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And of itself is fine but i think we all need to remind people that we are in a strategic competition with them, china is competing with us very aggressively and so we need to make that clear to the rest of the world and not necessarily signal to everyone that we are back to some sort of business as usual with china. after all they, they break international trade rules and they also are violative of numerous laws here in the united states as it pertains to intellectual property theft and securit...

Florida, wanted to prohibit african american studies in school. he needs to fall back on that. as a black man, the reality of the situation is that we need to know is much better history as we possibly can. and as far as im concerned, the government and everybody in between, should insist that black folks to learn about their history as we possibly can. and if, indeed, the decision was made to do otherwise. certainly shouldnt be done by someone who happens to be white. >> education has become a ...

>> education has become a key way for the right to wage its so-called, culture war, battles the most recent flash point is an advanced placement course on black history. the government rhonda sentence once banned from florida schools. and yesterday, the college board oversees ap curriculums, released the official syllabus without several of the topics it sparked this very controversy. nbc news -- has more. >> the college board unveiled a new framework for advanced placement african american stud...

Night if there is a flash point or conflict and reach open other and understand what is happening in the our countries. >> reporter: a visible effort toward diplomacy allege mid political, social and economic challenges. assen w one analyst told me, everything is on the table. as far as the chinese government and its view of the meeting, speaking most recently at a press briefing, a spokesperson called it a welcome event. >> all right, mark stewart for us in hong kong. thanks. and millions of ...

But efforts with words like puppet master to deny ukraines sovereignty. what we dont see yet are any specific threats around sort of retaliation for these weapons, but certainly they are expressing their displeasure about it. >> were also hearing about more missile attack. >> yeah, i think kharkiv, the second largest city, i dont want to say its had a respite but havent heard many reports of violence in recent weeks and months and i think this shows everything is on the table. kharkiv being hit ...

Lawrence: so welcome back another flash point in our country ongoing education debate is flaring up this week as you know i travel all across the country and one something clear. parents dont want their kids indoctorated in the classroom and made headlines this week for eliminating a college level african-american studies course. my colleague jesse waters took the liberty of even reading the syllabus to see whats beginning on course is going along perfectly and then boom critical race theory abo...

Lawrence: so welcome back another flash point in our country ongoing education debate is flaring up this week as you know i travel all across the country and one something clear. parents dont want their kids indoctorated in the classroom and made headlines this week for eliminating a college level african-american studies course. my colleague jesse waters took the liberty of even reading the syllabus to see whats beginning on course is going along perfectly and then boom critical race theory abo...

Baby boomers being reluctant to give up, whether its positions of politics or business or culture, is that something that is a flash point right now? or does that data not back that up? >> obviously theres no collective vote among baby boomers, lets stick around, right, but we have a lot of baby boomers. im still working, and i just dont want to have this job, and theres more of that happening. part of the tension is not just the bottom up. theres tension from top down, meaning aid-wise, top dow...

Associated with the jihad planning imminent attacks. its very interesting. it was not a surprise raise. its one of the few places in the west bank where you see palestinians with guns. for a little context, theres a refugee camp. 16,000 people are crammed into half a square kilometer. its been a flash point for about 20 years. this is also where you might remember the american journalist was killed last year covering a raud right outside of the area. you mentioned the prime minister now current ...

Found filled with bullet holes. bodies buried nearby. officials confirm the fatalities this week with his employer saying well miss him more than words can express. where this happened is in the middle of mexico. not a common tourist destination. the states in red are too violent for americans to visit, quote, do not travel due to crime and kidnapping. violent crime, extortion and gang activity are widespread in this area. u.s. citizens and legal permanent residents have been victims of kidnappi...