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international digital editor. Priors: . Alum of + J school

Washington, DC
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Joined January 2009
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    Oct 25

    Today, Facebook announced Breitbart as one of its news partners... Re-upping my story about the website, and the very real consequences that fake news can have on people's lives h/t

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    Chilean president announces major reshuffle amid protests

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  3. Oct 25

    Go Nizzattts!

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    Oct 25

    This would be an enormous demonstration in any city. In Chile, this is a pretty big chunk of the entire country's population.

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    🔴 AHORA: Cerca de 1 millón de personas se manifiestan en el centro de Santiago en
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  5. Oct 25

    Less is more. To help confused users, NPR will consolidate its two apps into one via

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    Oct 18

    We’re hiring an intern for the winter/spring term. If you like our podcast and want to make intimate stories about cultures and language, apply!

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  7. Oct 25

    This has got to be the butt dial of the decade

    Rudy Giuliani butt-dials NBC reporter, heard discussing need for cash and trashing Bidens
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  8. Oct 25

    London’s Natural History Museum said Friday that a tiny beetle is being named “Nelloptodes gretae” in honor of Swedish activist Greta Thunberg

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    Oct 24

    seriously get your free subscription here:

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    Oct 24

    She’s baaaaaaaack! Butina to be released from jail tomorrow, transported to another US city and will then fly to Moscow. Expect a lavish welcome.

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    Oct 24

    Chinese government blacks out CNN coverage of 39 Chinese nationals found dead in truck trailer in Essex, England.

    . reports China is blacking out coverage of the 39 bodies, who police say were Chinese nationals, found in the back of a truck in England
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  12. Oct 24

    The European Union, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration will co-host the International solidarity conference on the Venezuelan refugee and migrant crisis on Oct. 28-29 in Brussels:

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    Oct 24

    Syrian regime inflicts 72 forms of torture on prisoners, report finds | World news | The Guardian

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    Oct 24

    Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong and sang the British national anthem. They urged Hong Kong's former colonial ruler to ensure the city's autonomy.

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    Oct 23

    Heading into day 8. Road closures in Beirut this morning. 😱

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    Oct 24

    Congratulations to Ilham Tohti for the 2019 Sakharov Prize. It's a shame China's imprisonment of him will mean he can't accept the award in-person. Hopefully this will raise more awareness about the CCP's draconian policies in Xinjiang and in other non-Han regions of China.

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    Oct 24

    Spain is preparing for a historic day. After more than four decades, the body of Francisco Franco will be removed this morning from the Valley of the Fallen and transferred to a cemetery in Madrid

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    Oct 23

    Amazon offers a steady stream of clothing from dozens of Bangladeshi factories that most leading retailers -- -- have said are too dangerous to allow into their supply chains. via

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  19. Oct 23

    With all the upheaval around the world, what an interesting time for a theater group in Venezuela to stage this production of "Les Misérables," as reported.

    In Venezuela, Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables' Resonates With Caracas Residents
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  20. Oct 23

    Unconsider this thing

    We are considering changing to use 's when making a name that ends in S possessive: Mavis Staples's album, Martha Reeves's concert. We want your input! You can share your thoughts on our website, if you want more room than a tweet: (4/4)
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