Mexican president’s US visit cordial, lacking in substance

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador returned to Mexico on Thursday buoyed by a cordial first encounter… MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador returned…

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Fairfax Co. teachers advocate to stay out of the classroom this fall

Teacher’s unions in Fairfax County pushed for virtual classes to continue this fall during a town hall meeting Sunday afternoon. Teacher’s unions in Fairfax County pushed for virtual classes to…

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Parents, staff weigh in on Prince George’s County school plans for fall

A recent Prince George’s County Public Schools survey found many parents, educators and staff want to continue at-home instruction in the fall. One of Maryland’s largest school systems says a…

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Fifth weekend of DC protests marked by calm and oppressive heat after contentious week

Protests spurred by the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May continue for a fourth week in the District. Temperatures in the 90s on Saturday tamped down…

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The Remarkable Story of Vivien Thomas, the Black Man Who Helped Invent Heart Surgery

In 1989, Washingtonian published what might be the most popular article in its history. “Like Something the Lord Made,” by Katie McCabe, tells of Viven Thomas, an African American lab…

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Europe’s borders reopen but long road for tourism to recover

BERLIN (AP) — Mallorca’s first tourists in 93 days touched down Monday, saying they feel safe in the popular Spanish… BERLIN (AP) — Mallorca’s first tourists in 93 days touched…

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Food and Travel Bloggers – What Can We Do in the Name of Equity and Justice?

The death of George Floyd has created a momentous shift in our country’s complacent attitudes towards facing and fixing our institutionalized racism. However, it is hopeful to see federal reform plans,…

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Anne Arundel, Frederick counties to follow Md. guidance on indoor dining, more

Two other Maryland counties are aligning with the state’s Phase Two guidelines, and will reopen additional services Friday. Two other Maryland counties are aligning with the state’s Phase Two guidelines,…

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PHOTOS: DC protests continue into 10th day

1/24 Demonstrators raise their fists as they protest against police brutality and the death of George Floyd, across from the White House on June 7, 2020 in Washington, DC. –…

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The Latest: Curfew order in Atlanta following violent night

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a… The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd,…

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