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Native children assaulted by a group of South Dakota hockey fans
February 4, 2015"The actions of the men in the VIP suite was despicable, humiliating and devastating to these children's well-being and safety."
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Today in African-American history: Fifteenth amendment ratified
February 3, 2015The Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits denying citizens the right to vote based on their "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
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The wedding of the century
February 3, 2015A four-year romance became the celebration not just of two people being joined together in marriage, but that of a family's triumph over injustice and discrimination.
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Obama rolls out budget plan he says will protect workers
February 3, 2015President Obama says his proposal for the year starting October 1 would, if enacted, enhance retirement security and improve worker protections for millions of people.
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Obama defends wildlife refuge, leaves other areas vulnerable to oil drilling
February 3, 2015Millions more acres would be declared "wilderness," enjoying the highest level of protection possible for public lands, effectively preserving the area and its ecosystem.
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