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Jan 24 2021
Headline Roundup
U.S. Reaches 25 Million COVID-19 Cases
The United States surpassed 25 million confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday morning, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. As of Sunday, there have been more than 417,000 COVID-19-related deaths in the U.S. The grim milestone was reached nearly one year after the country's first COVID-19 case was confirmed, and occurs amid a delayed vaccine rollout, concerns about virus variants
NPR (Online News) Fox News (Online News) CNN (Online News)Aug 24 2023
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Trump Surrenders to Face 4th Criminal Indictment in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump turned himself in at Georgia's Fulton County jail on Thursday evening to face his fourth set of criminal charges.
The Details: Trump used an Atlanta-area bail bonding company to cover the cost of his $200,000 bail. He was quickly booked, fingerprinted and photographed for a mugshot.
For Context: Using Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
The Hill NBC News (Online) Washington ExaminerJun 24 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Coronavirus, Police Reform and US Polarization
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, racial tension, violence and widespread calls for police reform have recently highlighted polarization in the United States. Some voices have investigated the intersection of such polarization with the criminal justice system, as well as public health, especially as it relates to mask-wearing during the pandemic.
Voices on all sides addressed the
Grist USA TODAY Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Dec 17 2020
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Jobless Claims Rise to 885,000
The number of Americans filing for first-time jobless benefits last week rose to 885,000 from 862,000 a week earlier.
Economists expect the job market to cool off until COVID-19 coronavirus vaccines are widely distributed.
Bloomberg Wall Street Journal (News) Newsmax (News)Mar 10 2020
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White House Pitches Economic Stimulus Proposals in Response to Coronavirus
President Trump will be meeting with Senate and House Republicans on Tuesday to discuss a possible payroll tax cut and other economic assistance in response to the coronavirus.
The potential tax incentives come on top of an $8.3 billion spending package Trump signed on Friday to support research for vaccines and help states battling the coronavirus.
NPR (Online News) CBN New York Times (News)Oct 19 2021
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Perspectives: Colin Powell’s Death and Legacy
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s death on Monday prompted an outpouring of opinion articles discussing his death and legacy. Powell, 84, died of complications from COVID-19, according to his family; he was fully vaccinated and suffering from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that impairs the immune system. On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump made news by remembering Powell, a
USA TODAY MSNBCJan 21 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Joe Biden Sworn in as 46th President
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On Wednesday, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, D.C. by Chief Justice John Roberts. The ceremony was scaled back amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than 20,000 National Guard troops were stationed in the city in anticipation of possible political unrest. Shortly
AllSides StaffMay 24 2023
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US Distances Itself From American Vehicles Used in Russian Incursion
The U.S. distanced itself from a cross-border incursion into Russia by pro-Ukraine militias after videos appeared to show the militias had used at least three American-made vehicles.
The Details: After Russia’s defense ministry said it had stopped the incursion in its Belgorod region, it released footage of damaged American-made military vehicles at a border crossing; multiple news
NBC News (Online) BBC News Fox News (Online News)May 15 2023
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Education Secretary Says Federal Student Loan Pause Will Soon End
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said last week that the current federal student loan payment pause will end "no later than June 30."
Key Details: The pause began on March 13, 2020 in response to the national COVID-19 public health emergency. After that emergency declaration expired last week, payments are set to resume.
Key Quote: “The emergency period is over, and we’re
Axios The Hill Fox BusinessDec 07 2022
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Challenging Election Authority
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday for a case challenging which branches of state government have regulatory authority over elections.
For Context: North Carolina Republican legislature constructed a new electoral district map that the North Carolina Supreme Court struck down, believing it to be gerrymandered and biased against democratic voters. The legislators are
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