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Kerry 'Deeply Moved' on Hiroshima Visit
John Kerry said he was “deeply moved" and "honored” to visit Hiroshima, Japan on Monday.United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, near the en
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Children and Cattle Compete at Houston Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls from across the United States were in Houston, Texas last month for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.The Houston rodeo is one of the biggest shows of its k
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More Than 100 Die in Temple Fire in Southern India
An explosion caused by fireworks killed more than 100 people at a temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala early Sunday.Thousands of people had gathered at the temple near the
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Survey: US H-1B Visa Policies Too Restrictive
A survey of American business leaders finds many of them believe the non-immigrant H-1B visa program should be reformed.These visas let American companies employ for up to six year
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Amnesty International Reports Sharp Jump in Executions
More people were put to death last year than in any year since 1989, according to Amnesty International.The rights group reported that at least 1,634 people worldwide were executed
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US Military Dog Awarded Top Honor for Bravery
A British animal charity has given its top award for bravery to a U.S. military service dog.Lucca, a German shepherd, completed six years of active service with the United States m
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Pope Urges Church to Welcome Divorced, Remarried Catholics
Pope Francis has called on the Roman Catholic Church to welcome divorced and remarried Catholics without making changes to the church’s teachings.The Vatican released a 256-p
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Turks Questioning Migrant Deal with EU
A small group of Turkish activists welcomed the first deported migrants as they arrived at the Turkish port of Dikili. However, many Turks are questioning whether their country can
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Vietnam’s Parliament Approves New Prime Minister
Vietnamese lawmakers approved Nguyen Xuan Phuc as the country’s new prime minister Thursday.Phuc was the only candidate for the position. He was chosen at the Vietnamese Comm
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New York's Emergency Crews Learning Mandarin
When emergency workers arrive at an old firehouse in New York City, the way they greet each other is not what you might expect.These first responders say, "Ni Hao!”“Ni
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More People Move to Houston in US
More people moved to the Houston, Texas area in one year than to any other metropolitan area in the United States.The U.S. Census Bureau recently released information about the gro
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Raising a Glass for National Beer Day
This is What’s Trending Today.April 7 was National Beer Day in the United States.National Beer Day is not a real holiday.But a lot of Americans are celebrating on social medi
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Islamic State Suffers More Setbacks in Syria
Islamic State (IS) militants have been defeated in northern Syria by rebel fighters and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, according to sources close to the fighting.Milita
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Do You Speak English Better than US Candidates?
This is What’s Trending Today.A new study suggests you might be a better English speaker than the candidates running for president of the United States.Carnegie Mellon Univer
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US Uses Fake University to Stop Visa Fraud
United States officials say 21 people were arrested for their reported involvement in a plot to help foreign nationals stay in the country illegally.The program enabled over 1,000
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Nine-Year-Old Defends Reporting Murder Story
A 9-year-old reporter is defending her work after people in her small Pennsylvania town criticized her for covering a murder.They said Hilde Kate Lysiak should be “playing wi
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Myanmar Creates New Post for Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's parliament has created a new position for the head of the newly elected ruling party, Aung San Suu Kyi.Lawmakers voted Tuesday to establish the position of State Counsel
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US Sends Two Guantanamo Prisoners to Senegal
The United States sent two Libyans from its detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Senegal earlier this week.U.S. State Department officials called the move a “humanitar
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Helen Clark Reaches for Top UN Post
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark says she is a candidate to become the first woman secretary-general of the United Nations.Clark is among eight candidates for the offi
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Why Do Women Join Islamic State?
Jaelyn Young seemed both excited and frightened about what her life would be like when she joined the Islamic State in Syria.Twenty-year-old Young is a former high-school cheerlead
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Japan’s Yen Gains in Value against US Dollar
The Japanese yen has risen to its highest value in relation to the United States dollar in one and one half years.The yen is increasing in value on foreign exchange markets; yet Ja
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Heavy Shooting in Brazzaville, Congo
People opposed to the government exchanged gunfire with police in the Republic of Congo capital of Brazzaville Monday.A police station and a government building were attacked in th
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Best College Basketball Game Ending Ever?
This is What’s Trending Today.It may be the month of April, but Americans are still talking about March Madness.March Madness is the nickname for college basketball tournamen
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Air France Female Crew Members Object to Hijab
France’s national airline will allow female staff to volunteer for a new route to Iran rather than require them.Air France announced that female flight attendants must wear a
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What Was So Cute It Stopped Bay Bridge Traffic?
This is What's Trending Today.The area around the California city of San Francisco has some of the worst traffic in the United States.One of the main bridges that connects San Fra
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