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09-20-2024 10:21 am • PDX and SEA Weather
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Chicago has transformed into one of the most fortified locations in the world this summer as the Windy City plays host to the Democratic National Convention (DNC). With the influx of thousands of delegates, media personnel, and political dignitaries, the city has seen unprecedented security measures involving the Secret Service and state and local police, turning downtown Chicago into a near-impenetrable fortress.
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Could Americans’ sexism tank yet another woman’s quest for the U.S. presidency? AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast
Trump, who has a history of making sexist statements, asserted that foreign leaders would regard Harris as a “play toy,” referred to her as unintelligent, and is now commenting on her appearance.
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In 1974, Harlem’s deserted streets told the story of a neighborhood left behind. This year, Harlem Week celebrated its 50th anniversary with 18 days of free programming. It has become a living tribute to Harlem’s history of greats and reveals how the neighborhood earned its reputation as a “Black Mecca” of the world.
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Black male voters and their priorities have never been more important than in the 2024 presidential election. Both Democrats and Republicans are campaigning hard to win Black men's votes. Black voters have historically prioritized policies on civil rights and economic mobility and chosen to support Democratic candidates. So will Black men turn out in high numbers this year and will they maintain traditional support for Democratic candidates?
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Investigators say the latest search for the remains of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has ended with three more containing visible gunshot wounds. State archaeologist Kary Stackelbeck said Friday the three are among 11 sets of remains exhumed during the latest search in Oaklawn Cemetery and that one of the three also had burn injuries
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Many rural hospitals have closed in the last decade in the United States and a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says about 700 more are at risk of shuttering. Health advocates, hospital and clinic administrators and rural residents across the country say changing health outcomes and health care itself in rural America needs to start at the local level. That's especially true in communities of color that may lack trust in the medical field.
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Supporters of Kamala Harris (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
It’s a tale as old as time – a story that pops up every election, almost like clockwork. The narrative is the same this election cycle. There is a palpable excitement about the possibility of young people making their voices heard in 2024. Young people, in particular, have broadly voiced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, who will officially accept her party’s presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22, 2024.
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“Our history is not just about the past; it’s about our present and our future,” Biden said during the announcement. “The Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument will help us remember an unspeakable attack on the Black community and honor the Americans who came together in its aftermath to help deliver on the promise of civil rights.”
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In a move hailed as a significant win for seniors, the Biden administration announced it has successfully negotiated substantial price reductions for 10 of Medicare’s most expensive and widely used prescription drugs. The result of intense negotiations with pharmaceutical giants, the move is expected to deliver billions in savings for both U.S. taxpayers and millions of older Americans who rely on these medications to manage chronic and life-threatening conditions.
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Flerentin “Flex” Jean-Baptiste, 16 (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)
Roughly one in four students remained chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, according to an analysis by The Associated Press and Stanford University economist Thomas Dee. Schools are working to identify students with slipping attendance, then providing help. They’re also communicating with parents, who often aren’t aware their child is missing so much school or why it’s problematic.
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