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Apr 17 2020
News
Isolated from peers, teens find new paths to community amid pandemic
The pandemic lockdown is depriving teenagers of their social groups and casting a shadow over their college and job futures. How can parents help teens cope with the isolation and uncertainty?
Isabella Flood Wallin, a sophomore in the suburbs of Seattle, misses her freedom.
She’d take a bus to school and use it to move freely around the city, going with her friends to the
Christian Science MonitorNov 04 2014
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Midterm Elections 2014: U.S. Voters Head to Polls to Determine Who Controls Congress
Voters Tuesday will determine control of Congress for President Barack Obama ’s final two years in office in a midterm election that has seen huge sums spent but drawn low interest from an American electorate distracted by worries about the economy, Washington dysfunction and unrest overseas.
There are at least nine Senate seats that either party could win and 14 competitive governor’s
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 12 2019
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Donald Trump administration wants to deny green cards to migrants on public assistance
The Donald Trump administration issued a new rule Monday that would enable federal officials to deny green cards to migrants if officials believe the recipients will receive public benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, or housing vouchers.
“To protect benefits for American citizens, immigrants must be financially self-sufficient," President Donald Trump said in a statement from the White
USA TODAYJun 04 2020
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Derek Chauvin and Three Other Ex-Officers Face New Charges in George Floyd’s Killing
Minnesota’s attorney general added an upgraded charge of second-degree murder against one former police officer and charged three others in the death of George Floyd, in a fast-moving investigation of the killing that has sparked nationwide protests.
As protesters gathered in cities across the country Wednesday night, at times flouting curfews, some cheered the charges but said the
Wall Street Journal (News)Mar 17 2015
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Secret Service Director: Working to Fix Agency’s Problems
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy acknowledged deep problems in the agency’s culture on Tuesday, saying some personnel too often turn to alcohol to cope with the stresses of the job.
In testimony before a congressional panel, Mr. Clancy said he was dismayed it took five days for him to learn about an incident earlier this month involving two senior agents who drove through the scene
Wall Street Journal (News)Sep 03 2015
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Republicans vs. the Constitution: Would-be presidents endorse Kim Davis’ brazen illegality
Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis will appear in federal court today to explain why she believes that God and her personal convictions empower her to break the law and deny gay people their constitutionally protected rights. Ever since this summer’s Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, Davis has been refusing to issue marriage licenses – to
SalonAug 20 2020
Analysis
Harris Makes History But Obama Steals the Show
It was obvious Barack Obama didn’t relish the job, but he agreed to take it on anyway. The former two-term president felt compelled, he said, because the 2020 election is like none other -- the very concept of American democracy itself is on the line.
In taking the fight Wednesday night to his successor, Obama performed a role reversal of sorts. Typically, it’s the political party’s
RealClearPoliticsMar 12 2015
News
Plans To Explore For Oil Offshore Worry East Coast Residents
As the Obama administration opens the door to offshore drilling, the oil industry is promising more jobs and less reliance on foreign oil. Some people who live along the Eastern Seaboard are saying, "no thanks."
Coastal towns and cities in several states are formally opposing offshore drilling and oil exploration.
Tybee Island, Ga., is a short drive across the marsh from the
NPR (Online News)Mar 12 2015
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Plans To Explore For Oil Offshore Worry East Coast Residents
As the Obama administration opens the door to offshore drilling, the oil industry is promising more jobs and less reliance on foreign oil. Some people who live along the Eastern Seaboard are saying, "no thanks."
Coastal towns and cities in several states are formally opposing offshore drilling and oil exploration.
Tybee Island, Ga., is a short drive across the marsh from the
NPR (Online News)Jul 08 2021
Headline Roundup
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 373,000
The number of Americans applying for first-time jobless claims rose to 373,000 last week - up slightly from 371,000 the week before.
Twenty-six states have already ended or will soon end the $300 per week in additional benefits, which should lead to a fall in unemployment claims in the weeks ahead. The benefits will run out in September for the remaining states.
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