Modi seeks closer ties during US visit and Congress address
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Washington to meet President Obama and address Congress, aiming to strengthen economic, energy, environment, and defense ties. The trip follows Modi's Silicon Valley engagement and meetings with tech leaders, amid concerns over regional security and past Gujarat riots.
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Clinton's hurdles andGrass-roots drive mark 2016 bid
Clinton prepared to fight for the presidency amid a rocky nominating battle. The campaign relied on a massive grass-roots network, tech tools, and a broad outreach including women’s rights branding and intimate voter settings. Critics cited missteps from debates to messaging, while Sanders energized crowds with a populist stance.
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Black students face higher suspension rates nationwide
New data from the U S Education Department show African American K 12 students are 3 8 times more likely to receive suspensions than white students. In 2013 14 18 percent of African American boys and 10 percent of African American girls were suspended, versus 5 percent of white boys and 2 percent of white girls. The secretary calls these findings a systemic failure and notes chronic absenteeism affects about 13 percent of students nationwide.
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