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Ida Husted Harper was an American author, journalist, columnist, and suffragist, as well as the chosen biographer of Susan B. Anthony, whom she also worked with on the six-volume History of Woman Suffrage. Harper also served as secretary of the Indiana chapter of the National Woman Suffrage Association, became a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., and wrote columns on women's issues for numerous newspapers across the United States, amongst other things.. Learn more .

Christchurch attacks: Victims honoured with national memorial service

Representatives from dozens of countries are attending a memorial for the 50 people killed in New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yz8xNK

'Russian hoax is finally dead', Trump tells Michigan rally

The US president rails against opponents at his first political rally since the Mueller report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ox1Vei

Venezuela crisis: Guaidó banned from office for 15 years

Venezuela's state comptroller says the opposition leader's financial statements are questionable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FGLARk

Trump backs off proposed Special Olympics funding cuts

Mr Trump faced backlash after his education secretary defended slashing $17.6m from the organisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HYxY5A

Liverpool band Her's killed in US crash

The Liverpool-based duo and their tour manager are killed in an accident on the way to a gig in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FA4zfb

Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist is arrested again

Maria Ressa, founder of the Rappler news website, is detained at Manila airport on fraud charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JNY7qt