Click on photo to enlarge or download: Carole King performs one of her hit songs at the White House on Wednesday after being honored for winning the Gershwin Prize. She performed several songs with musician James Taylor, and other performers sang some of her music as a tribute. SHFWire photo by Imari WilliamsClick on photo to enlarge or download: Carole King performs one of her hit songs at the White House on Wednesday after being honored for winning the Gershwin Prize. She performed several songs with musician James Taylor, and other performers sang some of her music as a tribute. SHFWire photo by Imari WilliamsWASHINGTON – The White House and its celebrity guests shook things up Wednesday night as they rocked out to Carole Kings’ greatest hits.

Ja'Kari Taylor , May 23, 2013

 

Click on photo to enlarge or download: President Barack Obama admits in a speech Thursday that U.S. drone strikes have killed American citizen. He spoke to a mostly military audience at the National Defense University at Fort McNair about counterterrorism, drones and the military prison at Guantanamo Bay. SHFWire photo by Ja’Kari Taylor.Click on photo to enlarge or download: President Barack Obama admits in a speech Thursday that U.S. drone strikes have killed American citizen. He spoke to a mostly military audience at the National Defense University at Fort McNair about counterterrorism, drones and the military prison at Guantanamo Bay. SHFWire photo by Ja’Kari Taylor.WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama solidified his stance on the use of drones and the military prison in Guantanamo Bay in a speech Thursday.

Allen Henry , May 23, 2013

 

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Mollie Lemon, 33, spells the winning word at Living Social’s Adult Spelling Bee Happy Hour on Tuesday. She correctly spelled the word “kimono” to claim victory. She was awarded a pint glass and a free beer. SHFWire Photo by Allen HenryClick on photo to enlarge or download: Mollie Lemon, 33, spells the winning word at Living Social’s Adult Spelling Bee Happy Hour on Tuesday. She correctly spelled the word “kimono” to claim victory. She was awarded a pint glass and a free beer. SHFWire Photo by Allen HenryWASHINGTON – Usually you don’t find draft beer, wings and dunce caps at a spelling bee, but this isn’t your typical spelling competition.

Imari Williams , May 23, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Carole King performs one of her hit songs at the White House on Wednesday after being honored for winning the Gershwin Prize. She performed several songs with musician James Taylor, and other performers sang some of her music as a tribute. SHFWire photo by Imari WilliamsClick on photo to enlarge or download: Carole King performs one of her hit songs at the White House on Wednesday after being honored for winning the Gershwin Prize. She performed several songs with musician James Taylor, and other performers sang some of her music as a tribute. SHFWire photo by Imari WilliamsWASHINGTON – The White House and its celebrity guests shook things up Wednesday night as they rocked out to Carole Kings’ greatest hits.

Silvia Rodriguez , May 23, 2013

 

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Luis Mirando, left, tells the crowd about his experience as an undocumented immigrant Monday night at the National Press Club. Jeffrey S. Passel and Cindy Carcamo also spoke about immigration reform and what the future holds for undocumented immigrants. SHFWire photo by Silvia RodriguezClick on photo to enlarge or download: Luis Mirando, left, tells the crowd about his experience as an undocumented immigrant Monday night at the National Press Club. Jeffrey S. Passel and Cindy Carcamo also spoke about immigration reform and what the future holds for undocumented immigrants. SHFWire photo by Silvia RodriguezWASHINGTON - Growing up in the United States, Luis Miranda did not know he was an undocumented immigrant until years after he and his family had left Colombia.  

Silvia Rodriguez , May 22, 2013

 

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Paying tribute to 390 annual drowning deaths among children, 390 swimming goggles float in the kiddie pool at Washington’s William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center. All public pools in Washington comply with the federal law regulating drain safety. SHFWire photo by Silvia RodriguezClick on photo to enlarge or download: Paying tribute to 390 annual drowning deaths among children, 390 swimming goggles float in the kiddie pool at Washington’s William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center. All public pools in Washington comply with the federal law regulating drain safety. SHFWire photo by Silvia RodriguezWASHINGTON - An average of 390 children drown each year in the U.S., most younger than 5, according to two new reports.

Barbara Corbellini Duarte , May 22, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Jackson Smith, 12, left, and Aidan LeBlanc, 12, both of Fairfax, Va., show off their costumes after they and their classmates recreated the Emancipation Proclamation signing for first lady Michelle Obama during her visit to Decatur House. Aidan played the former president. SHFWire photo by Barbara Corbellini DuarteClick on photo to enlarge or download: Jackson Smith, 12, left, and Aidan LeBlanc, 12, both of Fairfax, Va., show off their costumes after they and their classmates recreated the Emancipation Proclamation signing for first lady Michelle Obama during her visit to Decatur House. Aidan played the former president. SHFWire photo by Barbara Corbellini DuarteWASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama surprised children on a school field trip Wednesday when she visited the Decatur House.

Ja'Kari Taylor , May 22, 2013

 

WASHINGTON – In the next decade, the number of people with access to the Internet is expected to rise dramatically, giving more power to citizens in developing nations, two Google executives say.

Barbara Corbellini Duarte , May 21, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Dana Priest, left, of The Washington Post, says the government classifies too much information, but reporters don’t want to reveal information that could harm people. Frances Townsend, former homeland and counterterrorism security adviser, defended leak investigations. SHFWire photo by Barbara Corbellini DuarteClick on photo to enlarge or download: Dana Priest, left, of The Washington Post, says the government classifies too much information, but reporters don’t want to reveal information that could harm people. Frances Townsend, former homeland and counterterrorism security adviser, defended leak investigations. SHFWire photo by Barbara Corbellini DuarteWASHINGTON – A lack of trust between government and the press damages the already tough relationship between national security and how much the public should know.

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