Entrance to the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, DC. President Nicolas Maduro announced on Wednedsay, the closure of Venezuela’s embassy and consulates in the United States having broken off diplomatic ties with President Donald Trump’s government the day before. — AFP/VNA PhotoViet Nam News CARACAS — President Nicolas Maduro announced on Thursday the closure of Venezuela’s embassy and consulates in the United States having broken off diplomatic ties with President Donald Trump’s government the day before. Maduro made the call during a special session at the Supreme Court in which he accused the US of pushing opposition leader Juan Guaido, who declared himself Venezuela’s acting president on Wednesday, into attempting a coup d’etat. In Washington, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo kept up the pressure on the leftist leader, as the United States called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting on the crisis. Maduro on Wednesday issued … [Read more...] about Maduro announces closure of Venezuela embassy in United States
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Top 10 public parks to visit in the United States
A foray into the heart of a city can be more memorable with a visit to a public park. In addition to providing restful spaces for a picnic or a snowball fight, most of the nation's metropolitan parks offer an extraordinary array of recreational opportunities and cultural sites. Plus, locals likely hang in them, helping give an authentic sense of the city. In many instances they stand out among the city's top attractions. Here are 10 U.S. urban sanctuaries that are worth a visit next time you're in town, from New York's iconic Central Park to Oklahoma City's surprising Myriad Botanical Gardens and San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Audubon Park, New Orleans This 350-acre beautiful urban oasis nestles along the Mississippi River in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. It was named after the 19th-century artist and naturalist John James Audubon, who lived in the city during the 1820s. The park's plan was drafted by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted's nephew and adopted … [Read more...] about Top 10 public parks to visit in the United States
First Hmong United States of America’s Mrs. Minnesota readies for the national pageant stage
As Kellie Chauvin of Oakdale prepares for her next pageant, she’s using her title to serve the Hmong community. Chauvin, who was crowned United States of America’s Mrs. Minnesota in October, is headed to Las Vegas in February to compete in the national pageant. She’s the first Hmong to win the Minnesota title. Chauvin has donated to several Hmong nonprofits and small businesses, volunteered as a translator at local hospitals, and has made her home a “safe haven” for Hmong women going through difficult times. “I help them find housing and jobs and provide resources they need to succeed,” she said. She also has delivered winter items to families in need and plans to fund scholarships at Century College and Chippewa Valley Technical College. Chauvin, who entered a Minnesota pageant at the urging of a longtime friend, said that as a child, she was ridiculed for her heritage, appearance and refugee status. She hopes that representing the … [Read more...] about First Hmong United States of America’s Mrs. Minnesota readies for the national pageant stage
First Hmong United States of America Mrs. Minnesota readies for the national pageant stage
As Kellie Chauvin of Oakdale prepares for her next pageant, she’s using her title to serve the Hmong community. Chauvin, who was crowned United States of America Mrs. Minnesota in October, is headed to Las Vegas in February to compete in the national pageant. She’s the first Hmong to win the Minnesota title. Chauvin has donated to several Hmong nonprofits and small businesses, volunteered as a translator at local hospitals, and has made her home a “safe haven” for Hmong women going through difficult times. “I help them find housing and jobs and provide resources they need to succeed,” she said. She also has delivered winter items to families in need and plans to fund scholarships at Century College and Chippewa Valley Technical College. Chauvin, who entered a Minnesota pageant at the urging of a longtime friend, said that as a child, she was ridiculed for her heritage, appearance and refugee status. She hopes that representing the Hmong … [Read more...] about First Hmong United States of America Mrs. Minnesota readies for the national pageant stage
United States tops Russia to reach world junior final
Associated Press Published 8:32 PM EST Jan 4, 2019 Vancouver, British Columbia — Oliver Wahlstrom and Alexander Chmelevski scored, Cayden Primeau made 35 saves and the United States advanced to the world junior hockey final with a 2-1 victory over Russia on Friday. Seeking its fifth title and first since 2017, the United States will face the Finland-Switzerland winner in the championship game Saturday night. “I was just trying to stay calm and composed,” said Primeau, a freshman at Northeastern. “I knew they were going to try and get some shots off at the end. I was just trying to stay big, then you can celebrate after the buzzer has gone.” Wahlstrom opened the scoring with 5:31 left in the first period. Forward Logan Cockerill powered down the ice, faked a shot and sliced the puck to Wahlstrom. The U.S. made it 2-0 on a power play at 4:20 of the second after Vitali Kravtsov was called for tripping. Jack Hughes got a pass off to Chmelevski … [Read more...] about United States tops Russia to reach world junior final