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Tim Scott, Only Black Republican In US Senate, Announces Presidential Bid
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott launched his bid to become the first Black Republican US president on Monday, vowing to fight for a return to the American way of life he said was under threat from Joe Biden's Democrats.
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"I Want To Tell Mr. Putin...": US Senator Slams Russia Over Drone Crash
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday called the incident that led to the crash of a U.S. Reaper surveillance drone "another reckless act" by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his military.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed As First Black Woman On US Supreme Court
The United States made history on Thursday as the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.
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US Senate Hearings For First Black Woman To Supreme Court To Start Monday
The US Senate takes up the historic nomination on Monday of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court.
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US Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin As First Black Chief Of Pentagon
The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
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US Vice President Kamala Harris' First Tweet Says...
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday as she was sworn in as the first woman, first Black and first Asian American Vice President of the United States. The former California Senator's first tweet from her US government account as the holder of the second highest office in the country's administration consisted of just three words, but delivered t...
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"We Do Have Two Systems Of Justice In America": Kamala Harris
The US has two systems of justice for Black and White Americans, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris has said, as the Indian-orign Senator rebuked President Donald Trump and his Attorney General for denying there is systemic racism in the country's justice system.
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"Reflecting On Past 74 Years": Kamala Harris Tweets On Independence Day
US Senator Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, today extended her wishes on India's Independence Day, which was celebrated yesterday, on August 15. Ms Harris, 55,is the first person of Indian descent and the first Black woman on a major ticket in a US presidential election.
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"Know Our Mother, Ancestors Are Smiling Today": Kamala Harris's Sister
Hours after Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden made history by picking Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, Ms Harris's sister tweeted an emotional video introducing the woman "who made it all possible" - their mother.
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Kamala Harris Democrats' Pick For US Vice-Presidential Candidate
White House hopeful Joe Biden named Kamala Harris, a high-profile black senator from California, as his vice presidential choice Tuesday, capping a months-long search for a Democratic partner to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
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Four Cops Charged In Floyd Death, One Faces 2nd-Degree Murder Count Homicide
The Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on the neck of a black man who later died will now be charged with second-degree murder, and his three colleagues will also face charges, Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday.
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US Senator Elizabeth Warren Names Favourite Indian Dish, Leaves Everyone Confused
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren was recently asked what her favourite Indian dish is. Her response only raised more questions.
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"Attacks On Kamala Harris Racist, Ugly": Democrats Hit Back At Trolls
Sen. Kamala Harris, one of only two black presidential candidates in a field of two dozen, had a history-making moment on the debate stage Thursday night when she challenged former vice president Joe Biden over racial issues.
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In Trump Era, US Presidential Hopeful Cory Booker Confronts Race Head-On
U.S. Senator Cory Booker's best hope of capturing the Democratic presidential nomination may be reassembling the coalition that propelled Barack Obama to the White House in 2008, consolidating the black vote while inspiring young Democrats to back him.
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Kamala Harris Confronts Critics On Her Black Heritage
US Senator Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and Jamaican descent, has directly confronted critics who questioned her black heritage, her record of incarcerating minorities as a prosecutor and her decision to marry a white man.
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Tim Scott, Only Black Republican In US Senate, Announces Presidential Bid
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott launched his bid to become the first Black Republican US president on Monday, vowing to fight for a return to the American way of life he said was under threat from Joe Biden's Democrats.
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"I Want To Tell Mr. Putin...": US Senator Slams Russia Over Drone Crash
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday called the incident that led to the crash of a U.S. Reaper surveillance drone "another reckless act" by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his military.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed As First Black Woman On US Supreme Court
The United States made history on Thursday as the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.
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US Senate Hearings For First Black Woman To Supreme Court To Start Monday
The US Senate takes up the historic nomination on Monday of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court.
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US Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin As First Black Chief Of Pentagon
The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
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US Vice President Kamala Harris' First Tweet Says...
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday as she was sworn in as the first woman, first Black and first Asian American Vice President of the United States. The former California Senator's first tweet from her US government account as the holder of the second highest office in the country's administration consisted of just three words, but delivered t...
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"We Do Have Two Systems Of Justice In America": Kamala Harris
The US has two systems of justice for Black and White Americans, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris has said, as the Indian-orign Senator rebuked President Donald Trump and his Attorney General for denying there is systemic racism in the country's justice system.
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"Reflecting On Past 74 Years": Kamala Harris Tweets On Independence Day
US Senator Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, today extended her wishes on India's Independence Day, which was celebrated yesterday, on August 15. Ms Harris, 55,is the first person of Indian descent and the first Black woman on a major ticket in a US presidential election.
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"Know Our Mother, Ancestors Are Smiling Today": Kamala Harris's Sister
Hours after Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden made history by picking Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, Ms Harris's sister tweeted an emotional video introducing the woman "who made it all possible" - their mother.
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Kamala Harris Democrats' Pick For US Vice-Presidential Candidate
White House hopeful Joe Biden named Kamala Harris, a high-profile black senator from California, as his vice presidential choice Tuesday, capping a months-long search for a Democratic partner to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
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Four Cops Charged In Floyd Death, One Faces 2nd-Degree Murder Count Homicide
The Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on the neck of a black man who later died will now be charged with second-degree murder, and his three colleagues will also face charges, Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday.
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US Senator Elizabeth Warren Names Favourite Indian Dish, Leaves Everyone Confused
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren was recently asked what her favourite Indian dish is. Her response only raised more questions.
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"Attacks On Kamala Harris Racist, Ugly": Democrats Hit Back At Trolls
Sen. Kamala Harris, one of only two black presidential candidates in a field of two dozen, had a history-making moment on the debate stage Thursday night when she challenged former vice president Joe Biden over racial issues.
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In Trump Era, US Presidential Hopeful Cory Booker Confronts Race Head-On
U.S. Senator Cory Booker's best hope of capturing the Democratic presidential nomination may be reassembling the coalition that propelled Barack Obama to the White House in 2008, consolidating the black vote while inspiring young Democrats to back him.
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Kamala Harris Confronts Critics On Her Black Heritage
US Senator Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and Jamaican descent, has directly confronted critics who questioned her black heritage, her record of incarcerating minorities as a prosecutor and her decision to marry a white man.
