Johnson worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures,” about pioneering black female aerospace workers.
Josh Linehan
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Dow plunges 3.5% as spreading virus threatens global economy
The Dow Jone Industrial Average closes down by more than 1,000 points as virus cases spread beyond China and investors seek safe havens for their money.
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China postpones key political meetings because of virus
The decision indicates the importance that President Xi Jinping places on the battle against the virus.
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Italy cancels Venice Carnival as it rushes to contain Europe’s first major virus outbreak
Authorities announced they are shutting down Venice’s famed Carnival events in a bid to stop the spread of the novel virus, as numbers of infected persons in the country have soared to at least 152.
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Maine proposal to help homeless students graduate moves on
A proposal designed to improve high school graduation rates in Maine for students who are homeless or in foster care has received the approval of a legislative committee.
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Bill to let people rescue pets from cars goes to the dogs
The measure proposed changing the law so that a person acting in good faith who removed an animal from a vehicle would be immune to criminal or civil liability.
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Maine gets fed grant for substance abuse and job training
The federal government has provided more than $6.2 million to Maine to help people affected by substance use disorders.
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2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans
Authorities say a man has been struck by a float and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a parade in New Orleans.
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Maine OKs bill to make epinephrine devices more affordable, easily available
The devices are used to treat serious allergic reactions.
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Germany to require social media sites to report hate speech
Internet companies are already required to delete such posts.