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Afghanistan: Is withdrawal the last solution or the best?
Afghanistan: Is withdrawal the last solution or the best? President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he would withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, because “it is time to end America’s longest war.” In all, 42 years have passed since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979. …
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End of an era in Cuba with Castro’s resignation
End of an era in Cuba with Castro’s resignation HAVANA (AP) — Raul Castro said Friday he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership that began with his brother Fidel and country’s 1959 revolution. The 89-year-old Castro made the announcement in a speech at the opening of…
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Major League Baseball average salaries down
While the salaries of Major League Baseball players have increased dramatically since the AP started tracking them in 1989, they have now started declining slightly beginning in 2017. They are now down 6.4% since then. The Associated Press has the story: MLB salaries decreased since 2017, but the higher paid players are making millions NEW…
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Dwyane Wade becomes NBA team co-owner
Former NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade is acquiring ownership in the youngest ownership group in the NBA league. He has chosen to buy into the Utah Jazz, confirming that he will not be joining the Heat leadership group. The Associated Press has the story: 13-time NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade joins the Utah Jazz as co-owner SALT…
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‘In the Heights’ kicks of Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival begins this year on June 9. It was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The drama features every day life in a Dominican suburb of Washington D.C. The Associated Press has the story: New York’s Tribeca Film Festival resumes this year with a Dominican-themed drama NEW YORK (AP) —…
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Black actress Viola Davis receives Hasty Pudding Award
The actress who has received the most Oscar nominations for a black woman has just received a Hasty Pudding Award. Viola Davis, famous for her roles in movies depicting racial issues, was given the award by Harvard University. The Associated Press has the story: Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year Award goes to Viola Davis…
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Stocks, S&P 500 rising after bond increases
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic decrease, the stock market is rebounding. Friday ended a good week as the S&P 500 went up 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 3% as of 2:02 p.m. Eastern. The Associated Press has the story: Tick up in bond yields helps lift bank stocks Major indexes…
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Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory dies at 52
After a battle with cancer, the actress known for “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies has died. Helen McCrory was 52. The Associated Press has the story: British actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer AP – British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has…
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Home construction increasing at fastest rate since 2006
As the economy turns around due to COVID-19 receding, there are some phenomenal leaps and bounds taking place. The construction of new homes and apartments increased 19.4% in March over February growth. The Associated Press has the story: Housing construction rebounds in March to 2006 levels WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in…
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Chicago reacts to police fatally shooting 13-year old
Rocked by recent high-profile police shootings of minorities, Chicago is now in the spotlight again after video was released showing a Chicago police offer fatally shooting a 13-year-old Hispanic boy. The boy dropped his gun and put his hands in the air before the police officer shot him. The Associated Press has the story: Video…
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