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How America Changed Under Obama [A Data Analysis]
New ReviewA data-driven look at how the U.S. changed under the presidency of Barack Obama.
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An Idea for Obama's Post-Presidency
New ReviewThe Obama Center explained: when President Obama leaves office in January, 2017, he will be just 56 and-a-half years young, with at least two whole decades of productive working years ahead of him. He’ll also have the best perspective on...
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American Revolution: Greatest Revolutions, Part 2
New ReviewThe American and French Revolutions change the power dynamics of the world. Part 2 of our educational timeline of History's Greatest Revolutions.
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America's Sources of Immigration (1850-Today)
New ReviewA state-by-state look at the history of U.S. immigration, showing the leading country of origin for newcomers in each territory, by decade.
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America's Marijuana Laws & The 2016 Election
New ReviewA look at marijuana laws across the United States.
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Who Was Pope Francis? (1936-2025)
New ReviewPope Francis -- Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936 and is the eldest of five children.
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The Major Accomplishments of President Barack Obama
New ReviewAn examination of President Barack Obama's achievements over his two terms in office.
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The History of the Republican Party (1854-2016)
New ReviewThe story of the GOP, from Abraham Lincoln to Donald Trump.
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Anonymous Authors Of Love Letters Uplift The Lonely
While it is exciting to see the bold type of a newly arrived email from an old friend or the pulsing dots of a long awaited text, there is still something special about the arrival of a hand written, stamped envelope in your home...
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Singer, Poet, Activist, Lupus Survivor - Shanelle Gabriel
"Rock out...live your life....live your art!" This was Brooklyn, New York native Shanelle Gabriel's response to her diagnosis of Lupus, an autoimmune disease where your body's immune system, that usually fights infections, attacks...
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Harlem Theatre Gives Actors The Chance To Perform Classics For Their Community
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” This poignant line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet perfectly captures the inner desires of a group of actors, directors, designers, playwrights, and technicians, mostly from Harlem, who are...
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New NY Crypto Task Force Looks for Balance in Regulation, Growth: Assemblyman Vanel
New York is getting into a crypto state of mind with plans to create the nation's first Crypto Task Force. "New York State is the financial capital of the world, and we must have the proper regulations and proper balance to be able to...
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Don't Credit Cynthia Nixon for Cuomo's Pot Shift: N.Y. Assemblyman Gottfried
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo may have radically changed his stance on marijuana ー but his former Democratic primary opponent Cynthia Nixon shouldn't be congratulated for his shift, according to New York State Assembly Health Committee...
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Is the coronavirus a threat to democracy? | Inside Story
Researchers at Freedom House say the pandemic has been used to roll back democracy and human rights in 80 countries.
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Meet The Doggie Dress Designer Whose Fashions Have Inspired So Many!
What's more fun than watching a fashion show? How about a fashion show featuring incredibly cute dogs?? That's exactly what took place recently at New York City's Historic Hotel Pennsylvania. The New York Pet Fashion Show (NYPFS) is...
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Deaf Choreographer Creates Touching Ballet For Deaf And Hearing Communities Alike
BalletNext's search for innovation led the New York City-based company and its Artistic Director Michele Wiles to a first-of-its-kind production, a ballet called "Follin." "Follin" is a performance that incorporates American Sign...
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Mobile Meditation Studio Is Helping Busy New Yorkers Have A “Calmer” Day!
Ever need a break from your crazy chaotic lifestyle of the BIG CITY, even for just a few minutes? Long-time meditator and breast cancer survivor, Kristin Westbrook saw the need for a convenient, calm space to relax, so she opened "Calm...
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Orphaned Children Get A Second Chance Thanks To Miracle Foundation
After quitting her job to travel the world for a year, this woman found her passion… in bringing life-changing care to the world's orphans. Caroline Boudreaux founded Miracle Foundation on Mother's Day in 2000 with the goal of empowering...
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Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting
Crowds gather in New York city to see iconic tree illuminated with 50,000 LED lights
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Hang out with the Rolling Stones in New York
After London, the Rolling Stones are bringing their travelling exhibition, ‘Exhibitionism’, to New York. Featuring 500 items of rare memorabilia, it’s an immersive journey from the very beginnings of the iconic rock band to the heights...
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Trump Tower climber surrenders
Emergency personnel capture a man attempting to scale the Trump Tower in New York
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Broadway hit ‘Smash’ scoops Pulitzer prize
Broadway smash ‘Hamilton’ has scooped this year’s Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The hip-hop stage biography is about an orphan immigrant from the Caribbean who rises to the highest ranks of American society. It is based on Ron Chernow’s...
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Extra security for Times Square
More than 6,000 officers will be out to police New Year's celebrations
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How to Model in New York, Paris or Milan
Howcast - Learn how to model in New York, Paris, or Milan from model scout Trudi Tapscott in this Howcast video.