December 2024
January 2025
Future of Temporary Protected Status Uncertain Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, which shields immigrants from designated unsafe countries, faces potential elimination under the incoming Trump administration, sparking urgent calls from Democrats for President Biden to extend protections for hundreds of thousands of individuals curren...
Future of Temporary Protected Status Uncertain Amidst Incoming Trump Administration
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, which shields immigrants from designated unsafe countries, faces potential elimination under the incoming Trump administration, sparking urgent calls from Democrats for President Biden to extend protections for hundreds of thousands of individuals curren...
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48% Bias Score
Bronx Convenience Store Shooting Leaves Six Injured
Two gunmen opened fire in a Bronx convenience store on Monday evening, injuring six people including a 40-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter; one of the intended targets used the mother as a human shield.
Bronx Convenience Store Shooting Leaves Six Injured
Two gunmen opened fire in a Bronx convenience store on Monday evening, injuring six people including a 40-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter; one of the intended targets used the mother as a human shield.
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56% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds 9/11 Plea Agreements, Rejecting Austin's Intervention
A military appeals court upheld plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other 9/11 defendants, rejecting Defense Secretary Austin's attempt to withdraw them; the three men could plead guilty as early as next week at Guantanamo Bay, avoiding the death penalty and agreeing to answer questio...
Appeals Court Upholds 9/11 Plea Agreements, Rejecting Austin's Intervention
A military appeals court upheld plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other 9/11 defendants, rejecting Defense Secretary Austin's attempt to withdraw them; the three men could plead guilty as early as next week at Guantanamo Bay, avoiding the death penalty and agreeing to answer questio...
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48% Bias Score
Appeals Court Reinstates 9/11 Plea Deals, Rejecting Austin's Intervention
A U.S. military appeals court upheld plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks, rejecting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to nullify them; the agreements spare the men a potential death sentence, ending a significant legal dispute at Guantanamo Bay.
Appeals Court Reinstates 9/11 Plea Deals, Rejecting Austin's Intervention
A U.S. military appeals court upheld plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks, rejecting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to nullify them; the agreements spare the men a potential death sentence, ending a significant legal dispute at Guantanamo Bay.
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32% Bias Score
Fatal Subway Arson in NYC: Guatemalan Citizen Indicted
57-year-old Debrina Kawam was fatally set on fire by Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a Guatemalan citizen, on a New York City F train on December 22, 2023; Zapeta-Calil was arrested and indicted on murder and arson charges.
Fatal Subway Arson in NYC: Guatemalan Citizen Indicted
57-year-old Debrina Kawam was fatally set on fire by Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a Guatemalan citizen, on a New York City F train on December 22, 2023; Zapeta-Calil was arrested and indicted on murder and arson charges.
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36% Bias Score
Bloomberg Ranks Africa's Richest: Rupert Tops Dangote in 2024
The 2024 Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranks Johann Rupert of South Africa as Africa's wealthiest person with a net worth of $14.3 billion, followed by Aliko Dangote of Nigeria at $13.4 billion, highlighting the impact of global and regional economic factors on their fortunes.
Bloomberg Ranks Africa's Richest: Rupert Tops Dangote in 2024
The 2024 Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranks Johann Rupert of South Africa as Africa's wealthiest person with a net worth of $14.3 billion, followed by Aliko Dangote of Nigeria at $13.4 billion, highlighting the impact of global and regional economic factors on their fortunes.
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56% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson Murder: 57-Year-Old Woman Burned Alive
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, allegedly set fire to 57-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on a Brooklyn subway car, resulting in her death; Zapeta is charged with first-degree murder and arson, and the incident has renewed concerns about homelessness and safety within the city's su...
NYC Subway Arson Murder: 57-Year-Old Woman Burned Alive
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, allegedly set fire to 57-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on a Brooklyn subway car, resulting in her death; Zapeta is charged with first-degree murder and arson, and the incident has renewed concerns about homelessness and safety within the city's su...
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56% Bias Score
Justice Department Opposes January 6th Defendants' Attendance at Inauguration
Several defendants charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack have requested permission to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, but the Justice Department opposes their requests, citing public safety concerns and defendants' past actions.
Justice Department Opposes January 6th Defendants' Attendance at Inauguration
Several defendants charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack have requested permission to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, but the Justice Department opposes their requests, citing public safety concerns and defendants' past actions.
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40% Bias Score
Internal Divisions and Ideological Tensions Within Trump's Movement
MSNBC analysts Eddie Glaude Jr. and Nicolle Wallace argue that hatred, greed, and selfishness define President-elect Donald Trump's movement, citing internal divisions over H-1B visas as evidence; ex-CNN host Don Lemon calls Trump supporters "dumb f---ing idiots".
Internal Divisions and Ideological Tensions Within Trump's Movement
MSNBC analysts Eddie Glaude Jr. and Nicolle Wallace argue that hatred, greed, and selfishness define President-elect Donald Trump's movement, citing internal divisions over H-1B visas as evidence; ex-CNN host Don Lemon calls Trump supporters "dumb f---ing idiots".
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64% Bias Score
NYC Subway Murder: Homeless Woman Set Ablaze, Suspect Faces Life Sentence
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, allegedly set Debrina Kawam, 57, on fire while she slept on a Brooklyn subway car, killing her; Zapeta, who illegally re-entered the U.S. after deportation from Guatemala, faces murder and arson charges.
NYC Subway Murder: Homeless Woman Set Ablaze, Suspect Faces Life Sentence
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, allegedly set Debrina Kawam, 57, on fire while she slept on a Brooklyn subway car, killing her; Zapeta, who illegally re-entered the U.S. after deportation from Guatemala, faces murder and arson charges.
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52% Bias Score
Military Court Blocks Austin's Attempt to Overturn 9/11 Plea Deals
A U.S. military court on Monday upheld a lower court ruling, preventing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin from invalidating plea agreements for three men accused of planning the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; the court found Austin lacked the authority to overturn the deals, which allow the def...
Military Court Blocks Austin's Attempt to Overturn 9/11 Plea Deals
A U.S. military court on Monday upheld a lower court ruling, preventing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin from invalidating plea agreements for three men accused of planning the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; the court found Austin lacked the authority to overturn the deals, which allow the def...
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28% Bias Score
Argentine Journalist Jorge Lanata Dies at 64
Argentine journalist Jorge Lanata, known for his investigative reporting and provocative style, died on Monday at age 64 in Buenos Aires after a battle with pneumonia. His career included founding multiple media outlets and exposing government corruption.
Argentine Journalist Jorge Lanata Dies at 64
Argentine journalist Jorge Lanata, known for his investigative reporting and provocative style, died on Monday at age 64 in Buenos Aires after a battle with pneumonia. His career included founding multiple media outlets and exposing government corruption.
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20% Bias Score