Nicole Rothwell

Takeaway Intern Fall 2017

Nicole Rothwell appears in the following:

Cybercrime is Skyrocketing, and Law Enforcement Can't Keep Up

Thursday, February 08, 2018

As traditional crimes reach historic lows, cybercrimes are on the rise and often go unreported. Now, police are struggling to fight these new types of crimes.

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Federal Trial Unravels Years of Police Corruption in Baltimore

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Baltimore's federal corruption trial has revealed alarming trends of systematic police corruption. Closing arguments are set to be heard today.

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Immigration Restrictions Raise Concerns in the Elder Care Industry

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Restrictions on immigration under the Trump administration are creating concerns about the future of the labor pool for nursing homes, home care agencies, and assisted living facilities.

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Americans Divided Over the Health of the U.S. Economy

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Do average Americans feel the economy is working for them? 

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Once a Global Dumping Ground, China Tells the World: Clean Up After Yourself

Monday, January 29, 2018

China takes half of the world's recyclables, but it doesn't want to be the world's dumping ground any longer. Its new policies are shaking up recycling worldwide. 

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Legal Marijuana in California Could Lead to Restorative Justice

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

California legalized recreational marijuana on January 1st. The new state law could allow hundreds of thousands to wipe their criminal record clean of their drug convictions.

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Federal Court Gives E.P.A. 90 Days to Revise Lead Paint Rules

Friday, December 29, 2017

This week, a federal appeals court ruled that the E.P.A. has 90 days to revise its standard for lead paint, rather than the six months requested by the Trump administration. 

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Black Voters Deliver a Surprise Upset in Alabama Senate Race

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

After a heated and very close special election in Alabama, Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be the state's next U.S. senator after he beat Roy Moore in a special election on Tuesday.

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Healthcare, DACA Could Trip Up GOP Tax Bill

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

Republicans are trying to figure out how to reconcile the House and Senate tax plans, but there are some big snags up ahead, including how to deal with DACA and the individual mandate. 

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Big Pharma Exec Alex Azar Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Until January, Alex Azar was president of the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. President Trump picked Azar to replace Health and Human Services Director Tom Price.

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What Happens Next: The Future of Food

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Small farms can’t compete with large scale industrial farming in America, so what is the path forward for organic farms in the U.S.? 

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What Happens Next: The Future of Home

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

Solar and other renewable energies are beginning to shape the way we live. 

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What Happens Next: The Future of Work

Thursday, November 02, 2017

Robots and AI are changing the workforce.  Almost half of all jobs could be eliminated over the next two decades because of new technologies.

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What Happens Next: The Future of Money

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Ancient stones on a tiny Pacific island can actually teach us a lot about Bitcoin, blockchains, and the future of money.

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Former Officer Seeks Accountability With Police Crime Database

Friday, October 20, 2017

A former-police officer turned researcher, Dr. Phil Stinson, has built a public database of police misconduct. He has documented over 8,000 police arrests across the country.

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The Las Vegas Shooting: Investigators Grapple With Multiple Unanswered Questions

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

While the FBI has received more than 2,000 tips about Stephen Paddock, authorities still haven't uncovered a motive behind the massacre.

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Strain of Super Malaria Emerges in Southeast Asia

Thursday, October 05, 2017

In Southeast Asia, a new strain of malaria is showing resistance to antimalarial drugs. Experts worry about a potential health crisis if the superbug spreads beyond the Mekong Delta.

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Alabama Senate Runoff Reveals Deep Cracks in the GOP

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

President Donald Trump endorsed incumbent Luther Strange in the Alabama Republican Senate primary runoff. Voters chose his opponent, Roy Moore. 

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A Swan Song For Some Military Bands: Budget Cuts Stop The Music

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Over the past year, the military has cut their band budgets by around 40 percent. The 323rd Army Band in San Antonio, Texas is one of five bands slated to be shut down by 2019.

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