Mina Fabulous

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Mina Fabulous follows the news, especially what is going on in the US State Department. Mina turns State Department waffle into plain English. Mina Fabulous is the pen name of Carmen Avalino, the NewsBlaze production editor. When she isn't preparing stories for NewsBlaze writers, she writes stories, but to separate her editing and writing identities, she uses the name given by her family and friends.

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US Building Global Partnership Against Violent Extremism

National

Mina Fabulous - Mon February 23, 2015

Secretary Kerry said the US is encouraging the most credible leaders and spokespersons to penetrate the barrier of terrorist lies.

Heavy Clashes Rage in Ukraine Amid Ceasefire Agreement

Eurasia

Mina Fabulous - Sat February 21, 2015

Heavy artillery fire roared in eastern Ukraine as fighting raged between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists. It continued hours before a cease-fire was to take effect.

US Cares About Well-Being of DPRK Citizens

Asia

Mina Fabulous - Mon February 16, 2015

US Special Envoy Robert R. King says the US has been at the forefront of international humanitarian efforts in aid to North Korea for decades already.

Murder of Jordanian Airman Sparks Outrage in Jordan

Middle East

Mina Fabulous - Mon February 9, 2015

With the apparent release of the horrific video where the young pilot was burned alive, Jordan has vowed to avenge his death and stirs outrage among Jordanian citizens. For retaliation of the brutal killing of the Jordanian pilot, Jordan executed t

ISIS Beheads Second Japanese Hostage, Kenji Goto

Middle East

Mina Fabulous - Mon February 2, 2015

Prior to the murder, the ISIS militants demanded the release of a prisoner jailed in Jordan 10 years ago in exchange for Mr. Goto. However, the demand was not realized despite international effort.

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Hiring’s Overlooked Advantage: How Adam Kidan Built a Business on Second Chances

National Fri July 31, 2026

Adam Kidan president of Empire Workforce Solutions says second-chance hiring helps employers find dependable workers overlooked by rigid filters.

Nathalie Guasis on a Year in Montana

Features Fri July 31, 2026

The chest freezer in a Montana kitchen reads like a diary. Trout from July. Elk from October. Burbot from February. Nathalie Guasis learned to stock hers.