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Margarita Noriega

Margarita Noriega

Former Shortform Editor

    Latest articles by Margarita Noriega

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    The best states for working dads, mappedThe best states for working dads, mapped
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    Minnesota comes out near the top for both working mothers and fathers

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    Relatives of victims to alleged Charleston shooter: “May God have mercy on you”Relatives of victims to alleged Charleston shooter: “May God have mercy on you”
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    The relatives of the victims of the shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston spoke directly to the shooter, Dylann Roof, during his hearing.

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    President Obama left his custom coffee cup in Marc Maron’s garagePresident Obama left his custom coffee cup in Marc Maron’s garage
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    American presidents have their own disposable coffee cups.

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    I love elephants, but I think it’s a terrible idea to destroy ivoryI love elephants, but I think it’s a terrible idea to destroy ivory
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    Today’s Times Square ivory-crushing party isn’t going to save any elephants.

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    Lifting a 2-ton taxi in Manhattan is easy, if you know howLifting a 2-ton taxi in Manhattan is easy, if you know how
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    This uplifting feat is as enjoyable to watch as the hilarious, shocked reactions from Manhattan pedestrians.

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    Religion
    7 years, 7 mass shootings, 7 distraught speeches from Obama7 years, 7 mass shootings, 7 distraught speeches from Obama
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    Thursday marked the president’s seventh speech on mass shootings in as many years.

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    Gun Violence
    Obama’s made 6 speeches on mass shootings in 6 yearsObama’s made 6 speeches on mass shootings in 6 years
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    President Obama’s remarks on the fatal shooting in Charleston, South Carolina were not his first on mass gun violence in America.

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    Which woman will be the face of the new $10 bill? You can help decide.Which woman will be the face of the new $10 bill? You can help decide.
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    The US Treasury Department will place a woman on the $10 bill alongside Alexander Hamilton in 2020.

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    Senator Chuck Grassley’s run-ins with deer: a historySenator Chuck Grassley’s run-ins with deer: a history
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    The senator, his friends and family have had a lot of run-ins with deer. Literally.

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    Science
    Watch bacteria power adorably tiny enginesWatch bacteria power adorably tiny engines
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    They get by with a little help from our friends.

    By Margarita Noriega