Becky Sullivan

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The Battle For The U.S. Senate Will Be On Display During Baseball's All-Star Game

Monday, July 12, 2021

A new attack ad targeting Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock blames a "radical left woke crowd" for moving the game out of Atlanta. It will air during the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.

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Asked For Documents In Sandy Hook Shooting, A Gun-Maker Sent Thousands Of Cartoons

Friday, July 09, 2021

Lawyers for victims' families suing Remington say the gun-maker is slowing the legal process by filing thousands of pictures, videos and emoji. Remington sources say that accusation is not fair.

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The Proportion Of White Christians In The U.S. Has Stopped Shrinking, New Study Finds

Thursday, July 08, 2021

For years, religion in America was changing rapidly: The proportion of white Christians was shrinking, largely replaced by people who have no religious affiliation. Now, those trends have plateaued.

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Officials Are Ending The Search For Survivors In The Surfside Condo Collapse

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

After 14 days of searching, the operation now turns to a "recovery" phase. None of the victims recovered from the wreckage as of Wednesday morning survived the initial collapse, authorities said.

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Bucks And Suns Vie For Title As Injuries And Broadcast Controversy Cloud NBA Finals

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

Milwaukee's last title was 50 years ago; Phoenix has never won. But for now, all eyes are on Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee.

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Afghan And American Officials Dispute The Details Of The U.S. Pullout From Bagram

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

Afghan military officials say the U.S. left in secret and turned the electricity off on the way out. The Pentagon pushed back. It's yet another mishap in the rocky U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Gaza Wants To Rebuild, But Ensuring Funds Don't Go To Hamas Is Slowing The Process

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The Gaza Strip needs major reconstruction after the Israeli military hit buildings and infrastructure. Experts say the U.N.-backed process of vetting projects ends up increasing costs and delays.

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Benjamin Netanyahu's Reign As Israel's Prime Minister May Soon Be Ending

Monday, May 31, 2021

An improbable coalition of right-wing and left-wing parties in Israel is racing the clock to dethrone Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

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Recovering From Airstrikes, Gazans Consider How To Move Forward With Israel

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

As the dust settles from the latest conflict between Hamas and Israel, Gazans are considering the prospects of armed resistance or negotiation with Israel.

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Quiet Holds For 2nd Day In Israel And Gaza As Focus Turns To Rebuilding

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Any rebuilding effort for Gaza will likely cost billions. International donors are wary that aid could be misused. Meanwhile, 800,000 in Gaza are without regular access to piped water.

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Israel And Hamas Agree To A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Officials in Gaza say at least 230 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict. In Israel, 12 people have been killed.

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City Of Columbus To Pay $10 Million In Settlement With Family Of Andre Hill

Friday, May 14, 2021

Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, was unarmed and holding his cell phone when he was fatally shot by a Columbus police officer in December. The settlement is the largest in the city's history.

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What To Make Of The Yankees Outbreak? Scientists Say: Don't Panic, We Expected This

Friday, May 14, 2021

The New York Yankees have reported eight "breakthrough" cases among vaccinated staff and a player. Scientists say the outbreak is in line with what's already known about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Missouri Will Not Expand Medicaid Despite Voters' Wishes, Governor Says

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Last year, Missouri voters approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid. But Republican lawmakers refused to appropriate money to fund it. Now, a legal battle is all but certain.

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University Of South Carolina President Resigns After Plagiarizing Part Of Speech

Thursday, May 13, 2021

The crowd gasped when Robert Caslen, a former Army flag officer, called the graduating students "the newest alumni from the University of California." But his bungled speech didn't stop there.

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Knight Commission Urges NCAA And Schools To Tackle Racial Inequity

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Although Black athletes make up about half of D1 football and basketball players, they graduate and get coaching jobs at lower rates than their white peers. The commission says it's time that changes.

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Medina Spirit Allowed To Run In The Preakness Amid Controversy Over Failed Drug Test

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

After previously accusing critics of "cancel culture," trainer Bob Baffert admitted Tuesday that the horse had been given an ointment containing the offending drug in the days leading up to the Derby.

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30 Palestinians, 3 Israelis Reported Killed As Violence Escalates

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Palestinian health officials say 10 children were among the dozens of people killed in Gaza. The three Israelis were killed by rockets fired by Palestinian militants.

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U.S. Will Protect Gay And Transgender People Against Discrimination In Health Care

Monday, May 10, 2021

The announcement, which effectively reverses a Trump-era rule, springs from last summer's landmark Supreme Court decision banning employment discrimination against LGBTQ people.

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CDC Official Who Warned Americans Coronavirus Could Cause 'Severe' Disruption Resigns

Friday, May 07, 2021

Dr. Nancy Messonnier had served as the agency's top respiratory disease official since 2016. Then-President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to fire her after her comments in February 2020.

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