Jack D'Isidoro

Jack D'Isidoro appears in the following:

The History of the Everyday

Tuesday, July 05, 2016

Historian Greg Jenner explores the quirky and surprising stories of human history in "A Million Years In A Day: A Curious History Of Everyday Life From The Stone Age To The Phone Age."

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Tie SCOTUS Ruling on Immigration Raises Questions on Executive Authority

Friday, June 24, 2016

Republicans say the president abused his executive powers, while Obama argues that he acted within his authority. The Supreme Court is split. Who's right?

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What You Need to Know About the FAA's New Drone Rules

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

On Tuesday, the FAA announced new guidelines for commercial drones. Drone advocates have lauded the updates, but some are worried that privacy concerns are being overlooked.

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Donor Wallets Stay Shut as #NeverTrump Looks for New Maneuvers

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Donald Trump is trailing Hillary Clinton by about $41 million in funding, and a group of delegates with the #NeverTrump camp are looking to stop the nominee with a conscience vote.

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In Venezuela, Society Crumbles Under the Weight of Political Crisis

Monday, June 20, 2016

Once a prosperous oil producer, the nation is slipping into a state of chaos as civil society continues to break down.

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A Safe Haven Gone: Orlando's LGBTQ Community Mourns After Tragedy

Monday, June 13, 2016

The LGBTQ community in Orlando reacts to the deadliest mass shooting in American history.

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Ali Vs. Parkinson's: The Biggest Fight of His Life

Monday, June 06, 2016

We remember the life and legacy of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, and the neurological disorder he struggled with for decades.

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Unpopular Opinion: Zoos Can Help Animals and Communities

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

The killing of a 17-year-old gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo has many people questioning the purpose of zoos. But one paleontologist says they can offer some animals a chance for survival.

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Sectarian Division in the Battle for Fallujah

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

As the Shiite militias of the Iraqi Army launch their assault on ISIS-controlled Fallujah, is sectarianism endangering the city's estimated 50,000 Sunni residents?

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What You Need to Know About Obama's Visit to Vietnam

Monday, May 23, 2016

Issues of trade, human rights, and reconciliation are all on the agenda. 

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It's Personal: Bernie Sanders Strikes Back Against DNC

Monday, May 23, 2016

Bernie Sanders is backing Tim Canova, who is facing off against DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz in a heated congressional election. Canova says it's time for her to go.

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Read All About It: Free Newspaper Hawkers Go Silent

Monday, May 23, 2016

Citing trash problems, the MTA and publishers of amNY and Metro will replace the workers with self-service metal racks. 

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LSD Gets Revival as Scientific Research Turns Psychedelic

Monday, May 16, 2016

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Tests of the 1960s fueled the counter-cultural movement. Today, scientists are seriously exploring how LSD can help treat depression, anxiety, and addiction.

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Presidential Candidates Miss the Mark on Healthcare

Monday, May 16, 2016

Many say the polarized debate over Obamacare has overshadowed the real issues in the American health insurance market.

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The Sexist Origins of Gender-Segregated Bathrooms

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Nineteenth century American reactions to women entering the workforce helped shape North Carolina's controversial HB2 ordinance.

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Trump: Redefining the GOP On His Own Terms

Monday, May 09, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan will meet with Donald Trump on Thursday, just days after the presumptive Republican nominee said that he's not interested in unifying his party.

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The Man Behind Iraq's Uprising

Monday, May 02, 2016

Anti-government protesters overtook the Iraqi Parliament building this weekend. Muqtata al-Sadr, an anti-American Shia cleric, is leading the uprising.

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India to Britain: Give Back Our Stolen Diamond

Thursday, April 21, 2016

The massive 105.6 carat Koh-i-Noor diamond was taken from a child king in India during British colonization. Is it time to return it?

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A New Front in the War on Cancer

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden is at the helm of an ambitious campaign to stamp out cancer. 

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Can Offshore Tax Havens Really Be Stopped?

Tuesday, April 05, 2016

The Panama Papers revealed the immensity and scope of a secretive tax avoidance network. Can offshore tax havens be eradicated, or is this just the tip of a much larger, elusive iceberg?

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