Office of Governor Kelly Armstrong · Original source
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong presented the Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens, to Bismarck-raised wrestling twins Terry and Troy Steiner at a ceremony in the Capitol’s Memorial Hall. The brothers, both NCAA champions at the University of Iowa, are the award’s 51st and 52nd recipients. Terry has coached the U.S. Women’s National Wrestling Team since 2002, and the twins announced a Steiner Rough Rider Foundation to help young North Dakotans through sport.
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State · Original source
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Cyprus on the 66th anniversary of independence. The statement cites progress on defense, energy, commercial ties, and a new Fulbright English Teaching Assistant memorandum. It reaffirms support for a Cypriot-led, UN-facilitated settlement as a bizonal, bicommunal federation.
Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State · Original source
The U.S. Department of State congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th independence anniversary. The release highlights Nigeria’s role as Africa’s largest democracy and a major economy supporting regional stability and growth. It cites shared priorities on democratic principles, religious freedom, commercial ties, and peace and security.
