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Historians: 'Defending history' Is Complicated in the US

In the wake of Charlottesville, Americans are confronting questions about how to make sense of the history of the Confederacy, the Civil War and race in America as they play out in our lives today. CNN Opinion asked a number of historians for their thoughts. The views in these commentaries are their own.

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How Germany Stacks Up Against Its European Neighbors

When German voters head to the polls on September 24, they'll have to choose from a record 42 parties, but there are just two realistic candidates for Chancellor -- incumbent Angela Merkel, of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and her Social Democratic Party (SPD) rival, Martin Schulz.

Live Nation Celebrates National Concert Week By Making Over 2 Million Tickets Available To the Hottest Summer Shows for Only $20

Today Live Nation revealed their fifth annual National Concert Week will take place from May 1st through May 7th and give fans the exclusive opportunity to purchases tickets for just $20 (all-in including fees). Kicking off an epic summer concert season, the offer will include over two million tickets to 2,800+ in-demand shows from Live Nation’s upcoming roster of tours across North America. The tickets will cross multiple genres for every type of live event fan, including Country, Hip-Hop, Latin, Metal, Rock, Pop, and Comedy.

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Biden meets King Charles III for the first time since coronation

President Joe Biden and King Charles III on Monday met for the first time since the British monarch’s coronation, with the US president visiting Windsor Castle for all the pomp and circumstance that comes with a royal meeting.

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Rep. Bass, Bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Host 100+ Foster Youth For 6th Annual Shadow Day

Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth (CCFY) hosted more than 100 current and former foster youth from across the country as part of the 6th Annual Foster Youth Shadow Day in Washington, D.C. Every year, the event allows youth to share their experiences in foster care directly with Member of Congress to help inform and improve child welfare policy. This year’s group came from more than 36 states including Hawaii and Alaska.

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#NoTrumpCare: The Heartless ‘Mother of all Bills’

Jackson Lee: “This ‘mother of all bills’ that you’ve dropped on the American people will leave millions without health insurance. God have mercy on your souls.”

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Rajon Rondo Says Ray Allen Won't Be Invited To Celtics' 10-Year Championship Reunion

“I asked a couple of the guys. I got a no, a no head shake.”

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at the Supreme Court Wednesday and Thursday

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday so that members of the public can pay their respects, the court announced on Monday.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces the Texas Board of Education’s Decision to Drop Historical Figures from Public School Curriculum

Jackson Lee – “Moreover, the range of topics selected for manipulation: the former first lady and first woman to earn the nomination for president of a major political party; the first disabled woman to earn a bachelor’s degree; and, Barry Goldwater, the ethnically Jewish individual to secure the presidential nomination of a major political party—speaks more to a naked desire to prevent learning about these important individuals, than it speaks towards conserving instruction time (the stated reason for the change).”

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11 fraternity members will go to trial in connection to Piazza hazing death

Eleven Penn State fraternity members will head to trial over the death of Timothy Piazza, according to a Monday ruling from Centre County, Pennsylvania, Judge Steven Lachman. The ruling comes after 12 defendants had preliminary hearings over three days that concluded last Friday.

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Nick Cannon Presents MTV Wild 'N Out Live to Make Highly Anticipated Return to the Road in 2020

Tickets On Sale to General Public Starting Friday, January 10 at LiveNation.com

Multi-hyphenate entertainer Nick Cannon announced his wildly popular MTV Wild ‘N Out Live tour will return with dates all over the U.S. kicking off this March. Fans can expect stand up routines by their favorite Wild ‘N Out cast members including DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, Hit Man, Conceited, DJ D-Wreck and Pretty Vee (lineup varies by city), as well as live music performances from some of today’s hottest artists including platinum “My Type” and “Icy Grl” entertainer Saweetie.

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Standing Room Only as Hundreds Gather to Begin Journey to Transformative Travel Improvements

Business and community leaders learned today how they can help move forward 500 miles of travel improvements in the $7.5 billion METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRONext's Business Now event attracted a wide range of vendors. Board members and staff provided an overview of future projects and explained how to do business with the Authority.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following Today’s Hearings of the House Judiciary Committee in the Impeachment Investigation of the President of the United States

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following today’s hearing where the Judiciary Committee received evidence in the impeachment investigation of the President of the United States:

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Mass Shootings in California and Oklahoma

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget issued this statement following shootings Fresno, San Diego, and Oklahoma:

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First Muslim women in Congress: Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar

A pair of districts in the Midwest will add Muslim women to the ranks of the US Congress for the first time, CNN has projected.

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House Republicans Cast Reckless And Dangerous Vote For Massive GOP Tax Scam

Jackson Lee: “The GOP tax plan does nothing to reform the system, and instead offers a multi-trillion dollar giveaway to the wealthiest and raises taxes on the middle class and working families.”

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Fantasia Inducted Into Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. ®

All of her life she wanted to join a sisterhood and now she has. Congrats to Fantasia on becoming the newest honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. ®.

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Alief Taylor High School Alumna Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program

Alief Taylor High School alumna Jessica Tifase has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. She is one of just 38 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2023 summer program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program provides eight-week paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide.

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Angela Alsobrooks' Heartwarming Gesture: Donates Blankets to Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation for Community Well-being

Angela Alsobrooks, accompanied by Team Alsobrooks volunteers from across Maryland, brought warmth and comfort to the Church Square community by delivering dozens of donated blankets to the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation. The blankets, a testament to Team Alsobrooks' spirit of generosity, will be distributed to community members in need during the foundation's weekly food distribution.

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Commissioner Lesley Briones Establishes Precinct4Forward

New nonprofit will accelerate progress in Precinct 4

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of Precinct4Forward, a nonprofit organization that will bring community partners together to improve the quality of life of Harris County Precinct 4’s 1.2 million residents.