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The US has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. When it comes to violent offenders and the Black community, the system isn’t working, argue criminologists.

‘I see the church as a field hospital,’ Pope Francis once said – not a place where superficial solutions will do much good.

Strong values and principles are key traits in effective business leaders – but they can come with tendencies to take fewer risks and be less proactive or innovative.

Finishing Trades InstitutePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 2:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Philadelphia!  Now, before I get going — hey, everybody.  How are you?  (Applause.) “Moms Demand Action.”  We’re going to get action.  Hey, you know, what?  His mom is watching — Tina.  Tina, I don’t know — I wish you were here.  I could meet you. …
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South Lawn 5:38 P.M. EST Q   Mr. President, have you spoken to Leader McConnell? THE PRESIDENT:  I’ve spoken to the family.  I think he’s going to be all right, he’ll be good. Q    What did you say to the family? Q    Mr. President, on Chairman Xi’s remarks and the foreign minister’s remarks this week, they…
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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland. Mr. Sullivan reiterated the United States’ strong support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO as soon as possible, which will further strengthen the Alliance.  Mr. Sullivan and President Niinistö discussed the security situation in Europe, including their commitment to continue supporting Ukraine…
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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Ottawa, Canada from March 23-24. President Biden will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the U.S.-Canada partnership and promote our shared security, shared prosperity, and shared values. During the visit, President Biden will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss defense cooperation and modernizing the…
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Aboard Air Force One En Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12:36 P.M. EST MS. DALTON:  Okay.  Good afternoon, everyone.  As you all know, we’re on our way to Philadelphia, where the President will lay out his budget for the American people. This year’s budget comes at a critical moment for our country and a time when the…
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Honeybees possess one of the most complex examples of nonhuman communication. New research suggests that it is learned and culturally passed down from older to younger bees.

Via Teleconference (March 9, 2023) 10:08 A.M. EST MODERATOR:  Hi there, everybody.  Thanks for hopping on.  This will be an on-the-record press call about the President’s fiscal year 2024 budget. We are joined today by OMB Director Shalanda Young and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Cecilia Rouse.  They will each make some brief…
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