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Few Clinton or Trump backers have close friends on the other side
Shedding some light on correlation between political leanings and close friendships in a political season, a new poll has found that few supporters of both Democratic and Republican candidates have close friends in the other camp....August 8, 2016 850 0 -
As Republicans’ Trump worries mount, Clinton leaps ahead in polls
Donald Trump blustered and backtracked on claim that he saw a secret video of the US making cash payment of around $ 400 million to Iran after which Tehran released captive Americans, He also backed down...August 7, 2016 966 0 -
Trump faces backlash for remarks against parents of American hero
Donald Trump’s remarks against parents of a fallen American soldier have come under fire from across the political spectrum, triggering widespread debates and spotlighting the Pakistani-American couple since their joint appearance at the Democratic National Convention....August 1, 2016 1000 0 -
US Department of Education takes steps to address religious discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education has shared with public a series of actions that confront discrimination and promote inclusive school environments. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to encourage respect for students of all faiths...July 31, 2016 1162 0 -
Americans wonder how biomedical technologies will affect way of life
There are more concerns than excitement among Americans about how using new biomedical technologies like gene editing, brain chip implants and synthetic blood to change human capabilities, will alter the way of life. Outside of science...July 30, 2016 1020 0 -
Politics: What Pakistani Americans’ appearances at 2016 Conventions mean
Pakistani Americans generally fare as high achievers among immigrant communities – with students excelling in grades, medical doctors expanding their numbers to around 20,000, financial managers serving in local American and international institutions like the World Bank,...July 30, 2016 1276 0 -
Kashmiri-Americans protest; HRW asks India to probe use of lethal force
Hundreds of Kashmiri-Americans Sunday staged a demonstration in front of the Indian Missions to the United Nations in New York to condemn the killings of protesters, and called on the U.N. to implement it resolutions on...July 18, 2016 728 0 -
Three officers shot dead in Baton Rouge; Obama urges unity
A gunman killed three police officers early Sunday morning, as law enforcement responded to report of a man carrying weapons in an area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The details of what is said to be a...July 18, 2016 662 0 -
We cannot let actions of a few define all of us: Obama
President Barack Obama Saturday called for constructive ways to heal the nation reeling from shooting deaths of Dallas police officers and African-Americans, reminding that actions of a few individuals could not define the entire society. The...July 10, 2016 1088 0 -
US Postal Services issues Eid stamp, Celebrating American Diversity
Celebrating American diversity, the United States Postal Service has dedicated Eid Greetings Forever Stamp in recognition of the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar – Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Muslim Americans have welcomed...July 6, 2016 1362 0