"I am more than honored to be with you today to present the Six Triple Eight with our nation's highest civilian award, the long-awaited, much-sought-after Congressional Gold Medal," Cummings said.

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Over 200 students filled the gym at Omaha Northwest High School on Wednesday. They were honored for having at least a 3.0 grade point average.

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