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Third man charged in attempted Gambia coup
By:Riham Feshir Article Reprint Federal authorities in Minnesota charged a third man suspected of plotting to overthrow the government in the African nation of Gambia.
Read moreTop Story (01/30/15) >>> Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools
BTN STAFF Today ‘s Top Story was written by Sonali Kohli of theatlantic.com. Her article Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools talks about the Department of Education ideal to track students on academic performance is akin to
Read moreChicago’s Worst Landlords List Highlights Struggles of City Tenants
By Josh McGhee Article Reprint CHICAGO — Ronald Williams estimates his mother made close to 30 complaints against their landlord last year.
Read moreTop Story (01/26/15) >>> America under Obama: The best of times and the worst of times
BTN STAFF Today’s Top Story comes from Askia Muhammad who wrote an analysis of President Obama tenure in the White House. The story can be found at Finalcall.com or by going to our Home Page and
Read moreChicago boy who got letter from Obama invited to State of Union address
By: Lynn Sweet Article Reprint WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is inviting a Chicago youngster, Malik Bryant, to be one of her guests in the House chamber when President Barack Obama delivers his State
Read more10 killed in Pakistan clashes
webindia123.com Article Reprint At least three Pakistani soldiers and seven militants were killed Monday after they clashed during a security operation in the country’s tribal region of Bajaur, authorities said.
Read moreReligious affiliations of members of Congress mirror regional trends
By Aleksandra Sandstrom Article Reprint People often elect politicians who are like them. Indeed, a regional comparison of members of Congress with the general public shows that, when it comes to religious affiliation, representatives often
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