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Feb 21 2022
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Biden Prepares Sanctions as Russia Declares Separatist Regions of Ukraine Independent
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order blocking new U.S. investment to two separatist-controlled regions of Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized them as independent, the White House said Monday.
After a Monday speech in which Putin said Ukraine had “never had traditions of its own statehood” and called parts of eastern Ukraine “ancient Russian lands,” the
New York Times (News) National Review (News) CNBCMar 11 2022
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Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where To Get Live Coverage
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has dominated the homepages of most mainstream news outlets in the U.S., Ukraine and across the world, many of which have a live news feed dedicated to the ongoing military invasion.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched what he calls a "special military operation" in Ukraine on Feb. 24. Since then, Russian troops have advanced through the country
CNN Digital BBC News Fox News DigitalJan 12 2022
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What Caused 2021's Record-Setting Inflation?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday that consumer prices rose 7% in 2021, the highest inflation rate since 1982. Writers across the spectrum sought to explain the historic price increases.
While monthly inflation decreased from 0.8% in November to 0.5% in December, the 7% annual inflation rate once again brought inflation back into the news media’s spotlight. Renewed supply
Associated Press Washington Post Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Feb 09 2022
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Olympians Compete in Beijing Amid Low TV Ratings, Criticism of Chinese Government
As U.S. athletes compete in the 2022 Beijing Olympics, they're also competing for attention with stories about China, political controversy and the U.S. response to the competition.
As of Wednesday, the U.S. is tied for fourth in total medals (7) and fifth in first-place finishes (1). While some media highlight the events, others focus on China's COVID-19 regulations around the Games;
Reason Slate AxiosJul 28 2022
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US Economy Shrank for 2nd Consecutive Quarter
The U.S. economy shrank for the second consecutive quarter, meeting the common definition of an economy in recession.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 0.9% between April and June, after contracting 1.6% in the first quarter of 2022. Economists surveyed across the spectrum expected slight GDP growth in Q2, between 0.5
Washington Examiner CNN Business Wall Street Journal (News)Dec 09 2019
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Story of the Week: Kamala Harris Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race
Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) officially ended her 2020 presidential campaign on Tuesday.
Harris reportedly told supporters in an email that her campaign "simply doesn't have the financial resources we need to continue." The senator freshman will be up for re-election in 2022.
Commentators across the political spectrum issued analysis, with some on the left lamenting that the
Henry A. BrechterJun 03 2023
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Utah School District Bans the Bible in Elementary and Middle Schools
Due to a parent’s challenge, a Davis School District in Utah removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools for containing “vulgarity or violence.”
The Details: A parent filed a supposedly tongue-in-cheek complaint, suggesting the Bible should be barred under Utah’s 2022 legislation, which aimed to ban books that featured “pornographic” content. The district determined the Bible
NPR (Online News) BBC News Fox News DigitalMay 02 2022
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International Workers Celebrate May Day Amid Ongoing US Union Battles
Workers around the world celebrated May Day 2022 on Sunday by protesting for improved working conditions and other reforms.
May Day was established as International Workers’ Day in 1889 by the Marxist International Socialist Congress to commemorate the Chicago Haymarket Riot and the fight for the 8-hour workday. It is celebrated as an official holiday in many countries, including India
NPR (Online News) Associated Press The Daily CallerDec 12 2022
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Will Congress Avoid a Government Shutdown This Week?
Congress is negotiating an omnibus funding bill ahead of a Friday deadline. Can lawmakers overcome partisanship and avoid a government shutdown?
Latest Developments: Federal agencies began preparing for a potential shutdown on Monday. The same day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said lawmakers ”should be prepared to take quick action” on a bill to extend the shutdown
USA TODAY Roll Call Washington ExaminerJun 29 2022
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House Democrats Propose 'Transgender Bill of Rights'
More than 80 House Democrats on Tuesday announced their support for a proposed "Transgender Bill of Rights."
The legislation, HR 1209, would codify federal protections for transgender and nonbinary people as well as ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security. The resolution would also ensure that transgender students could use school facilities and
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