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Pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101

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The celebrated NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who you may know from the book or film Hidden Figures, passed away today at the age of 101. Johnson is perhaps best known for helping NASA prepare for the orbital mission of John Glenn, but that wa...

President Obama on Bill Cosby: There’s No Precedent for Revoking a Medal

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During a news conference in White House, Washington, on Wednesday, President Obama responded to the questions related to Bill Cosby’s sexual assault allegations.Though, he declined to address the...