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A record number of women in the US appear to be answering the call to run for political office, fueled largely by frustration on the Democratic side over the election of President Donald Trump and energized by Democratic women winning races in Virginia in November. Experts say 2018 is on track to be a historic […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, we salute Mattel for releasing a new series of dolls called, “Inspiring Women.” Some of the famous women who will get a doll made in their likeness include Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean; Mexican artist and feminist activist Frida Kahlo; and NASA mathematician […]

Last month, the US economy gained a surprisingly strong 313,000 jobs. That was much stronger than economists expected and the best showing since July 2016. Unemployment stayed at 4.1%, the lowest in 17 years. Wages grew 2.6% in February compared with a year earlier, according to Labor Department figures published Friday. February’s numbers could establish […]

Source: CNN A Florida teacher has been suspended after his school district concluded he repeatedly used the N-word in class, and told his 7th and 8th graders not to date African-Americans “because they are not worth it,” among other violations. Records indicate Swinyar has taught in the Duval County school board system since 2012. David Swinyar, […]

Women’s History Month Series: Michelle Obama   March is Women’s History Month. In recognition of this observance, we will highlight extraordinary women all month long on our social media sites. Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is a lawyer, writer, and the wife of the 44th President, Barack Obama. She was the first African-American First Lady of the […]

A powerful storm will pound the Northeast with drenching rain, howling winds and surging waves for a second day Saturday. Heavy snow, rain and potentially “dangerous” winds developed overnight across the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic regions, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported Friday. The nor’easter has already killed at least four people, canceled 3,000 flights, snarled ground […]

  Source: CNN Former White House aide and reality television star Omarosa Manigault-Newman joined Stephen Colbert to discuss comments she made about President Donald Trump as a cast member on “Celebrity Big Brother.” Stay up to date with the latest news and updates. Follow me on social media @AlwaysAskAsia.

Olympic gold-winning gymnast Aly Raisman has filed a lawsuit against the US Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics, disgraced doctor Larry Nassar and others, alleging the committee at its highest levels was aware that Nassar had molested gymnasts who participated with USA Gymnastics. The suit was filed Wednesday in Santa Clara County Superior Court in California. According […]

Congratulations to rapper Cardi B for being featured on the April cover of Cosmopolitan magazine! This might just be her best year yet. Stay up to date with the latest news and updates. Follow me on social media @AlwaysAskAsia. https://www.instagram.com/p/BftMLl9B4zE/?taken-by=iamcardib  

Papa Johns, which last year blamed slumping sales on the NFL’s handling of player protests, is ending its sponsorship of the league. “While the NFL remains an important channel for us, we have determined that there are better ways to reach and activate this audience,” CEO Steve Ritchie said a conference call to discuss the […]

Ryan Seacrest will still host the E! network’s red carpet preshow at Sunday’s Academy Awards, despite renewed conversation around sexual harassment allegations made against the host and producer by a former stylist. News that Seacrest was facing workplace misconduct allegations first came to light in November, when Seacrest released a preemptive statement about an investigation E! […]

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) spent $31,000 late last year on a new dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson’s office, The New York Times reported Tuesday. The purchase included a custom hardwood table, chairs and a hutch. Officials bought the furniture a short time after a HUD staff member filed a […]