All posts by Alec Siegel
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Trump Strikes Deal with Carrier to Keep Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.
Part of his crusade to save manufacturing jobs.
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UN Hits North Korea with “Toughest” Sanctions Yet Over September Nuclear Test
The sanctions will sharply reduce Pyongyang's coal exports.
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High Schoolers Cheaply Reproduce the Martin Shkreli Price-Hike Drug
The Australian high schoolers' version would cost $2 for a dose.
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No Charges for Charlotte Officer Who Shot and Killed Keith Lamont Scott
He "acted lawfully," a district attorney concluded.
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Saudi Prince: It’s “High Time” Women Should be Allowed to Drive
While not in the government, the prince is one of the world's richest people.
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With Impeachment Looming, South Korean President is Willing to Resign
An impeachment vote is expected on Dec. 9.
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Massachusetts Might Have to Wait a Little Longer for Legal Marijuana
The Secretary of State gave it a "50-50" chance of passing on time.
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A Holiday Miracle: Belgium and the Netherlands Willingly Trade Land
The two countries settle a 55-year-old territorial hiccup.
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Israeli Company Develops World’s Most Precise Medical Marijuana Inhaler
The product is pending approval from the Health Ministry.
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Trump Could Dismiss Lawsuit by CIA Torture Victims
The suit was filed by torture victims against CIA contractors.
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Earthquake Strikes Japan, Reigniting Nuclear Energy Debate
Luckily nobody died in Tuesday's 6.9-magnitude strike.
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The Trump Cabinet: Who is Nikki Haley?
The new U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. for starters.
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Will Trump’s Attorney General Pick Enforce the Federal Ban on Marijuana?
Jeff Sessions has expressed disdain for marijuana legalization in the past.
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Police Chief on Detective Who Was Killed Sunday: “The Uniform Was the Target”
Three other officers were shot on Sunday.
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Puppy Pot and Cat Cannabis? Edibles for Pets Are Now on the Market
As more states legalize weed, people are looking for ways to ease their pets' pain.
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In Apostolic Letter, Pope Francis Allows Priests to Absolve Abortions
The move represents a break from church tradition.
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China to Trump: We Didn’t Invent Climate Change
But all of mankind might have.
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British High Court Grants Girl’s Wish to be Cryogenically Frozen
The case was the first of its kind.
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Trump Takes Credit for Stopping a Ford Plant from Moving to Mexico
Ford never planned on moving the plant to Mexico.
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The Millennial Vote in 2016 and Beyond
Welcome to the largest, and most diverse voting bloc.
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Schumer and McConnell Named as Senate Leaders
Both were selected unanimously.
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Officer Who Killed Philando Castile Charged with Manslaughter
He could face up to 15 years in prison.
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How Will Trump’s Win Affect France’s Upcoming Election?
The West is awash in populist movements.
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Denver Residents Could Soon Be Able to Use Pot in Some Public Spaces
The results aren't final yet, but it's looking good for public pot.
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Major Cities Erupt in Protest Over Donald Trump’s Win
Seventy-one people were arrested in Portland on Saturday.
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What is Hemp?: Marijuana’s Industrial Counterpart
All of your hemp questions, answered.
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Mayors Defend ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Amid Trump’s Threat to Pull Funding
Trump's "First 100 Days" plan includes blocking funding to "sanctuary cities."
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Taiwan Set to Become First Asian Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Three bills are moving through the legislature at the moment.
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The Electoral College: Why Does it Exist and Why is it So Polarizing?
Trump called it a "disaster" in 2012; it got him the win in 2016.
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With Trump as President, What’s Next for Japan and the U.S.?
Could Trump Upend Obama's "Pivot" to Asia?
