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Apr 17 2024
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says U.S. aid is crucial for global security
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two years into the war between Ukraine and Russia, funding Ukraine's fight has become a fight of its own in a divided Congress. This week, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Chicago – home to a large Ukrainian population and many refugees. He joined Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the governor's sister, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery
CBS News (Online)Apr 06 2024
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Daughter of Vietnamese refugees shines on the basketball court and gives back at home and abroad
Basketball star and daughter of Vietnamese refugees says she takes nothing for granted Basketball star and daughter of Vietnamese refugees says she takes nothing for granted Basketball star and daughter of Vietnamese refugees says she takes nothing for granted DEDHAM - A high school basketball star who grew up in Dorchester is now shining on the court and lending a hand to others. Christina
CBS News (Online)Jan 28 2024
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House Republicans unveil articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: 'Threatens our national security'
House Republicans unveiled articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday morning. "Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in violation of his oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, to bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and to well and faithfully discharge the duties of his office, has
The BlazeMar 19 2024
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Refugee Convicted of Murder After Albuquerque Muslim Killings
An Afghan refugee accused of carrying out three deadly ambush-style shootings of Muslim men in Albuquerque two years ago was convicted of first-degree murder on Monday for one of the killings. Muhammad Syed now faces life in prison for the slaying of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein. Syed is set to face further trials in the other killings, all of which took place over the course of a few weeks in
Daily BeastApr 21 2024
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Ecuador Votes to Tighten Security Measures Amid Nationwide Wave of Violence
QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador’s fledgling president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence. An official quick count showed that Ecuadorians overwhelmingly voted “yes” to all nine questions focused on tightening security measures, rejecting only two proposals on more controversial economic measures.
Time MagazineMar 21 2024
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Indonesian rescue at sea of Rohingya refugees is a reminder of an ordeal that began in Myanmar
Rohingya refugees climb onto a National Search and Rescue Agency boat as they are being rescued after their boat capsized in the waters off West Aceh, Indonesia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. The wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah) A dramatic story of survival and rescue
San Diego Union-TribuneApr 09 2024
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America's Social Security Timebomb
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a grave insolvency threat as more Americans begin claiming their government-funded retirement benefits, and millions of beneficiaries could face monumental cuts if action is not taken.
Social Security forms the bedrock on which millions of Americans fund their retirement plans.
In 2022, the SSA paid out retirement, survivor and
NewsweekMar 24 2024
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Tribute dinner to honor contributions of refugee and immigrant women in Chicago
Tribute dinner to honor contributions of refugee and immigrant women in Chicago ThePrayerTalk is culminating Women's History Month with a dinner at S.J. Gregory Auditorium to honor refugee and immigrant women's contributions. ThePrayerTalk is culminating Women's History Month with a dinner at S.J. Gregory Auditorium to honor refugee and immigrant women's contributions. ThePrayerTalk is
ABC 7 ChicagoApr 18 2024
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Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Thursday on a resolution that would allow the state of Palestine to join the United Nations as a full member, a step the United States opposes and will veto if necessary. Malta, which holds the council presidency this month, announced that the vote will take place following a ministerial meeting on the Palestinians’ bid to raise their
Washington Post