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Amanda Sakuma

Amanda Sakuma

    Latest articles by Amanda Sakuma

    Politics
    Georgia passes 6-week “fetal heartbeat” bill that bans most abortionsGeorgia passes 6-week “fetal heartbeat” bill that bans most abortions
    Politics

    It’s part of a nation-wide push on abortion restrictions.

    By Amanda Sakuma
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    Trump campaign hawks “Pencil-neck Adam Schiff” T-shirtsTrump campaign hawks “Pencil-neck Adam Schiff” T-shirts
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    Republicans want the House Intelligence Committee chair to resign.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Prosecutors drop all charges against Jussie SmollettProsecutors drop all charges against Jussie Smollett
    Politics

    The Empire actor was accused of a hate crime hoax and filing a false police report. But the charges were suddenly dropped.

    By German Lopez and Amanda Sakuma
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    Hate crimes reportedly jumped by 226 percent in counties that hosted Trump campaign ralliesHate crimes reportedly jumped by 226 percent in counties that hosted Trump campaign rallies
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    The president frequently gets called out for failing to forcefully condemn white nationalism.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Criminal Justice
    2 Parkland school shooting survivors have died2 Parkland school shooting survivors have died
    Criminal Justice

    Their tragic deaths highlight the lingering trauma left by gun violence.

    By Amanda Sakuma
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    Indiana teachers were shot with pellets for a drill. Are active-shooting trainings going too far?Indiana teachers were shot with pellets for a drill. Are active-shooting trainings going too far?
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    ‘Active-shooter’ trainings are becoming a remarkable new normal.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Science
    A rare solar storm may bring the Northern Lights south to the USA rare solar storm may bring the Northern Lights south to the US
    Science

    A solar flare may lead to a super-charged light show.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    World Politics
    Kurdish-led forces stomp out final ISIS stronghold in SyriaKurdish-led forces stomp out final ISIS stronghold in Syria
    World Politics

    But that doesn’t mean the group is gone for good.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    East Pittsburgh police officer acquitted in shooting death of 17-year-old Antwon RoseEast Pittsburgh police officer acquitted in shooting death of 17-year-old Antwon Rose
    Politics

    The jury took less than four hours to deliberate.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    World Politics
    Christchurch mosque shooting: what we know so farChristchurch mosque shooting: what we know so far
    World Politics

    At least 50 people have been killed in what the New Zealand prime minister called a “terrorist attack.”

    By Jen Kirby, Jennifer Williams and 2 more