Jan 7, 2020
Iranian-Americans Questioned at the Border: ‘My Kids Shouldn’t Experience Such Things’ - The New York Times
Iranian-Americans Questioned at the Border: ‘My Kids Shouldn’t Experience Such Things’ - The New York Times: Up to 200 people were held by border agents, with some of them reportedly asked to share their opinions about the situation in Iran and Iraq.
Facebook to ban 'deepfakes' - BBC News
Facebook to ban 'deepfakes' - BBC News: The company says it will remove videos that are generated by artificial intelligence.
Jan 6, 2020
How John Bolton just put the squeeze on Mitch McConnell over impeachment - CNNPolitics
How John Bolton just put the squeeze on Mitch McConnell over impeachment - CNNPolitics: Former national security adviser John Bolton's surprise announcement Monday that he is willing to testify in the Senate's impeachment trial significantly raises the already massive stakes of the pending votes in the chamber as to how the trial of President Donald Trump will be conducted. And it puts even more pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as he seeks to keep his 52 GOP colleagues in line as both sides prepare for the historic proceeding.
Jan 5, 2020
Older People Need Geriatricians. Where Will They Come From? - The New York Times
Older People Need Geriatricians. Where Will They Come From? - The New York Times: The medical profession has been troubled for years by a persistent shortage of doctors who treat the oldest and sickest patients.
Top Republican suggests changing Senate rules to begin Trump impeachment trial within days - The Washington Post
Top Republican suggests changing Senate rules to begin Trump impeachment trial within days - The Washington Post: The idea, while unlikely, highlights the pressure Trump allies feel to begin the trial as Pelosi continues to withhold the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Soleimani is no anti-imperialist hero | Iran | Al Jazeera
Soleimani is no anti-imperialist hero | Iran | Al Jazeera: And Trump's reckless decision to assassinate him will not result in 'World War III'.
Iran Ends Nuclear Limits as Killing of Iranian General Upends Mideast - The New York Times
Iran Ends Nuclear Limits as Killing of Iranian General Upends Mideast - The New York Times: The consequences of America’s targeted killing of a senior Iranian commander are mounting.
One way Iran could retaliate: Cyberattacks - CNN
One way Iran could retaliate: Cyberattacks - CNN: Iran has vowed revenge after a US air strike ordered by President Donald Trump killed the country's top general Qasem Soleimani. One likely way it could retaliate is through cyber attacks, experts say.
Iraqi parliament passes resolution to end US troop presence - Business Insider
Iraqi parliament passes resolution to end US troop presence - Business Insider: Shortly after the vote, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was "confident the Iraqi people want the United States to continue to be there."
5 dead, 60 injured in Pa. Turnpike crash in Mt. Pleasant Twp.; highway closed in both directions | TribLIVE.com
5 dead, 60 injured in Pa. Turnpike crash in Mt. Pleasant Twp.; highway closed in both directions | TribLIVE.com: Five people have died and at least 60 others have been injured in an early-morning crash involving a tour bus on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Mt. Pleasant Township, authorities said. The bus was traveling on a downhill curve, struck an embankment and flipped onto its side, authorities said. The crash
As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure - The New York Times
As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure - The New York Times: While senior officials argue the drone strike was warranted to prevent future attacks, some in the administration remain skeptical about the rationale for the attack.
Iran's response to US will be military -- Khamenei's advisor - CNN
Iran's response to US will be military -- Khamenei's advisor - CNN: The military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader said Sunday that Tehran's response to the killing by the United States of its most most influential general will "for sure be military."
Jan 4, 2020
Trump plunges toward the kind of Middle Eastern conflict he pledged to avoid - The Washington Post
Trump plunges toward the kind of Middle Eastern conflict he pledged to avoid - The Washington Post: A U.S. drone strike on an Iranian general and a new troop deployment cast Trump as a pivotal figure in what could be America’s next military conflict with a foreign power.
Jan 2, 2020
Denying a Professor Tenure, Harvard Sparks a Debate Over Ethnic Studies - The New York Times
Denying a Professor Tenure, Harvard Sparks a Debate Over Ethnic Studies - The New York Times: Some students of color say that even as the university defends its use of race in admissions, it devalues their experiences and fails to retain professors who support them.
Julián Castro Ends Presidential Run: ‘It Simply Isn’t Our Time’ - The New York Times
Julián Castro Ends Presidential Run: ‘It Simply Isn’t Our Time’ - The New York Times: Mr. Castro, the former housing secretary and mayor of San Antonio, was the only Latino candidate in the race. He championed progressive policies but did not find his footing in polls.
Investigative podcasts are exploding. Here are six great ones to get you started. - The Washington Post
Investigative podcasts are exploding. Here are six great ones to get you started. - The Washington Post: There's now a Pulitzer for audio reporting, as podcasters have found new ways to dive deep into a mystery.
How Long Does Diarrhea Last? Remedies, Treatment, and More
How Long Does Diarrhea Last? Remedies, Treatment, and More: How long diarrhea lasts depends on the cause. Diarrhea caused by a viral or bacterial infection or colonoscopy prep won't last as long as chronic diarrhea caused by a health condition or gallbladder removal.
Dec 31, 2019
Trump is unpopular in Texas. The state won’t sit quietly. - The Washington Post
Trump is unpopular in Texas. The state won’t sit quietly. - The Washington Post: A state that should be a Republican shoo-in increasingly appears weary of the party’s standard-bearer.
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