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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for December 2018

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Vox Sentences: Ebola strikes again in CongoVox Sentences: Ebola strikes again in Congo
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President Trump nominates candidates for attorney general and UN ambassador; the second-largest Ebola outbreak spreads to a major city in Congo.

By Stavros Agorakis
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Mary Queen of ScotsMary Queen of Scots
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The lush costume drama starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie is currently in theaters.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Vox Sentences: A tentative step toward peace in YemenVox Sentences: A tentative step toward peace in Yemen
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What we know about the ongoing voter fraud allegations in North Carolina; Yemen’s warring sides meet in Sweden for a first round of peace talks.

By Stavros Agorakis
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Vox Sentences: Cuba is finally on the gridVox Sentences: Cuba is finally on the grid
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Internal Facebook documents reveal troubling details of the social media platform’s operations; Cuban residents are granted full internet access on their mobile phones.

By Stavros Agorakis
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Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94
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A look back at the president’s life and legacy.

By Vox Staff
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Vox Sentences: Tariff Man versus the DowVox Sentences: Tariff Man versus the Dow
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US senators condemn the Saudi crown prince for Jamal Khashoggi’s murder after a closed-door CIA briefing; President Trump proclaims himself the “Tariff Man.”

By Stavros Agorakis
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Vox Sentences: The Yellow Vests set France aflameVox Sentences: The Yellow Vests set France aflame
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Republicans across the US are trying to exploit lame-duck sessions before they leave office; France is in the midst of its worst riots in 50 years.

By Stavros Agorakis
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Florida Senate race: Rick Scott vs. Bill NelsonFlorida Senate race: Rick Scott vs. Bill Nelson
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A popular outgoing governor is running against an incumbent senator in one of 2018’s key races.

By Vox Staff
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The next generation of Democratic congressional leadership is coming into viewThe next generation of Democratic congressional leadership is coming into view
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Ben Ray Lujan, Hakeem Jeffries, and Katherine Clark are positioned for the future.

By Matthew Yglesias