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Inspired by Russia, he bought influence on Facebook
On Tuesday, California holds its congressional primaries and in one largely rural district, there is a new kind of money entering politics: payments to Facebook.
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Talk of the town: Right after graduation, Philly artist lands New Yorker cover
Just weeks after graduating from UArts, Loveis Wise lands the cover of the New Yorker magazine.
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Comcast v. Disney: A fight for Twenty-First Century Fox
Comcast said Wednesday that it's in the "advanced stages" of making an offer.
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Trump can’t block critics from his Twitter account, judge says
The White House did not give any indication whether the administration will appeal the decision.
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EPA blocks some media from water contamination summit, then reverses course
The EPA reversed course Tuesday and allowed a reporter for The Associated Press to cover a meeting on water contaminants after she was earlier barred.
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As ’13 Reasons Why’ returns, schools try to help students who are thinking of suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers. And experts argue it's more than just an individual mental health issue. It's a public health issue.
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#MuteRKelly co-founder on the moment, her movement and its momentum
Founded last year by Kenyette Barnes and Oronike Odeleye, #MuteRKelly seeks to draw attention to the artist's controversial past and is pressuring companies to cut ties.
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A conspiracy video teaches kids a lesson about fake news
Widespread concerns about the inability of many people in France to tell a real news story from a fake one have led this French journalist to visit 81 schools since 2016.
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2 Philly singers in final rounds of ‘American Idol’
Two singers from Philadelphia region are entering the final rounds of 'American Idol'
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Facebook will stop opposing a user privacy initiative in California
Facebook announced that it will no longer channel funds into an effort that opposed giving social media users more control over their personal data.
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Playing video games when you can’t see the screen
A computer scientist is pushing large video game makers to design games that blind people can enjoy.
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Listen 6:32In historic move at labor-skeptic ‘Chicago Tribune’, newsroom pushes to form union
One of the nation's oldest and most prestigious regional newspapers, The Chicago Tribune, could soon have a unionized staff.
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Watch: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before House committee
Zuckerberg's second day of testimony begins at 10 a.m.
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WHYY wins 19 PAPME, Delaware Press Awards
The awards include best newscast, investigative reporting, ongoing coverage, series, and best reporter.
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