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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘A HEIST’: how 4 men created the Federalist Society and 'changed the course of American history

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In 1982, a law conference at Yale launched the conservative powerhouse the Federalist Society, and with it, a decades-long campaign to remake America's courts. Journalist Alex Wagner talks about her new book, "The Steal," which traces the movement to the four men who helped build it. According to Wagner, the group "changed the course of American history,” and might offer Democrats "a blueprint for action."

What has been the long-term goal of the Federalist Society since its inception?
Since its launch in 1982, the Federalist Society has engaged in a decades-long campaign to remake America's courts.
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According to journalist Alex Wagner, what was the impact of the movement to build the Federalist Society?
Alex Wagner states that the movement "changed the course of American history" and might offer Democrats "a blueprint for action."
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Who is the author of the book "The Steal" which discusses the origins of the Federalist Society?
The book "The Steal" was written by journalist Alex Wagner.
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When and where was the law conference that led to the creation of the Federalist Society?
The Federalist Society was launched in 1982 during a law conference held at Yale.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Midterm Motivations | Will A.I. Kill Us All?

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Jacob Soboroff hits up City Hall’s Greenmarket in New York City to get voters’ predictions on what’s driving them to the polls, whether AI will kill us all, and if the Yankees will win the World Series. Spoiler alert: Jacob, a Dodger fan, doesn’t think so.

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NYTIMES (Carolyn Y. Johnson, Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Tony Romm) - White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants

Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - How do we teach children to use AI responsibly?

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“Children don’t need perfect parents. They need human ones.” Like it or not, our children are growing up in the AI age - but how do we teach them how to use it responsibly? Check out this week’s new episode of Chasing Life on the CNN App to find out.

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Trump proposes 'AI Force' with AI czar

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President Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to create an “AI Force” and name an AI czar as the government faces growing calls to impose guardrails on the technology's rapid development. It's unclear what the "AI Force" will entail.

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Joe Sexton tests doubt in HBO documentary on Dana Chandler

HBO’s “A Killer Story” revisits Dana Chandler’s overturned murder conviction, while Joe Sexton examines how certainty can outlast a damaged prosecution. Dana Chandler’s original conviction gave way to a new trial and a 7-5 hung jury, leaving the killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness unresolved. Sisco, Chandler’s ex-husband, and Harkness, his girlfriend, were killed […] The post Joe Sexton tests doubt in HBO documentary on Dana Chandler appeared first on American Almanac .

HBO’s “A Killer Story” revisits Dana Chandler’s overturned murder conviction, while Joe Sexton examines how certainty can outlast a damaged prosecution. Dana Chandler’s original conviction gave way to a new trial and a 7-5 hung jury, leaving the killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness unresolved. Sisco, Chandler’s ex-husband, and Harkness, his girlfriend, were killed in Topeka, Kansas, in 2002. Chandler was later found guilty in connection with their deaths. “A Killer Story,” directed by Matthew Galkin, follows investigative journalist Joe Sexton as he examines the case, its disputed evidence and the people consumed by it. The larger issue reaches beyond one defendant. When a prosecution breaks down under court review,…Open

In what city and year did the murders of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness occur?
The killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness took place in Topeka, Kansas, in 2002.
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What were some of the logistical questions raised by Joe Sexton in his hypothetical exercise regarding Dana Chandler's alleged guilt?
Sexton posed several questions to test the prosecution's theory, including how Chandler would acquire a weapon like an Uzi and Israeli-made bullets, how she would know the victims' location if they were at a casino instead of home, why she would leave a credit card record for two five-gallon gas tanks if she were planning a crime carefully, and how she could fire a dozen bullets with such accuracy despite not being an experienced gun owner.
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Who are the key individuals involved in the HBO documentary "A Killer Story" regarding the Dana Chandler case?
The documentary, directed by Matthew Galkin, follows investigative journalist Joe Sexton as he examines the case. It also involves citizen investigators Eileen and Keen Umbehr, who spent years developing their own theories regarding the crime.
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What specific pieces of physical evidence were missing or inconclusive in the case against Dana Chandler?
Investigators never recovered the murder weapon, and they found no fingerprints on the shell casings. Additionally, there was no forensic match to place Chandler inside the victims' home.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Ancient teeth suggest betel-nut use in Indonesia 25,000 years ago

Ancient teeth from Indonesia may show betel-nut use 25,000 years ago, pushing a widespread mind-affecting habit deep into humanity’s hunter-gatherer past. Researchers found deep, unusual grooves and chemical traces in ancient teeth from Sulawesi, an island in modern-day Indonesia. They say the evidence fits decades of sucking betel nuts. The remains date as far back […] The post Ancient teeth suggest betel-nut use in Indonesia 25,000 years ago appeared first on American Almanac .

Ancient teeth from Indonesia may show betel-nut use 25,000 years ago, pushing a widespread mind-affecting habit deep into humanity’s hunter-gatherer past. Researchers found deep, unusual grooves and chemical traces in ancient teeth from Sulawesi, an island in modern-day Indonesia. They say the evidence fits decades of sucking betel nuts. The remains date as far back as 25,000 years. If the researchers are right, the discovery captures an early form of a habit now practiced by about 600 million people. A second set of teeth, found about 20 miles east, carried similar marks. Those teeth may be up to 8,000 years old. The research, led by Griffith University archaeology professor Adam Brumm, was published in Science Advances. The team…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Elizabeth Holmes remains imprisoned before ‘You Can See Everything’ release

Newsweek reports Elizabeth Holmes remains in federal prison as her new documentary nears theaters, setting her claims of authenticity beside the fraud that sent her there. Holmes is serving her sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, Newsweek reported. Bureau of Prisons records cited by the publication list her projected release date as […] The post Elizabeth Holmes remains imprisoned before ‘You Can See Everything’ release appeared first on American Almanac .

Newsweek reports Elizabeth Holmes remains in federal prison as her new documentary nears theaters, setting her claims of authenticity beside the fraud that sent her there. Holmes is serving her sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, Newsweek reported . Bureau of Prisons records cited by the publication list her projected release date as February 22, 2030. “You Can See Everything” is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026. The nearly three-hour documentary follows Holmes as she prepares for prison and presents her version of herself after the Theranos fraud conviction. Holmes invited a film crew to document her “every move” beginning 34 days before she entered prison. She officially reported…Open

What was the original sentence handed down to Elizabeth Holmes?
Elizabeth Holmes received an original sentence of 11 years and three months, though federal court guidelines and good-behavior credits have since reduced her term.
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What were the crimes and financial consequences associated with Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos?
Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud for making false claims about Theranos and its technology to attract investors. As a result of the fraud, investors lost hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Who are the directors of the documentary "You Can See Everything"?
The directors of the project are Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.
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When is the documentary "You Can See Everything" scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release?
The documentary is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
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