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Today in history: The Civil War ends
April 9, 2015The death toll is estimated at perhaps as many as 750,000, out of a total U.S. population of only 30 million at the time.
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Appearing humbled, Emanuel wins second term as Chicago mayor
April 8, 2015"We didn't lose today, we tried today; we fought hard for what we believed in; you don't succeed at this or anything else unless you try."
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Nurses take to streets again to push ‘Robin Hood Tax’
April 8, 2015"We need a robust tax on Wall Street trading to provide the revenue needed to invest in education, health and communities."
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U.S. moves against Venezuela make for rough Summit of the Americas
April 8, 2015The possibility of confrontational situations at the summit is now very high, and can only be diffused by the retraction of the anti-Venezuela statement and sanctions.
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Trumka says Colombia example exposes problems with trade deals
April 8, 2015"Investors and companies have received benefits," Trumka said, "while workers have not, this has to change."
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