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Who’s winning the US-China Trade War?

The Capital Gazette: A local newspaper covers their own tragedy

On June 28, a man armed with smoke grenades and a shotgun entered the offices of Capital Gazette in Annapolis, MD and began firing. In the aftermath, with many beloved colleagues dead or wounded, the surviving journalists found themselves reporting their own tragedy.

This US school is practicing how to respond if a shooting happens

One U.S. school is preparing for a worst case scenario, a school shooting.

Wushu dreams: Young US athletes combine Chinese tradition with competitive sport

At PMAA in Virginia, young athletes are learning traditional martial arts folded into the world of modern sports competition. In setting goals both for themselves and the team, they are finding rewards well beyond the trophies they bring home.

People run, walk to commemorate World Refugee Day

Participants ran for 3 miles and also walked for 1.75 from George Washington University to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to mark World Refugee Day.

Iran’s “Team Melli” brings fans together in the US

Iran’s 2018 FIFA World Cup debut had fans around the world cheering on Team Melli. CGTN’s Asieh Namdar got in on the excitement at a very special watch party in D.C.

NASA looking at nuclear reactors to power settlements on Mars and the moon

NASA plans human settlements on the moon and Mars. But it needs to find a way to power them. NASA thinks a nuclear reactor could solve the problem.

‘Give a Sip’ aims to protect wildlife by eliminating single-use plastic straws

The ‘Give a Sip’ effort aims to teach how each individual can make a difference in protecting wildlife by not using plastic straws.

Wushus of all ages gather for tournament in Atlantic City

Athletes age 7 to 51 years old competed at the Ninth U.S. International Wushu-Kungfu Tournament in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For the athletes, both young and old, the sport has become a journey towards something new.