May 18, 2013

Edition: U.S.

Newseum

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Newseum Reverses Decision To Honor Palestinian Journalists

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Calderone | Posted 05.13.2013 | Media

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NEW YORK -– The Newseum announced Monday that it will not honor two cameramen killed while working for Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV, reversing a Friday deci...

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Newseum Will Honor Slain Hamas-Linked Journalists

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Calderone | Posted 05.10.2013 | Media

NEW YORK -- The Newseum announced Friday that it will continue with plans to honor two Hamas-linked Palestinian journalists killed during Israeli airs...

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Fair, Open-Minded and Opinionated: Remembering USA Today Founder Al Neuharth

Alberto Ibarguen | Posted 04.21.2013 | Media

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Al Neuharth revolutionized the end of an era in newspapers, displaying the qualities of a transformational change-maker: discovery, vision, courage, know-how and tenacity. There are lessons in his life for anyone who aspires to lead.

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LOOK: Nancy Pelosi Comes To Newseum For JFK Exhibit Opening

Posted 04.13.2013 | DC

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WASHINGTON -- The Newseum's newest exhibit, "JFK," opened last night to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the young President's assassination. Th...

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Never-Before-Seen JFK Artifacts Coming To The Newseum

AP | BRETT ZONGKER | Posted 04.11.2013 | DC

WASHINGTON — Some never-before-seen artifacts from the minutes and hours following President John F. Kennedy's assassination are going on displa...

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LOOK: 'House Of Cards' Red Carpet Premier At Newseum

Posted 01.30.2013 | DC

WASHINGTON -- D.C. played the role of Hollywood Tuesday night at the Newseum. The cast, creator and well-wishers of "House of Cards" walked the red ca...

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Our Top Priority: Healthy School Lunches

Erin Ruberry | Posted 03.30.2013 | Home

Read More: Dc Impact, Dc Around Town, Jose Andres, Alice Waters, DC Central Kitchen, Martha's Table, DC Events, Sips & Suppers, Sips & Suppers 2013, Newseum, Joan Nathan, Healthy School Lunches, School Lunches, Food Politics, Video, Home News

Calling for a "delicious revolution," Alice Waters was a main draw at Saturday night's Sips & Suppers, a benefit raising money for D.C. Central Kitchen and Martha's Table. The mother of the slow food movement advocated "slow food ideas" -- and said that starts with providing free school lunch.

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The Temple of Doom Halloween Party, Family Day At Newseum, Marine Corps Marathon: HuffPost DC Top 5 For October 26, 27, 28

The Huffington Post | Brandon Wetherbee | Posted 10.26.2012 | DC

TOP 5 FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 1. Brightest Young Things & The Temple of Doom At The Sphinx Club Have you ever partied at The Sphinx Club? Did you k...

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Aimee Mann And Ted Leo At Birchmere: HuffPost DC Top 5 For October 24

The Huffington Post | Brandon Wetherbee | Posted 10.24.2012 | DC

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TOP 5 FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1. Aimee Mann And Ted Leo At Birchmere Full band set from Mann, solo set from Leo, both indie rock, indie comedy, ...

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K-12 Educators: Get Your Kids Involved in the Presidential Election Through Engage2012.Org

Esther Wojcicki | Posted 11.21.2012 | Home

Read More: Newseum, Jobs, Education, 2012 Presidential Election, 21st Century Skills, Digital Education, Economy, Home News

If we want to know what voters are really thinking about the issues facing the presidential candidates, ask the kids. They always tell it like it is.

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A Friendly Reminder to Defend the First Amendment

Michael Geheren | Posted 10.15.2012 | Teen

I think that American teenagers forget about the five vital freedoms that this country has and that many countries don't. Being a journalist, freedom of the press means a lot to me personally.

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15-Year-Old Wears Newspaper Dress To Newseum (PHOTOS)

Posted 07.20.2012 | Teen

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When 15-year-old Jennifer Tran recently visited the Newseum, she decided that she wasn't just going to look at the news -- she was going to make headl...

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The Newseum's Shame

David Shuster | Posted 09.03.2012 | Politics

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The Newseum is supposed to honor freedom of the press. So when a presidential candidate takes questions at an event there, reporters get to cover it, right? Wrong.

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Putting The 'Free' In Free Speech

AP | Posted 06.26.2012 | DC

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WASHINGTON -- The Newseum its waiving its admission fee for youth visitors ages 18 and under during the summer months. The museum about journalism an...

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Supreme Court's Women Celebrate 30 Years Of Female Justices

HuffingtonPost.com | Mike Sacks | Posted 04.12.2012 | Politics

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WASHINGTON -- The only four women to serve as Supreme Court justices gathered Wednesday night to celebrate Sandra Day O'Connor's pathbreaking arrival...

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Andy Rooney's '60 Minutes' Desk Finds New Home

AP | BRETT ZONGKER | Posted 03.30.2012 | DC

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WASHINGTON -- Andy Rooney's typewriter, bookshelves and handmade walnut desk where he delivered commentaries for "60 Minutes" on CBS are being donated...

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LOOK: Was That 12-Foot Giraffe On Pennsylvania Avenue?

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 03.08.2012 | DC

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WASHINGTON -- If you saw a 12-foot-tall giraffe standing outside the Newseum on Thursday, you weren't hallucinating. A giraffe named Dude held cou...

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Minnesota Couple Finds Super Old Campaign Treasure

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 02.23.2012 | Business

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As the 2012 presidential race heats up, a reminder of campaigns past has popped up in an unexpected place. Rob and Christine Winter, owners of Ant...

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PHOTOS: Tina Fey's Sarah Palin Get-Up, Tim Russert's White Board

The Huffington Post | Posted 02.09.2012 | DC

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WASHINGTON -- Races for the White House are hardly ever quiet, with voices chiming in from the media, supporters, opponents and, naturally, the politi...

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Newseum Goes Hollywood For 'J. Edgar' Premiere (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.09.2012 | DC

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WASHINGTON -- The Newseum played host Tuesday night for the D.C. premiere of "J. Edgar," a biographical drama on the life of legendary and controversi...

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WATCH LIVE 9:30 AM ET: Creating the Voting Rights Act of 2012

Jacob Soboroff | Posted 01.07.2012 | Impact

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Why Tuesday? is relaunching for the 2012 cycle with an event broadcast live from the Newseum. We will be officially unveiling our new website, a new video, our 2012 Candidate Challenge, and we're hosting a live panel discussion about your right to vote.

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Google Launches YouTube Channel Dedicated To Fallen Journalists

Posted 07.17.2011 | Media

Google announced Monday that, in collaboration with the Newseum, it will launch the Journalists Memorial Channel on YouTube. Google said on its blog t...

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The White House Correspondents' Dinner: A Postscript

Kate Kelly | Posted 07.04.2011 | Politics

He also said something that will stay with me forever: "I am not political -- I don't align with Republicans or Democrats; I am a patriot. I am here to serve my country."

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Handwritten Newspapers From Japan Earthquake Going To Museum

AP | Posted 06.14.2011 | Media

WASHINGTON — When Japan's earthquake and tsunami knocked out power and printing presses, newspaper journalists in at least one city resorted to ...

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Freedom To Tweet: The First Amendment Gets A Makeover

Huffington Post | Lindsay Gellman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

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Just in time for the Fourth of July, a new national advertising campaign reminds Americans that the First Amendment protects not only their freedom to...

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