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Jul 28 2017
Perspectives Blog
Breitbart: Right-wing Publication or Fake News?
Fake news. Propaganda. Alt-right. Breitbart. Which of these doesn’t belong?
Some would say they’re all fair game. In many circles, the conservative news outlet epitomizes malicious misinformation. Others revere it as a crusader for truth, willing to throw political correctness away with reckless abandon. The jury is still out on which, if either, is correct.
Billy BinionMay 10 2022
Headline Roundup
Average US Gas Prices Hit All-time High
The average U.S. price of a regular gallon of gasoline hit an all-time high of $4.374 on Tuesday, according to AAA.
The record high, which is not adjusted for inflation, comes as U.S. consumers continue to grapple with high prices, and as the European Union moves closer to agreeing on Russian oil sanctions.
Critics, especially those on the political right, claim that Biden's
CNBC CNN Business Fox BusinessAug 22 2022
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Daughter of Putin Ally Killed in Car Bombing
On Saturday, the daughter of a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin was killed in a car bombing after an explosive device planted on the car she was driving reportedly exploded.
Darya Dugina, daughter of influential ultra-nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin, was a 29 year-old journalist and a vocal supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reports suggest that her father
BBC News Fox News (Online News) CNN (Online News)Feb 11 2020
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DOJ to Reduce Recommended Sentence for Former Trump Adviser Roger Stone
The Department of Justice said Tuesday it would lower the recommended prison sentence for Roger Stone, former adviser to President Donald Trump. The initial recommendation of a 7-9 year sentence was made Monday night; the department reportedly said it made the decision to lower the recommendation before Trump tweeted that the proposed sentence was a "miscarriage of justice". Stone was
Newsmax (News) Politico The Week - NewsOct 18 2023
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Putin and Xi Tout ‘Deep Friendship’ in Beijing
As President Joe Biden visited Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit celebrating 10 years of China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI).
The Details: The two leaders portrayed themselves as “dear” friends fighting for a “fairer, multipolar world.” Putin said they discussed “the situation in the Middle East” and “the situation that is
Fox News (Online News) Financial Times Washington PostFeb 25 2022
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Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as his Supreme Court Nominee
President Joe Biden has selected Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his pick to fill the Supreme Court seat that will be vacated by Justice Stephen Breyer at the end of the term this summer. If she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, which is split 50-50 along party lines, she will be the first black woman on the high court's bench. Her nomination, once sent to the Senate, will be considered by the
Associated Press Fact Check The Hill Washington ExaminerMar 14 2022
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Oil Prices Temporarily Fall Over 8%
Crude oil prices temporarily fell below $100 per barrel on Monday, down from a peak of over $130 per barrel earlier this month.
Prior to Mar. 1, when oil prices were last below $100 per barrel, prices had risen steadily from about $70 per barrel in Nov. 2021. Analysts in some outlets predicted that “Americans could start to see some relief at the gas pump” due to falling oil prices. On
CNBC CNN Business Fox BusinessMar 05 2022
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Perspectives: Putin's Questionable State of Mind
World leaders and political analysts are starting to raise concerns about Russian President Vladimir Putin's state of mind as he continues to escalate his country's invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. intelligence agencies are reportedly keeping a close eye on Putin for "any significant behavioral changes" after being directly sanctioned. Some experts have labeled some of Putin's recent
Newsweek The Daily Caller Daily BeastFeb 22 2018
Perspectives Blog
Parkland Teens Launch Gun Debate
In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, students from Florida are pushing for increased gun control measures, such as a ban on assault weapons. After leading several protests across the state, a group from Stoneman Douglas High School appeared in a town hall led by CNN on Wednesday evening with Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, and NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch. The John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 14 2023
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Russia Claims Victory in Soledar, Kyiv Disputes It
After months of bloody fighting in Donbas, Russia claims a rare victory in Soledar, while Kyiv insists the battle isn't over.
The Details: Russia has announced the capture of Soledar, a small mining town north of Bakhmut. Kyiv denies the claims, while Ukrainian soldiers have told media outlets they have not formally withdrawn yet, but are fighting from the “western outskirts” of town.
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