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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Shaky Science: A Clash Over Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself in the hot seat when he appeared in front of the Senate Finance Committee. He was up for a big job, leading the Department of Health and Human Services, and CNN host Jake Tapper had some questions. Tapper wasn't buying Kennedy's claim that he's pro-vacci

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

A Doctor's Warning: Vaccine Misinformation Can Kill

In late 2019, a devastating measles outbreak hit the small Pacific island of Samoa. The death toll reached 83, with most victims being young children. Dr. Josh Green, then Hawaii's lieutenant governor and an emergency doctor, quickly organized a team and thousands of vaccine doses to help. Just a fe

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

The Surprising Health Pick: What Might Go Right?

Here’s a curious turn of events: Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services department. Kennedy has a past of spreading harmful misinformation, like the false claim that vaccines cause autism. But here’s the twist—he was once an environmental lawyer and isn’t a cl

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Pope Francis Picks a Progressive for DC's Top Church Job

On January 20, 2025, Pope Francis named Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new archbishop of Washington, D. C. This appointment, coinciding with Donald Trump's certification as the 2024 president-elect, sets the stage for potential friction. Cardinal McElroy, known for his inclusive views, supports the

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Meet Justice Roberts: The Surprising Truth About the Supreme Court’s Chief

Sometimes, things aren't what they seem. Take Chief Justice John Roberts, for example. Many probably thought he was a political puppet after he helped out a certain former president in a high-profile legal case. But hold on a moment! Looks can be deceiving. Let’s dig into what really happened. Chie

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

De Niro's Double Act: A Gangster Tale

Ever wondered what it would be like to see Robert De Niro play two mob bosses in one movie? Well, get ready because that's exactly what's happening in Barry Levinson's upcoming film, "The Alto Knights. " De Niro will be starring as both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, real-life crime family leader

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Tragic Death of Robert Brooks: A Look at Institutional Failures

Protests in New York City and Albany are demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died after being brutally beaten by correctional officers. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for assault, was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility in north Albany on December 9. The next day

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Senate Leader Slams Anti-Vaccine Move Targeting Polio Shot

Mitch McConnell, the US Senate minority leader who survived polio as a kid, condemned the actions of a lawyer associated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This lawyer asked the FDA to revoke the polio vaccine's approval, despite it saving millions of lives. McConnell warned that such moves undermine public

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Polio Vaccine Debate: A Senate Warning

Senate leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, sent a strong message to Donald Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He advised Kennedy to avoid any efforts to question the polio vaccine's safety. Kennedy's team has filed a petition to revoke the vaccine's approval,

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

RFK Jr. 's Views on JFK's Assassination: Are They Heading to the White House?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who was recently selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Health Secretary, has been pushing for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to get a job at the CIA. The reason? He believes that the CIA was involved in the assassination of his uncle, President John

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