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Feb 21 2018
Headline Roundup
Florida House Declares Porn a Public Health Risk
The Florida House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that declares pornography a public health risk. The move drew some criticism from the media after the legislature declined to debate a ban on assault weapons hours prior.
HuffPost The Hill Fox News (Online News)Aug 18 2021
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Taliban Use Violence in Response to Protests and Dissent
On Wednesday, reports surfaced across the political spectrum of the Taliban using violence to break up protests and consolidate control over Afghanistan. The Taliban's promise of "safe passage" for Afghans to the Kabul airport has also been contradicted by photographs and media reports as thousands attempt to escape the country.
These reports conflict with the Taliban's recent
The Daily Wire NBC News (Online) Associated PressApr 20 2018
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Department of Justice Refers Andrew McCabe to Prosecutors for Criminal Investigation
The Justice Department referred ex-FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe to the U.S. Attorney's office for possible criminal charges after he allegedly lacked candor in conversations with internal investigators about his contacts with the media.
Wall Street Journal (News) Daily Beast TownhallNov 29 2022
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Counties in AZ, PA Delay Certification of 2022 Results
On Monday, Republican officials in two counties in Arizona and Pennsylvania delayed certification of their 2022 election results, citing concerns about disenfranchisement due to paper ballot shortages and voting difficulties on Election Day.
For Context: Both Cochise County in Arizona and Luzerne County in Pennsylvania were required by state law to certify their election results by
Wall Street Journal (News) ABC News (Online) Newsmax (News)Mar 20 2023
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Biden Uses First Veto to Protect Labor Department ESG Investing
President Joe Biden used his first presidential veto on Monday to block congress from overturning a rule allowing the Labor Department to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in its investment decisions.
Key Quote: After vetoing the bill, Biden tweeted, “this bill would risk your retirement savings by making it illegal to consider risk factors MAGA House
Reuters Axios Fox News (Online News)Feb 26 2023
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US Officials ‘Confident’ China Considering Sending Russia Weaponry
U.S. Intelligence is concerned that China is considering sending Russia lethal aid to be used on the battlefield in Ukraine.
The Details: CIA Director William Burns told CBS News in a sit-down interview that the CIA believes China is considering supplying Russia with weapons to be used in Ukraine. His comments come just a week after Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned Chinese
Washington Post The Hill Fox News (Online News)Jan 02 2023
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Ukraine Says it Killed Hundreds of Russian Troops in New Year's Missile Strike
Ukraine's military said it killed over 400 Russian troops and injured 300 more in a New Year's Eve missile strike.
The Details: At least four artillery warheads hit a Russian base in the occupied Donbas region of Ukraine. Russia's military said that 63 of its troops had been killed in the strikes, which it blamed on U.S. HIMARS missile systems being used by Ukraine's military. Neither
NBC News (Online) The Kyiv Independent Washington ExaminerJun 24 2023
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American Views on Abortion and Policy One Year After the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade was overturned one year ago today, leading to a 3% drop in abortions nationwide, but voters and politicians alike still remain divided on the issue.
Key Quotes: Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said, “The decision has saved countless lives and set America on a positive course after decades of shameful abortion on-demand practices that put us in a
NewsNation Associated Press Washington ExaminerSep 29 2020
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Global Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 1 Million
Over 1 million people have died from COVID-19 as of Tuesday, with worldwide cases topping 33.4 million. One fifth of the deaths, over 200,000, were in the United States. COVID-19 has also killed 142,000 in Brazil, 96,000 in India, and 76,000 in Mexico. According to Reuters, the virus kills 5,400 people per day, and 226 people per hour. Furthermore, the rise in deaths has accelerated, doubling
CNN (Online News) Associated Press Fox News (Online News)Mar 03 2020
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Perspectives: Impact of Coronavirus on Economy
Perspectives across the media spectrum have speculated about the potential impact of coronavirus on the US economy and jobs numbers.
Some left-rated voices expressed skepticism about economic growth during a potentially extended coronavirus pandemic, while right-rated voices generally expressed more optimism about the economy's ability to withstand pressure from the disease.
New York Times (Opinion) CNBC Wall Street Journal (Opinion)