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First Lady Michelle Obama- Creating Opportunity for Native Youth

April 11, 2015

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First Lady Michelle Obama- Creating Opportunity for Native Youth The White House Office of the First Lady For Immediate Release April 08, 2015 Prepared Remarks of First Lady Michelle Obama for White House Convening on Creating Opportunity for Native Youth As Prepared for Delivery Washington, DC Good morning everyone, and welcome to the White House.  […]

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NASA scientist believes we will discover extraterrestrial life coming in 20 to 30 years

April 8, 2015

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NASA scientist believes we will discover extraterrestrial life coming in 20 to 30 years Water in the Universe Speaking on a panel discussion on Tuesday about water in the universe, NASA’s chief scientist Ellen Stofan said she believes the first indications of alien life could come by 2025 — with more concrete evidence of extraterrestrial […]

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Barbados planning to replace Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

March 25, 2015

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Barbados planning to replace Queen Elizabeth II as head of state By Carol Williams And David McFadden The Associated Press BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados plans to remove Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state and replace her with a ceremonial president from the Caribbean island, a former British territory once known as “Little England” […]

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United Nations: Permanent memorial in New York honoring victims of transatlantic slave trade

March 25, 2015

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United Nations: Permanent memorial in New York honoring victims of transatlantic slave trade United Nations A permanent memorial to honor the victims of one of the most horrific tragedies of modern history will be revealed at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, when the world marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims […]

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Data from China’s finest telescope released worldwide

March 20, 2015

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Data from China’s finest telescope released worldwide Xinhua BEIJING- China on Thursday made observation data from the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) available to scientists worldwide. LAMOST, China’s leading optical telescope project, was completed in 2008 to collect high quality spectra, key to astronomers reading celestial bodies’ chemical composition, density, atmosphere and […]

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Nigeria’s capital city builds a new iconic structure -Millenium Tower

March 11, 2015

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Nigeria’s capital city builds a new iconic structure -Millenium Tower The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is located in the capital city of Abuja. The tower is designed by Manfredi Nicoletti, an Italian architect, and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which includes the Nigeria Cultural Centre and Municipal Building. Construction progress Rendering of […]

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NASA spacecraft becomes first to orbit Ceres, a dwarf planet

March 7, 2015

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NASA spacecraft becomes first to orbit Ceres, a dwarf planet NASA news release NASA’s Dawn spacecraft has become the first mission to achieve orbit around a dwarf planet. The spacecraft was approximately 38,000 miles (61,000 kilometers) from Ceres when it was captured by the dwarf planet’s gravity at about 4:39 a.m. PST (7:39 a.m. EST) […]

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Fury 325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster

March 6, 2015

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Fury325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster The Fury325 coaster at Carowinds, an amusement park in Charlotte, will be the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster. A “giga coaster” rises between 300-399 feet in height. Fury325 is 325 feet (99.06m) tall. The 81-degree initial drop allows for speeds of 95 miles per hour (152.88 […]

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Remembering Yesteryear: American carnivals once held “Hit The Nigger Baby”

February 7, 2015

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Remembering Yesteryear: American carnivals once held “Hit The Nigger Baby” contest As the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom officially celebrate Black History Month we flashback to never forget yesteryear. It is not too long ago when a popular game was played at carnivals across the United States. That game was known by many […]

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Construction Update: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

January 26, 2015

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Construction Update: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Occupying the last available space on the National Mall, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will be situated prominently between the National Museum of American History and 15th Street, next to the Washington Monument. When it opens to the public […]

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