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Trump Faces Criminal Investigation for Call to Georgia Secretary of State
Trump asked Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “invent” votes, a law professor in the state contends.
UK Judge Blocks Extradition of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Legal representatives from the United States plan to appeal the decision issued on Monday.
Experts Warn Trump May Attack Iran Out of Desperation
The Pentagon announced Sunday that the USS Nimitz would remain in the Middle East, prompting fears of conflict.
AOC, Legal Experts Describe Trump’s Georgia Call as an “Impeachable Offense”
Trump demanded the Georgia secretary of state “find” him enough votes to defeat Biden in the state by just one vote.
Sanders, Other Critics Denounce GOP Senators’ Attempt to Undermine Election
The certification of Biden's victory could be delayed by several hours but is ultimately expected to go through.
What If Free School Meals Became the Norm After the Pandemic Ends?
Advocates argue that a permanent free meal program in public schools would help eliminate child hunger.
One in Three US Rivers Changed Colors Between 1984 and 2018
Satellite imagery found long-term “significant color shifts” in U.S. waterways over more than 3 decades.
Emergence of New COVID Variant Reflects Critical Need for Vaccination
The appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 variant makes it even more important that people get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The Richest 500 People in the World Added $1.8 Trillion to Their Wealth in 2020
The wealthiest people in the world made historic income gains in 2020 as most people struggled to afford rent and food.
People in Debt Have Formed a Union to Fight Back
The Debt Collective is urging President-elect Biden to cancel all student debt "because it’s the moral thing to do.”