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Congressional Gold Medal awarded to 'Hidden Figures' of NASA space program

Congressional Gold Medal awarded to 'Hidden Figures' of NASA space program

Congressional Gold Medal awarded to 'Hidden Figures' of NASA space program

Let's take a moment to remember some of the 'hidden figures' behind NASA's space exploration. Thanks to a bill passed, they will all be recognized for their work.

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'Trump leads a mob of thugs' sign spotted in a car in DC

'Trump leads a mob of thugs' sign spotted in a car in DC

A sign that read 'Trump leads a mob of thugs' was seen being displayed by a person in a Convertable Chevy in D.C. This person decided to use their free speech for al

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Drake booed off stage at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

Drake booed off stage at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

Rapper Drake was booed off the stage during an appearance at Tyler the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Festival. He was met with fans booing and demanding Frank Ocean.

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Tony Perkins joins the Get Up DC team!

Tony Perkins joins the Get Up DC team!

D.C. icon Tony Perkins is joining the Get Up DC team on Monday, Oct. 21 for six weeks.

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Roundtable tackles impact Metro Transit's policing practices have on communities of color

Roundtable tackles impact Metro Transit's policing practices have on communities of color

A series of interactions between Metro Transit Police and the community have prompted city council members to host a roundtable discussion on Tuesday.

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Let's honor our veterans every day of the year

Let's honor our veterans every day of the year

It is Veterans Day and the many people of the United States will spend the day honoring all those who are serving or have served to protect our country.

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Man makes gas stop at Chick Fil A

Man makes gas stop at Chick Fil A

A man was spotted pouring gas into his car at a Chick Fil A. There were no gas pumps in site, just a man improvising a gas fill up at a fast-food restaurant.

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This Skittles flavor was voted the least favorite

This Skittles flavor was voted the least favorite

Skittles celebrated its 30th Anniversary by conducting a survey that found that the yellow Skittles flavor was the least favorite.

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SC man says there was weed in his McDonald's sweet tea

SC man says there was weed in his McDonald's sweet tea

A South Carolina man said he found weed in his McDonald's sweet tea. He said he remembered the drive server acting weird when he asked for extra lemon.

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Kanye West 2024?

Kanye West 2024?

Kanye West says he wants to run for President in 2024. He made the announcement on Thursday at the Fast Company Innovation Festival.

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There's a new meme circulating the internet

There's a new meme circulating the internet

There's a new meme circulating the internet

Have you seen the new meme with a woman arguing with an irritated looking cat at a dinner table? Well, social media had some influence in making this meme blow up.

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