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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Criminal Justice
    Police were searching for the 3 alleged bombers before Tuesday’s attacks in BrusselsPolice were searching for the 3 alleged bombers before Tuesday’s attacks in Brussels
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    Criminal Justice

    Police were searching for all of them even before the bombings.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    Attacks in the airport and metro in Brussels: what we knowAttacks in the airport and metro in Brussels: what we know
    World Politics

    Dozens are injured and “many” have been killed.

    By Libby Nelson and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    The biggest winners from Tuesday’s primaries: Bernie Sanders and Donald TrumpThe biggest winners from Tuesday’s primaries: Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
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    Politics

    Polls start to close at 9 pm Eastern time.

    By Libby Nelson and Andrew Prokop
    World Politics
    “While there’s life, there’s hope”: moving messages in chalk on a Belgian plaza“While there’s life, there’s hope”: moving messages in chalk on a Belgian plaza
    World Politics

    People are coming together to send messages to Brussels.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    The best sources for live updates on the Brussels attacksThe best sources for live updates on the Brussels attacks
    World Politics

    Where to get information fast from media on the scene.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Watch Obama’s statement on the Brussels attacksWatch Obama’s statement on the Brussels attacks
    Politics

    He’s speaking from Havana, Cuba.

    By Libby Nelson
    World Politics
    A French cartoonist’s moving tribute after the tragic Brussels attacksA French cartoonist’s moving tribute after the tragic Brussels attacks
    World Politics

    The attacks this morning brought back all too recent memories.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Colorado landlord’s ad: “If voting for Donald Trump, do not call”Colorado landlord’s ad: “If voting for Donald Trump, do not call”
    Politics

    It’s perfectly legal.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba, in 5 incredible photosPresident Obama’s historic visit to Cuba, in 5 incredible photos
    Politics

    He’s the first president to visit the island since 1928.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Listen to Donald Trump’s “authoritarian hold music” rally playlistListen to Donald Trump’s “authoritarian hold music” rally playlist
    Politics

    The soundtrack to Trump’s campaign? Elton John.

    By Libby Nelson

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