Isabel Angell

Takeaway Producer

Isabel Angell appears in the following:

Republicans Roll Back Dodd-Frank Regulations Passed After Recession

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

In a bipartisan move, the House voted to exempt thousands of small and medium-sized banks from Dodd-Frank's financial restrictions. It now heads to President Trump for his signature.

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Primaries Sweep First Black Female Nominee to Governor's Race

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

A spate of primary races on Tuesday further solidified the Democratic and Republican roster of candidates for the November's general elections.

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New York A.G. Eric Schneiderman Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Allegations

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

New York's Democratic Attorney General has resigned after being asked to step aside by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Schneiderman was the subject of several allegations of sexual abuse.

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Tens of Thousands Strike Across California's Public Universities

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Approximately 50,000 workers at the University of California system are taking part in a three day strike this week. 

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How N.R.A. Fundraising Shapes the Political Landscape

Friday, May 04, 2018

The National Rifle Association’s annual meeting starts today in Dallas. Around 80,000 people are expected to attend and President Trump is set to give a highly-anticipated speech.

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'She Got Game:' A Short Film Imagines the Sequel to a Spike Lee Classic

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

In 1998, Ray Allen played Jesus Shuttlesworth. Today, Jewel Loyd of the Seattle Storm is Faith Mothershed in a short film styled as a trailer to an imaginary sequel to "He Got Game." 

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Special Counsel Mueller's Questions for President Trump Leaked to Press

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has dozens of questions for President Trump, according to an extensive list leaked to The New York Times.

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Supreme Court Takes Up New Gerrymandering Lawsuit

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Today, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the third redistricting case of the term, which alleges that Texas lawmakers intentionally drew maps that hurt black and Hispanic voters.

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How 'Beychella' Helped One Daughter Share Her Love of Beyoncé With Her Mom

Monday, April 23, 2018

Mother and daughter Yvonne Lewis and Hunter Harris haven't always agreed on Beyoncé, but the two found common ground after the singer's record-breaking performance at Coachella. 

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Opioid Shortage Spells Trouble for Hospitals

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

A diminishing supply of opioid drugs for hospital use is forcing physicians to improvise and potentially puts patients at additional risk.

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What Can The Oklahoma Teachers' Strike of 1990 Teach Us About Today's?

Monday, April 16, 2018

In 1990, Oklahoma teachers won a big concession from legislators after four days on the picket line. After nine days of protests this year, teachers in Oklahoma are largely unsatisfied.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 13, 2018

A look at this week’s big movie releases, including the latest video game adaptation "Rampage," starring Dwayne Johnson and Naomie Harris, and horror flick "Truth or Dare."

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Who Owns Sherlock Holmes's Real-Life Address?

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Sherlock Holmes famously lived at 221b Baker Street in London. But that is in fact a real building with an enigmatic owner. It's a mystery fit for Sherlock Holmes himself. 

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Why Athlete Activism Looks Different in the N.B.A.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

N.B.A. players have not been taking a knee, but that doesn't mean the season has been devoid of activism. 

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State Education Budgets Across the Country Are in Crisis. Here's Why.

Friday, April 06, 2018

Striking teachers in Oklahoma are protesting against the institutional and political conditions that have left many public schools underfunded and underperforming.

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Woman Opens Fire at YouTube HQ Before Turning Gun on Herself

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

On Tuesday, a woman opened fire at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California, injuring three. The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

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Oakland Neighborhoods Surpass Flint, Michigan, in Lead Poisoning Cases

Monday, April 02, 2018

Old houses and a low vacancy rate mean some neighborhoods in Oakland, Calif., have higher rates of childhood lead poisoning than Flint, Mich.

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Resurgence of Abortion Bans Sets Up Supreme Court Fight

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

As states introduce bans on abortion that are more and more restrictive, the regulatory battle may play out in the nation's highest court.

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Young Voices at Forefront of March to End Gun Violence

Monday, March 26, 2018

Across the nation young voices rang out in protest, calling on Congress to take action in the face of historic mass shootings and endemic gun violence in some communities.

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Incumbents Declare Victory in Illinois Primaries

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

A spate of statewide and congressional primaries in Illinois pitted incumbents against hard-charging challengers, with incumbents largely winning out. But what about November?

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