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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

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    Video: A 10-hour leopard attack in Bangalore injured 6, including a leopard attack expertVideo: A 10-hour leopard attack in Bangalore injured 6, including a leopard attack expert
    Politics
    Here’s the free Bernie Sanders tattoo people are lining up for in VermontHere’s the free Bernie Sanders tattoo people are lining up for in Vermont
    Politics

    Feeling the Bern — and the tattoo needle.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Watch the bizarre candidate pile-up that started Saturday’s Republican debateWatch the bizarre candidate pile-up that started Saturday’s Republican debate
    2016 Presidential Election

    Ben Carson missed his cue — and he started a traffic jam.

    By Libby Nelson
    Natural Disasters
    Friday’s spectacular volcanic eruption in Japan, in one GIFFriday’s spectacular volcanic eruption in Japan, in one GIF
    Natural Disasters

    No injuries have been reported after the Sakurajima volcano exploded.

    By Libby Nelson
    Technology
    6 degrees of separation is too much — Facebook says we’re all 3.5 degrees apart6 degrees of separation is too much — Facebook says we’re all 3.5 degrees apart
    Technology

    Everyone on Facebook is a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend.

    By Libby Nelson
    Science
    The CDC’s new rule for women not using birth control: don’t drinkThe CDC’s new rule for women not using birth control: don’t drink
    Science

    Even if you’re not pregnant, the agency argues it’s too big a risk.

    By Libby Nelson
    Science
    Ken Stabler found to have brain disease linked to head trauma. Here’s what we know.Ken Stabler found to have brain disease linked to head trauma. Here’s what we know.
    Science

    The former quarterback is the latest to suffer from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a long-term brain condition.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    One tweet that explains why Donald Trump lost IowaOne tweet that explains why Donald Trump lost Iowa
    Play
    Politics

    He didn’t seem to understand the basics of a modern campaign.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    3 reasons the polls missed Ted Cruz’s Iowa victory3 reasons the polls missed Ted Cruz’s Iowa victory
    2016 Presidential Election

    Even the best polls suggested a Trump victory. But they got it wrong.

    By Libby Nelson
    Life
    Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow — so we have a long winter aheadGroundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow — so we have a long winter ahead
    Life

    But Phil isn’t a very accurate forecaster.

    By Libby Nelson

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