins with Narendra Modi poised for victory May 23, 2019
The hugely popular BJP Hindu nationalist leader expected to have brushed aside economic woes to claim another term Counting has begun in India of more than 600 million votes cast in the country’s marathon six-week election.This year’s polls, held over seven phases starting on 11 April, have been described as a contest for the soul of India, with Narendra Mod […]
Fugitive's deal with police: I'll surrender if my wanted poster gets 15,000 likes May 22, 2019
Connecticut police negotiated with Jose Simms for the Facebook likes, but an expert says that turns law violations ‘into a joke’A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media, an agreement that at least one expert calls unethical.Jose Simms, 29, who […]
Jakarta riots: Indonesian president says he will not tolerate threats to unity May 23, 2019
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US repatriates family from Syrian detention camp for Isis suspects May 22, 2019
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Pentagon to present plans to send 10,000 more troops to Middle East, officials say May 22, 2019
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Trump financial records: New York judge won't block congressional subpoenas May 22, 2019
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The BBC

India election results 2019: Voters to find out if Modi returns as PM May 23, 2019
Counting begins in a bitterly fought election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Ozone layer: Banned CFCs traced to China say scientists May 22, 2019
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Panasonic 'suspends transactions' with Huawei after US ban May 23, 2019
US restrictions on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei are having a ripple effect across the tech industry.
Not your average police chase May 23, 2019
A woman stole a motorhome and wreaked havoc while police gave chase for half-an-hour in Los Angeles.
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting May 22, 2019
The government cites a growing conflict between humans and the animals, which at times destroy crops.
New US $20 bill with anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman delayed May 23, 2019
The Trump administration says the new redesign, due next year, has been postponed until 2028.
Trump hits back at Democratic 'cover-up' claims May 22, 2019
The president rules out any bipartisan co-operation until Democrats call off "phoney investigations".

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