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Aug 31 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: At Least 100 Americans Still Stuck in Afghanistan
The last U.S. troops have left Afghanistan, but at least 100 Americans who want to leave were left behind. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that 100-200 Americans are stuck in Afghanistan. The State Department is reportedly working with Qatar and Turkey to arrange charter flights out of the airport in Kabul; Blinken said Monday that he doesn't expect that process "to be easy or
New York Times (News)


Jan 11 2022
Headline Roundup
Rivalry Between Fauci, Republicans Continues With Arguments About COVID-19 Origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci's rivalry with Republicans continued Tuesday in the form of tense exchanges between he, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) over COVID-19.
Picking up where they left off in previous arguments about COVID-19 origins, Paul cited emails that he said proved Fauci moved to suppress scientists early in the pandemic who supported the theory that the
NBC News (Online)


Nov 08 2021
Headline Roundup
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas 6 Trump Associates
The House January 6 Committee subpoenaed six more associates of former President Donald Trump on Monday. Those subpoenaed included campaign staffers Bill Stepien, Jason Miller, and Angela McCallum, as well as former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, and John Eastman, a lawyer who advised Trump on challenging the 2020 election results. In
NBC News (Online)


Apr 01 2021
Headline Roundup
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces Proposals to Ban ‘Vaccine Passports,' Fire Dr. Fauci
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced several proposals on Thursday, including one to ban "vaccine passports" by prohibiting businesses from refusing service to people who are unvaccinated, and one to eliminate the salary of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) chief Dr. Anthony Fauci, who, according to Forbes, made $434,312 last year and is one of the highest
Forbes


May 15 2020
Headline Roundup
McConnell Says he was Wrong on Obama Pandemic Plan
Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) claimed the Obama administration did not leave a pandemic plan behind for the Trump administration. McConnell retracted that statement Thursday, saying he was wrong; "They did leave behind a plan. So, I clearly made a mistake in that regard.” Earlier reporting indicated that the Obama White House ran disease outbreak simulations
Politico


Feb 09 2022
Headline Roundup
How Will the US Respond if Russia Invades Ukraine?
Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine are fueling speculation about how the U.S. would react and what the consequences would be.
President Joe Biden's administration has threatened sanctions against Russian officials and an end to the planned Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany if Russia invades Ukraine. On Wednesday, the White House approved a plan for U.S. troops based
The Hill


Sep 10 2015
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: European Refugee Crisis
Today we step outside the United States to look at the refugee crisis happening throughout Europe. Which countries are stepping up to help the Syrians who are leaving their home country in alarming numbers? Has the United States offered to help? Take a look at a few different media perspectives on this story. Also check out the newest in our guest blog series by Beth Ballentine Guess what? “ John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Nov 05 2021
Headline Roundup
House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Dems Delay Build Back Better
Late Friday evening, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan infrastructure framework (B.I.F.), which the Senate passed in August. Earlier that day, House Democrats announced a plan to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and delay voting on a larger social and climate spending package known as the "Build Back Better Act." However, progressive Democrats reaffirmed their
NPR (Online News)


Jan 24 2022
Headline Roundup
Stocks Rise After Steep Selloff, Dow Recovers 1,000 Point Loss
Some major stock indexes rose higher than they started on Monday, after a steep selloff described by many as “dramatic.”
Monday’s stock market news continued a trend of volatile market shifts but broke January’s downward trend. The Wall Street Journal (Center) reported that the Dow Jones Industrial Average had “never before closed positive after being down at least 1000 points.”
CNBC


Apr 13 2021
Headline Roundup
Police Chief, Officer Who Fatally Shot Daunte Wright Resign
The police chief and the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year old black man, have both resigned. Kim Potter, a 26-year department veteran, was already on administrative leave after fatally shooting Wright during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn Center, outside Minneapolis. The police chief, Tim Gannon, resigned stating that he believed "it is in the best interest of
NBC News (Online)

