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What Amy Klobuchar is really saying when she talks about having 'receipts'
The senator from Minnesota often references "the receipts," an online slang phrase, on the presidential campaign trail. Linguists say it emphasizes accountability and works across audiences.
Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response
"We're doing really well, and Mike is going to be in charge," Trump said, noting the vice president’s experience as governor of Indiana made him adept at working with state and local health authorities
With an election on the horizon, older adults get help spotting fake news
Middle and high schools have been adding courses about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online, but there are fewer resources tackling the problem.
Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken
Everyone ganged up on Bernie Sanders during the latest Democratic presidential debate. But Mike Bloomberg didn't get away unscathed. Elizabeth Warren struggled to differentiate herself from Sanders. And moderate Democrats still can't seem to agree on a strategy to slow the front-runner's momentum.