Four Muslim artists are featured in the Giving is Beautiful charity art gallery opening on December 26, 2021, at the MAS-ICNA convention being held at McCormick Place in Chicago. Continue reading
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Chicago proposes ban on ‘distracted walking’
Chicago may follow Hawaii in fining pedestrians who use mobile devices while walking. Diane Hodges reports. Continue reading
Eurek-baa: Scientists find sheep can recognise human faces
CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (UNKNOWN/DATE UPLOADED: NOVEMBER 7, 2017) (JENNY MORTON/UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE) – Sheep have been trained to recognise the faces of celebrities, including former U.S. President Barack Obama, by University of Cambridge scientists who hope it may help with understanding neurodegenerative diseases. Continue reading
Time-lapse video captures sky over Illinois during eclipse
CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES (AUGUST 21, 2017) (REUTERS) – Time-lapse video captured the sky over Carbondale, Illinois, during a solar eclipse on Monday (August 21). Continue reading
‘What is wrong with you?’ Michelle Obama asks as govt relaxes her school lunch rules
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MAY 12, 2017) (NBC)- Former first lady Michelle Obama made her first high-profile public appearance on Friday (May 12) since leaving the White House in January.
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Barack Obama, next French president?
Four friends launch a petition to ask former U.S. President Barack Obama to campaign in France’s 2017 presidential election.
U.S. senate votes to launch repeal of Obamacare
The U.S. Senate takes a first concrete step toward dismantling President Barack Obama’s signature health insurance program. Graham Mackay reports. Continue reading
Race relations, economic recovery dominate Obama’s domestic policy legacy
U.S. President Barack Obama will leave office without having implemented new gun control measures and with Americans saying that race relations are getting worse, but the 44th president can take pride in bringing the U.S. back from financial ruins, providing healthcare to millions and seeing the nation enact same-sex marriage as law, analysts say.
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WH declines to comment on Kushner appointment, points to own ethical standards
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest says Obama administration officials went through great lengths to comply with strict ethical requirements of working in the White House. Continue reading
West Virginia mayor out after “ape in heels” comment
The mayor of a tiny West Virginia town has resigned amid outrage over her comment on social media describing first lady Michelle Obama an “ape in heels”. Linda So reports.
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