Maggie Freleng

Maggie Freleng appears in the following:

U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Deadly Attack in The Congo

Monday, December 11, 2017

At least 14 U.N. peacekeepers and five Congolese soldiers were killed by rebels in Eastern Congo. Officials are calling it the worst attack in the organization's recent history.

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The Fight Over Jerusalem: How We Got Here

Friday, December 08, 2017

In the wake of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, we look at the symbolic importance of the city, and how Palestinians are responding.

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Disarray on The Home Front

Friday, December 01, 2017

The White House may force out Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The shake-up could add even more instability to the department, which is already in disarray.

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A New Place to Shake Their Tailfeathers

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

WNYC
Three peacocks have been living in a plywood hutch since they arrived in Morningside Heights 15 years ago—then St. John the Divinedecided it was time for a makeover.

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North Korea Renews Threats Against Guam Amidst U.S. Naval Drills

Monday, October 16, 2017

North Korean leaders are fuming after the U.S. and South Korea launched a 10 day special operations exercise this morning off the Korean peninsula.

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Kirstjen Nielsen: What You Need to Know About Trump's Homeland Security Nominee

Friday, October 13, 2017

Nielsen isn't well known to the public. POLITICO's Eliana Johnson said there are a few reasons why Nielsen — a "third string" official — might have been nominated to the position.

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Trump Criticizes Puerto Rico as the Island Faces a Food Crisis

Thursday, October 12, 2017

It's been 22 days since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, and life on the island is still grim. But that hasn't stopped the president from attacking the U.S. territory. 

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Why The Harvey Weinstein Story Was Covered Up for Decades

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

As more celebrities come forward with allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, another story is unfolding. 

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For Survivors of Mass Shootings, A Complex Road to Recovery

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Trauma is a complex mental health issue. Survivors of mass shootings experience a range of psychological, emotional, and interpersonal effects in recovery.

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Are Humans Ready for More Intelligent Machines?

Friday, October 06, 2017

The movie "Blade Runner" conjures up the possibilities for artificial intelligence outside of science fiction. Are humans ready for the ethical dilemmas of more advanced robotics?

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In Response to Las Vegas, Congress Considers 'Bump Stock' Ban

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Some members of Congress are calling for "bump-fire stocks," which were found in Stephen Paddock's hotel room, to be banned.

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A Congressman Recounts His Visit to Puerto Rico

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Representative Darren Soto of Florida recently returned from a trip to Puerto Rico. He talks about what he saw, and the recent aid response from the Trump administration.

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Goodbye Diners, Hello Avocado Bars

Friday, September 01, 2017

Every time a restaurant closes, another one opens. Or so it might seem. So, is the industry thriving or struggling?

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Ivanka Trump: Made in Asia

Friday, July 21, 2017

President Trump wants to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. But what do his family's business practices say about what it would take to do that?

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City Unveils Culture Plan to Increase Inclusion, Diversity

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

CreateNYC is the result of months of focus groups and feedback from nearly 200,000 New Yorkers.

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Unique Performance to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Ballet 'Jewels'

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

WNYC
Three international companies — the Bolshoi Ballet, the Paris Opera Ballet and the New York City Ballet — will each perform one act in the same theater where Jewels premiered in 1967.

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Martin ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli on Trial

Friday, July 14, 2017

But not for raising the price of a life saving drug by 5,000%. Instead, he's being tried for securities fraud. What could his case say about prosecuting white collar crimes?

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Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars

Friday, July 07, 2017

As the President sits down with global leaders this week, he’s also reportedly considering slapping a tariff on steel imported into the US. Could this spark a global trade war?

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Rolling Back Bank Regulations

Friday, June 16, 2017

The Trump administration is proposing to revise and change financial regulations put in place after the Great Recession. House Republicans want to go even further.

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Federal Investigation of Manhattan Party Promoter Over Fyre Festival Lawsuits

Monday, May 22, 2017

WNYC
Billy McFarland and his Manhattan-based promotions company are facing a federal investigation after more than a dozen lawsuits have accused him of a laundry list of fraud charges.

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