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As South Africa mourns Desmond Tutu, so do LGBTQ groups, Palestinians and climate activists

On Monday, cathedral bells tolled at midday in Cape Town as South Africa began a week of mourning for the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday.

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Democratic party leaders like Biden even if they don't love him -- and that may just be enough

The merchandise stand at the Democratic National Committee meeting where Joe Biden delivered his reelection soft launch this weekend had three tote bag options, two T-shirts, two sweatshirts and a donkey baseball cap, but nothing with any reference to the president himself.

U.S. Department of Education Announces Distribution of All American Rescue Plan ESSER Funds and Approval of All 52 State Education Agency Plans

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that every state education agency (SEA) received approval of their American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan before the end of December 2021. As a result, the Department has distributed all $122 billion of ARP ESSER funds to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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Trump's Impossibly Ambitious Trade Promises

President Donald Trump credits one particular campaign promise with his election victory: Scrapping and rewriting the nation's free trade deals.

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Here's why now is one of the most dangerous times of the pandemic for children, expert says

Students heading back to the classroom for the new school year will be contending with one of the most dangerous times in the pandemic for children. And officials will have to consider many measures to keep them safe from Covid-19, an expert said.

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Declassification of Russia investigation materials poses a risky gambit for GOP

An outspoken bloc of House conservatives continues to call on President Donald Trump to declassify materials related to the Russia investigation as soon as this week, but their latest effort could backfire if it fails to confirm their allegations of serious misconduct, according to several current and former US officials.

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Fed Chair Powell says job market still strong - see breakdown

On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will deliver the first jobs report for 2024, and it’s expected to underscore the strength of the US economy despite 11 rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

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Open Invitation for a Conversation

To all who have expressed outrage, disgust, anxiety, empathy, or bewilderment at how this crisis in social justice can be our reality in 2020, I ask you to take some time and call a friend, colleague, a mixed race relative-someone who is Black or looks Black-and have a real conversation with them.

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Investigators combed through trash and found what they believe is evidence linked to Ana Walshe's disappearance, sources say

After the disappearance of Ana Walshe in Massachusetts, investigators continue uncovering bloodied evidence they believe may be connected to her case.

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The Three Charged In Slaying Of Ahmaud Arbery Face Court Hearing

William Bryan told investigators he heard Travis McMichael use a racial epithet after fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, a Geor- gia Bureau of Investigation agent testified Thursday during preliminary hearings.

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USDA’s Tips for a Food Safe July 4th

Many Americans will be celebrating the Fourth of July outdoors this year, with celebrations including barbecues, picnics and fireworks. No matter how you’re celebrating the Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) encourages you to make food safety a part of the celebrations.

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GreenStreet Unveils Downtown’s First Houston BCycle Art Station

Downtown’s Mixed-use District Partners with Local Artist to Elevate its Existing BCycle Station for Riders

Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, today unveiled an eye-catching new Art Station titled “The Whimsy Station,” brought to life by local artist, designer and muralist Shelbi Nicole, adorning its Houston BCycle station located at GreenStreet, downtown Houston’s vibrant mixed-use district. This marks the first Art Station in downtown Houston, and the fourth in market, for the nonprofit organization’s bike share program.

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China says it will impose sanctions on Boeing and Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales

Beijing said Monday that it will impose sanctions on American companies — including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon — that have been involved in selling weapons to Taiwan.

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So far, 5,800 fully vaccinated people have caught Covid anyway in US, CDC says

About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells CNN.

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Harley-Davidson will move some production out of US after retaliatory tariffs

President Donald Trump's trade policy is backfiring on Harley-Davidson. The company is shifting some production of motorcycles for European customers out of the United States to avoid EU retaliatory tariffs.

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Climate change is helping spread a fungus that attacks bananas

A fungal plant disease from Asia has been spreading across banana-growing areas of Latin America and the Caribbean since the 1960s. New research suggests that climate change is aiding the spread of this highly destructive plant infection.

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Papa John's possible new logo drops the apostrophe

Papa John's is considering a sleek, boxy new logo that turns Papa John's into Papa Johns. The company filed a trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office in late August, but a company representative said that there are no immediate plans to start using the new logo.

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5 Things for Monday, March 13: Preet Bharara, the Netherlands, Michael Brown

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Harris, Booker, Colleagues Demand DOJ Provide Training to Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) on Friday led a letter to Attorney General William Barr and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray demanding racial profiling training for all law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter comes after reports of African American men being targeted by law enforcement based on the CDC’s guidance to wear face coverings.

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Health Doesn’t Stop When a Hurricane Starts

AmeriHealth Caritas shares tips for staying safe and maintaining health following a hurricane

According to the National Weather Service, the North Atlantic hurricane season is approaching its peak.[i] Hurricanes and other natural disasters don’t discriminate in their victims.