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Shennel E.P. Henries, a 19-year-old Liberian member of Girl Up, decided to become an activist when she was around 5,

The Dreams Of Today's Teen Girl Activists

The young leaders of Girl Up were in Washington, D.C., this week to network and to lobby Congress on gender issues.

Today is Monday, the 11th of March of 2019. It is the 70th day of the year. There are 295 days remaining until the end of the year. 9 days until spring…

The sun sets on the west front of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday.

What To Expect For Donald Trump's Inauguration

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of a polarized United States Friday. His inaugural address, expected in the middle of a full day of events, could have far-reaching consequences.

Rich Savko's family has owned the Rock Store in Cornell, Calif., since 1961. The restaurant became a community center after the Woolsey Fire. "People were looking for information, and there was always somebody here that they could get firsthand information from, and that meant a lot to them," Savko says. "Plus they could share their stories and have a cup of coffee."

Biker Bar In The Malibu Hills Serves As Bedrock For A Fire-Ravaged Community

The Rock Store, run by the Savko family for more than 50 years, is one of the few structures still standing after last month's Woolsey Fire. There, amid the destruction, locals found help and hope.

For October, 3 Romances To Keep You On The Path To Happily Ever After

A good romance is an easy read, but a tough emotional journey for the characters. This month, we're showcasing three books that'll keep you flipping pages through all the highs and lows along the way.

Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank kiss after their wedding Friday in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England.

'You Look Perfect:' Princess Eugenie Of York Marries In Another Royal Wedding

Prince George, the 5-year-old son of Prince William served as page boy, and 3-year-old Princess Charlotte was a bridesmaid.

A George Washington Museum, In Alabama

In Columbiana, Ala., there's a museum dedicated to George Washington. It started when a local banker purchased items from a descendant of the country's first first lady, Martha Washington.

A masked protester kneels before San Jose police in San Jose, Calif. last month. Four officers have been placed on administrative leave after allegations that they posted racist and anti-Muslim messages to social media.

4 Officers In San Jose, Calif., Put On Leave After Racist Social Media Posts Surface

The police department is investigating allegations that surfaced in an anonymous blog post. It details current and retired San Jose officers posting racist messages in a private Facebook group.

Low Tire Pressure Leads To A Lucky Lottery Win

A New York man noticed the air in his tires were pretty low. While he was at the convenience store filling the tires, he went inside and bought a $10 scratch-off ticket. He won a million dollars.

It's Poetry Month. Tweet us your mini poems all April using the hashtag #NPRPoetry.

Help Us Celebrate National Poetry Month With Your #NPRPoetry Tweets

It's that time of the year when we tip our hats — and yours — to the art of the verse. All month, tweet your mini poems with the hashtag #NPRPoetry, and we'll pick some to feature on-air and online.

A Senegalese woman wears clothing and gold jewelry inspired by the fashions of the country's powerful <em>signares --</em> women who lived in the 18th and 19th century. The photo is featured in the exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.

Senegal's Stunning Gold Jewelry ... And The Controversial Women Who Wore It

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights intricate gold work that nearly disappeared — as well as its past ties to a morally complicated group of powerful women.

From left, U.S. Soccer Federation President Carlos Cordeiro, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and soccer players Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Ashlyn Harris celebrate the U.S. women's soccer team's world championship in New York, during a ticker tape parade along the Canyon of Heroes Wednesday.

WATCH: Women's National Soccer Team Parades Through NYC's 'Canyon Of Heroes'

Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle and their teammates are bathing in fans' cheers in Manhattan, celebrating their World Cup title.

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