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  • Barack Obama (AP Images)
    Washington Prepares to Host Record-Sized Inaugural Crowd

    Visitors from around the world are descending on the District of Columbia and its neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia during Inaugural festivities, January 18--20. The main focus will be this Inauguration Day, January 20, with the swearing-in ceremonies for the new president and vice president, followed by a parade, concerts and inaugural balls.

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  • TV journalist Kiran Khalid (courtesy Kiran Khalid)

    Many young American Muslims are able to sustain their religious beliefs as they become entrepreneurs, musicians, journalists and leaders in their communities.

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