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Apr 26 2021
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Perspectives: The Oscars 2021
The Oscars 2021 made history on Sunday, with Chloé Zhao becoming the second woman and first woman of color to win best director for “Nomadland,” which also won best picture. Best actor, which many expected to go to Chadwick Boseman posthumously, was instead awarded to Anthony Hopkins for his role in “The Father”; Hopkins paid tribute to Boseman in his Monday morning acceptance speech. Tyler
Variety CNN (Opinion) National Review (News)Sep 08 2021
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Biden Seeks $30 Billion For Disaster Aid And Resettlement Of Afghan Refugees
The White House budget office sent an "urgent" letter to Congress on Tuesday requesting at least $30 billion to fund natural disaster aid and the resettlement of Afghan refugees. At least $10 billion would be used to help states recover from Hurricane Ida, while another $14 billion would be allocated for other natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and wildfires. $6.4 billion of the
NPR (Online News) Washington Post Washington ExaminerSep 07 2020
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Study Says BLM Demonstrations 93% Peaceful, 7% Riots; Coverage Differs
A report released Thursday said that 93% of 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstrations "have not engaged in violence or destructive activity,” with 7% involving "violent demonstrations" and "riots." The report describes BLM as "an overwhelmingly peaceful movement" with violence "limited to fewer than 220 locations." These findings were based on data collected by the US Crisis Monitor, a joint
The Guardian Heavy.com The Daily CallerJun 27 2020
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Virus Cases Surge in Some States, Forcing Reversals
As the number of new COVID-19 coronavirus cases hits all-time daily highs in the U.S., some hard-hit states have rolled back reopening plans, including Texas, Arizona, and Florida. Texas postponed all elective surgeries in order to accommodate the potential influx of new, severely ill patients.
Coverage from left-rated sources often brought up that states with soaring virus cases were
Los Angeles Times Associated Press Fox News DigitalNov 18 2022
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House GOP Announces New Probe of Biden Family
House Republicans laid out new "top priority" plans on Thursday to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings.
Key Quotes: "This is an investigation of Joe Biden, the president of the United States, and why he lied to the American people about his participation in his family’s international business schemes," said Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), who's set to head the House
CNN Digital Washington Free Beacon NewsweekJul 26 2023
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Mayorkas Defends Handling of Southern Border in House Hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where he was questioned and criticized by Republican committee members for his handling of unauthorized immigration at the southern border.
Key Quotes: In his opening remarks, Mayorkas stated, “Our approach to managing the border securely and humanely, even within our
Washington Examiner The Hill CNN DigitalJul 15 2022
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Study Says 47 of 50 States, 169 Metro Areas Have Housing Shortage
A new study suggests that nearly every U.S. state and 55% of the 309 U.S. metro areas have housing shortages.
The study from Up for Growth points to a "housing crisis," and says that "the demand for housing in our most economically productive regions far exceeds the production of new homes." It says the U.S. is "3.8 million homes short of meeting housing needs, double the number from
The Hill Washington Examiner NPR (Online News)Oct 12 2022
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Biden Talks Economy, Russia, Oil, and Hunter in CNN Interview
Key Facts: President Joe Biden sat down with CNN (Left bias) Tuesday night to discuss Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. economy, his son Hunter Biden, and more.
Key Quotes: Biden said there's "going to be some consequences" for Saudi Arabia over oil prices. He said he doesn't think "there will be a recession" in the U.S., but "if it is, it will be a slight recession." He called Russia's
NBC News Digital Axios Washington ExaminerOct 12 2020
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Senate Kicks Off Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Hearing
The Supreme Court began Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Monday. This is the start of a four-day hearing in which Barrett will face a line of questioning from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. During the hearing, Barrett is expected to answer questions regarding her position on abortion, the role of precedent,
New York Post (Opinion) USA TODAY NBC News DigitalMar 10 2022
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How Will Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine End?
During the second week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, outlets across the spectrum published perspectives on how the conflict might eventually end.
The various suggestions for ending the war came as diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine consistently failed to produce an end to the conflict. Talks on Thursday appeared to fail as well; while Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro
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