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Amanda Sakuma

Amanda Sakuma

    Latest articles by Amanda Sakuma

    Culture
    Megyn Kelly wanted to be the next Oprah. Her split with NBC shows why that may never happen.Megyn Kelly wanted to be the next Oprah. Her split with NBC shows why that may never happen.
    Culture

    Kelly is taking the remainder of her $69 million contract with her.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    This is now the longest government shutdown in US historyThis is now the longest government shutdown in US history
    Politics

    Government shutdowns are becoming more and more common. Blame hyperpartisanship.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Criminal Justice
    A woman in a vegetative state suddenly gave birth. Her alleged assault is a #MeToo wake-up call.A woman in a vegetative state suddenly gave birth. Her alleged assault is a #MeToo wake-up call.
    Criminal Justice

    Patients at nursing homes and long-term care facilities are particularly at risk of being victims of abuse or sexual violence.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    World Politics
    Trump’s Syria withdrawal now comes with conditions, Bolton saysTrump’s Syria withdrawal now comes with conditions, Bolton says
    World Politics

    The national security adviser’s comments only slightly clarify the administration’s murky stance since Trump announced a complete withdrawal last month.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Man charged in death of 7-year-old Jazmine BarnesMan charged in death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes
    Politics

    Authorities now believe the death of the young black girl was a case of mistaken identity.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren’s first question at an Iowa event: Why release your DNA results?Elizabeth Warren’s first question at an Iowa event: Why release your DNA results?
    Politics

    ”My decision was to put it all out there.”

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    TSA agents are calling in sick rather than work without pay during the shutdownTSA agents are calling in sick rather than work without pay during the shutdown
    Politics

    The Trump administration underestimated the full scale of a long-term shutdown.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    archives
    California bowling alley shooting: what we knowCalifornia bowling alley shooting: what we know
    archives

    At least three people are dead and four injured after shots broke out late Friday night.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Saudi Arabia is reportedly outsourcing its war in Yemen to child soldiersSaudi Arabia is reportedly outsourcing its war in Yemen to child soldiers
    Politics

    Some Sudanese families are reportedly so desperate for money, they bribe militia officers to take their children to war zones.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    John Kelly’s exit interview lifts the curtain on the chaos within the Trump White HouseJohn Kelly’s exit interview lifts the curtain on the chaos within the Trump White House
    Politics

    The outgoing chief of staff is trying to save face after a rocky tenure under Trump.

    By Amanda Sakuma