Matthew S. Schwartz
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National
U.S.-Canada Asylum Treaty Unconstitutional, Judge Finds, Citing 'Cruel' U.S. Behavior
For years, refugees seeking asylum at the official ports of entry on the Canadian border have been turned back. But now a judge rules U.S. treatment of the returned refugees violates human rights.
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National
Suspected Killer Of Judge's Son In New Jersey Linked To Another Death In California
Investigators reportedly say they have evidence that Roy Den Hollander, the FBI's primary subject in the New Jersey killing, was involved in the killing of a rival attorney earlier this month.
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National
U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Top 140,000 As World Sets Daily Record In New Cases
Nearly 260,000 new cases of coronavirus infection have been reported over the past day, according to data from the World Health Organization. More than a quarter were in the U.S.
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Science
Romeo & Juliet In Rwanda: How A Soap Opera Sought To Change A Nation
How do you change someone's behavior? Most of us would point to education or persuasion. But what if the answer lies elsewhere? This week, we revisit a 2018 story about human nature and behavior change — a story that will take us on a journey from Budapest to the hills of Rwanda.
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National
Schools, Businesses, Cities Push Back On Rule Blocking Some International Students
The Trump administration says it will ban international students in the fall if their education is online-only. Colleges and businesses say that decision could devastate the economy.
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National
Dozens Injured In Fire Aboard Navy Warship Docked In San Diego
The fire injured at least 57 people and sent giant plumes of smoke into the sky. It started on Sunday and continues to burn, as firefighters work to get the flames under control.
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National
Roger Stone Clemency Latest Example Of Trump Rewarding His Friends, Scholars Say
The Founding Fathers intended the presidential pardon power to protect the national interest. Leading clemency experts question Trump's use of his authority.
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National
Supreme Court Prohibits Mobile Phone Robocalls To Collect Federal Debt
Federal debt collectors were granted an exception from the general robocall ban in 2015. The high court ruled that Congress can't favor some speech over others.
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National
Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension
The Paycheck Protection Program, enacted to help small businesses dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, had expired Tuesday. With Trump's signature Saturday, the new deadline to apply is Aug. 8.
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National
Security Perimeter Around White House Expanded By Several Blocks
The fencing is being put in place to protect the White House in the face of protests, the Secret Service says. The mayor of Washington, D.C., has criticized the increased federal security in the area.