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Shannon McDonagh
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Shannon McDonagh is a Newsweek content reporter based in London. Her focus is reporting breaking wire stories across international politics and social issues. She has covered culture, politics and the environment extensively for a number of digital publications. Shannon joined Newsweek in 2024 following roles at Euronews and The Independent's...
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Articles by Shannon McDonagh
Politics
Trump Expands Fast-Track Deportation Nationwide
The policy allows immigration officers to deport individuals without requiring a court hearing, effective immediately.
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News
US Mom Accused of Killing Kids Will Be Extradited From UK
Kimberlee Singler flew to London after DNA evidence matched her with the murder and attempted murders of her three young children.
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Politics
Poll: Americans Skeptical of Musk Leading Trump’s Efficiency Drive
Only 3 in 10 Americans approve of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk.
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U.S.
Ford Recalls 270K Broncos, Mavericks Over Battery Defect
Dealers will inspect and replace Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick truck batteries at no charge.
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Politics
Clergy Vows to Resist Trump’s Church Immigration Crackdown
“We have children who are shaking literally and crying,” said Reverend Manuel Rodriguez of Queens, New York.
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World
Germany’s AfD Demands Border Closures After Killings, Including 2 Year Old
A rejected Afghan asylum-seeker killed two people and left several others injured in a stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany.
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U.S.
Number of Unemployed Claimants Hits 1.9M, Most Since Nov 2021
Companies including Meta, Brown-Forman, and Starbucks have all announced significant workforce reductions in the past month.
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U.S.
Border Agent Killed in Traffic Stop Served During 9/11
U.S. Air Force veteran and 9/11 Pentagon security responder Chris Maland is the first Border Patrol agent killed in the line of duty since 2014.
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U.S.
Vegas Casino Workers Reach Deal to End Longest Strike in Decades
After 69 days, Las Vegas hotel workers at Virgin Hotels have agreed on a new contract.
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Politics
Trump’s Davos Speech: What Time Is It and How to Watch
The President’s first international address of his second term will take place virtually at the World Economic Forum.
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Science
Scientists Discover Cosmic ‘Chirps’ in Unexpected Space Region
Chinese researchers detected audible electromagnetic waves over 62,000 miles from Earth in a region where they weren’t expected.
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Politics
DOJ Orders Crackdown on Local Efforts to Block Immigration Enforcement
The DOJ instructed prosecutors to pursue criminal charges against officials obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
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U.S.
Border Patrol Agent Killed in Vermont Worked at Pentagon During 9/11 Attack
A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Canadian border was a military veteran.
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Politics
Exemption From Trump Refugee Order Sought for 15K Afghans Fleeing Taliban
Thousands of refugees attempting to escape the Taliban’s rule could be left unaided due to President Trump’s executive order enforcing a 90-day ban.
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News
Mittens the Cat Takes Accidental Round-Trip Flight
The 8-year-old Maine Coon unintentionally traveled back and forth between New Zealand and Australia after being overlooked in a plane’s cargo hold.
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News
Popular Fire Chief Killed While Helping Couple Whose Car Struck a Deer
A 54-year-old battalion chief with Coweta County Fire Rescue was fatally shot Sunday in Alabama while assisting a couple.
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U.S.
Only Woman on Oklahoma’s Death Row Granted Supreme Court Hearing
After over two decades of imprisonment for killing her husband, Brenda Andrew’s team now argue prosecutors used sexist tactics to influence the jury.
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World
Israel’s Top General Resigns Over October 7 Attack
Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi says he takes personal responsibility for security breaches associated with the attack.
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U.S.
Marco Rubio Prioritizes Quad on First Full Day as China Threat Looms
Rubio called China the “most potent, dangerous adversary” during his confirmation and is expected to work with India, Japan, and Australia to counter this.
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Politics
Donald Trump’s ‘Split the Atom’ Claim Vexes New Zealanders
New Zealanders, including Nelson Mayor Nick Smith, have strongly refuted Trump’s claim.
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U.S.
Only 20% of Americans Support Trump Pardoning Jan 6 Rioters: Poll
Data shows 8 in 10 Americans support deporting violent offenders. Mass deportations of noncriminal undocumented immigrants are opposed by a slight majority.
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