WASHINGTON – As he helped plant some of the 1,892 U.S. flags across the National Mall, David Curry remembered his fellow Marine and friend, Jonathan Schulze. Seven years ago, Schulze committed suicide after returning from war. He was unable to get...

  WASHINGTON – Just like other American soldiers, they fought for their country and risked their own lives regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds. Decades later they received the nation’s highest military honor, delayed precisely...

WASHINGTON –President Barack Obama launched a new initiative to help black and Latino boys across the nation. The My Brother’s Keeper Task Force will establish mentorship programs and support networks to help minority boys stay on track in school. “By...

WASHINGTON – If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one around to hear it, will it make noise? But now, someone will always be around to hear it. The World Resources Institute, with Google and 40 other global partners, launched a website...

[ezcol_2third] WASHINGTON – A new program will allow thousands of young immigrants to go to college without having to worry about money. Donald Graham introduced TheDream.US, a new scholarship fund, at a press conference Tuesday. It will give full-ride...

WASHINGTON – Trying to make a strong and memorable speech is a difficult and lengthy process. Four former presidential speechwriters revealed what it’s like to write a presidential speech in a discussion Tuesday a few hours before President Barack...

WASHINGTON – Four activists for immigration reform are taking their cause on the road. They will board a bus Tuesday and urge people in 100 communities around the country to fast with them until Congress passes immigration reform. “We are going...

“Look professional,” I told myself as I walked into the White House through what I thought was the main entrance. It was my first time walking into the most popular house in the U.S. Of course, I would be excited and nervous. I constantly restrained...

WASHINGTON – Michelle Obama brought a backup to a film screening at the White House Wednesday as part of her campaign to encourage children to go to college. Singer and songwriter Alicia Keys co-produced the film, “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister...

Washington – Collaboration is the best way to continue to explore space. That’s what representatives from 35 nation’s space agencies said at a meeting Thursday at the State Department. But first, they will have to let go of competition and bragging...

When you are an inexperienced swimmer the last thing you want to do is go on an adventure trip to Wales where you will be kayaking and coasteering. However, if you are an adventurous soul like I am, a trip filled with adventure is ideal and worthwhile. When...

This whole week felt like I was entering college all over again, but in an upgraded fashion. When I entered the University of Texas at El Paso I did not feel anything special or meet a whole group of new, cool people. Instead I took on five courses, two...

I’m currently taking applications for anyone interested in traveling in a 32’’ bag for eight hours to London. Well, if only. But really, I can fit a person and a chihuahua dog in one of my suitcases. Manchas and I do fit in one suitcase comfortably. The...

Farewell, adios, see you later, alligator. There are many ways to say good-bye and writing a column is one of them. As you read this it may seem that I am writing a letter as I depart into the afterlife, but I am, essentially. I’m departing into the...