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Amanda Sakuma

Amanda Sakuma

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    An ex-cardinal has been defrocked for sex abuse. This has likely never happened before.An ex-cardinal has been defrocked for sex abuse. This has likely never happened before.
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    The Catholic Church found Theodore McCarrick guilty of sexually abusing minors and adult seminarians over decades.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    A historic number of women are officially running in 2020A historic number of women are officially running in 2020
    Politics

    And remarkably, it doesn’t feel like a big deal.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Polls show Virginians are divided on Ralph Northam. The jury’s still out on Justin Fairfax.Polls show Virginians are divided on Ralph Northam. The jury’s still out on Justin Fairfax.
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    A majority of black Virginians, meanwhile, still back the governor despite his blackface scandal.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Culture
    SNL mocks the Jeff Bezos nude selfies: “What do you think it’s going to look like?”SNL mocks the Jeff Bezos nude selfies: “What do you think it’s going to look like?”
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    What’s more mockable than a racy photo? The media’s obsession with them.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Kellyanne Conway’s alleged 2018 assault, explainedKellyanne Conway’s alleged 2018 assault, explained
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    A Maryland woman has been arrested and charged for the alleged altercation in a restaurant.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    World Politics
    Saudi crown prince reportedly threatened to use “a bullet” on Jamal KhashoggiSaudi crown prince reportedly threatened to use “a bullet” on Jamal Khashoggi
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    Trump still refuses to hold Mohammed bin Salman accountable.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is now under intense pressure to resignVirginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is now under intense pressure to resign
    Politics

    Two women accuse the once-rising star of sexual assault.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    The 4 most important parts of Trump’s Super Bowl Sunday interviewThe 4 most important parts of Trump’s Super Bowl Sunday interview
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    Per usual, the interview took a few bizarre turns.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Here’s everyone calling on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resignHere’s everyone calling on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign
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    There are dozens of prominent Democrats calling on him to step down.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro scheduled an early election — but only for parliamentVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro scheduled an early election — but only for parliament
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    Even Venezuela’s top military brass is joining the anti-Maduro movement.

    By Amanda Sakuma

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