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As Thanksgiving ushers in U.S. holiday season, Americans give back
Observed on the fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving is an annual reminder to reach out to those in need, which for many Americans means volunteering at soup kitchens or donating to food banks. Some participate in food drives organized by local businesses or by their churches, synagogues, mosques or temples.
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When presidents change, these are the ones who stay
The election of a new U.S. president brings new ideas and new people to Washington, but one constant remains: Career federal employees will make sure the government continues to function without interruption no matter who’s in the White House.
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Hundreds of U.S. businesses voice support for climate agreement
More than 360 U.S. businesses have signed a statement renewing private-sector support for the Paris agreement on climate change — including General Mills, eBay, Intel and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies.
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U.S. universities attract more than 1 million international students
The number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities topped 1 million for the first time, paced by a surge of graduate students in sciences, engineering and math from India.
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Slovak Startups Conquer the World
Ambassador Adam Sterling: "Entrepreneurship and innovation are key economic drivers in Slovakia. The first reception I hosted as Ambassador was a..."
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ECA Sports Envoys Promote Sledge Hockey, Disability Rights
Slovakia has produced many hockey greats over the years, including Stan Mikita, Peter Bondra and Marian Hossa. But sledge hockey, a variant of...
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Seizing Opportunities for a Stronger Economic Partnership
Ambassador Adam Sterling: "In my first month in Slovakia I have been struck by the depth and dynamism of U.S.-Slovak economic ties..."
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Embassy Condolence Message
We mourn the loss of the first President of the Slovak Republic Michal Kovac. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia we express our...
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