Sam Gringlas
Stories
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Politics
'They're Feeling Invincible': White House Steps Up Warnings To Young Adults
President Trump and top officials are giving younger citizens increasingly dire warnings about their ability to easily spread the coronavirus and fall seriously ill.
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Politics
Democratic House Incumbent Ousted By Progressive Challenger In Illinois Primary
Rep. Dan Lipinski, the moderate eight-term Democratic congressman, lost his primary to business consultant Marie Newman.
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Politics
As Biden Campaigns In Michigan, Detroit Voters Could Be Key To His Fortunes
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.
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Politics
Buttigieg Suspends His Democratic Run For The Presidency
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.
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Politics
'We Sent A Message': Buttigieg Ends Historic Presidential Bid
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.
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Technology
With An Election On The Horizon, Older Adults Get Help Spotting Fake News
Middle and high schools have been adding courses about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online, but there are fewer resources tackling the problem.
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Politics
Tech Entrepreneur Andrew Yang Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race
Yang, who built his campaign around universal basic income, had risen from relative obscurity and built a loyal following of supporters.
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Politics
The Iowans Who Make The Caucuses Happen Behind The Scenes
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.
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Politics
A Newfound Importance For A Longstanding Senate Tradition — The Candy Drawer
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.
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Politics
Democratic Bill Aims To Block Title IX Rule Changes Pushed By Trump Administration
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.