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National Recap: An invasive species of giant lizard threatens Georgia's wildlife

National Recap: An invasive species of giant lizard threatens Georgia’s wildlife

By John Turner December 11, 2020
The Argentine black and white tegu, an invasive species of giant lizard, is invading the Southeast, particularly Georgia.
National Recap: Biden and Harris announce all-female communications staff

National Recap: Biden and Harris announce all-female communications staff

By John Turner, Opinion Editor December 1, 2020
Harris said that by appointing these women, the administration is trying to build a team that reflects the people of the United States.
National Recap: Kenosha shooter released on $2 million bail

National Recap: Kenosha shooter released on $2 million bail

By John Turner, Opinion Editor November 24, 2020
Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager charged with fatally shooting two protesters during the Jacob Blake protests in August, was released on bail Nov. 20.
National Recap: Stacey Abrams makes significant gains for Democratic Party

National Recap: Stacey Abrams makes significant gains for Democratic Party

By John Turner, Opinion Editor November 10, 2020
Stacey Abrams, a one-time candidate for Georgia governor, has been credited with helping to garner more Democratic support in Georgia.
National Recap: Texas Supreme Court denies petition to throw out 127,00 votes

National Recap: Texas Supreme Court denies petition to throw out 127,00 votes

By John Turner November 3, 2020
The Texas Supreme Court denied a petition by a group of Republicans seeking to invalidate approximately 127,000 drive-thru votes.
National Recap: Pope Francis appoints America’s first Black cardinal

National Recap: Pope Francis appoints America’s first Black cardinal

By John Turner October 27, 2020
Pope Francis appointed Wilton Gregory to the position of cardinal, making him the first Black American to receive this position.
National Recap: 13 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor

National Recap: 13 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor

By John Turner, Opinion Editor October 13, 2020
The individuals involved are suspected of attempting to identify addresses of those in law enforcement so they could target them.
National Recap: California fires burn more than 4 million acres

National Recap: California fires burn more than 4 million acres

By John Turner, Opinion Editor October 5, 2020
Wildfires across California have burned over 4 million acres of land so far this year, a record-breaking statistic.
National Recap: No indictment against officers who killed Breonna Taylor

National Recap: No indictment against officers who killed Breonna Taylor

By John Turner, Opinion Editor September 28, 2020
Let's think about that. Her walls that are in her apartment got more justice than Breonna Taylor losing her life.
National Recap: TikTok is facing a potential U.S. ban

National Recap: TikTok is facing a potential U.S. ban

By John Turner September 22, 2020
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s move to ban TikTok from U.S. app stores has been temporarily postponed.
National Recap: Florida law limits felon voting eligibility

National Recap: Florida law limits felon voting eligibility

By John Turner, Opinion Editor September 14, 2020
In light of a recent federal appeals court decision, Florida is requiring ex-felons to pay all fines, restitution and legal fees.
National Recap: Protestors call for reform following Daniel Prude's death

National Recap: Protestors call for reform following Daniel Prude’s death

By John Turner, Opinion Editor September 7, 2020
Protests continued for the fifth night in Rochester, New York, with protestors calling for police reform in light of the death of Daniel Prude.
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