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Stavros Agorakis

Stavros Agorakis

Politics/Policy Intern

    Latest articles by Stavros Agorakis

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    Vox Sentences: Meddling in the midtermsVox Sentences: Meddling in the midterms
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    The DOJ brings the first criminal case over alleged Russian interference in the midterms; at least 61 people die after a train runs into a crowd in India.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Vox Sentences: The Catholic sex abuse reckoning continues in PennsylvaniaVox Sentences: The Catholic sex abuse reckoning continues in Pennsylvania
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    Catholic priests in Pennsylvania are accused of child sexual abuse dating back 80 years; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the Jerusalem Consulate’s merge with the US Embassy in Israel.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Vox Sentences: A mysterious, paralyzing disease hits the USVox Sentences: A mysterious, paralyzing disease hits the US
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    The CDC warns against a new illness that can cause paralysis in children; the Honduran migrant caravan slowly makes its way to the US.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Vox Sentences: Russia and the second Great SchismVox Sentences: Russia and the second Great Schism
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    California homeowners win the battle against manufacturers that sold them lead paint; the Russian Orthodox Church splits from Constantinople.

    By Stavros Agorakis
    Politics
    Trump tweeted he has no ties to Saudi Arabia. A Fox News account proved him wrong.Trump tweeted he has no ties to Saudi Arabia. A Fox News account proved him wrong.
    Politics

    “For the record, I have no financial interests in Saudi Arabia,” Trump tweeted early Monday morning.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Vox Sentences: Lights out in Northern CaliforniaVox Sentences: Lights out in Northern California
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    PG&E shuts off the power in Northern California to prevent fires; some 13 million people risk starvation in Yemen in the next three months.

    By Stavros Agorakis
    Politics
    “Who did you vote for?”: Trump’s welcome-home question for the US pastor released by Turkey“Who did you vote for?”: Trump’s welcome-home question for the US pastor released by Turkey
    Politics

    The president held a televised meeting with Andrew Brunson in the Oval Office a few hours after his return to the US.

    By Stavros Agorakis
    Technology
    Facebook now knows how many users were hacked last month: 29 millionFacebook now knows how many users were hacked last month: 29 million
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    The company had previously said as many as 90 million accounts could have been compromised.

    By Stavros Agorakis
    Climate
    18 people are dead from Hurricane Michael. That number will only rise.18 people are dead from Hurricane Michael. That number will only rise.
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    FEMA expects the death toll to rise as rescue teams dig into the debris.

    By Stavros Agorakis
    Politics
    Trump vows “severe punishment” if Saudis killed Jamal KhashoggiTrump vows “severe punishment” if Saudis killed Jamal Khashoggi
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    But not at the expense of American companies.

    By Stavros Agorakis