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天普时刻 Temple Moment News Brief 09/23/2020

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:49:55 +0000

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US Airstrike Kills Top Iranian General

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:11:25 +0000

A United States led offensive in Iraq has resulted in the death of one of Iran’s top military officials, raising tensions in the region. According to US officials, the airstrike deployed on January 2nd killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian general who the US stated “was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region.”…

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Mummer’s Parade Group Spark Controversy Over Racist Costumes

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:59:43 +0000

As the annual Mummer’s parade kicked off from Love Park on New Year’s Day one group caught the eye of onlooker’s for a different reason. Members of the Froggy Carr Comics Group in the parade were called out for wearing blackface as a part of a Flyers-themed costume titled “Getting Gritty Wit’ It” City officials were quick to criticize the group, stating that the costumes were racist and…

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Donald Trump Impeached by Congress

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:00:45 +0000

Congress yesterday voted in a majority decision to impeach the president, moving forward with the case against Trump for several charges and high crimes. In a divisive vote, the House ruled 229-198 to impeach the president, with no Republicans voting to support the motion. Thought the articles have been passed, House speaker Pelosi stated that the House will not send the articles to the senate…

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One Perspective on the Border

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:20:15 +0000

https://https://youtu.be/YbjQCqXLisQ Set way back in the desert of Arizona sits Monument Valley, which is on Navajo Territory. Navajo families are spread throughout the area, often residing only miles from the border of Arizona and Mexico. These areas are directly in the path of the proposed border wall, a fact that could cause problems for many indigenous peoples in the Southwest.

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Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen Testifies Before Congress

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:21:51 +0000

Former Trump attorney and campaign advisor Michael Cohen sat before Congress today to testify about his involvement in illicit acts with the Trump administration. In April of last year, federal agents served a warrant at Cohen’s home, seizing several boxes worth of legal documents, records, and files. Investigators specifically dug into records of Cohen’s past involvement in alleged “hush…

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Black History on Temple University’s Campus

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:20:38 +0000

Temple University Main Campus is no stranger to Black history. In celebration of Black History Month, here are four spots that have particularly notable historical ties to iconic Black activists and events. Mitten Hall: Opening in 1931 as a spot for dances and other social events, Mitten Hall hosted a John Coltrane performance in 1966. Coltrane was a famous American jazz saxophonist.

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State of the Union Address Tonight

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 01:53:13 +0000

Washington and much of the United States are waiting to find out what will be on the agenda for Tuesday’s State of the Union address. The Trump White House has remained characteristically tight-lipped on what the president plans to address during his speech to Congress and the nation. Though the president has not spoken specifically on the agenda of his address, recent twitter activity from…

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Museum Commemorating American Revolution Opens in Old City

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:10:36 +0000

History enthusiasts rejoice! The Museum of the American Revolution opened its doors for the first time Wednesday, the 242nd anniversary of the first shots of the revolution. Vice President of Collections, Exhibition and Programming Dr. Scott Stephenson gave us a look at what those visiting the museum would get to see. The museum has over fifteen rooms and theaters filled with artifacts…

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Air Strike Hits Close to Home for Syrian Temple Student

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 02:10:08 +0000

The recent air strikes and deadly chemical attacks in Syria have done more than shake the country, it’s directly impacted the life of Temple student Maryam Hallaj. Born in California and raised in Arizona, Hallaj and her family decided to relocate to Syria in 2006 in order to learn about their family’s culture. The eleven-year-old at the time had no idea how much the move would impact her…

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