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Majority of American voters say diversity makes US better
A majority of American voters views growing diversity of the population makes the United States favorably, a new survey revealed Thursday. The Pew Research finds that 57% of registered American voters say an increasing number of...August 19, 2016 920 0 -
Scientists seek presidential candidates’ answers to 20 pressing questions
Seeking to inject a raft of pressing scientific, climate, health and technological challenges into the 2016 election debate, a coalition of more than 50 nonpartisan science and technology organizations has posed 20 high-stakes questions, asking candidates...August 12, 2016 1158 0 -
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 904 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 1001 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 1040 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 1209 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 1059 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 1329 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 764 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 697 0