Winter storm sweeps Mid-Atlantic to New England
The first major winter storm of the season brings snow from the Deep South to the Mid-Atlantic and a forecast of up to 7 inches in New York City and Boston. Lingering snow and ice could persist into Tuesday with arctic air expected later in the week. Iraqi forces declare ISIS victory after three years of combat, while Israeli airstrikes hit Hamas in response to rocket fire amid regional tensions. Egypt uncovers 3500-year-old tombs on Luxor’s west bank as tourism seeks revival.
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Google Chance the Rapper push computer science program
Chicago native Google and Chance the Rapper partner with a company to boost computer science in city public schools. The effort aims to improve students inroads to the tech world and prepare them for future opportunities.
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Sexual harassment fuels political wedge as lawmakers resign
A Capitol Hill backlash over harassment leads to the resignations of Sen. Al Franken and Rep. John Conyers, widening the partisan divide ahead of 2018. Democrats frame the issue as a contrast with Republicans and President Trump, who faced similar accusations during the 2016 campaign.
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Southern California braced for wind whipped wildfires
Fire crews faced a dozen fires across Southern California as a red flag warning warned of weekend winds up to 50 mph in Los Angeles Ventura and San Diego areas. Dry vegetation, little rainfall, and high gusts threaten rapid fire spread amid ongoing containment efforts.
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Continent’s largest Catholic church completed in Washington
After 100 years of work the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is complete with 24 tons of Venetian glass in the dome. Cardinal Wuerl led the Mass as thousands watched a two hour dedication ceremony. The shrine near the Catholic University of America draws nearly 1 million visitors yearly. Preparations begin for the 100th anniversary of the foundation stone in 2020.
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