Juan Guaido, the self-appointed interim president of Venezuela, explained how he plains to win over the military’s support and put an end to Nicolas Maduro’s dictatorial rule. Guaido, the 35-year-old president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, smashed onto the international scene on Feb. 23 when he stood before an opposition rally and declared himself the …
New Zealand politicians, members of the media, and non-Muslim women embraced displays of Muslim faith Friday in an effort to show solidarity with the country’s Muslim community after the Christchurch shootings. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern donned a hijab, along with thousands of other non-Muslim women, and recited a passage from the Koran at a ceremony …
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Existing-home sales and contract signings both saw modest gains in March, even as low supply and higher mortgage rates continued to affect overall affordability, according to the National Association of Realtors. The association released a 56-second animated video summarizing how the housing market performed in March, as well as a look at consumer optimism about buying …
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Under the direction of President Trump, the Department of Defense remains focused on safeguarding our nation. We have deep respect for Secretary Mattis’ lifetime of service, and it has been a privilege to serve as his deputy secretary. As acting secretary of defense, I now look forward to working with President Trump to carry out …
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That sound. That unforgettable drum sound that showed up in iconic 80’s hits like “In the Air Tonight” was an accident. Over the past few years, a general nostalgia for the 1980s has infiltrated music, film, and television. Those gated reverb drums of the ’80s – you know that punchy percussive sound popularized by Phil …
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New York City hiked its minimum wage for the third time in three years on Jan. 1 and small business owners are struggling to adapt to the steadily increasing labor costs. New York City’s minimum wage rose to $15 an hour for all employers with more than 10 employees at the start of 2019. Small …
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U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has been negotiating with the Taliban on a peace deal in Doha for the last 4 days with talks set to continue Friday. New reporting confirms reports from Conservative Daily News, the Afghan Herald, and other outlets that the Taliban has agreed to block other terrorist groups like …
Dozens of people died after getting lost in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument because federal regulations prohibited officials from putting directional signs in place, a Utah county commissioner said. Leland Pollock, the commission chair for Garfield County in Utah, testified in front of Congress Wednesday in favor of President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back …
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There are many people who worry about their health as they get older. Health problems are a natural part of aging, as everything from our vision to our general and dental health can start to suffer. However, one of the most frightening prospects for many older people is the thought of losing cognitive function. While …
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The Coalition has liberated territory in Syria that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) formerly controlled, but the campaign against ISIS is not over, Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Dana W. White said. The process of returning U.S. troops home from Syria has begun as the campaign transitions to its next phase. The United States …
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