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Oct 08 2019
Headline Roundup
Ellen DeGeneres And George Bush Together at Football Game Prompts Backlash, Defenses of Civility
Television personality Ellen DeGeneres and former President George W. Bush sat together at a National Football League (NFL) game on Sunday, prompting public criticism of DeGeneres, an outspoken liberal, for seemingly being friendly with Bush, a conservative politician.
DeGeneres defended her friendship with Bush Tuesday on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", saying that kindness should help
Reason Los Angeles Times USA TODAYMar 28 2023
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Fire Kills at Least 39 at Migrant Facility in Northern Mexico
Mexico's president said migrants at a detention center in northern Mexico set a fire that killed at least 39 people and injured dozens more on Monday.
The Details: Mexico's National Institute of Migration (INM) said 39 foreign migrants died in a fire that started around 10 p.m. local time on Monday, at a facility in the border city of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. At least 29 more were
CNN (Online News) Fox News Digital ReutersFeb 02 2024
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US Conducts Retaliatory Strikes in Syria, Iraq Following Attack in Jordan
Outlets across the spectrum are reporting that the United States military carried out a series of airstrikes on facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria on Friday in retaliation for an airstrike on an American base in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers last week.
Key Quote: According to a statement from United States Central
New York Times (News) Reuters Fox News DigitalMar 17 2020
Perspectives Blog
Clicks Over Ethics: Andrew Gillum, Media Bias and Sensationalism
How should the media cover possible drug overdoses? What about when a former candidate for governor is present at the scene, heavily intoxicated, and possibly cheating on his wife?
Sensationalism, a type of media bias, was visible far and wide after former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate and CNN commentator Andrew Gillum was found ‘inebriated’ and vomiting in a Miami hotel
Henry A. BrechterApr 27 2017
Perspectives Blog
Trump Tax Plan
President Trump released his tax plan this week, calling for an overhaul of current economic policy. The plan includes major cuts for both individuals and businesses, but economic analysts on both the Left and the Right say its impact on the federal deficit could be counterproductive. Know a student or teacher in high school or college? Have them try our new "Mismatch" pilot school program. We John Gable, AllSides Co-founderMay 10 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump Increases Tariffs on Chinese Goods
President Trump on Friday increased tariffs on $200 million in Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent. Some say the move will hurt American businesses and consumers, who will foot the majority of the bill, while others argue that the duties will even out the trade relationship between China and the U.S., which many experts say is weighted in China's favor. Check out some other big AllSides StaffAug 15 2019
Headline Roundup
Police Standoff With Gunman In Philadelphia Ends
After seven hours, a gunman surrendered early Thursday morning following a standoff with Philadelphia police. Six officers were wounded during the standoff, and some onlookers were soon taunting and throwing things at police.
Washington Post Fox News Digital USA TODAYDec 21 2017
Perspectives Blog
Historic Tax Bill Approved by House and Senate
In the first major legislative win for the Trump presidency, the House and Senate passed massive tax reform this week. This is the biggest tax overhaul since the Reagan administration but has been met with mixed reactions. Supporters say the bill will give most people tax cuts though the amount varies, businesses will receive tax breaks, there will be better incentives that could encourage Lucy PintoNov 23 2023
Headline Roundup
Vehicle Explodes on Niagara Rainbow Bridge Crossing, FBI Says No Sign of Terrorism
A speeding vehicle went airborne and exploded on the Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge border crossing on Wednesday, sparking terror concerns.
The Details: The two people in the vehicle were killed in the explosion, but no additional deaths were sustained. Several area border crossings were temporarily closed as the FBI investigated, but the bureau found no sign of terrorism.
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Trump Attends Wake for NYPD Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday attended the wake of a New York City police officer was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Queens on March 25.
For Context: The slain officer, named Jonathan Diller, was just three years into his career; he leaves behind his grieving wife and their one-year-old son. The suspect, 34-year-old Guy Rivera, has since been charged with first-
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