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Marianna Brady

Washington, D.C.
As seen in: BBC, U.S. News and World Report, Medill News Service, Yahoo, The Sacramento Bee, The World from PRX, Fresno Bee, Soul Central Magazine, Tucker Daily News
Director of AI Editorial, Yahoo News | Former @bbcnews editor, @MedillSchool lecturer
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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

BBC — The pandemic is the biggest global story in generations, but a year ago as borders were closing we did not know how it would unfold. We asked readers to share and talk about their first text messages about the virus. Last March, the US watched as the virus spread around the world.
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US election results: Five US voters who changed the race

US election results: Five US voters who changed the race

BBC — Donald Trump pulled in more Latino support than expected in some key states - decisively, perhaps, in Florida - while Joe Biden was able to convince many young progressives (the more liberal-leaning wing of the Democratic Party) to vote for him.
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US election results: Tables turned as Trump voters start to worry

US election results: Tables turned as Trump voters start to worry

BBC — Biden voters went to sleep feeling fearful and resigned. Trump supporters went to sleep feeling victorious. They flooded the group text with pictures from crowded watch parties and exchanged Instagram handles late into the night.
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic is relaxing US drinking laws

Coronavirus: How the pandemic is relaxing US drinking laws

BBC — After weeks of sheltering in place, many Americans are looking for ways to cut loose. With bars and restaurants closed to the public in most states, and summer weather approaching, that means that many are heading outdoors to relax and socialise. And for some, that means having a drink - sometimes in spite of the law.
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Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?

Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?

BBC — Cleanliness and hygiene has never seemed of greater concern than it is now. So should the people making sure hospitals are free of germs be getting more of a voice? On 26 March, Chicago stopped for a moment of gratitude amidst the growing coronavirus crisis.
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Will the US ever care about football?

Will the US ever care about football?

BBC News — Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, The Queen... Americans enjoy other British exports, so why not soccer?
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Explainer: What is net neutrality?

Explainer: What is net neutrality?

BBC News — An Obama-era law that protects "net neutrality" is repealed by a US regulator, so what does it mean?
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'It feels like the world is on our side'

'It feels like the world is on our side'

BBC News — Valentine's Day started off as a great day for Victoria Gonzalez. "Joaquin and I exchanged gifts in the morning and he walked me to class. I was so happy," she said. Later that day, Victoria, 17, would learn that her boyfriend, Joaquin Oliver, was one of 17 people shot and killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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NFL cheerleader 'fired for Instagram post'

NFL cheerleader 'fired for Instagram post'

BBC News — Dancing for the New Orleans Saintsations cheerleading squad was a lifelong dream for Bailey Davis. Those dreams were crushed after three years on the job when she says she was fired for a "distasteful" Instagram post. Now, the former cheerleader has filed a complaint against the National Football League (NFL).
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Bombshell claims from Fire & Fury

Bombshell claims from Fire & Fury

BBC News — Donald Trump called James Comey a rat before firing him, was confused by the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and trusts women more than men, according to a controversial, new book. Journalist Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House also claims the president prefers to call his billionaire friends late at night.
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US jackpot claimed amid anonymity battle

US jackpot claimed amid anonymity battle

BBC News — The mystery winner of a $560m (£400m) lottery jackpot in New Hampshire has claimed her prize, US media report. The woman filed a lawsuit against the state to remain anonymous, but lawyers were allowed to pick up a lump sum of $352m in Powerball winnings. Lawyer William Shaheen is fighting to protect "Jane Doe's" identity.
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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

BBC — The pandemic is the biggest global story in generations, but a year ago as borders were closing we did not know how it would unfold. We asked readers to share and talk about their first text messages about the virus.
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Covid third wave: Americans 'scared and angry' as pandemic worsens

Covid third wave: Americans 'scared and angry' as pandemic worsens

BBC — As the Delta variant causes a rethink about risk, Americans are battling to keep a feeling of normalcy.
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Biden's coronavirus challenge

Biden's coronavirus challenge

BBC — With over 400,000 coronavirus deaths so far in the United States, the Biden administration faces an enormous challenge. The president has promised $1.9 trillion in spending relief and 100 million vaccine shots in his first 100 days. BBC Reality Check examines President Biden's plans to tackle the coronavirus crisis in the US.
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