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News Articles: Series: Main Character of the Day

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks sits on the bench after losing Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Miami Heat in overtime.

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  • Sports

Why an NBA star's response to a reporter's question about losing hit a nerve

The Bucks star was prompted on whether he considered his past season a "failure" after an unexpected playoffs loss. His perspective has been praised around the league and beyond.

May 01, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
South Carolina Republican Sen. Sandy Senn speaks against a near-total abortion ban on Wednesday.

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  • Politics

This Republican S.C. lawmaker helped block a 'crazily oppressive' abortion bill

State Sen. Sandy Senn believes that legislators cannot tell a woman what is best for her own life.

April 29, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
President Joe Biden reacts as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sings the song "American Pie" in the State Dining Room of the White House on Wednesday.

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  • Politics

Nuclear deterrence by day, noraebang by night. This head of state does both

But at home, conservative South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol continues to face backlash over women's rights and ties with Japan.

April 27, 2023
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By:
  • Mary Yang
One of thousands of creatures known as "by-the-wind sailors" that have been washing ashore on Southern California beaches in April.

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  • Animals

Thousands of little blue creatures are washing up on California beaches

The tiny disc-like critters are known as Velella velella, a name so nice you gotta say it twice.

April 26, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
<em>Gender Queer</em> was one of the most banned and restricted titles in American libraries in 2022.

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  • Arts & Life

Book bans are getting everyone's attention — including Biden's. Here's why

Everyone from the president of the United States to community organizers are paying attention to this obstinate trend.

April 25, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Berna Anat, author, podcaster, and financial hype woman.

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  • Your Money

Meet the 'financial hype woman' who wants you to talk about money

Her description of the world of money is "hella male, hella pale and hella stale."

April 25, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
Judy Blume, author of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," poses for a portrait at Books and Books, her non-profit bookstore in Key West, Florida.

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  • Arts & Life

Judy Blume has never been afraid to speak her mind

The iconic children's author has been tackling criticism and censorship long before the current trend sweeping American libraries.

April 21, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) speaks to reporters on the way to the weekly Senate Policy Luncheons at the U.S. Capitol Building on April 18, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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  • Politics

After a whirlwind year, John Fetterman is back in the Senate

The senator was met with a standing ovation upon his return to the Democratic caucus.

April 20, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Damar Hamlin attends an event with lawmakers to introduce the Access to AEDs Act on March 29, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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  • Sports

Damar Hamlin wants to raise awareness for this rare cardiac condition

Commotio cordis is the leading cause of death in youth athletes across all sports. He wants to change that.

April 19, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
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  • Politics

This GOP member is urging for action on gun control and abortion rights

Rep. Nancy Mace isn't convinced about some of the stances her party is taking. And she's already facing blowback for it.

April 19, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line and takes sixth place in the professional Men's Division during the 127th Boston Marathon.

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  • Sports

The world's fastest marathoner wanted Boston under his belt. The day had other plans

Turns out, Mondays can suck for everyone.

April 18, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
New York Mayor Eric Adams, left, introduces Kathleen Corradi, center, as the first-ever citywide director of rodent mitigation, also known as the "rat czar."

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  • Strange News

NYC is waging a war against rats. Meet the woman leading the charge

The rats don't run this city! Allegedly.

April 14, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
DeMar DeRozan embraces his daughter Diar before the game against the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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  • Sports

This 9-year-old girl helped lead the Bulls to a screaming comeback win. Literally

Diar DeRozan is the daughter of Chicago Bulls player DeMar DeRozan, and while she isn't officially on the team, she had an outsized impact on the stunning victory.

April 14, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg speaks at a press conference on Tuesday at Metro Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • National

An 'absurd' law will put the Louisville shooter's gun back on sale, mayor says

A Kentucky law would force authorities to send the assault rifle used in the attack to auction, over the objections of the Louisville mayor who is pushing for change.

April 12, 2023
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By:
  • Manuela López Restrepo
Rutgers students and faculty participate in a strike at the university's main campus on Monday.

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  • National

Gen Z is the most pro union generation alive. Will they organize to reflect that?

A recent poll shows that public support for labor organizing is the highest it's been in decades. But union membership is at an all-time low. Will Gen Z bridge that gap?

April 11, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
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