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The chairman of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service says the panel's overarching goal is to "create a universal expectation of service" in which every American is "inspired and eager to serve."

Should Young Americans Be Required To Do Public Service? Federal Panel Says Maybe

The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service says it is considering how the nation could implement a universal service program and whether it should be mandatory or optional.

Juan Guaidó, head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress, declares himself interim president of Venezuela during a rally against President Nicolás Maduro in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guaidó Declares Himself President, With U.S. Backing

President Trump recognized Juan Guaidó over Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president as protesters flooded the streets. Maduro said U.S. diplomats have 72 hours to leave.

A worker picks strawberries on Bertha Magaña's farm in Prunedale.

California’s Next-Gen Farmers Look To Nonprofit Groups For Business Coaching

Organizations in California are helping the state's young farmers gain necessary business skills.

The group Handicap International (now known as Humanity & Inclusion) has provided aid in Burundi for 26 years. Above: Thierry, age 9, was born without his left leg and received a prosthesis from the group, which is now pulling out of the country.

Why Burundi Is Kicking Out Aid Groups

The African nation is one of the poorest in the world. But it's driving out some aid groups that are offering help.

Denver Public School teachers gather in the district's bargaining room on Thursday, Jan. 17.

Denver Teachers Vote To Authorize A Strike

After more than a year of negotiating with the school district, Denver teachers could begin a strike as soon as Jan. 28. It would be the city's first teacher strike in almost 25 years.

A family member of Kelvin Tinashe Choto reacts, during his funeral in Chitungwiza, about 30 kilometres south east of the capital, Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday. The 22-year-old was shot in the head, one of at least a dozen people killed in a violent crackdown by security after protests over high fuel prices.

Zimbabwe Forces Accused Of 'Systematic Torture' After Protests Over Fuel Prices

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission says the Zimbabwe army severely beat protesters upset over a spike in fuel prices. President Emmerson Mnangagwa condemned what he called violence on both sides.

An image of a boy is painted on the bars of the border wall, in front of coils of razor wire, seen from Tijuana, Mexico. President Trump's proposal to end the partial government shutdown includes funding for more border wall, but also provisions that further restrict asylum seekers.

The Border Wall Isn't The Only Reason Democrats Oppose Plan To End The Shutdown

Democrats and immigrant rights advocates say the president's proposal to end the shutdown contains big changes to asylum law that they're calling a "poison pill."

Jason Rezaian speaks during the inauguration of the <em>Washington Post</em> headquarters on Jan. 28, 2016.

Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran's Evin Prison

After being accused of spying, Jason Rezaian was held in Iran's notorious prison for a year and a half. Throughout it all, he never considered giving up writing and reporting.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is trailed by reporters after speaking on the Senate floor on Tuesday.

Senate Sets Votes On 2 Bills That Could End Shutdown — But Both Expected To Fail

Democrats say they won't accept Trump's offer of three-year protections for those under DACA and TPS in exchange for full funding of his border wall. Republicans say Democrats should accept the offer.

The outside of the San Diego Unified School District Education Center is shown on May 8, 2018.

San Diego DA Announces Human Trafficking Prevention Programs In Schools

The announcement comes during national Human Trafficking Awareness Month and responds to FBI data showing that San Diego ranks as one of the 13 worst regions for human trafficking.

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