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Sean Collins

Sean Collins

Former News Editor

    Latest articles by Sean Collins

    Criminal Justice
    El Paso Walmart shooting: what we knowEl Paso Walmart shooting: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    A suspect is in custody after at least 22 people were killed and 27 more were wounded.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk, Sean Collins and 1 more
    archives
    Tropical Storm Barry: What we knowTropical Storm Barry: What we know
    archives

    The storm was briefly the first hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic season.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero and Sean Collins
    Politics
    The Trump administration plans a fight to include a citizenship question on the 2020 censusThe Trump administration plans a fight to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census
    Politics

    The Supreme Court ruled the 2020 census can’t have a citizenship question. Trump says it can and will.

    By Catherine Kim and Sean Collins
    Politics
    Wayne Messam’s 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explainedWayne Messam’s 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explained
    Politics

    Mayor Wayne Messam’s bid is a long shot. But he believes he has the résumé and ideas voters want in a president.

    By Sean Collins
    Julián Castro’s 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explained
    Politics

    The former San Antonio mayor and HUD secretary is in a crowded Democratic primary field.

    By Dara Lind and Sean Collins
    Politics
    Trump postpones ICE’s planned deportation raids in 10 big citiesTrump postpones ICE’s planned deportation raids in 10 big cities
    Politics

    The raids would have targeted people in up to 2,000 families who have received removal orders.

    By Aaron Rupar, Taly Krupkin and 1 more
    Climate
    Cyclone Fani: what we knowCyclone Fani: what we know
    Climate

    The biggest cyclone in 20 years has hit India. Millions were in its path in India and Bangladesh.

    By Brian Resnick and Sean Collins
    World Politics
    Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks: what we knowSri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks: what we know
    World Politics

    At least 320 people have been killed in coordinated attacks on churches and hotels.

    By Khushbu Shah, Sean Collins and 1 more
    Politics
    Barack Obama warns against a “circular firing squad” over ideological purity in politicsBarack Obama warns against a “circular firing squad” over ideological purity in politics
    Politics

    “We have to be careful in balancing big dreams and bold ideas with also recognizing that typically change happens in steps,” Obama said.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Marianne Williamson is Oprah’s spiritual adviser. She’s also running for president.Marianne Williamson is Oprah’s spiritual adviser. She’s also running for president.
    Politics

    The self-proclaimed “bitch for God” wants us to look more closely at who we are.

    By E.J. Dickson and Sean Collins