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Mar 09 2020
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6 State Primaries, Including Michigan, Set for Biden-Sanders Duel
Six states, including the perennial swing state of Michigan, hold primary elections Tuesday. Media coverage has concentrated on the competition between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, with many framing the primaries as crucial for Sanders. Others focused on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting candidates'
Detroit Free Press New York Post (News) Associated PressOct 21 2020
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Biden Ad Criticizing Trump's Virus Response Sparks Controversy, Divided Coverage
Joe Biden's campaign aired an advertisement Sunday on CBS featuring a Michigan bar owner who blamed his venue's struggles on President Donald Trump's management of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The bar owner, Joe Malcoun, is reportedly also an angel investor and former technology executive who has made contributions to Biden's presidential campaign.
Malcoun's background was a
Washington Free Beacon New York Times (News) Washington ExaminerSep 19 2023
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Trump to Skip 2nd GOP Presidential Debate, Hold Rally with Detroit Autoworkers
On Monday, an aide said that former President Donald Trump plans to skip the second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, California, on Sept. 27 and travel to Detroit, Michigan, instead to hold a rally with striking autoworkers.
The Details: The Trump campaign is reportedly expecting more than 500 plumbers, electricians, and pipefitters to attend the rally, where Trump is
CNN (Online News) Reuters New York Post (News)Jul 26 2022
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Should We Be Concerned About Monkeypox?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. leads the world in confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases. How concerned should the public be?
Monkeypox is a virus with symptoms similar to smallpox but less severe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which declared the virus a "global health emergency" on Sunday. Monkeypox is contagious and spreads easily
Wall Street Journal (News) Slate Fox News (Online News)Feb 18 2020
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President Trump Pardons Eddie DeBartolo, Ex-San Francisco 49ers Owner
President Donald Trump announced a plan Tuesday to pardon Eddie DeBartolo, ex-owner of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers who was convicted in connection with a gambling scandal in 1998. The president met with former star players Tuesday at the White House in connection with the announcement, some of whom publicly praised his decision. That fact was a main focus of ensuing media coverage; other
Fox News (Online News) Heavy.com Washington PostMay 20 2020
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Trump Threatens to Withhold Michigan, Nevada Funding Over Mail-in Voting
President Trump has threatened to withhold federal funding from Michigan and Nevada, after absentee ballot applications were sent to all Michigan voters, and a mail-in primary election is being held in Nevada in June.
Trump is charging that the moves are illegal and will enable voter fraud. Many Democrats support mail-in voting as a way to ensure that ballots can be cast safely during
Associated Press Washington Examiner New York Times (News)Apr 19 2022
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Report Says Biden Told Obama He Plans to Run in 2024
President Joe Biden has reportedly told former President Barack Obama that he will run for president again in 2024.
A report from The Hill quoted anonymous sources who said Biden believes he is the only one who could beat former President Donald Trump should Trump decide to run again. On March 24 in Brussels, Biden stated that he would be "very fortunate" to run against Trump in 2024
Washington Examiner The Guardian The HillSep 21 2023
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Musk’s Neuralink Brain-Chip Receives Approval For Human Trials
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, received FDA approval to conduct human trials.
Key Quote: “The first human patient will soon receive a Neuralink device,” Musk stated in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, “This ultimately has the potential to restore full body movement. In the long term, Neuralink hopes to play a role in AI risk civilizational risk reduction by improving
Reuters Washington Times The VergeOct 30 2018
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California Voters Weigh Measure That Would Ban Sale of Eggs and Meat That Are Not Cage-Free
Californians will weigh in on Proposition 12 during midterm elections, a measure that aims to ban the sale of meat and eggs from animals raised in cages. Supporters have said that the new regulation would ensure animals are treated humanely, while opponents counter that it will cause prices to skyrocket as production costs increase. Several animal rights groups have also opposed the measure,
Fox News (Online News) NPR (Online News) Los Angeles TimesOct 19 2018
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Trump Praises GOP Rep. Greg Gianforte for Body Slamming Reporter
President Trump praised GOP Rep. Greg Gianforte on Thursday for body slamming a reporter while a candidate in Montana's 2017 special election, saying that "any guy that can do a body slam... he's my guy." Many harshly criticized Trump's remarks and said they will encourage future acts of violence, while some argued that such outrage is hypocritical in light of recent assaults perpetuated by
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