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Joe Biden Spent Years Embracing Michigan. Now He Hopes Voters Return The Favor
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
As vice president, Biden visited Detroit nearly a dozen times, more than President Barack Obama. He was in Detroit again on Monday, this time campaigning before Michigan's Tuesday primary.
As Biden Campaigns In Michigan, Detroit Voters Could Be Key To His Fortunes
Monday, March 09, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden has a long history with Detroit, and his path to winning Michigan in the primary and in November could run through the city and its African American voters.
Buttigieg Suspends His Democratic Run For The Presidency
Monday, March 02, 2020
Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., announced Sunday night that he was suspending his presidential bid, as supporters were already gathering for a planned rally in Dallas.
'We Sent A Message': Pete Buttigieg Ends Historic Presidential Bid
Sunday, March 01, 2020
The 38-year-old rose from being mayor of a midsize Indiana city to mounting a serious Democratic presidential run. He was the first openly gay candidate to win delegates in a presidential race.
With An Election On The Horizon, Older Adults Get Help Spotting Fake News
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Middle and high schools have been adding courses about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online, but they have fewer resources tackling the problem.
How Some Are Trying To Teach Senior Citizens To Spot Fake News
Monday, February 24, 2020
Middle and high schools have been adding curricula about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online — but there are fewer resources tackling the problem.
Tech Entrepreneur Andrew Yang Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Yang, who built his campaign around universal basic income, had risen from relative obscurity and built a loyal following of supporters.
Campaigning Takes A Negative Turn In Closing Days Of New Hampshire Race
Sunday, February 09, 2020
The top target is Pete Buttigieg. He faced a barrage of attacks as the other Democratic candidates seek to blunt his momentum from a strong showing in Iowa.
The Iowans Who Make The Caucuses Happen Behind The Scenes
Monday, February 03, 2020
Out of the spotlight of the presidential candidates, many Iowans help make the caucuses happen — people like volunteer caucus chairpeople, printmakers, host families and student journalists.
A Newfound Importance For A Longstanding Senate Tradition — The Candy Drawer
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The longstanding tradition of stocking the Senate candy drawer takes on new importance as the impeachment trial kicks off this week — and is expected to go late into the night.
10 Years, One Shed: Building A Meticulous Musician's Debut
Thursday, January 09, 2020
"I'm a combination of a perfectionist and a snail," Khushi jokes. It took him 10 years to write Strange Seasons, which he ended up recording in a shed over the course of six years.
South Carolina Gets Green Light To Impose Medicaid Work Requirements
Friday, December 13, 2019
Under the new rules, most adults who qualify for Medicaid coverage will be required to prove they work at least 80 hours a month, or are doing other activities like volunteering or hunting for a job.
IBM Engineer Who Designed The Universal Product Code Dies At 94
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The bar code is now a packaging mainstay, but it probably wouldn't have worked without George Laurer.
India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill That Would Exclude Muslims
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The legislation would fast-track citizenship for scores of other immigrants living in the country.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi Denies Charges Of Genocide Against Rohingya Minority
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The International Court of Justice is considering whether to grant a provisional measure that would protect Rohingya still living in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Democratic Bill Aims To Block Title IX Rule Changes Pushed By Trump Administration
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The bill comes as the U.S. Department of Education is nearing the end of a lengthy rule-making process to revise rules that govern how universities that receive federal funding handle sexual assault.
Former Top Mexican Security Official Arrested On Cocaine Trafficking Charges
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
In exchange for millions of dollars in bribes, Genaro Garcia Luna, formerly in charge of all the country's federal police, allegedly allowed the Sinaloa Cartel to operate with impunity.
Chilean Military Plane Carrying 38 People Crashes En Route To Antarctica
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Chilean air force says it hasn't been able to locate the Hercules C-130 transport plane but has determined it likely crashed. A search and rescue mission is ongoing.
Grandson Of Former President George H.W. Bush Is Running For Congress In Texas
Monday, December 09, 2019
The CEO of a nonprofit organization joins a crowded GOP field in a suburban Houston district likely to be a Democratic target in 2020.
Pete Frates, A Driving Force Behind The Viral Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies At 34
Monday, December 09, 2019
The former Boston College baseball star was diagnosed with ALS when he was 27. He turned a fundraising challenge into a national story and helped raise millions for ALS research.