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Riley Beggin

Riley Beggin

    Latest articles by Riley Beggin

    Science
    First coronavirus death in the US reported in Washington stateFirst coronavirus death in the US reported in Washington state
    Science

    The first reported US Covid-19 death comes as 800 new cases were confirmed in South Korea.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    Trump expands Iran travel ban in the wake of the first US coronavirus deathTrump expands Iran travel ban in the wake of the first US coronavirus death
    Politics

    The Trump administration also advised US citizens to limit travel to Italy and South Korea.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    The US and Taliban sign agreement meant to end America’s longest warThe US and Taliban sign agreement meant to end America’s longest war
    World Politics

    The US has agreed to pull all of its troops from Afghanistan within 14 months.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    What we know about a Thai mass shootingWhat we know about a Thai mass shooting
    World Politics

    A Thai soldier is believed to be behind a mass shooting in which least 29 people have been killed, and more than 50 wounded.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    The Iowa Democratic Party releases preliminary national delegate countsThe Iowa Democratic Party releases preliminary national delegate counts
    Politics

    The estimates come following a review of the results from 95 precincts requested by three campaigns.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    As they make their final pitches to New Hampshire voters, Democrats amp up their attacksAs they make their final pitches to New Hampshire voters, Democrats amp up their attacks
    Politics

    A tight race intensifies in the days ahead of the 2020 New Hampshire primary with attacks from the frontrunners.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    Irish election yields a three-way near tie — and a Sinn Féin surgeIrish election yields a three-way near tie — and a Sinn Féin surge
    World Politics

    What do the results mean for Ireland? It’s messier than you think.

    By Riley Beggin
    Science
    The first American death is reported in the Wuhan coronavirus outbreakThe first American death is reported in the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
    Science

    More than 700 people have died from the coronavirus. And nearly 2,400 have recovered.

    By Riley Beggin
    archives
    Democrats cry foul on Trump’s dismissals of Vindman and SondlandDemocrats cry foul on Trump’s dismissals of Vindman and Sondland
    archives

    Sen. Dianne Feinstein called the removals “as clear a case of retribution as I’ve seen during my 27 years in the Senate.”

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    Iran announces it will no longer adhere to 2015 nuclear deal limitsIran announces it will no longer adhere to 2015 nuclear deal limits
    World Politics

    Iran will no longer limit the number of centrifuges it operates, but will still allow oversight from the International Atomic Energy Agency.

    By Riley Beggin