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February 25, 2020 3:43 PM

'Momma on a mission' backs Walz's call for farm safety money

Gov. Tim Walz has proposed more funding to reduce farm accidents by reimbursing farmers who retrofit their tractors and grain bins with safety equipment. He was joined at a news conference by Michele Gran, the mother of Landon Gran, who was 18 when he died in a grain bin accident last August.

by The Associated Press

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February 25, 2020 12:44 PM

Advocacy group asks two-year college students to fill out Census forms

The outreach campaign comes as a recent Pew Research Center survey showed people under 30 are least likely to say they plan to participate in the Census.

by Jon Collins

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February 25, 2020 6:55 AM

Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from cases involving him

The president's remarks came in apparent reference to a dissent by Justice Sotomayor who wrote that the government had claimed "one emergency after another" to seek an "unprecedented number of" stays.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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February 25, 2020 5:21 AM

Egypt state TV: Ex-President Mubarak has died at 91

Hosni Mubarak, who was in power for almost three decades, was forced to resign on Feb. 11, 2011, after 18 days of protests around the country.

by The Associated Press

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February 25, 2020 4:24 AM

5 things to watch for in Tuesday's South Carolina Democratic debate

A lot is on the line in the 2020 primary debate. It might be the last chance for moderates to slow Bernie Sanders' momentum. And who comes out better — Joe Biden or Michael Bloomberg? Here's a guide.

by Domenico Montanaro

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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

Seeing isn’t always believing: How to spot fake, edited images online

For the most part, high-quality image manipulation will be impossible to detect, especially when using the naked eye. However, there are some best practices to follow when you’re suspecting an image might not be legitimate.

by Cody Nelson

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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

How to tell if a political poll is credible

Polls have long been a standard-issue tool of election year prognostication. But can you trust them? Here are some tips on becoming a savvy poll-reader.

by Craig Helmstetter and Sara Porter

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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

How to vet a news source

With more news outlets than ever online, it’s crucial to evaluate the source of information before taking it into consideration. Here are five questions to test a news site’s credibility.

by Cody Nelson

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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

How to speak disinformation: A glossary of terms

If you want to navigate disinformation, you’ll have to learn the language. Here’s a guide to some of the jargon you’ll likely hear when people talk about disinformation campaigns.

by Catharine Richert

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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

How to spot a 'deepfake' video

“Deepfakes” are a high-tech way to fool voters, and experts are warning social media users to be on the watch. Here are some tips for spotting this latest tool of disinformation.

by Catharine Richert

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