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March 22, 2020 at 10:56 PM

Lupus patients can’t get crucial medication after President Trump pushes unproven coronavirus treatment

And more reporting from a busy weekend The Big Story Sun. Mar 22, 2020 This weekend marked a profound escalation of COVID-19 cases nationally, and ProPublica has deployed essentially our entire staff to bring you unparalleled coverage about the pandemi…
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March 21, 2020 at 11:54 AM

A medical worker describes terrifying lung failure from COVID-19

Even in his young patients The Big Story Sat. Mar 21, 2020 A Medical Worker Describes Terrifying Lung Failure From COVID-19 — Even in His Young Patients “It first struck me how different it was when I saw my first coronavirus patient go bad. I w…
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March 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Senator dumped up to $1.6 million of stock after reassuring public about coronavirus preparedness

Intelligence Chair Richard Burr’s selloff came around the time he was receiving daily briefings on the health threat. The Big Story Thu. Mar 19, 2020 Senator Dumped Up to $1.6 Million of Stock After Reassuring Public About Coronavirus Preparedn…
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March 18, 2020 at 1:12 PM

The Trump administration drove him back to China, where he invented a fast coronavirus test

A federal crackdown on professors is costing the U.S. intellectual firepower. The Big Story Wed. Mar 18, 2020 The Trump Administration Drove Him Back to China, Where He Invented a Fast Coronavirus Test A federal crackdown on professors’ undiscl…
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March 17, 2020 at 8:25 PM

Inside the pro-Trump Facebook group where first responders call coronavirus a hoax

Plus: Are your local hospitals ready for coronavirus? The Big Story Tue. Mar 17, 2020 Inside the Pro-Trump Facebook Group Where First Responders Call Coronavirus a Hoax In a private Facebook group, firefighters and paramedics shared memes and c…
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March 15, 2020 at 9:32 PM

The message you need to hear is "stay home"

No matter what some public officials say. The Big Story Sun. Mar 15, 2020 This weekend has seen a dramatic escalation in the nation’s response to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and dozens of ProPublica reporters and editors have spent the …
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March 14, 2020 at 12:46 PM

This coronavirus is unlike anything in our lifetime, and we have to stop comparing it to the flu

A longtime health reporter says the comparison is dangerously inaccurate. The Big Story Sat. Mar 14, 2020 This Coronavirus Is Unlike Anything in Our Lifetime, and We Have to Stop Comparing It to the Flu Longtime health reporter Charles Ornstein…
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March 13, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Support ProPublica’s healthcare coverage

Make a donation of any amount  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Donate to ProPublica Dear Reader,  When a matter such as the coronavirus is absorbing media attention, before ProPublica jumps into the fray we ask ourselves where we can make a difference. What s…
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March 12, 2020 at 7:47 PM

The FDA is forcing the CDC to waste time double testing some coronavirus cases

The FDA could change its rules to speed things up, but hasn’t. The Big Story Thu. Mar 12, 2020 The FDA Is Forcing the CDC to Waste Time Double Testing Some Coronavirus Cases The FDA’s strict guidance on test confirmations is one of several obst…
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March 11, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Trump’s company paid bribes to reduce property taxes, assessors say

The alleged bribes were paid on marquee Trump Org. properties; the Trump Org denies having paid them. The Big Story Wed. Mar 11, 2020 Trump’s Company Paid Bribes to Reduce Property Taxes, Assessors Say Five former city employees and a former Tr…
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March 6, 2020 at 1:11 PM

Dozens of Catholic priests credibly accused of abuse found work abroad, some with the church’s blessing

Some continued to work with children. The Big Story Fri. Mar 6, 2020 An investigation by ProPublica and the Houston Chronicle shows the Catholic Church allowed or aided dozens of priests to serve abroad as priests after being credibly accused of abuse …
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March 3, 2020 at 1:23 PM

How one video gambling company worked the odds and took over a state

Video gambling's biggest winner The Big Story Tue. Mar 3, 2020 Accel Entertainment bills itself as the regulatory compliant video gambling company in Illinois. Emails and thousands of pages of documents obtained by ProPublica Illinois paint a different…
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February 28, 2020 at 8:06 PM

When the billionaire family behind the opioid crisis needed PR help, they turned to Mike Bloomberg

The relationship could shadow his presidential bid. The Big Story Fri. Feb 28, 2020 When the Billionaire Family Behind the Opioid Crisis Needed PR Help, They Turned to Mike Bloomberg Bloomberg gave media advice to the Sacklers and recommended hi…
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February 28, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Key missteps at the CDC have set back its ability to detect the potential spread of Coronavirus

The CDC designed a flawed test, then took weeks to figure out a fix so state and local labs could use it. The Big Story Fri. Feb 28, 2020 Key Missteps at the CDC Have Set Back Its Ability to Detect the Potential Spread of Coronavirus The CDC de…
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February 24, 2020 at 8:44 PM

The FBI is investigating massive embezzlement of Border Patrol union funds

The theft raises more questions about lawlessness in the union’s ranks. The Big Story Mon. Feb 24, 2020 The FBI Is Investigating Massive Embezzlement of Border Patrol Union Funds The head of the powerful union representing border patrol agents …
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February 21, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Trump's new spy chief used to work for a foreign politician the U.S. accused of corruption

His own office's policy says that could leave him vulnerable to blackmail. The Big Story Fri. Feb 21, 2020 Trump’s New Spy Chief Used to Work for a Foreign Politician the U.S. Accused of Corruption Richard Grenell did not disclose payments for …
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February 21, 2020 at 12:39 PM

Republican National Committee obscured how much it pays its chief of staff

The RNC is giving lucrative consulting work to a select group of political operatives with Trump campaign ties. The Big Story Fri. Feb 21, 2020 Republican National Committee Obscured How Much It Pays Its Chief of Staff Amid the record-breaking f…
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February 14, 2020 at 2:19 PM

The benefits of being Joe Biden's brother

Jim Biden repeatedly tapped into Joe’s political network for help with his finances. The Big Story Fri. Feb 14, 2020 The Benefits of Being Joe Biden’s Brother Jim Biden has been at his brother’s side at nearly every critical junction in Joe’s li…
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February 6, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Evenflo, maker of the “Big Kid” booster seat, put profits over child safety

Test videos reveal how the company put children at risk The Big Story Thu. Feb 6, 2020 Evenflo, Maker of the “Big Kid” Booster Seat, Put Profits Over Child Safety Internal video of side-impact tests shows that children could be injured or kille…
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January 31, 2020 at 2:32 PM

How the Border Patrol's new powers and old carelessness separated a family

"Women to one side, men to the other." The Big Story Fri. Jan 31, 2020 “Women to One Side, Men to the Other”: How the Border Patrol’s New Powers and Old Carelessness Separated a Family Under Trump, Border Patrol agents wield nearly unchecked po…
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January 28, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Our 2019 Annual Report

In the Lives of Americans  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Hi Reader, Our 2019 Annual Report is out today, detailing the extraordinary accomplishments your support helped us achieve. We received our fifth Pulitzer Prize, published with almost 70 partners to rea…
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January 28, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Catholic leaders promised transparency about child abuse. They haven't delivered.

Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct. The Big Story Tue. Jan 28, 2020 Today, we published an interactive database that allows users to search for clergy members accused of sexual abus…
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January 23, 2020 at 12:26 PM

A secret history of the 9/11 investigation

Operation Encore and the Saudi connection The Big Story Thu. Jan 23, 2020 Operation Encore and the Saudi Connection: A Secret History of the 9/11 Investigation Behind the scenes, a small team of FBI agents spent years trying to solve a stubborn…
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January 22, 2020 at 1:41 PM

What happened when the IRS decided to get tough against Microsoft?

The company aggressively fought back in court, lobbied Congress and changed the law. The Big Story Wed. Jan 22, 2020 The IRS Decided to Get Tough Against Microsoft. Microsoft Got Tougher. For years, the company has moved billions in profits to …
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January 8, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Lawmakers refused to increase an infamous prison’s funding. Then, chaos erupted.

They've known about the issues at Parchman for years, and have done nothing to fix it. The Big Story Wed. Jan 8, 2020 Lawmakers Refused to Increase an Infamous Prison’s Funding. Then, Chaos Erupted. Understaffed and underfunded, Mississippi’s P…
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December 31, 2019 at 10:50 PM

Donate before Midnight! ❤️

Be a last-minute hero  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make your year-end gift by midnight! Hi Reader,   We have mere hours to go before midnight, and the deadline to make 2019 donations. I hope that ProPublica will be among the nonprofits you’re supporting th…
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December 31, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Make your year-end gift before midnight ⏳

How we pay for our accountability journalism  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make your year-end gift by midnight! Hi Reader,   As we wrap up 2019, time is running out to make your year-end donation in support of independent journalism that shines a light on …
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December 30, 2019 at 3:05 PM

A critical public service

Join ProPublica before the year ends  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make your year-end gift by tomorrow! Hi Reader,   With only two days left in the year, time is running out to make your year-end donation to ProPublica. Please take a moment today and join u…
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December 30, 2019 at 11:44 AM

How a preventable disaster killed six Marines

Inside a doomed military training flight The Big Story MON. Dec 30, 2019 Faulty Equipment, Lapsed Training, Repeated Warnings: How a Preventable Disaster Killed Six Marines Marine commanders did not act on dozens of pleas for additional manpower…
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December 29, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Support fearless journalism

A critical tool to hold power accountable  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make a year-end donation now Hi Reader,  Investigative journalism, the kind we do here at ProPublica, is difficult for many newsrooms. Time-consuming and expensive, it’s often the firs…
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December 28, 2019 at 2:58 PM

A history of investigating the most powerful

Make your year-end donation to ProPublica  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make a year-end donation now Hi Reader,   As a reader of ProPublica, you understand that a free press is critical to ensuring government transparency and accountability. No matter which…
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December 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Defend the facts

An effective weapon against misinformation: independent journalism  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Become a ProPublican Hi Reader,   Over the last few years, and especially in the last few weeks, we’ve seen officials from the highest levels of government twis…
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December 23, 2019 at 9:08 PM

Inside documents show how Amazon chose speed over safety in building its delivery network

Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns. The Big Story Mon. Dec 23, 2019 Inside Documents Show How Amazon Chose Speed Over Safety in Building Its Delivery Network Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns about its delivery network to prio…
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December 23, 2019 at 2:27 PM

Support ProPublica’s ongoing investigations

We’re digging deep into the Trump Administration, health care, immigration and more  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Become a ProPublican Hi Reader,   So far this year, over 25,000 ProPublicans across the country have shown their faith in journalism to hold p…
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December 21, 2019 at 1:32 PM

We rely on readers to support our fearless journalism

Donate before 2019 ends!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make a year-end donation now Hi Reader,   ProPublica’s only mission is to publish investigative journalism in the public interest — stories that shine a light on wrongdoing and produce real-world impact…
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December 20, 2019 at 4:16 PM

The Navy installed touch-screen steering systems to save money. 10 sailors paid with their lives.

We reconstructed the flawed navigation controls. The Big Story Fri. Dec 20, 2019 The Navy Installed Touch-Screen Steering Systems to Save Money. 10 Sailors Paid With Their Lives. When the USS John S. McCain crashed in the Pacific, the Navy blam…
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December 19, 2019 at 1:51 PM

What happens when a health plan has no limits? An acupuncturist earns $677 a session.

New Jersey’s health plan for school employees pays out-of-network providers virtually whatever they want. The Big Story Thu. Dec 19, 2019 What Happens When a Health Plan Has No Limits? An Acupuncturist Earns $677 a Session. New Jersey’s health …
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December 18, 2019 at 11:49 PM

Support journalism you can’t get anywhere else

The kind of journalism that makes a difference  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Become a ProPublican Hi Reader,   As a fellow news junkie, I know you probably keep up with daily news from a few different newspapers or websites, not to mention podcasts, radio,…
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December 17, 2019 at 1:49 PM

With your help...

Become a ProPublican  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support superhero journalism Hi Reader,   As a nonprofit newsroom, ProPublica gets much of our funding through donations from readers. So far this year, over 25,000 people have made a gift in support of ou…
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December 14, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Holding the most powerful to account

Examining Trump’s businesses, administration, inner circle and more  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support journalism that makes a difference Hi Reader,   ProPublica’s mission is to hold people in power to account, including those at the very highest levels…
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December 12, 2019 at 4:50 PM

"None of the children at the school are safe"

One school. 21 abuse investigations. The Big Story Thu. Dec 12, 2019 “None of the Children at the School Are Safe” One school. 21 abuse investigations. And the struggle to stop relying on seclusion and restraint. by Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Il…
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December 12, 2019 at 2:02 PM

Unrelenting in our search for the truth

Support ProPublica: Any amount makes a difference  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support ProPublica Today Hi Reader,  ProPublica’s reporters are unrelenting in their search for the truth.  They spend their days filing Freedom of Information requests so you …
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December 11, 2019 at 12:08 PM

Donald Trump Jr. went to Mongolia, got special treatment from the government and killed an endangered sheep

The Mongolian government issued him a hunting permit retroactively. The Big Story Tue. Dec 10, 2019 Donald Trump Jr. Went to Mongolia, Got Special Treatment From the Government and Killed an Endangered Sheep During a summer 2019 hunting trip, Do…
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December 10, 2019 at 1:26 PM

New York City paid McKinsey millions to stem jail violence. Instead, violence soared.

The corporate consulting firm reported bogus numbers in a project at Rikers Island. The Big Story Tue. Dec 10, 2019 New York City Paid McKinsey Millions to Stem Jail Violence. Instead, Violence Soared. The corporate consulting firm reported bog…
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December 10, 2019 at 1:21 PM

Reporting that can right wrongs

Support ProPublica today and help advance this mission  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support ProPublica Today Hi Reader,  Most people know ProPublica for our stories — deeply-researched, long-form investigations that, more often than not, leave readers with…
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December 8, 2019 at 2:19 PM

Our stories. Your outrage. Real Impact.

Support ProPublica today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Hi Reader —  As we close out 2019 and plan for the year ahead, I’m asking you to join us and make a year-end donation to ProPublica. Funding from our readers makes up a critical portion of our revenue, a…
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December 7, 2019 at 12:09 PM

Why are cops around the world using this outlandish mind-reading tool?

There's no reliable science behind it The Big Story Fri. Dec 6, 2019 Why Are Cops Around the World Using This Outlandish Mind-Reading Tool? The creator of Scientific Content Analysis, or SCAN, says the tool can identify deception. Law enforceme…
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December 6, 2019 at 4:34 PM

Federally funded health researchers disclose at least $188 million in conflicts of interest.

Can you trust their findings? The Big Story Fri. Dec 6, 2019 Federally Funded Health Researchers Disclose at Least $188 Million in Conflicts of Interest. Can You Trust Their Findings? A National Institutes of Health database, which we’re making…
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December 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Inside the cell where a sick 16-year-old boy died in Border Patrol care

Video obtained by ProPublica doesn’t match the Border Patrol's account of his death. The Big Story Thu. Dec 5, 2019 Inside the Cell Where a Sick 16-Year-Old Boy Died in Border Patrol Care Video obtained by ProPublica shows the Border Patrol held…
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December 4, 2019 at 1:08 PM

He's a liar, a con artist and a snitch. His testimony could soon send a man to his death.

An investigation into jailhouse informants. The Big Story Wed. Dec 4, 2019 Paul Skalnik, pictured on the left, below, testified that James Dailey confessed to fatally stabbing a 14-year-old girl shortly before Dailey’s 1987 murder trial. It was a circu…
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