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Local newspapers'' coverage of hurricane Katrina awarded with Pulitzer
1. Wide shot Columbia University, Journalism School building
2. Wide shot press conference where Pulitzers announced
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Sig Gissler, Administrator of Pulitzer Prize Awards:
"A couple of themes that seemed to emerge,...
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Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Point in Pandemic
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% despite the weakest monthly gain in nearly a year. Employers added only 210,000 jobs in November.
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Evergrande Says No Special Dividend
Jul.26 -- China Evergrande Group has decided against issuing a special dividend in another big blow to investors. Bloomberg’s John Liu reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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ACT To Allow Students To Retake Individual Sections
The ACT will allow students to retake individual sections of the exam beginning in September 2020.
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United Auto Workers Union Goes On Strike Against General Motors
After the 2015 General Motors collective bargaining agreement expired Saturday night, UAW chose not to extend the agreement and go on strike.
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Pentagon Releases First Images Of Raid That Killed ISIS Leader
The Pentagon has released newly declassified images and video of the raid targeting ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
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Mark Sanford Will Challenge President Trump In Republican Primary
Sanford said he was entering the presidential race "to further and foster a national debate on our nation's debt, deficits and spending."
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Defense Department Identifies Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
The Department of Defense has announced the death of Sgt. 1st Class Elis A. Barreto Ortiz.
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Alibaba Revenue Climbs 61% as Spending Spurs Growth
Aug.23 -- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. reported first-quarter results that saw sales rise 61 percent while revenue grew to $11.8 billion. Bloomberg's Shelly Banjo reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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Trump Asked Ukraine to Work With Barr, Giuliani on Biden Probe
Sep.25 -- President Donald Trump asked the president of Ukraine to work with his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and the U.S. attorney general, William Barr, to “look into” his political rival, Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript...
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Shepard Smith Announces Abrupt Departure From Fox News
Smith was reportedly still in the midst of a multi-year contract initially signed in March 2018.
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BofA Takes $2.9 Billion Tax Code Charge in 4Q
Jan.17 -- Bloomberg's Yalman Onaran discusses fourth-quarter results from Bank of America. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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ECB Anticipates Ending Asset Purchases in December
Oct.25 -- The European Central Bank held interest rates steady and anticipates an end to asset purchases in December. Bloomberg's Alix Steel, David Westin, and Richard Jones report on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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EU's Moscovici Says Italy Must Correct 'Very Serious' Rule Deviation
Nov.21 -- Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, discusses the EU's stance on the Italian budget as it takes the first steps to imposing fines for spending that violates the Blocs' fiscal rules and...
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NASA Considers Venus Mission After Scientists Find Potential Life Sign
Venus exploration draws new interest after scientists find gases in its clouds that may signal life forms on planet.
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NYSE May Revert to Original Plan to Delist China Telecos
Jan.05 -- The New York Stock Exchange is considering proceeding in delisting three major Chinese telecommunications firms after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin criticized its decision to grant the companies a reprieve, said three...
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U.S.-China 'Phase 1' Trade Deal Back on Track After New Negotiations
U.S. trade representative's office says the two sides "discussed the significant increases in purchases of U.S. products"
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How Is the Pandemic Affecting Combat Sports Businesses?
Nov.19 -- Audie Attar, founder and chief executive officer of Paradigm Sports Management, which has negotiated deals worth more than $525 million with a client roster that includes mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and boxing...
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Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Cancer At 43
Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.
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Colleges Shift Online After Uptick of Coronavirus Cases
Both colleges and students may take a financial hit due to a shift online, experts say.
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School Nurses Battle Shortages, Extra Pandemic Duties
School nurses, already in short supply, now have to assess student symptoms, help reopen classrooms, comfort kids stressed by pandemic.
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Sports World Drives Racial Justice Discussion As Players Strike
Former NBA Star Chris Webber tells striking players "you are starting something for the next generation."
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MLB, Union Agree To Test For Opioids; Pot No Longer Banned
The changes are reportedly expected to go into effect at the beginning of 2020 spring training.
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Tom Brady Announces Retirement From The NFL
The future Hall of Famer announced his retirement on social media after a 22-year career and seven Super Bowl titles.