Minority students are significantly underrepresented when it comes to getting nominations from members of Congress to attend the nation's military service academies, according to an analysis released Wednesday.

The study by the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School included nearly 25 years of admissions nomination data from the Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy involving members of the current Congress.

Members of Congress have awarded 6% of their total nominations to Black students and 8% to Hispanic students, according to the report.

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Delhi reports 360 new COVID cases, lowest in over 2 months

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Presidents' Day: A look at some famous presidential speeches in US history

WASHINGTON - Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. celebrated on the third Monday of February each year. The day recognizes George Washington’s birthday, as well as honors the history of the American presidency and all of those who have served as our nation’s leader. From Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to Ronald Reagan’s "tear down this wall" speech more than a century later, here are some famous presidential remarks of the past.The two-minute speech was given by President Abraham Lincoln following the Battle of Gettysburg during a cemetery dedication for the Union war dead on Nov. 19, 1983.

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Rye Jr. High School students launched a mini boat in 2020 that landed in Norway last week. (Photo courtesy of Rye Jr.

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Royals 'want to lead by example' to get 'back to normal' – despite Queen's Covid scare

Queen’s Covid scare will not deter the Royal Family from being an “example” following the Government's expected relaxing of restrictions, a royal expert has insisted.Buckingham Palace confirmed the Queen would continue to carry out “light duties” despite showing “mild cold like” symptoms. Despite calls from royal fans for the reigning monarch to rest, it seems as though The Firm look set to carry on as normal as Kate Middleton looks to continue onto her trip to Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Trucker convoys aim to shut DC’s Capital Beltway this week, organizer says

WASHINGTON - An organizer of one of the truck convoys headed to D.C. later this week says there are plans to shut down the Capital Beltway.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather"We will be along the Beltway where the Beltway will be shut down," Bob Bolus said in an interview Sunday.Bolus owns a truck parts and towing business in Scranton.

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Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago home, National Archives says

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the 'Save America' rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on January 29, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. T (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Classified information was found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, the National Archives and Records Administration said in a letter that confirmed the matter has been sent to the Justice Department.The Friday letter from the agency follows numerous reports around Trump's handling of sensitive and even classified information during his time as president and after he left the White House.

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Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan

NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans zoo has officially named its baby Sumatran orangutan: "Roux."The infant was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo and has been getting round-the-clock care since a few days after his birth because Menari, a first-time mother, wasn’t producing enough milk. The Audubon Zoo said the name Roux paid homage to New Orleans and is a French term for "a reddish-brown like the color of an orangutan's fur and the thickening base used to make gumbo."The zoo's orangutan care team narrowed their selection of names to three — Rudy, Roux and Maymuun — and asked the public to vote on the winner."We are grateful to the community for helping us pick a name and extremely overwhelmed by the nearly 10K total votes that were cast," Audubon Zoo’s Curator of Primates Liz Wilson said in a statement. "Our team feels that Roux perfectly fits the newest member of our orangutan family and loves that it pays homage to his New Orleans roots." The great apes with long red hair are considered critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX launched another batch of 46 Starlink satellites into orbit on President's Day.The launch was supposed to happen on Sunday, but weather conditions in the recovery zone pushed it back. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off at 9:44 a.m.

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Government announces spring coronavirus booster jab plan for elderly and vulnerable across UK

Elderly and vulnerable people will be offered another booster jab by the government, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

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Sri Lankan Minister hints at work hour changes to save time, fuel, and reserves

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has hinted that working hours should likely be changed as a solution to the morning traffic in Colombo and suburbs.He made these comments on Monday (21) after he was delayed by traffic in attending an event in Kaduwela.“I was delayed by 15 minutes to reach this location. The reason was the traffic and the congestion of vehicles on the road,” said the Minister adding that there needs to be a focus on reducing traffic ac well.He suggested that consideration needs to be given to travel convenience and work hour convenience, thereby reducing fuel consumption and protecting the foreign reserves.

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Nicki Minaj gets into it with Philadelphia health department over her viral vaccine tweet

Nicki Minaj has responded to the Philadelphia Public Health Department’s take on her viral COVID tweet from last year, where she expressed scepticism around the vaccine.The rapper originally discussed the COVID vaccine in a series of tweets posted on September 13. She started by replying to a Twitter user who noted Minaj had last appeared in public over a year ago.

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Rwanda’s primary health care strategy improves access to essential and life-saving health services

In Rwanda, the ‘land of a thousand hills’, reaching the nearest health facility usually means a long walk that, until recently, took an average of 95 minutes. Although the walking time was halved to 47 minutes in 2020, it is still a challenge for many people to access health care in a timely manner. Through an innovative approach that brings greater numbers of health posts close to communities, the Government aims to further reduce walking time to under 25 minutes by 2024. The health posts serve as an interface between community health workers and health centres. Here, health workers provide essential primary care services and make referrals to hospitals for specialized services, ultimately strengthening the foundation of the health system and improving the way people receive the care they need. The health posts have also contributed to an effective national response to COVID-19, with communities still able to access basic care despite the crisis.

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Maharashtra: Covid-19 curbs likely to be relaxed further in March, says Tope

Covid-19 curbs in Maharashtra may be relaxed further in March as daily new cases continue to show a declining trend, said state health minister Rajesh Tope on Monday.

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Another COVID wave likely in 6 to 8 months: Expert indicates emergence of next variant. Read here

Omicron BA.2 is more transmissible than the previously identified BA.1 subvariant, it will not cause another surge, the official asserted.

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Mumbai's daily Covid cases fall to double digits in almost 10 months

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Queen, 95, ‘determined to carry on’ working as normal despite having Covid

The Queen is reportedly set on continuing with her royal duties despite battling Covid-19 behind closed doors. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, caught the deadly bug on 20 February as they released a statement explaining that she's been experiencing "mild cold symptoms". While she remains in isolation as she recovers from the virus, the Queen will only cancel one face-to-face appointment and go ahead with her scheduled meetings over phone and video calls this week, according to the Daily Mail.

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SpaceX preparing for Presidents Day launch of Starlink mission

Photo courtesy of SpaceX CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX will try and launch its next batch of 46 Starlink satellites into orbit on President's Day.The launch was supposed to happen on Sunday, but weather conditions in the recovery zone pushed it back. Monday's liftoff is scheduled for 9:44 a.m.

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Royal fans left fuming over specific detail in Queen's Covid announcement

Queen contracting Covid after they beg her to “rest” after Buckingham Palace revealed she would continue “light duties”.Her Majesty, 95, is said to be experiencing mild cold-like symptoms and is currently self-isolating at Windsor Castle.However, officials at the Palace have worried users on Twitter after revealing she would continue working in some capacity.The announcement has led to many calling for the Queen to “rest” and to take a “duvet day”.Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Sunday: “Buckingham Palace confirm that The Queen has today tested positive for Covid.“Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.The Queen is the latest member of the Royal Family to test positive for Covid following Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.One Twitter user said: “Oh come on, I'm no royalist but she's got Covid and she's bloody 95 years old, let the lass have a duvet day.”Another commented: “She’s 95 years old, with Covid and working. Surely our queen is allowed a few days off to rest! I was unmovable, wrapped in blankets sipping tea for days with Covid.”While another user said: “‘Light duties’.

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Jamal Edwards, UK music entrepreneur and SBTV founder, dies at 31

FILE - Jamal Edwards poses on the red carpet on arrival for the BRIT Awards 2019 in London on Feb. 20, 2019.

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Two-hour island-wide power cuts on Tuesday (22)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka on Monday (21) announced that 2-hour power cuts will be imposed on Tuesday (22).The power cuts will be between 4:30 PM & 10:30 PM from groups A, B, C, and 3 hours for other groups, said the Chairman of the PUCSL.Power-Interruption-Schedule-22-02-2022

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Surrey border crossing reopens but questions remain over repeated blockades

The Pacific Highway border crossing in Surrey was open again on Sunday, but the second closure in as many weeks of the key link with the U.S. is raising questions about managing protests against COVID-19 measures. Kamil Karamali reports.

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MPs to vote tonight on Liberals’ decision to invoke Emergencies Act for blockades

Emergencies Act helped end the Ottawa blockades, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said on Sunday ahead of a House of Commons vote on the controversial measure.Conservatives, however, are highly critical of the government move and some are pushing the Liberals to revoke the act now that blockades that effectively shut the city down for more than three weeks appear to be over.There is one day left of debate on the government’s decision to invoke the act.MPs will vote on the motion Monday at 8 p.m. ET, and it is expected to pass with the joint support of the Liberals and NDP.

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SII seeks emergency use approval for Covovax Covid vaccine for 12-17 age group

Covid-19 vaccine Covovax for the 12 to 17 year age group, reported PTI, quoting sources, on Monday.

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UK cabinet meeting delayed to finalise Covid plans

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has postponed a cabinet meeting to have a security briefing and to finalise plans for the removal of all of remaining Covid-19 restrictions, his spokesman said.

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Police investigating late-night shootings in North Philadelphia, Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating two separate shootings that took place in the last 24 hours.Police are searching for suspects who they say shot a woman in the leg Sunday night in North Philadelphia.The shooting took place at 17th and Clearfield while she was in her car, authorities said.According to police, the suspects fled in a small white Sedan.The woman is at Temple Hospital in stable condition.Police are also investigating after a man was shot on East Elkhart Street in Kensington just after midnight on Monday.The man was shot in the shoulder and taken to the hospital by police.There is no word on his condition. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Capitol fence to be reinstalled ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address

WASHINGTON - Security officials will reinstall fencing around the Capitol next week ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address, Fox News can confirm.U.S. Capitol Police are bracing for a potential "Freedom Convoy" truck protest to Washington D.C.

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Migrant killed by border patrol agent in Arizona, sheriff's office says

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. - The Cochise County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating the death of an apparent undocumented migrant who was killed by a U.S. border patrol agent on Saturday, Feb.

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Biden, Putin tentatively agree to meet as fears over Ukraine war loom

MOSCOW - The U.S. and Russian presidents have tentatively agreed to meet in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to stave off Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as heavy shelling continued Monday in a conflict in eastern Ukraine that is feared will spark the Russian offensive.French President Emmanuel Macron sought to broker a possible meeting between U.S.

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B.C. churches won’t rule out appeal on ‘surprising’ ruling upholding in-person service ban

COVID-19: B.C. Supreme Court upholds provincial ban on in-person religious services Paul Jaffe, who represented a group that included the Riverside Calvary Chapel in Langley, Immanuel Covenant Reformed Church in Abbotsford and the Free Reformed Church of Chilliwack, disagrees.“It was a very, very surprising decision,” Jaffe said.Jaffe and his clients maintain that banning religious gatherings but allowing pubs and stores to remain open amounts to religious discrimination.“What was at issue was her distinction between different kinds of gatherings — we said the nature of the gathering ought not to determine whether something is prohibited or not.

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COVID-19: B.C. Supreme Court upholds provincial ban on in-person religious services

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Gujarat: As Covid cases surge, bus services in Ahmedabad to remain suspended. Details here

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UK health service warns of 'constrained' number of vaccine doses

The UK's health service is to suspend vaccination of people aged 49 and under, due to a significant shortfall in vaccine supplies.

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Automated strike zone coming to minors but a while from MLB

NEW YORK – If a minor league player says an umpire is acting like a robot this year, he might be right.

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Secret Service confirms ‘person detained’ near Vice President’s residence in DC

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Secret Service confirmed on Wednesday that it had "detained" a person near the Vice President’s mansion in D.C.READ MORE: US Secret Service makes 3 arrests in DC on Inauguration DayThey declined to say what the person had done to prompt the response from law enforcement near Number One Observatory Circle, nor did they say whether the person would face criminal charges.READ MORE: DC police has surveillance video of Secret Service shooting, Fox News sources sayAccording to the Secret Service, they picked up the person in the 3400 block of Massachusetts Avenue.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThey told FOX 5 that D.C.

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This is how you can stream this year’s Oscar-nominated films

Oscar nominations came out Monday, and some people may have been scratching their heads at some of the film titles, since movies theaters have been opened and closed numerous times, depending on where you live.

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Worship service restrictions remain in place for Regina and area

worship services can expand capacity on March 19 to 30 per cent of capacity or 150 people, whichever is less.However, that will now not be the case for Regina.The province said it is putting a pause on expanding capacity at places of worship in Regina and area to slow the transmission of COVID-19. Saskatchewan easing restrictions on household gatherings Health officials cited community transmission of variants of concern as the reason behind the pause.As of Tuesday, 136 variants were confirmed in Saskatchewan: 130 B1.1.1.7 (first identified in the U.K.) and six B1.351 (first identified in South Africa).

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COVID-19 isn’t stopping Canadian health-care flight service

An organization that connects patients with free flights to critical medical care is going strong amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Hope Air officials saw a downturn in their flights last year due to postponements of some procedures. Think-tank finds more than 240 people died waiting for surgery in Saskatchewan In October, Premier Scott Moe commented on the delay of surgeries in the province with the increased focus pandemic response.

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Bulgaria, US Secret Service in counterfeit money raid

SOFIA – Police seized high-quality forged banknotes produced at a printing office at a university in Bulgaria's capital, authorities said Tuesday.

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Italy court blocks Bannon-linked plans for populist academy

ROME – Italy’s top administrative court has ruled against a conservative think tank affiliated with former White House adviser Steve Bannon over its use of a hilltop monastery to train future populist leaders.

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‘Miracle’ dog thrown from Volusia balcony becoming service animal for veteran

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The young German shepherd pup that survived a second story fall late last year won’t be going back to the woman who tossed her over a hotel balcony and has a new life ahead as a service dog, according to an update from Volusia County government officials.

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Police probe Motherwell church over fears of 'illegal' services breaching Covid-19 rules

North Lanarkshire.Officers have been in talks with Hope United Church in Motherwell after reports by a local MSP.BBC Scotland reported that the church held broadcast services with members gathering with little social distancing, with parishioners filmed with no face coverings during the communal events.Communal services are currently banned across mainland Scotland, although restrictions are due to be relaxed later this month.Clare Adamson, who said she reported the church to police, said: “While the Hope Church are entitled to their own beliefs, they are not entitled to break the law.“Any activity like this could be to the detriment of the whole community if Covid is reseeded.“We are looking forward to a more normal time but this behaviour

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keep our vaccine wastage to a minimum.” Since the start of the vaccination programme, 229,213 people in Lanarkshire have already received their first dose of the vaccine.The health board now have two supercentres, seven local centres and mobile units as vaccination clinics.Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “Our updated plans will help us protect our communities as quickly as possible and support the wider NHS to keep other services running.“More people being vaccinated quicker is the simplest and most important step we can take to help life get back to normal, faster.“It would not be possible to do this without maximising our supercentres, so we’re asking for your help.“If you can attend

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Riz Ahmed, Leslie Odom Jr, others react to Oscar nominations

LOS ANGELES – Reactions from some of the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards:

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2021 Oscar nominations: Full list of Academy Awards nominees

COVID-19 has disrupted the typical cinematic release schedule. The vast majority of Canadian die-hard movie fans haven’t been inside a theatre for more than 12 months.The 2021 Oscars, which normally air in February but are now pushed until late April, may suffer as a result.

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The biggest snubs and surprises in the Oscar nominations

It’s a rare year when most of the Oscar nomination surprises are good ones, but 2020 was also a rare year for moviegoing and awards campaigns. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise in a year where we watched everything from our couches that Netflix, the most popular streaming service, walked away with the most nominations by far. But there were still some shockers Monday morning.

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Chadwick Boseman is posthumously nominated for an Oscar

NEW YORK – Half a year after his death, Chadwick Boseman was posthumously nominated for an Academy Award on Monday for his final performance in “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.”

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FEMA to help manage unaccompanied minors at US-Mexico border

WILMINGTON, Del. – The Biden administration is turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help managing and caring for record numbers of unaccompanied immigrant children who are streaming into the United States by illegally crossing the border with Mexico.

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