Matthew S. Schwartz
Stories
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Politics
Nevada Poised To Become 15th State To Ditch Electoral College
The state senate voted along party lines to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would give the state's six electoral votes to the winner of the presidential popular vote.
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National
Nevada Law Removing Abortion Restrictions Passes State Assembly
Bucking a national trend toward more restrictions on abortion, the Nevada law relaxes certain abortion requirements. Every Republican voted against the measure.
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Sports
3-Time Formula One Champ Niki Lauda Is Dead At 70
Lauda survived a major crash during the 1976 German Grand Prix, racing again just weeks later. Lauda later went into the aviation business.
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Politics
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Has A Plan For Everything — Including Your Love Life
A comedian wondered on Twitter if the presidential contender has a plan for her love life. To the amazement and delight of many, Warren promised to "figure this out."
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Technology
After Trump Ban, Huawei Phones Will Lose Access To Google Software
Alphabet's Google, which makes the Android operating system, says it's complying with a U.S. order banning companies from doing business with Huawei.
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Technology
Facebook Bans Alex Jones, Louis Farrakhan And Other 'Dangerous' Individuals
The social media platform said it was banning the high-profile individuals for engaging in hate. Jones called it an 'authoritarian' move.
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National
Army Soldier Falls Into Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano After Straining For Better View
A soldier visiting the active volcano on the Big Island hopped a guardrail and fell in when the ground collapsed. Airlifted out of the crater, he is in stable condition.
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World
Jewish Family Loses Legal Battle To Recover Painting Stolen By Nazis
The Spanish museum that purchased the artwork didn't know it was stolen. Under Spanish law, it belongs to the museum, the judge said.
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National
Court Orders Administration To Identify Separated Migrant Children Within 6 Months
The government lost track of thousands of kids it had separated from families trying to cross at the U.S.-Mexico border. Now the administration has six months to find them.
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National
Hundreds Of People At 2 LA Universities Quarantined Due To Measles Exposure
The University of California, Los Angeles, and California State University have told hundreds of students and staff to stay home for up to 48 hours unless they can prove they're immune or vaccinated.