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Taylor Wofford
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Taylor is a general assignment reporter for Newsweek where he writes about U.S. politics, crime and courts, religion, marijuana law, Cuba, the Slovenian Marxist Slavoj Žižek and whatever else interests him. Before Newsweek, Taylor was a freelance writer. He lives in Brooklyn but is from Texas. Recently he slept in a barn while reporting a story...
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Articles by Taylor Wofford
U.S.
‘Irresponsible,’ ‘Overreaching,’ ‘Lawless,’ ‘Radical’: GOP Hopefuls React to Obama Emissions Plan
Republicans say the plan, designed to lower carbon emissions by 2030, will eliminate American jobs and cost taxpayers.
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U.S.
Beloved Canadian Hitchhiking Robot Destroyed in Philadelphia
A YouTube comedian of some sort may have been responsible.
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Trump Fires Aide Over Racist Facebook Posts
Sam Nunberg reportedly has been let go from the Trump campaign for the second time.
2 min read
U.S.
Clinton Calls for Unilateral End to Cuba Embargo
“We must decide between…embracing fresh thinking and returning to Cold War deadlock,” Clinton said.
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Indiana Clears Planned Parenthood in Fetal Tissue Investigation
Planned Parenthood facilities in the state did not violate any laws, the investigation found.
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Critics Link Texas Governor to Church of Scientology
The link was prompted by his veto of a bill to let hospitals detain mental health patients against their will.
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Jack Black, God from ‘Bruce Almighty’ Favor Iran Nukes Deal
Jack Black, who famously performed “boner push-ups” in “Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny,” is also a fan.
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Former Cop Indicted in Maiming of Toddler in Botched SWAT Raid
Nikki Autry faces civil rights charges after a SWAT raid that left an 18-month-old toddler severely injured.
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U.S.
Life Sentence Sought for Tainted Peanut CEO
Stewart Parnell may face life behind bars for knowingly allowing salmonella-laced peanut products on the market.
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U.S.
Obama: Huckabee’s ‘Oven’ Comments on Iran Deal ‘Ridiculous,’ ‘Sad’
Obama, Democrats and the Anti-Defamation League come out against Huckabee.
2 min read
U.S.
Bill to Ban Discrimination Against LGBT People Faces Hurdles
No Republican members of Congress have endorsed the measure.
4 min read
U.S.
Is Your Social Security Safe?
Trustees say the popular retirement program and Medicare have a mixed outlook.
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Trump Gives Out Lindsey Graham’s Cellphone Number in Televised Speech
Graham admonished Trump, who currently leads in the polls among Republicans, to “stop being a jackass.”
2 min read
U.S.
Washington Passes Open Container Law for Marijuana
The statute updates the state’s open container laws for vehicles to include marijuana and stipulates that marijuana, like alcohol, must be kept in the vehicle’s trunk, another part of the passenger cabin not normally occupied or in an unopened container.
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U.S.
In Economic Address, Hillary Clinton Threads the Needle
The candidate offered a preview of her economic policies and also took some shots at Republicans in the race.
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World
Top Cuban Official Rejects Nongovernment Wi-Fi Offerings
While the official did not mention any companies by name, Google reportedly has previously offered to expand Wi-Fi access countrywide at a low cost.
2 min read
World
Pope Francis Criticizes ‘Unfettered Pursuit of Money,’ Calls for ‘Communitarian’ Response
“Once capital becomes an idol and guides people’s decisions… it ruins society,” the leader of the Catholic church said.
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95 Percent of Elected Prosecutors Are White, Study Finds
95 percent of elected prosecutors are white—and 79 percent are white men—a study says.
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U.S.
Eric Holder Hints at Possible Plea Deal for Edward Snowden
The former attorney general said “the possibility exists” that the Justice Department could reach a plea deal.
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Obama: Cuba, U.S. Agreement to Reopen Foreign Embassies Is ‘Historic Step’
The two countries will restore full diplomatic relations by July 20.
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Freddie Gray Cause of Death Was Injury From Sudden Deceleration, Autopsy Finds
Gray’s death was ruled a homicide.
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