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Dec 17 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: WSJ Op-Ed Sparks Controversy Around Jill Biden's Doctorate
The Wall Street Journal published an opinion article on Dec. 11 calling for Dr. Jill Biden, wife of President-elect Joe Biden, to drop the “Dr.” title from her name because she is not a medical doctor. Dr. Jill Biden holds two master’s degrees and a doctorate in education from the University of Delaware. The article, which refers to Biden as “kiddo,” sparked politically polarized controversy
NBC News (Online) USA TODAY National Review (News)Dec 08 2020
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Fact-Checking the Georgia 'Suitcase' Voter Fraud Claims
Security footage of 2020 presidential election vote-counting at Georgia's State Farm Arena came into the spotlight this week. President Donald Trump, along with some of his allies and supporters, claim the video proves that vote counters hid ballots from Republican poll watchers; the video was played during the Trump legal team's testimony at a hearing Thursday in Georgia. Fact-checkers
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Sep 28 2021
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Military Leaders Defend Afghanistan Withdrawal, Contradict Biden in Senate Hearing
Top U.S. military leaders defended the withdrawal from Afghanistan in a Congressional hearing Tuesday morning. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer, is appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday and the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday, along with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie.
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Southern Baptist Convention Releases List of Hundreds of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
On Thursday, leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention released a previously secret 205-page list of hundreds of pastors and church workers who had been accused of sexual misconduct, mainly from 2000 to 2019.
The list was published after the May 22 release of a 288-page report by investigative firm Guidepost Solutions, which found a pattern of silencing sexual abuse survivors and
New York Times (News) Fox News (Online News) Houston ChronicleSep 22 2021
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Thousands of Migrants Released Into US Despite White House Pledge to Deport
Thousands of unauthorized migrants congregated at a makeshift camp in Del Rio, Texas are reportedly being released into the United States, despite the Biden administration's pledge to deport people who cross the border illegally. An Associated Press (Center bias) report quoted an anonymous U.S. official who said migrants at the camp, who are mostly Haitian, have been released in recent days on
CNN (Online News) Associated Press New York Post (News)Aug 29 2022
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At Least 15 Killed in Iraqi Unrest After Influential Leader Announces Retirement
Supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with riot police and entered Iraq's Republican Palace on Monday after the influential Iraqi leader announced his “final withdrawal” from politics.
At least 15 people have been killed and hundreds more injured, according to multiple reports. The Iraqi military declared a nationwide curfew, and caretaker Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi
The Jerusalem Post Fox News (Online News) Al JazeeraMar 16 2022
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Examining China's Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his invasion of Ukraine, China's allegiances and purported plans to get involved are in the spotlight.
Reports across the spectrum suggest that China has shown a willingness to provide military support to Russia. As Russian forces reportedly run low on supplies, the country is believed to have asked China for equipment and other support.
New York Times (Opinion) Newsweek New York Post (Opinion)Nov 02 2022
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Fed Raises Interest Rates to Fight Inflation One Week Before Midterms
The Federal Reserve once again raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point — an effort to fight persistent inflation by indirectly raising borrowing costs to slow down the economy. The increase brings the target federal funds rate to its highest level since 2008.
Key Quotes: Some have raised concerns that the Fed’s interest rate hikes could slow the economy too quickly
New York Post (News) Associated Press CNBCNov 01 2022
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Job Openings Rise as Fed Meets to Determine Next Interest Rate Hike
U.S. job openings rose to 10.7 million by the end of September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. In that month, new hires edged down to 6.1 million, quits held steady at 4.1 million, and layoffs and discharges decreased to 1.3 million.
For Context: Recent polling suggests voters see inflation and the economy as top issues in the 2022 midterm elections. The new jobs
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