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from DW News (Deutsche Welle)
Broadcasting & Media Production Company in Bonn, Germany
China facing 'grave' coronavirus challenge, says Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country faces a "grave situation," as the coronavirus outbreak spreads with 1,975 people reportedly infected. Hong Kong has declared an emergency and halted transport links. The US also announced on Saturday it had chartered a plane to carry US citizens from Wuhan back to the US. The flight will carry around 230 people, including diplomats, their families, and private citizens. France is also planning to evacuate French nationals from Wuhan, authorities said on Saturday.
China facing 'grave' coronavirus challenge, says Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country faces a "grave situation," as the coronavirus outbreak spreads with 1,975 people reportedly infected. Hong Kong has declared an emergency and halted transport links. The US also announced on Saturday it had chartered a plane to carry US citizens from Wuhan back to the US. The flight will carry around 230 people, including diplomats, their families, and private citizens. France is also planning to evacuate French nationals from Wuhan, authorities said on Saturday.
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
Why Cuba's Infant Mortality Rate Is so Low
Cuba’s impressive infant mortality rate has a simple explanation: data manipulation.
Why Cuba's Infant Mortality Rate Is so Low
Cuba’s impressive infant mortality rate has a simple explanation: data manipulation.
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from The Seattle Times
LEFT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, Newspaper in Seattle, WA
‘Terrible and disgusting’: Decision to close National Archives at Seattle a blow to tribes, historians in 4 states
For many, it seems like a betrayal. The decision to pack up and move the National Archives at Seattle to Southern California and Kansas City, Missouri, has rattled those who have spent hours doing research in the mammoth facility. A panel charged with looking at ways to trim federal properties deemed excess has recommended the 73-year-old building and its 10-acre site be sold. The U.S. Office of Management and the Budget (OMB) agreed and announced its decision late Friday that the facility should be closed.
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from The Seattle Times
LEFT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, Newspaper in Seattle, WA
‘Terrible and disgusting’: Decision to close National Archives at Seattle a blow to tribes, historians in 4 states
For many, it seems like a betrayal. The decision to pack up and move the National Archives at Seattle to Southern California and Kansas City, Missouri, has rattled those who have spent hours doing research in the mammoth facility. A panel charged with looking at ways to trim federal properties deemed excess has recommended the 73-year-old building and its 10-acre site be sold. The U.S. Office of Management and the Budget (OMB) agreed and announced its decision late Friday that the facility should be closed.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington
Sue Lani Madsen: Consolidating elections in even years would undermine, not empower, voters
Mail-in ballots were supposed to increase voter turnout. They have not. Free postage and more drop boxes were supposed to increase voter turnout. They did not. Making it easier wasn’t the solution. Now House Bill 2529 proposes the latest idea to nudge apathetic voters to get involved. HB 2529 proposes to increase voter turnout by eliminating most elections in odd-numbered years and cramming all statewide, legislative, county, municipal and district elections onto a single ballot in even-numbered years. It would apply not only to mayors, city councils, fire district commissioners, school board members and other local offices, but also to the advisory votes, initiatives and referendums intended to provide a check on the Legislature.
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Sue Lani Madsen: Consolidating elections in even years would undermine, not empower, voters
Mail-in ballots were supposed to increase voter turnout. They have not. Free postage and more drop boxes were supposed to increase voter turnout. They did not. Making it easier wasn’t the solution. Now House Bill 2529 proposes the latest idea to nudge apathetic voters to get involved. HB 2529 proposes to increase voter turnout by eliminating most elections in odd-numbered years and cramming all statewide, legislative, county, municipal and district elections onto a single ballot in even-numbered years. It would apply not only to mayors, city councils, fire district commissioners, school board members and other local offices, but also to the advisory votes, initiatives and referendums intended to provide a check on the Legislature.
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