Jenny Gathright
Stories
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National
Tablets Offer Educational Opportunities In Prison, But Quality Varies
More and more incarcerated students are getting access to educational technology. These technologies offer access where education is limited, but not much is known about the quality of the programs.
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Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Bernie Sanders' Heart Attack Was A 'Gut Check' Moment
In an interview with NPR, the congresswoman said her decision to endorse Sanders is part of a movement that is "far larger than a presidential campaign."
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Politics
Kurdish General Slams U.S.-Syria Policy; Gen. Petraeus Calls Withdrawal 'A Betrayal'
Two days into a cease-fire, clashes continue along Syria's northern border. Petraeus, who once commanded U.S. forces in the region, told NPR that withdrawing U.S. troops is unfair to Kurdish allies.
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Politics
Democrats Intensify Calls For Potential Impeachment Over Whistleblower Complaint
Meanwhile, President Trump and his allies say he has committed no wrongdoing in his communications with the leader of Ukraine.
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Arts & Life
MoviePass Has Officially Shut Down, And We Don't Know If There Will Be A Sequel
The service announced Friday that it would be suspending service for an undefined amount of time.
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World
British Authorities Scramble To Find Stolen Solid Gold Toilet
Titled America, it is a work of art by Italian Maurizio Cattelan that had been installed at England's Blenheim Palace. A 66-year-old man has been taken into custody.
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National
Southern California Hit With Another Big Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude was 7.1. It's the biggest earthquake in the area in 20 years and follows a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Thursday.
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Environment
South Africa's Carbon Tax Set To Go Into Effect Next Week
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the measure into law on Sunday. Some 40 countries have adopted various programs aimed at changing the price of carbon.
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Education
Graduation Guides Promise High Schoolers A Clearer Path To Success
Washington D.C.'s public schools are rolling out an intervention to help students track their progress towards graduation and provide more information about college and career options.