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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Biden's Final Message: America's Soul Still Needs Care

In a heartfelt goodbye letter before leaving office, President Joe Biden reminded Americans that the "soul of America" is still in play. He wrote about how the idea of America is powerful and worth fighting for, even though the country hasn't always lived up to its ideals. Biden believes Americans w

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi’s Confirmation: A Test of Independence

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, faced tough questions during her confirmation hearing for attorney general. She was picked by President-elect Donald Trump and had to prove she could be independent from the White House. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee weren’t so sure. They

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Career Efficacy: How Self-Belief Affects Students' Engagement

Educators Liu and their team are revising the order of their names in their upcoming paper, "Walking with Dreams, " set to appear in the journal Behavioral Sciences. They're doing this for two clear reasons. Firstly, they want to give proper credit to the varying contributions each team member made.

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Meet Justice Roberts: The Surprising Truth About the Supreme Court’s Chief

Sometimes, things aren't what they seem. Take Chief Justice John Roberts, for example. Many probably thought he was a political puppet after he helped out a certain former president in a high-profile legal case. But hold on a moment! Looks can be deceiving. Let’s dig into what really happened. Chie

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

St. Paul: Fleeing Felon Shoots at Officer

In the streets of St. Paul, a dangerous chase unfolded as a man with a violent past took aim at an officer. The suspect, 27-year-old Samuel Flowers, had been released from prison and was out on bail for a weapons case. He was spotted by an officer on DUI patrol and attempted to flee after a traffic

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Who's Chasing South Korea's President?

In South Korea, arresting a sitting president is a tough job. President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation by a bunch of law enforcement agencies. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) is leading the charge. They're the only ones with the power to detain him. But they're new and small. The sta

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Vernon Schools Achieved Success in 2024 Despite Challenges

In Vernon, Connecticut, the year 2024 was filled with unique challenges for students and educators alike. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district's superintendent, Joseph Macary, shared some inspiring news about the accomplishments achieved during the year. The schools'

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Michelle Obama to Miss Trump's Inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be present at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, marking the second time she's missed a gathering of former U. S. leaders and their spouses in recent weeks. While her husband, former President Barack Obama, will attend, along with former Presidents Bill C

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Biden's Big Student Loan Forgiveness

President Biden's administration has made a significant move, offering student loan forgiveness to over 150, 000 borrowers. This group includes 85, 000 individuals who were victims of school fraud, 61, 000 people with severe disabilities, and 6, 100 public service workers. So far, the administration

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

What's Biden's Legacy? Americans Weigh In

A recent Gallup poll asked over 500 adults from all 50 states about the U. S. 's progress under President Joe Biden. The results? Many felt the country fell behind on key issues like education, race relations, and energy. Only on LGBTQ rights did a majority think progress was made. Biden's fans, mos

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