All posts by Alec Siegel
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Alec Siegel | August 10, 2016
Is a U.N. Aid Employee an Agent of Hamas?
Israel indicted a man who it says is a conspirator of the terrorist group.
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Alec Siegel | August 9, 2016
Three Things You Need to Know About Trump’s Economic Policy Speech
Clinton will present her version on Thursday
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Alec Siegel | August 8, 2016
Will the Japanese Emperor Eventually Step Down Over Health Concerns?
Akihito is the 125th emperor of the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Alec Siegel | August 5, 2016
The Trump Effect: 5 Republicans Who Will Be Voting for Clinton
A torrent of Republicans have signaled they'll vote for Clinton.
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Alec Siegel | August 4, 2016
U.S. Pays Iran $400 Million: Ransom or Routine?
Those opposed to the Iran nuclear deal are calling it a ransom payment.
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Alec Siegel | August 4, 2016
North Korea Continues to Test Missiles; Emergency U.N. Meeting Called
The latest launches come at a testy time between North Korea and the rest of the world.
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Alec Siegel | August 2, 2016
With a Fresh Round of Airstrikes, U.S. Joins Fight Against ISIS in Libya
The effort will last weeks, not months, officials said.
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Alec Siegel | August 2, 2016
Zika Cases in Miami Rise to 14; Governor Calls on CDC to Help
All of the transmissions happened in a one square mile radius.
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Alec Siegel | August 1, 2016
China Doubles Down on South China Sea Claim on Eve of Diplomatic Talks
The talks will aim to find a diplomatic solution to an increasingly volatile situation.
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Alec Siegel | July 28, 2016
Did North Korea Just Declare War on the U.S.?
A top diplomat hinted at that in an interview with the AP.
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Alec Siegel | July 27, 2016
Since Legalizing Marijuana, More Colorado Children Are Ingesting Edibles
New study finds a slight uptick since 2014, when Colorado legalized weed.
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Alec Siegel | July 26, 2016
Week of Terror: Latest Attacker in Germany a “Soldier” of ISIS
Sunday saw the country's fourth attack in a week.
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Alec Siegel | July 25, 2016
DNC Emails: Wasserman Schultz Resigns, FBI to Investigate the Leak
Among the thousands of released emails were some shocking exchanges.
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Alec Siegel | July 21, 2016
What’s up at the RNC?: Law Street’s Day 3 Coverage
Check in with our Law Street staff in Cleveland.
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Alec Siegel | July 20, 2016
What’s up at the RNC?: Law Street’s Day 2 Coverage
It's a crazy week in Cleveland.
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Alec Siegel | July 15, 2016
At Virginia Rally, Tim Kaine Rips Trump, Praises “Ready” Clinton
Could he be Clinton's VP choice?
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Alec Siegel | July 13, 2016
U.S. Troops Sent to South Sudan to Aid Fleeing Americans
Hundreds died last week and thousands more have fled their homes.
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Alec Siegel | July 12, 2016
Bernie Sanders Officially Endorses Hillary Clinton
And many of his supporters are less than thrilled.
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Alec Siegel | July 12, 2016
International Court Rules Against China’s South China Sea Claims
It's an important symbolic step, but China shows no signs of backing down.
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Alec Siegel | July 11, 2016
New Day In the UK: Theresa May Is the First Female PM In 26 Years
The 59 year-old is to officially replace David Cameron on Thursday morning.
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Alec Siegel | July 8, 2016
Nightmare in Dallas: What You Need to Know
Five police officers were gunned down, and seven others wounded.
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Alec Siegel | July 7, 2016
NATO Summit to Address Russian Aggression, Cyber Threats, and ISIS
The two day conference starts Friday in Warsaw.
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Alec Siegel | July 6, 2016
Report Blasts Tony Blair, UK Government’s Handling of Iraq War
Could Blair's actions warrant criminal charges?
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Alec Siegel | July 6, 2016
GMO Battle: Nobel Laureates vs. Greenpeace International
Over a hundred Nobel winners sent a letter to the anti-GMO NGO, advocating on modified organisms' behalf.
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Alec Siegel | July 5, 2016
Italian Homeless Man Arrested for Murder of Beau Solomon
The University of Wisconsin-Madison student disappeared just hours after landing in Rome.
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Alec Siegel | July 1, 2016
Japan Keeps a Watchful Eye on Its Nearly 15,000 Muslims
The Japanese Supreme Court recently dismissed a challenge to the widespread surveillance program.
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Alec Siegel | June 30, 2016
Jordan Officials Sold U.S. Supplied Weapons on Black Market
The weapons were meant to arm Syrian rebel groups.
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Alec Siegel | June 30, 2016
U.S. Customs Form Could Soon Include Section for Social Media Information
Divulging social media accounts would be voluntary.
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Alec Siegel | June 28, 2016
Dueling Benghazi Reports Released by House Democrats and Republicans
Both agree on one item: the Benghazi compound had weak security.
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Alec Siegel | June 28, 2016
At Campaign Rally, Warren and Clinton Prove a Strong Duo, Blast Trump
Could Warren round out the Democratic ticket in November?