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Biden Administration Announces Executive Order To Close Educational Gap And Bring Equity For Black Americans

President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Tuesday (Oct. 19) that seeks to begin the necessary work to address and eliminate the racial disparities in U.S. education and, as a result, provide economic opportunity. The administration has directed a working group made up of senior officers across government agencies to study and to implement best practices that will improve education and ultimately financial outcomes for Black Americans.

Rice reactor turns greenhouse gas into pure liquid fuel

Lab's 'green' invention reduces carbon dioxide into valuable fuels

A common greenhouse gas could be repurposed in an efficient and environmentally friendly way with an electrolyzer that uses renewable electricity to produce pure liquid fuels.

Election 2020: With Hyper-Partisan Politics, Who Needs Russian Interference?

To be clear: hyper-partisanship poses a greater threat to our elections than any foreign government ever will. As the race for 2020 comes to a slow boil with 23 Democratic candidates currently vying for the nomination to oppose President Trump, the partisan politics have already begun to shape the issues we are supposed to really care about.

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House Chair Waters leads charge to return consumer protection to CFPB

Payday loan regulation supported by lawmakers and more than 50 advocates

On March 7, the House Financial Services Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Maxine Waters marked the first time that the new Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) appeared for a hearing in this capacity. Entitled, Putting Consumers First? A Semi-Annual Review of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,” the session is the first of two mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Financial Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Twice a year, CFPB’s Director must report to each chamber of Congress.

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PepsiCo Kicks Off "Game Day Grub Match: Athlete Face-Off" Challenging Football Stars To Cook Up Winning Game Day Dishes

Digital Content Series Features Greg Jennings, Nick Mangold and Rashad Jennings Battling in the Kitchen before a Celebrity Chef Judging Panel

Winning Athlete's Dish to Appear on the Buffalo Wild Wings Menu at Mall of America in Minneapolis, Home of Super Bowl LII

McCormick files lawsuit to have undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania Senate race

Dave McCormick's campaign filed a lawsuit Monday evening to have all undated ballots counted in Pennsylvania's too-close-to-call Senate primary race, where he is currently narrowly trailing Republican rival Mehmet Oz.

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Bank of England warns risk of UK financial crisis hasn't gone away

For the second time in two days, the Bank of England has been forced to offer extra support to UK markets still reeling from the government's announcement last month that it would slash taxes and increase borrowing.

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Democrats must respond to young voters

"Dance with the one that brung you," goes the old saw. Democrats would be wise to absorb its wisdom. In the last election, pundits expected a "red wave," with inflation high, Biden unpopular, and the history of midterm elections. Instead, Democrats were handed the best midterm results of any party since the 2002 midterm when Republicans were boosted by the post-9/11 sentiments.

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As Student Loan Payments Resume, Timely Tips and Help for Borrowers 6 Key Steps from Federal Agencies

Days before student borrowers across the nation resume student loan payments after a more than two-year pause prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a diverse group of 20 cities and counties representing more than 1.2 million people with nearly $50 billion in student loan debt sent a letter on September 21 to President Biden. Although the letter began by applauding his leadership in pursuing debt relief, it also urged even more persistent and aggressive actions.

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Nikki Haley announces 2024 White House bid

Former South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley announced Tuesday in a video that she will run for president in 2024, becoming the first major rival to challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.

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Russia arrests US-Russian citizen for treason; she gave $51 to Ukraine, employer says

A US-Russian dual citizen was arrested in Russia on charges of treason for allegedly donating just $51 to a Ukrainian charity, her Californian employer said.

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Dominion wants Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch to testify at trial, court filing shows

Dominion wants to put Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch on the witness stand at next month's expected defamation trial against Fox News, according to court filings.

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At least 2,000 dead and 10,000 believed missing in Libya as ‘catastrophic’ flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes

At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed sending water flowing into already inundated areas.

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Heat can kill on the job, and these workers are dying

A record heat wave stretching from California to Florida has caused dozens of deaths, filled some hospitals to pandemic levels and prompted government warnings about avoiding extended exposure to heat. But the federal agency charged with protecting you on the job can do little or nothing if your boss orders you to work outside in the searing summer sun.

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Trump to Llift Military Gear Ban for Local Police

The Trump administration will unveil a new plan Monday to roll back limits on a controversial program that provides local law enforcement agencies with surplus military gear, marking the end of a policy implemented during the Obama administration.

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Sunnyside resident’s efforts prompt major facelift for neighborhood park tennis courts

City and tennis groups celebrate ribbon cutting at Sunnyside Park

-Rebecca Williams planned to play softball at Jack Yates High School but found her sports niche in tennis when she signed up for the free Houston Tennis Association National Junior Tennis & Learning summer enrichment program at Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Sunnyside Park.

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What we know so far about the Santa Fe school shooting

Nine students and a teacher were killed Friday morning in a shooting at Santa Fe High School in the southeastern Texas city of Santa Fe. It's the 22nd school shooting in the US in 2018. As of 2:30 p.m. ET, this is what we know:

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The Janus Case and The Continuing Attack On Workers

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Janus v. AFSCME; a ruling is expected in a few months. The case is the culmination of a concerted right-wing attack on the unions of teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses and other public sector workers.

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Documents Detail Confusion in Police Response to Parkland Shooting

As a gunman killed petrified students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month, officers outside could not immediately work together to locate the gunfire or the shooter.

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'Booth babes' Are Vanishing From Auto Shows

There's something different about this year's Geneva Motor Show: The "booth babes" are almost all gone.