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Catherine Kim

Catherine Kim

Freelance writer

    Latest articles by Catherine Kim

    Politics
    Read the full text of Trump’s State of the Union speechRead the full text of Trump’s State of the Union speech
    Politics

    President Donald Trump addressed Congress Tuesday night for his State of the Union address.

    By Catherine Kim and Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Every candidate gave a victory speech on caucus nightEvery candidate gave a victory speech on caucus night
    Politics

    Without results from Iowa, candidates crafted their own narrative.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    John Delaney’s been running for president since 2017 — and it’s finally come to an endJohn Delaney’s been running for president since 2017 — and it’s finally come to an end
    Politics

    Delaney tried to position himself as a moderate who could tackle health care, but it wasn’t enough to help him stand out in a crowded field.

    By Catherine Kim
    Culture
    NBA star Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crashNBA star Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash
    Culture

    The five-time NBA champion was 41.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Trump says Schiff has “not yet paid the price” for his impeachment roleTrump says Schiff has “not yet paid the price” for his impeachment role
    Politics

    Trump seemed to subtly threaten impeachment manager Adam Schiff by tweet Sunday. It’s not the first time he’s done so.

    By Catherine Kim
    Science
    There are now five confirmed US coronavirus cases. Experts say it’s no cause for alarm.There are now five confirmed US coronavirus cases. Experts say it’s no cause for alarm.
    Science

    The new US cases come as the number of confirmed cases reaches 2,116 globally.

    By Catherine Kim
    Culture
    In SNL’s cold open, Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz meets his biggest fan in hellIn SNL’s cold open, Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz meets his biggest fan in hell
    Culture

    As Trump’s legal team begins it defense, SNL imagines one of his lawyers taking a quick trip to hell.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    The Des Moines Register’s Warren endorsement could help her in a tight raceThe Des Moines Register’s Warren endorsement could help her in a tight race
    Politics

    “Elizabeth Warren is the president this nation needs,” the Register’s editorial board said.

    By Catherine Kim
    Politics
    Sanders tops another poll a week before the Iowa caucusSanders tops another poll a week before the Iowa caucus
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders’s surge in momentum can be clearly seen in his 7-point lead in a January New York Times/Siena College poll.

    By Catherine Kim
    Science
    Hong Kong declares a state of emergency in response to five confirmed coronavirus casesHong Kong declares a state of emergency in response to five confirmed coronavirus cases
    Science

    Globally, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 1,354.

    By Catherine Kim