Our democracy’s near-death experience
Now is no time for complacency. The next Congress must shore up our institutions. — NYT: Top Stories
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Nasdaq seeks mandatory board diversity for listed companies
FILE – In this March 16, 2020 file photo, a United States flag is reflected in the window of the Nasdaq studio, which displays indices and stocks down, in Times Square, New York. Nasdaq is looking to become more diverse, proposing new
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Armenia and Azerbaijan: What sparked war and will peace prevail?
How did a deep-rooted local conflict draw in regional powers? And after a cease-fire agreement, what are the prospects for peace? — NYT: Top Stories
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VIRUS TODAY: Vaccine gains momentum, NFL season in chaos
FILE – In this March 16, 2020, file photo, Neal Browning receives a shot in the first-stage safety study of a potential vaccine for COVID-19 at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. Moderna Inc., said Monday, Nov. 16, its
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Georgia official announces investigations, defends election
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks during a news conference on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s top elections official on Monday announced investigations into potential violations of election law even as he
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Biden’s economic picks suggest focus on workers and income equality
In the White House and elsewhere, the president-elect’s selections are heavy on labor economists and champions of organized labor. — NYT: Top Stories
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Key question in Cosby appeal: Does defendant’s past matter?
FILE – In this April 26, 2018 file photo, Bill Cosby, center, leaves the the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., after being convicted of drugging and molesting a woman. The actor has spent more than two years in prison since he
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New York City will reopen elementary schools and phase out hybrid learning
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an abrupt shift in managing schools during the pandemic. Officials had faced criticism that they prioritized activities like indoor dining over the well-being of children. — NYT: Top Stories
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When churches rescue Americans from crushing covid
Why do we need acts of charity to rescue Americans from crushing medical bills? — NYT: Top Stories