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A group launched a petition drive over concerns of an Anne Arundel County teacher who was found not guilty of inappropriately touching girls in his class.

‘Children deserve safety’: Group launches petition to keep exonerated teacher out of classroom

By Kate Amara Click here for updates on this story     ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — A group launched a petition drive over concerns of an Anne Arundel County teacher who was found not guilty of inappropriately touching girls in his class. The demonstration, which saw around 50 people, coincided with an afternoon board meeting in Annapolis.

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¿Victoria diplomática o retroceso estratégico? Lo que revela el intercambio de prisioneros entre EE.UU. y Venezuela

Análisis de Ione Molinares, CNN en Español El intercambio de prisioneros entre EE.UU. y Venezuela abrió un capítulo con interrogantes sobre el futuro de las relaciones entre ambos países. Para analistas consultados por CNN, este episodio expuso tensiones internas en Washington, planteó preguntas sobre el papel de terceros países como El Salvador y reveló contradicciones

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Rep. Ken Calvert introduces BOWOW Act protecting working animals in federal agencies

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ)– Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduces a new “Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act,” called the BOWOW Act, protecting animals used by federal law enforcement agencies.  The BOWOW Act would make the assault of an animal used by federal law enforcement a deportable offense under Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration

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Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s most influential Shiite cleric. Personal Birth date: August 4, 1930 Birth place: Mashhad, Iran Birth name: Sayyid Ali Husaini Sistani Father: Sayyid Mohammad Baqir, a religious scholar Mother: Name unavailable publicly Marriage: Information unavailable publicly Children: Muhammad Rida

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Jim McGreevey Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jim McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey. Personal Birth date: August 6, 1957 Birth place: Jersey City, New Jersey Birth name: James Edward McGreevey Father: Jack McGreevey, trucking company director Mother: Veronica (Smith) McGreevey, teacher Marriages: Dina (Matos) McGreevey (2000-2008, divorced); Kari (Schutz)

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Golden Gate Bridge Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden Gate, a strait that leads to the San Francisco Bay. Characteristics The bridge is 8,981 feet long (1.7 miles) and contains about 83,000 tons of steel. The total weight of

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Gulf War Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War. In response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, the United States and other countries launched military operations known as Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Facts The Allied coalition was made up of 39 countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia,

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Taj Mahal Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Taj Mahal, India’s most popular tourist attraction. The monument is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. Facts The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died

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Big Ben Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Big Ben, the clock and bell in Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in London. Facts It is one of the most famous landmarks in England. The name Big Ben originally referred to just the bell but now it encompasses the clock, the tower and

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Lloyd Austin Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Personal Birth date: August 8, 1953 Birth place: Mobile, Alabama Birth name: Lloyd James Austin III Father: Lloyd James Austin Jr., postal worker Mother: Aletia Taylor Austin, homemaker Marriage: Charlene Denise (Banner) Austin (early 1980s-present) Children:

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Chicago Transit Authority Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Chicago Transit Authority, both its history and its present-day status as the second largest public transportation system in the United States. The largest mass transit system in America is the MTA in New York. Facts The rail system is referred to as the “L” because

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Visas de trabajo para Estados Unidos: precio, requisitos, duración y cómo tramitar

Por CNN Espñaol Con el endurecimiento del discurso migratorio y las nuevas medidas anunciadas por el presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump en su segundo mandato, crece la incertidumbre entre quienes desean trabajar en Estados Unidos. A pesar del ambiente restrictivo, el país sigue ofreciendo varias vías legales para que extranjeros puedan laborar de forma temporal

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