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Tori B. Powell is a former Cheat Sheet and Breaking News intern at The Daily Beast. She is a senior at American University pursuing a bachelor's degree in both journalism and the Spanish language. She has previously worked at The Center for Public Integrity and NBC Washington.

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Fiery Protests Erupt in Paris, London

WIDESPREAD UNREST

French security forces sprayed tear gas at anti-police brutality protesters, while 155 anti-lockdown protesters were arrested in London.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 28, 2020

Pope Francis Appoints First African-American Cardinal

PRAISE BE

Wilton Gregory is a renowned civil rights advocate who made headlines during the Black Lives Matter protests over summer.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 28, 2020

Oregon Mink Farm Reports COVID-19 Outbreak

OH NO

The farm was placed under quarantine on Nov. 23 so that no animals or animal products could leave the premises.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 28, 2020

Dad Asks for Son to Get Death Penalty for Wheelchair Murder

‘100% FOR IT’

“I don’t want this monster pampered,” his father said.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 28, 2020

H.K. Leader: I Have No Bank Account, Just ‘Piles of Cash’

MONEY TALKS

The government pays Carrie Lam’s salary in cash due to U.S. sanctions, the highest paid world leader revealed on television.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 28, 2020

Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows Revenge for Scientist’s Murder

‘DEFINITIVE PUNISHMENT’

Iran has blamed Israel for the brazen assassination Friday of the country’s high-profile nuclear scientist.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 28, 2020

Director Joss Whedon Backs Out of HBO Series ‘The Nevers’

FAREWELL

The director, writer, executive producer, and showrunner of the upcoming HBO series said the commitments to the show during a pandemic were too much to handle.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 26, 2020

Trump Retweets Rep. Matt Gaetz Urging Him to Pardon Himself

‘BLOODLUST RADICAL LEFT’

“President Trump should pardon Michael Flynn. He should pardon the Thanksgiving turkey,” the Republican representative said on Fox News.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 25, 2020

Penguin Random House Buys Rival Simon & Schuster for $2.2B

‘BOOK BEHEMOTH’

Competitor HarperCollins said that the deal is a strategic attempt at “buying market dominance as a book behemoth.”

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 25, 2020

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Contracts COVID-19

COUGHING COWBOY

A member of Gordon’s staff tested positive the previous day, but the governor had not attended public events for two weeks.

Tori B. Powell | Published Nov 25, 2020

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