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Anna Kaplan is a breaking news reporter for The Daily Beast. Send her tips: anna.kaplan@thedailybeast.com or tips@thedailybeast.com

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Earth’s Oldest Asteroid Impact Discovered in Australia

2.2 MILLION YEARS AGO

The area is 200 million years older than the previous record-holder, the Vredefort Dome in South Africa.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 22, 2020

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Appears to Quote Biggie on Senate Floor

THAT IS WHY

“And if you don't know, now you know,” he said after responding to a member of Trump’s legal team.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 22, 2020

Coronavirus Death Toll in China Rises to Nine

GETTING WORSE?

The number of cases also grew to 440, according to Chinese health authorities.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 21, 2020

Second Largest Doctors’ Group Calls for Health Care for All

‘A MUCH BETTER PLACE’

The American College of Physicians, which represents 141,000 doctors, endorsed two policy ideas.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 21, 2020

Sanders Apologizes to Biden Over ‘Corruption Problem’ Op-Ed

SORRY

“It is absolutely not my view that Joe is corrupt in any way. And I’m sorry that that op-ed appeared,” Sanders said.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 21, 2020

Amtrak to Reduce $25K Ticket Price for 2 Wheelchair Users

PRESSURE

Amtrak officials said Monday the two riders would be able to pay the regular $16 price after widespread complaints.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 20, 2020

McConnell Lays Out Ground Rules for Trump Impeachment Trial

BLUEPRINT

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the resolution a “national disgrace” and vowed to offer amendments.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 20, 2020

Biden and Sanders Spar Over Claim of ‘Doctored’ Video

TENSE

The spat comes as Sanders has intensified its criticisms of the former vice president’s record on Social Security.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 18, 2020

Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger Defends Biden Against Lara Trump

‘GROW UP’

“A speech disorder is a lot easier to treat than a character defect,” he wrote in an op-ed.

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 18, 2020

Aaron Carter Accused of Stealing Berlin Artist’s Lion Art

HEATED

He insisted the art is part of the public domain, before adding, “Guess I’ll see you in small claims court FUKERY.”

Anna Kaplan | Published Jan 18, 2020

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