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Kelly Cohen

Kelly Cohen

Weekend Freelancer

Latest articles by Kelly Cohen

Politics
Trump picks former Border Patrol chief to lead ICETrump picks former Border Patrol chief to lead ICE
Politics

The president said he wants to go in a “tougher” direction with ICE. He believes Mark Morgan will do just that.

By Kelly Cohen
World Politics
Violence continues as Israel and Hamas exchange fire over 2 days of fightingViolence continues as Israel and Hamas exchange fire over 2 days of fighting
World Politics

The latest string of violence comes after weekly protests in Gaza turned deadly.

By Kelly Cohen
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SNL cold open pits The Avengers against Game of ThronesSNL cold open pits The Avengers against Game of Thrones
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After winning the Battle of Winterfell, the GOT crew tries to best Thanos and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Family Feud.

By Kelly Cohen
Politics
Donald Trump spent Saturday retweeting far-right personalities. Then he told them they’re right.Donald Trump spent Saturday retweeting far-right personalities. Then he told them they’re right.
Politics

The president retweeted alt-right figures before renewing his attacks on media companies.

By Kelly Cohen
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A Boeing 737 safely landed in a Jacksonville, Florida riverA Boeing 737 safely landed in a Jacksonville, Florida river
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No one was killed; 21 people were wounded.

By Kelly Cohen
Politics
Trump doesn’t think white nationalism is a threat — but data says otherwiseTrump doesn’t think white nationalism is a threat — but data says otherwise
Politics

Nearly 50 people were killed in New Zealand, allegedly by a man inspired by white nationalist ideas. The US is no better off.

By Kelly Cohen
World Politics
Ethiopian Airlines, Lion Air crash linked by new evidenceEthiopian Airlines, Lion Air crash linked by new evidence
World Politics

According to the New York Times, the Boeing 737 Max jet’s automatic stabilizers could have played a role in both crashes.

By Kelly Cohen