White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says - The Associated Press
The White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington. That's according to a person f…
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Park Service removes slavery exhibit at Independence Park in Philadelphia - The Washington Post
Park staff dismantled an exhibit about George Washington’s slave ownership amid a wider push to remove information on racism, sexism and climate change.