South Korea Protests Erupt as Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Nears Expiration
Thousands of South Koreans protested near impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence on January 5th, as a court-issued arrest warrant over his martial law declaration neared expiration; pro- and anti-Yoon factions clashed, blocking traffic, with the warrant's legality disputed by experts.
South Korea Protests Erupt as Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Nears Expiration
Thousands of South Koreans protested near impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence on January 5th, as a court-issued arrest warrant over his martial law declaration neared expiration; pro- and anti-Yoon factions clashed, blocking traffic, with the warrant's legality disputed by experts.
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36% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Signed, Hastening Fund Insolvency
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, boosting payments for nearly 3 million public employees by repealing provisions that reduced benefits for those receiving other pensions, though this will hasten Social Security's insolvency.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed, Hastening Fund Insolvency
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, boosting payments for nearly 3 million public employees by repealing provisions that reduced benefits for those receiving other pensions, though this will hasten Social Security's insolvency.
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40% Bias Score
14 Killed in New Orleans IS-Inspired Attack
In New Orleans, a lone-wolf attacker inspired by the Islamic State drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring about 30 on January 1st, 2024, prompting a security review and a presidential visit.
14 Killed in New Orleans IS-Inspired Attack
In New Orleans, a lone-wolf attacker inspired by the Islamic State drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring about 30 on January 1st, 2024, prompting a security review and a presidential visit.
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40% Bias Score
Conflicting Autopsy Reports in Death of Alabama Man Spark Outcry
A state autopsy ruled the death of Dennoriss Richardson, a Black man found hanged in Alabama, a suicide; however, a private autopsy could not definitively determine the cause of death, leading to public outcry and an ongoing FBI investigation.
Conflicting Autopsy Reports in Death of Alabama Man Spark Outcry
A state autopsy ruled the death of Dennoriss Richardson, a Black man found hanged in Alabama, a suicide; however, a private autopsy could not definitively determine the cause of death, leading to public outcry and an ongoing FBI investigation.
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52% Bias Score
New Orleans Car-Ramming Attack Leaves 14 Dead
A car-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day killed 14 people and injured 35 others; the assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was shot and killed by police after exiting his vehicle and firing on officers.
New Orleans Car-Ramming Attack Leaves 14 Dead
A car-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day killed 14 people and injured 35 others; the assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was shot and killed by police after exiting his vehicle and firing on officers.
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40% Bias Score
Fulton County Jail Agrees to Federal Oversight to Address Unconstitutional Conditions
The Justice Department announced a court-enforceable agreement with Fulton County, Georgia, to address unconstitutional jail conditions, including violence and unsanitary facilities, following a civil rights investigation prompted by a death in custody and numerous other violations.
Fulton County Jail Agrees to Federal Oversight to Address Unconstitutional Conditions
The Justice Department announced a court-enforceable agreement with Fulton County, Georgia, to address unconstitutional jail conditions, including violence and unsanitary facilities, following a civil rights investigation prompted by a death in custody and numerous other violations.
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48% Bias Score
Smooth 2024 Election Certification Contrasts Sharply With 2020
The 2024 presidential election certification proceeded smoothly, unlike the 2020 election, due to updated laws, the lack of significant challenges, and a decisive Trump victory, although concerns remain about future elections.
Smooth 2024 Election Certification Contrasts Sharply With 2020
The 2024 presidential election certification proceeded smoothly, unlike the 2020 election, due to updated laws, the lack of significant challenges, and a decisive Trump victory, although concerns remain about future elections.
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56% Bias Score
New Orleans Truck Attack Highlights Evolving Terrorism Threat
A U.S. Army veteran inspired by ISIS drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd on January 1st, 2024, killing 14 and injuring dozens; the attack has raised concerns about domestic terrorism and online radicalization.
New Orleans Truck Attack Highlights Evolving Terrorism Threat
A U.S. Army veteran inspired by ISIS drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd on January 1st, 2024, killing 14 and injuring dozens; the attack has raised concerns about domestic terrorism and online radicalization.
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36% Bias Score
US to Sell $8 Billion in Arms to Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
The U.S. State Department has informed Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including missiles and artillery, to bolster its defense during the ongoing conflict with Hamas; this follows at least $17.9 billion in aid since October 7, 2023, amidst criticism over Palestinian civilian casualti...
US to Sell $8 Billion in Arms to Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
The U.S. State Department has informed Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including missiles and artillery, to bolster its defense during the ongoing conflict with Hamas; this follows at least $17.9 billion in aid since October 7, 2023, amidst criticism over Palestinian civilian casualti...
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40% Bias Score
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
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40% Bias Score
New Orleans Bourbon Street Attack: 14 Dead, Security Failures Cited
A Texas man drove a truck into pedestrians on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing 14 people and injuring dozens; a 2019 security assessment warned of this vulnerability due to inoperable security bollards.
New Orleans Bourbon Street Attack: 14 Dead, Security Failures Cited
A Texas man drove a truck into pedestrians on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing 14 people and injuring dozens; a 2019 security assessment warned of this vulnerability due to inoperable security bollards.
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48% Bias Score
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Holds Despite Unmet Terms
A month-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding despite unmet terms, with Israel withdrawing from only two towns and continued strikes on Hezbollah, while Lebanon accuses Israel of 816 attacks since the ceasefire started; the future of the deal is uncertain.
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Holds Despite Unmet Terms
A month-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding despite unmet terms, with Israel withdrawing from only two towns and continued strikes on Hezbollah, while Lebanon accuses Israel of 816 attacks since the ceasefire started; the future of the deal is uncertain.
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24% Bias Score