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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/20/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/20/21

Reproductive Health of Detained Immigrants Endangered by Toxic Cleaning Chemicals: Report

“Sometimes, when I'm asleep at night, they've sprayed," said Jean Cleophat, a Haitian man who suffers from asthma and has been detained since late 2020.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/20/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/20/21

U.S. Markets Take Major Dive Amid Potential Collapse of Chinese Property Giant Evergrande

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 500 points early Monday in wake of Evergrande's continued financial difficulties.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/20/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/20/21

Texas Megachurch Leader: 'No Credible Religious Argument' for COVID Vaccine Exemptions

Jeffres said he and his staff, which oversee his 12,000-member church, "are neither offering nor encouraging members to seek religious exemptions from the vaccine mandates.”

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/17/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/17/21

Record Number of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Reported at El Paso Border

The border patrol sector reported encountering close to 21,000 unaccompanied children since the start of the year through August 31.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/17/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/17/21

Immigration Processing Now Takes 6 Times Longer Following Trump Policies

Under the Trump administration's rule, hundreds of small changes were made to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services forms that complicated the process.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/17/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/17/21

A Chinese Real Estate Company Could Default on $300B Debt; What It Means for World Economy

It can potentially result in a situation comparable to the bankruptcy of America's one-time fourth largest bank Lehman Brothers

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/16/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/16/21

In Afghan Refugee Resettlement, American Finds Bipartisanship, Just 4 States Close Borders

“We owe it to these people who took a chance with us...if some of them want to come to America, I think that's fine with me," Mitch McConnell said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/16/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/16/21

Ex-Marine to Testify Against Oath Keepers After Pleading Guilty to Capitol Riot Charges

After pleading guilty to conspiracy and obstruction, Jason Dolan has agreed to testify for the government in any of its upcoming trials.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

AOC Initiates Plan to Extend Unemployment Insurance Until February of Next Year

“I've been very disappointed on both sides of the aisle that we've just simply allowed pandemic unemployment assistance to completely lapse," she said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

After Gavin Newsom Staves Off Recall, California Officials Announce Reforms to Recall

“At some point they won't dodge the bullet, and a governor will be replaced by someone who had less votes on the same ballot," former Governor Gray Davis said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

When Will COVID Booster Shots Be Available? Timeline for FDA, CDC Approval

Pfizer recently submitted data in its FDA application for the booster, saying it demonstrates proof that a third shot would be safe and necessary for Americans.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

SpaceX Launch of 4 Civilians: Who Are They, How Much Training Did They Get?

The fully automated Dragon capsule will carry the four riders, none of who have experience as professional astronauts, to an altitude of 357 miles.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21

Americans Making Less Than $200K Would See Bills Drop Under Democrat Tax Plan: Report

Republicans oppose the bill because they believe it will result in high inflation and an economic slowdown.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21

Former Cops Thomas Lane and J. Kueng Who Held Down George Floyd in Video Plead Not Guilty

Thomas Lane, who held George Floyd's feet, and J. Kueng, who knelt on Floyd's back, each pleaded not guilty to violating his civil rights.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21

Why Did Official Poverty Rate Rise if COVID Relief Took More Out of Poverty Than Ever?

The official poverty rate jumped to 11.4 percent in 2020, despite COVID relief checks carrying 11.7 million individuals out of poverty.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21

Governor Jay Inslee Sued by State Employees Over Vaccine Mandate

“Those who do not have the vaccine today have targets on their backs. The Delta variant is chasing them." the Democratic Washington state governor said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21

School District With 7,000 Students in COVID-19 Quarantine Votes to End Protocols

“I've got six, now five, critically ill pediatric COVID patients. Two of them have breathing tubes inserted to basically breathe for them," Dr. Benny Joyner said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21

N.Y. to Launch Abortion Public Rights Campaign to Combat Texas Legislation

“That sense of security we once had in our nation has been ripped apart," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/12/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/12/21

Utah Sees Vax Rate Jump After Urging of Mormon Leaders, but Conspiracies May Derail Effort

“Because they become accustomed to these conspiracy theories over the years, it's easy for Latter Day Saints today to think the election was stolen or that vaccines are evil," Matt Harris, an expert on Mormon history, said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/10/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/10/21

Unvaccinated People 10 Times More Likely to Face Hospitalization from COVID: CDC Report

“The bottom line is this: We have the scientific tools we need to turn the corner on this pandemic," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday.

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