Lisa Hagen
Stories
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National
The new Jeffrey Epstein files have set off a fresh round of conspiracy theories
Epstein, who died by suicide while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, is a favorite of conspiracists because of his ties to the wealthy and powerful and speculation about his death.
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National
Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why
A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.
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National
As the pandemic winds down, anti-vaccine activists are building a legal network
They're aiming to bring together lawyers who have brought COVID-19 and vaccine-related cases to court with experts and build a body of law to combat future public health orders.
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Politics
There are even more 2020 election defamation suits beyond the Fox-Dominion case
In addition to the Dominion case against Fox News, more than a dozen similar cases related to lies spread about the 2020 election are slowly making their way through the legal system.
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National
How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'
Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context.
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Health
Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week. Here's why
An interview with a federal safety regulator quickly became fodder for outrage, viral social media content and political fundraising.
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National
Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs
The percentage of Americans who believe in a number of antisemitic tropes has spiked in the past three years, according to the results of a recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League.
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National
Alex Jones' defamation trials show the limits of deplatforming for a select few
Revelations from Jones' defamation trials point to the existence of a rarified class of extreme internet personalities who are better shielded from efforts to stem the reach of their content.